Orange Blood II, the NDP Edition…

This is about the NDP Leadership Convention 2012, and why I think that democracy has failed. I became a member of the NDP for the BCNDP Leadership race.  My partner and I both joined the Party to support our MLA, John Horgan.  A man of principle, who listened to the

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(face)Plant

The former Attorney General, Geoff Plant has a blog! He has some advice today For Mr. Von DingDong(en). Dear John, (I know, Lol, that’s been done before, but bear with me!) I understand that one of the issues which caused you to  leave the BC Liberal caucus and party is

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Orange Blood

I bet you think this is about the NDP Leadership convention. Think again. This weekend I got to attend a convention of my own. A genuine Women’s Convention of closely related Sistah’s.  Blood related, tightly knit group of women, congregating in Chemainus.  A town of history, artistry… Grace. We meet

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Very Sad News

I have had some very sad news today.  BC. Mary has passed away. The Legislature Raids was one of the first blogs I found.  I followed it religiously as she tenaciously followed the Crime of the Century, the theft of BC Rail by Gordon Campbell and the now infamous raid

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Election Fraud

Interesting. When I think of Election Fraud, I think of Saanich/Gulf Islands campaign in 2008.  Gary Lunn v. Briony Penn. Briony was a charismatic candidate for the Liberal Party, she was Lady Godiva, a candidate for change.  This lady went out on a limb to represent the people.  Shortly before

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Christy Clark’s BS Budget

Kevin Falcon, BC’s soon to be unemployed Finance Minister tabled his “Prudent and Responsible” Budget today.  Which would be fine, if it were true, but it’s not. The reason his budget is complete and utter bullshit is his plan to privatize one of BCs few remaining moneymaking corporations, the Liquor

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“Let Me Be Perfectly Clear…”

Our Canada is gone. Harper made that perfectly clear this morning in Davos, Switzerland.  Sweeping changes to Old Age Pensions.  Privatisation of science and innovation.  Deregulation. MacKay signed off our military sovereignty quietly yesterday, authorising Homeland Security operations on Canadian soil, in the event of an emergency, or a terrorist

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Tanker Safety

There is much talk these days about the safety of transporting bitumen via tankers in the Douglas Channel and out into Hecate Straight.  The proponentspimps of the project insist that technology is just wonderful and there will be the utmost care taken to avoid the unthinkable, a catastrophic spill on

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Crudities

EthicalOil. Ezra. Shares an address in Toronto with Tony Clement. Minister of Gazebo’s in Muskoka. From a website in the archives…  02/ 19/ 04 12:21 pm Fourteen Canadian Alliance Councillors say: “CHOOSE  TONY” Fourteen members of the former Canadian Alliance National  Council released a statement today, declaring their support for

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Canada’s Energy Future

     Pressure mounts in the Media, as Canadian Petroleum Producers bombard us with propaganda to forcefeed the Northern Gateway Pipeline and it’s associated Tanker traffic in the most dangerous and pristine water ways in the world.  Across Canada, you are being told by the Press that the majority of British

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Austerity for me but not for thee?

Today the news sites are jam packed with interesting tidbits about government spending and the disparity of wealth in this country. First out of the gate is the fact that CEO’s and CFO’s earned the median Canadian income by noon today. According to a report by economist Hugh Mackenzie, of

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Top story of 2011

First of all, best wishes to all of you in your endeavours in the new year.  We need more then ever to strive towards enlightenment in the new reality that we pretend is democracy.  In this spirit, I will resolve to educate as many people as I can reach on

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Welcome to Harperland

How we embraced hate. I was watching the CBC News this morning, Suhana Meharchand was the host.  Talking about Attawapiskat, she interviewed NDP/MP Charlie Angus.  Hostilely, she asked him, “What would you do if you were Minister?  Throw money at the problem?”  His reply showed unflappable professionalism, indicating that he

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update to Truth in Journalism

After my last post, I sent a letter to Kirk LaPointe, the CBC Ombudsman. Mr. LaPointe, I am writing to lodge a complaint about a story that is incorrect.  I refer to the story published Friday, December 2, 2011, http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/12/02/bc-first-nation-signs-pipeline-deal.html This story incorrectly attributed the title of chief to a

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Truth in Journalism

On December 2nd, the CBC posted this story, B.C. First Nation backs Northern Gateway pipeline CBC News Posted: Dec 2, 2011 5:12 PM PT Last Updated: Dec 2, 2011 7:30 PM PT A B.C. First Nation has announced it’s backing the Northern Gateway pipeline  project to ship oilsands crude to

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We want a Provincial Election! Now!

Dear Christy Clark; The people of BC want an election to be held, as soon as is possible. Your Cabinet is operating without a mandate from the people.  The people of BC have no confidence in your ability to govern in our best interest.  You have continually fudged budget forecasts

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Cut the Crap Christy!

Our unelected Premier of BC, Christy Clark, can’t figure out why the Occupy Movement insists on persisting in their efforts.  From ctvbc yesterday, Government lawyers have already filed an injunction against Occupy Vancouver protesters, who moved Monday from city property onto provincial land – and Premier Christy Clark says demonstrators

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