I enjoy the Canadian Content we get from Rupa in TFP. I understand this is an American publication but lots of like minded people are up here too. Sanity is in short supply on both sides of the border.
Thank you for writing this. I remember hearing Rex as the keynote speaker many years ago at the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts. He was brilliant, erudite and so entertaining, as well as informative. Will we see more journalists like him in the future? Perhaps you, Rupa, are a contender. Keep up the good work -- we're reading, listening and wanting more from you.
I loved him too. Not only the content, but his quirky delivery. And, let's face it; he had an unusual look that only added to the appeal. I will miss him dearly.
Whenever I watched CBC I truly enjoyed Rex’s commentary; I’m sure the DEI gods tolerated him so they could say they practiced diversity. Surprised that Justin didn’t try to throw him in jail for speaking against his benevolent dictatorship. He will be missed.
Au contraire--I think that Justin's Bill C-11 was written just to be able to throw Rex in jail. Now that he is gone, there doesn't seem to be such a rush to get the bill passed....?
There will always be others. Lord Justin and the left are utopian which means that they are always removing “olds” including “old” thinking and beliefs and eventually people as well. Give them time; sooner or later they will want the bill passed to prevent “hate speech” aka anything they disagree with.
Rupa keep telling it like it is — Rex would be proud of you. I enjoy reading what you write, and what Rex wrote and said — his book Canada and Other Matters of Opinion is still available as a download. However, as I heard the story, when Rex retired he was given a $50 gift card to Tim Horton’s not Starbucks. As a veteran journalist, a little research should be able to determine which story is correct — I’d love to know? Thanks for remembering Rex.
Rex Murphy called it like it was. I appreciated his honesty and his understanding of the difference between right and wrong. He was willing to criticize anyone who rightly deserved to be criticized, no matter how much power, status and influence they had. He loved his home province of Newfoundland and Canada as a whole. He wasn’t afraid to piss people off and his manner could be abrasive. In my opinion, he ranted a bit but he was always eloquent and entertaining. There is not one person left in all of mainstream Canadian media, especially the CBC, who demonstrates the courage or commitment to truth that he had. Canada desperately needs journalists like Rupa and like Rex right now. Thank you Rupa, for writing this tribute and for continuing his legacy in your own work. Thank you Free Press, for continuing to feature Rupa’s journalism.
Rupa, write an article on Mr. Poilievre of the Conservatives on his many faults and inconsistencies- and then I’ll be more convinced of your impartiality. Because, after reading some of your articles here, I’m not.
Thank you for this great ode to Rex. He was a true Canadian, and defended Canadian freedom. It is comforting to know that he has inspired others to hopefully follow in his footsteps, as Canada needs it now more than ever. Nice work, keep it up, as you will undoubtedly inspire others.
I love that Mr. Murphy was from Newfoundland, which was an independent dominion until 1949, when it narrowly voted to become a Canadian province. I understand that Newfoundlanders still regard themselves as Newfoundlanders first, Canadians second.
As for Rupa Subramanya, everything she writes is worth reading.
Thanks Rupa, I met Rex only once and would love to bump into you one day.
Rex was attacked relentlessly by the woke mob, which he laughed off, because they said he became ultra right wing as he got older which is of course nonsense, he never changed in the essence of his beliefs, what happened is the moderate left cbc and liberal party moved to the extreme left, anyone who didn’t follow was extreme right.
Rupa, you also write at The Line, can you somehow inject some spine into Matt and Jen, get them to nut up?
Why do I have to read American substacks to see what is in the awful c63 Orwell/Stalin act the libs are trying to pass?
I’m starting to think The Line is a false flag operation for the liberals
The Line did cover bill C63 when it was introduced, not much differently than Racket did (just different styles). However, I agree with you that they should push back harder.
We got Matt posting how Trudeau is actually intelligent and making negative comparisons between Poilievre and the worst PM in our history, a vile narcissist.
They won’t get a penny from me until they get over themselves, so canadian it hurts. Boring milquetoast
We will miss Rex, and his willingness to speak out. Another journalist unafraid to speak her mind was Christie Blatchford, with whom I enjoyed an e-mail friendship. Sadly she is also gone now.
It is important beyond words that there are writers who are contrarian. Even when they are in the wrong, we need people who go against the grain in order to test our points of view against theirs. How else shall we know when we are the ones in the wrong?
Christie and Rex were the voices of common sense in Canada. Both punctured the pompous and the inane with wit and humor. They are truly missed. Will we see their like again?
The National Post put distance between itself and Rex. I put distance between the National Post and
my subscription dollar as a result. I once thought it was a legit journal but that notion died that day.
Thank you, Rupa. I miss him.
I enjoy the Canadian Content we get from Rupa in TFP. I understand this is an American publication but lots of like minded people are up here too. Sanity is in short supply on both sides of the border.
