Canadian Intelligence Eh
Everywhere you look these days terrorism and violent extremism dominate the headlines. Whether you follow what is happening in Afghanistan or Iraq, or in the West writ large, we are inundated with news of attacks by groups and individuals fighting for a 'cause'.In a world of multiple voices and opinions it can be very hard to know where to turn. One choice is to look to those who actually worked in counterterrorism in the national security world. In these half-hour podcasts 30-year Canadian intelligence veteran Phil Gurski is joined by a fascinating array of individuals with something meaningful to say about these issues as they provide insight into what they mean and what we need to do about them.
Canadian Intelligence Eh
Canadian Intelligence Eh! Episode 144 - What to do when QAnon comes to town: a chat with Peterborough Mayor Therrien
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Phil Gurski
QAnon conspiracy theorists are a real pain in the ass. They are adept at ignoring any information that contradicts their version of the world. What can we do when these wankers become more than a nuisance and start engaging in illegal activity? More narrowly, what should our elected officials do? Listen to what one such official, Mayor Diane Therrien of Peterborough, Ontario, did when followers of the self-styled Queen of Canada came to town.