Cowichan Conversations
Can BC restore sovereignty and regain control of its destiny through democratic reforms
Mid Summer Musings Can BC restore sovereignty and regain control of its destiny through democratic reforms that make our public institutions accountable to the people they purport to represent? Kevin…
Rafe asks: Is ‘lying’ too strong a word for Clark Libs’ LNG fibs?
Rafe Mair has struggled with our Premier’s lack of ‘truthiness’ when it comes to the straight goods on LNG. If it were not so serious it would be downright hilarious.…
Muslim Double Standards Abound
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger This piece by Tarek Fatah appeared in the Toronto Star’s Middle East Forum last week and was sent to Cowichan Conversations as a comment. Upon reading it…
The Israeli Attack on Gaza – You Will Not See This On the MSM
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Lead CBC News story the other day told that an Israeli soldier had been killed and the Palestinian’s continue to fire rockets. They eventually got to the…
So Many Problems in the Peace River Country Over Gas Extraction and Nobody Seems to Care.
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger This personal report had been making the rounds of listserves and recently was released for public viewing. Leona Green is fighting back and speaking truth to the…
Is Rula Jebreal Right About U.S. Media Bias Against Palestinians?(Video)
There will never be a chance of peace in the Mid-East until news media organizations actually cover and report the realities that are taking place. Is Rula Jebreal Right About…
iPolitics–Is Mulcair Just Another Harper With a Beard?
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger In the quest for power Federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair has abandoned previously held NDP principles and beliefs and that is causing heartburn on the left, and…
Please read this powerful letter by Mads Gilbert, a Norwegian medical doctor who is in Gaza
Please read and share this powerful letter by Mads Gilbert, a Norwegian medical doctor who is in Gaza right now: Dearest friends, The last night was extreme. The “ground invasion”…
NDP Continue Blocking Members Seeking Nominations
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Long time New Democrat Laurie Gourlay, MLA Doug Routley’s-Nanaimo-North Cowichan’s Constituency Assistant, was blocked from competing for the nomination in Nanaimo-Ladysmith. He was the second and one…
Elizabeth May backs Green Party motion condemning ‘illegal’ Israeli settlements
Convention motion could attract support from disgruntled New Democrats, author suggests By Kady O’Malley, CBC News Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has co-sponsored a policy resolution condemning Israeli settlements that…
NDP Leader John Horgan Has Been Preparing For Change in British Columbia
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger John Horgan is a man on a mission to bring a balanced and progressive style of government to beleagured British Columbia. It is no small feat, but…
Israel Is Captive To Its ‘Destructive Process’
This analysis by Chris Hedges is well worth the read. By Chris Hedges TruthDig.com Raul Hilberg in his monumental work “The Destruction of the European Jews” chronicled a process of…
Paul Manly Has Posted His Appeal Letter to the NDP Written May 27th.
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger This post was made available by Paul Manly on Facebook and it is reproduced here to keep Cowichan Conversation followers up to date. It clearly shows that…
The NDP and the Middle East-An Open Letter to Nathan Cullen
Dorothy Field, Writer, Artist, Poet, Contributor Dear Nathan Cullen, I’m writing to you because I think you are still a man we can trust, not just an NDP hack. I…