RIP Rex, proud son from the Rock
I grew up in Canada and was mesmerized by Rex. His ability as a writer and speaker was unique. Perhaps the most gifted word smith I’ve ever heard.
Thank you for writing this. I remember hearing Rex as the keynote speaker many years ago at the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts. He was brilliant, erudite and so entertaining, as well as informative. Will we see more journalists like him in the future? Perhaps you, Rupa, are a contender. Keep up the good work -- we're reading, listening and wanting more from you.
I loved him too. Not only the content, but his quirky delivery. And, let's face it; he had an unusual look that only added to the appeal. I will miss him dearly.
Whenever I watched CBC I truly enjoyed Rex’s commentary; I’m sure the DEI gods tolerated him so they could say they practiced diversity. Surprised that Justin didn’t try to throw him in jail for speaking against his benevolent dictatorship. He will be missed.
Au contraire--I think that Justin's Bill C-11 was written just to be able to throw Rex in jail. Now that he is gone, there doesn't seem to be such a rush to get the bill passed....?
There will always be others. Lord Justin and the left are utopian which means that they are always removing “olds” including “old” thinking and beliefs and eventually people as well. Give them time; sooner or later they will want the bill passed to prevent “hate speech” aka anything they disagree with.
I agree. Fascists always return to their base instincts--it is who they are.
Rupa keep telling it like it is — Rex would be proud of you. I enjoy reading what you write, and what Rex wrote and said — his book Canada and Other Matters of Opinion is still available as a download. However, as I heard the story, when Rex retired he was given a $50 gift card to Tim Horton’s not Starbucks. As a veteran journalist, a little research should be able to determine which story is correct — I’d love to know? Thanks for remembering Rex.
Michael Pellicci
Calgary, Alberta
CANADA
Rex Murphy called it like it was. I appreciated his honesty and his understanding of the difference between right and wrong. He was willing to criticize anyone who rightly deserved to be criticized, no matter how much power, status and influence they had. He loved his home province of Newfoundland and Canada as a whole. He wasn’t afraid to piss people off and his manner could be abrasive. In my opinion, he ranted a bit but he was always eloquent and entertaining. There is not one person left in all of mainstream Canadian media, especially the CBC, who demonstrates the courage or commitment to truth that he had. Canada desperately needs journalists like Rupa and like Rex right now. Thank you Rupa, for writing this tribute and for continuing his legacy in your own work. Thank you Free Press, for continuing to feature Rupa’s journalism.
I heard Mr Murphy speak at a Jewish event just before the pandemic. He was so deeply wise. Canada has lost a great man and a great mind.
Rupa, write an article on Mr. Poilievre of the Conservatives on his many faults and inconsistencies- and then I’ll be more convinced of your impartiality. Because, after reading some of your articles here, I’m not.
Thank you for this great ode to Rex. He was a true Canadian, and defended Canadian freedom. It is comforting to know that he has inspired others to hopefully follow in his footsteps, as Canada needs it now more than ever. Nice work, keep it up, as you will undoubtedly inspire others.
I love that Mr. Murphy was from Newfoundland, which was an independent dominion until 1949, when it narrowly voted to become a Canadian province. I understand that Newfoundlanders still regard themselves as Newfoundlanders first, Canadians second.
As for Rupa Subramanya, everything she writes is worth reading.
Wonderful tribute Rupa! I've enjoyed all your work for The Free Press and look forward to more!
Thanks Rupa, I met Rex only once and would love to bump into you one day.
Rex was attacked relentlessly by the woke mob, which he laughed off, because they said he became ultra right wing as he got older which is of course nonsense, he never changed in the essence of his beliefs, what happened is the moderate left cbc and liberal party moved to the extreme left, anyone who didn’t follow was extreme right.
Rupa, you also write at The Line, can you somehow inject some spine into Matt and Jen, get them to nut up?
Why do I have to read American substacks to see what is in the awful c63 Orwell/Stalin act the libs are trying to pass?
I’m starting to think The Line is a false flag operation for the liberals
The Line did cover bill C63 when it was introduced, not much differently than Racket did (just different styles). However, I agree with you that they should push back harder.
I think they barely scratched the surface.
Need to do better.
We got Matt posting how Trudeau is actually intelligent and making negative comparisons between Poilievre and the worst PM in our history, a vile narcissist.
They won’t get a penny from me until they get over themselves, so canadian it hurts. Boring milquetoast
We will miss Rex, and his willingness to speak out. Another journalist unafraid to speak her mind was Christie Blatchford, with whom I enjoyed an e-mail friendship. Sadly she is also gone now.
It is important beyond words that there are writers who are contrarian. Even when they are in the wrong, we need people who go against the grain in order to test our points of view against theirs. How else shall we know when we are the ones in the wrong?
Christie and Rex were the voices of common sense in Canada. Both punctured the pompous and the inane with wit and humor. They are truly missed. Will we see their like again?