Tag: Inspirational
Cowichan Conversations: British Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn Hails Huge Mandate as He Sets Out His Green Left Wing Agenda
Many have wished that we would have a political voice of relevance and have cast eyes south to Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders. Bernie does not beat around the bush and would have Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neigbourhood
Richard HughesPolitical Blogger So many of us check our email while still half asleep and the coffee is being made, I am no different in that regard. It can be uplifting, depressing or hilarious. Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: TOMMY Douglas–Keeper of the Flame-VIDEO
Richard Hughes- Political Blogger Tommy Douglas remains one of Canada’s most inspirational political figures. He was recognized as ‘The Greatest Canadian 2004. We are at a cross roads in Canada today. The Alberta NDP Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Pope Francis Steps Up Campaign on Climate Change — Conservatives Alarmed
Climate Change concerns have been swept under the rug as much as possible by those despoiling our planet for profit. Resistance has been widespread and gathering credible currency as the drought in California, water shortages Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: 35th Annual Earth Walk Come Together For Peace, Earth and Justice
Richard — I hope you are well. I’m writing to encourage you to participate in this year’s Earth Walk for Peace and the Planet, happening tomorrow, Saturday April 25th at 11:00 am at the Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Chris Hedges–The Most Dangerous Woman in America
At a time when voters stay away from the polls in droves it seems new voices of relevance register with those who the politicians generally avoid. Clearly the key for many successful younger politicians is to reach out to the disenfranchised, the unrepresented, the majority. In Seattle a champion has
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Edward Snowden and His Ideological Allies Are Winning
Richard Hughes- Political Blogger The War on Ideas is losing ground. This was clearly demonstrated through two clashing films recently. American Sniper and Citizen Four. They could not be more opposite and yet they were both declared Oscar winners The War on Ideas is winning over public support in spite of the
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Perhaps A Beer Pipeline Would Meet With Public Approval
Blaise Salmon By Blaise Salmon While historically B.C.’s economy was resource-based, by 2012, only three per cent of B.C.’s GDP came from oil, gas and related services, according to the B.C. Economic Accounts. Many other sectors of the economy — finance, construction, tourism, high tech and even green jobs —
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Vancouver Island Man’s Rant Against BC Ferries Goes Viral
This has been labelled as a rant but it seems to me that it is just a straightforward, well reasoned analysis of the problems at BC Ferries. This story was carried in the VanCity Buzz. Vancouver Island resident Sean Smith’s rant against BC Ferries’ cruise ship-like operations has gone
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: The Corporation-A Must See Doc Even If You Have Seen it Before-Enjoy
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger I realized that I wanted to watch ‘The Corporation’ again, and you can as well. There also may be other videos that you would like to see. Clip on the ‘Video” tab at top of the page for a growing seection of, worth your time moves, documentaries
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