Entitlement has reached a new level. The so-called woke movement once heralded as a push for progress, has morphed into something unrecognizable. It no longer advocates for equality or justice. It demands absolute compliance. It tolerates no dissent. When challenged, it lashes out—not with reasoned arguments but with vandalism, harassment, and online mobs that disguise themselves as advocates of patriotism and justice.
It’s almost amusing—if it weren’t so dangerous—how the WOKE crowd keeps shifting the playbook while thinking we won’t notice. Not long ago, anyone who dared to challenge their narrative was instantly smeared as a racist, a bigot, or even a Nazi. But now, they’ve swapped out those tired old labels for new ones: “traitor” and “MAGA.” They’re trying to divide and silence Canadians by slapping a different sticker on the same old box.
Take a moment to remember the destruction of statues just a year ago. Colonial figures were toppled, defaced, and demolished. A member of the Manitoba NDP, Nahanni Fontaine, now Kinew’s Minister of Families, was quoted in the media, celebrating the destruction of the Queen of Canada statue at the Manitoba Legislature. Her words were clear: “Canada was forged in the blood of our Peoples, on the bodies of our women and children, and in the theft of our lands.” This wasn’t decades ago. This wasn’t ancient history. These are the beliefs held by people in Kinew’s cabinet today.
Canada has been denounced as irredeemable and painted as a villain in its own story. Fast-forward a year, and suddenly, these same voices are rallying around Canada in response to Trump’s tariffs, waving flags they once burned. Where is the consistency? How does one go from condemning a nation to demanding its economic protection overnight? Patriotism isn’t something you put on and take off like a costume when it suits the moment. It’s a commitment, not a tool for convenience.
The hypocrisy doesn’t stop there. Tesla owners were once the darlings of the environmental movement, praised for leading the charge toward green energy. But now, their cars are being vandalized, keyed by the very people who once applauded them. Why? because the narrative has changed. The target has shifted.
Look at the recent pro-Palestine protests in Canada. We’ve seen Canadian flags burned in the streets. Jewish buildings and places of worship have been vandalized. Hate messages are painted across city walls. And yet, the perpetrators claim to be exercising their rights. They demand freedoms from the very country they deface. This isn’t about free speech. It’s selective outrage, where one group’s “rights” apparently include destruction while others are shamed into silence.
Somehow, this same mentality has spread to the digital world. Online mobs swarm anyone who disagrees with the latest narrative. They attack individuals, doxx them, demand their employers fire them, and attempt to erase their existence from public life. The CBC even called city councillors to see who was going away to the US on spring break. That is not news; it’s nonsense. The irony is impossible to ignore—those who preach tolerance show none.
Those who claim to fight for inclusivity refuse to accept any differing views. They hide behind anonymous profiles, throw accusations, and destroy reputations with no accountability.
Here’s the hard truth: Not everyone is going to think the same way. People have different opinions, different values, and different beliefs. That’s the reality of a free society. Yet the woke movement operates on the assumption that only they are right. They believe they hold a moral monopoly, giving them the right to harass, insult, and vandalize without consequence.
And let’s be clear—there’s a difference between protest and destruction. Civil discourse is necessary. Disagreement is healthy. But keying cars, smashing windows, painting hate messages, and attacking people for their beliefs isn’t advocacy. It’s criminal. It’s entitlement masquerading as activism.
What’s the alternative? A return to basic principles. Respect for differing opinions. Consequences for those who break the law. An end to selective outrage that only condemns destruction when it’s politically convenient. Canada should not tolerate behaviour that weakens its social fabric under the guise of progress.
This isn’t political—it’s about preserving the foundations of a functioning society. It’s about accountability, consistency, and rejecting a culture that excuses lawlessness when it aligns with a particular agenda. That’s not patriotism. That’s not justice. And it certainly isn’t progress.