I was listening to Charles Adler once again (I know, shame on me). He was ranting about Heather Malik's article in the guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/dec/02/embarrassing-canadian-corrupt-petro-state)
With his broadcast, he offered to give her $133 towards offically moving to another country. Why $133 you ask? What could possibly be the signifigance of the number 133?
Because according to him thats how many we have lost in Afghanistan.
First of all he is wrong, its 134, we tragically lost a soldier on Christmas Eve. Secondly, how dare he use the memories of our fallen to try to score cheap political points against someone who has a viewpoint different then he.
Men and women wear the uniform of this country to defend us from our enemies. They have died in too many places defending the liberty of others, and Canadians.
It's the same liberty that Charles Adler takes advantage of when he uses our war dead to build his case of an argument against a fellow opinionist. Charles Adler, you claim to be looking for the "truth". If so, why do you try to obscure it by using our war dead?
Charles Adler, you might just be the worst person on Canadian Radio.
Shame on you.
Keep Watch.
28 December 2009
27 December 2009
Photo Contest anyone?
It's time for the first ever superfantastic extraordinarily cliched Centre Block Photo Challenge.
Our first victi.... I mean our first participant is Jack "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride" Layton:
Our first victi.... I mean our first participant is Jack "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride" Layton:
The submission deadline will be Monday Evening, and I'll post them on Tuesday Morning before I head out of town again for the New Years celebration. Send all submissions to lordbeav@gmail.com
I'll try to post while I'm away via my cell phone.
Have fun and Keep Watch!
26 December 2009
Why the Queen Matters.
My friend Matt, stated on his Facebook Status "We're not bees. Why then do we need a Queen?
The republicans show up after the Queen makes her annual Christmas speech; and they'll be out again in force when HM comes to Canada in 2010.
I myself am a Monarchist, and I believe strongly in the role of the Crown in our country.
However I understand and respect the viewpoints that most republicans in this country have. Most people arguing in favour of a republic are smart, intelligent people that I disagree with.
Allow me to share a few quotations with you, to help you all understand my view of the Crown:
"[The Queen] symbolizes for many the merits of a constitutional monarchy in which the head of state...is separate and apart from the ongoing political struggles of the day." - Bill Blaikie, NDP MP, 2002
""Provinces agree that the system of democratic parliamentary government requires an ultimate authority to ensure its responsible nature and to safeguard against abuses of power. That ultimate power must not be an instrument of the federal Cabinet." - Joint Statement by the 10 Provincial Premiers at 19th Annual Conference, Regina, Aug 9-10, 1978
"...our ability to love inclines most naturally to persons, and in the person of The Queen we can invest all those many fractured loves that make up patriotic love: love of country, love of nation, love of culture, love of land, all combined and channeled through one person, one family..." Andrew Coyne, Columnist, 2002.
"I have a considerable regard for The Queen and the monarchy although I'm a New Democrat and a socialist. I think that the monarchy has validity at a time when everything else is flying off in all directions... I admire her stubborn refusal to break down and take the easy way, to conform with the constantly changing public image of how our leaders should act." - Farley Mowat, Author, 2002
The Crown symbolizes all that is good in Canada: Justice, Fairness, and Liberty. I know some would disagree regarding Liberty, but the Crown is there to protect our liberty from those who might use government to remove it.
The Crown remains as the ultimate safeguard against tyranny. The Canadian Crown exists to unify us through one person, into a single nation. The Crown remains, as always, or Guarentor of Freedom.
The Crown does not belong to the Queen or her heirs; it belongs to us. We are not her servants; she is our servant. The Crown belongs to Canada.
HM Queen Elizabeth has been a steady leader for over 50 years. She continues to serve her people and leads by example, I've already written on how HM showed a good example by taking a standard train for a trip, in solidarity with her people who are suffering in the recession.
During World War Two, her father, George VI, again led by example. Buckingham Palace undertook rationing like any other British Family, and the family never evacuated to safety, as can be summed up in this quotation from the Queen Mother on the subject of evacuation:
"The children won't leave without me. I won't leave without the King - and the King will never leave"
The Queen and her family have given us a lifetime of service, they work for us, they give up their privacy, their right to lead a normal life, all in of duty and service to us.
To close, I'll let the words of HM herself, show why the Crown is relevant and is a powerful force for leadership in this country:
"I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service"
"It is my privilege to serve you as Queen of Canada to the best of my ability, to play my part in the Canadian identity, to uphold Canadian traditions and heritage, to recognize Canadian excellence and achievement and to seek to give a sense of continuity in these exciting, ever-changing times in which we are fortunate enough to live. "
Keep Watch.
The republicans show up after the Queen makes her annual Christmas speech; and they'll be out again in force when HM comes to Canada in 2010.
I myself am a Monarchist, and I believe strongly in the role of the Crown in our country.
However I understand and respect the viewpoints that most republicans in this country have. Most people arguing in favour of a republic are smart, intelligent people that I disagree with.
Allow me to share a few quotations with you, to help you all understand my view of the Crown:
"[The Queen] symbolizes for many the merits of a constitutional monarchy in which the head of state...is separate and apart from the ongoing political struggles of the day." - Bill Blaikie, NDP MP, 2002
""Provinces agree that the system of democratic parliamentary government requires an ultimate authority to ensure its responsible nature and to safeguard against abuses of power. That ultimate power must not be an instrument of the federal Cabinet." - Joint Statement by the 10 Provincial Premiers at 19th Annual Conference, Regina, Aug 9-10, 1978
"...our ability to love inclines most naturally to persons, and in the person of The Queen we can invest all those many fractured loves that make up patriotic love: love of country, love of nation, love of culture, love of land, all combined and channeled through one person, one family..." Andrew Coyne, Columnist, 2002.
"I have a considerable regard for The Queen and the monarchy although I'm a New Democrat and a socialist. I think that the monarchy has validity at a time when everything else is flying off in all directions... I admire her stubborn refusal to break down and take the easy way, to conform with the constantly changing public image of how our leaders should act." - Farley Mowat, Author, 2002
The Crown symbolizes all that is good in Canada: Justice, Fairness, and Liberty. I know some would disagree regarding Liberty, but the Crown is there to protect our liberty from those who might use government to remove it.
The Crown remains as the ultimate safeguard against tyranny. The Canadian Crown exists to unify us through one person, into a single nation. The Crown remains, as always, or Guarentor of Freedom.
The Crown does not belong to the Queen or her heirs; it belongs to us. We are not her servants; she is our servant. The Crown belongs to Canada.
HM Queen Elizabeth has been a steady leader for over 50 years. She continues to serve her people and leads by example, I've already written on how HM showed a good example by taking a standard train for a trip, in solidarity with her people who are suffering in the recession.
During World War Two, her father, George VI, again led by example. Buckingham Palace undertook rationing like any other British Family, and the family never evacuated to safety, as can be summed up in this quotation from the Queen Mother on the subject of evacuation:
"The children won't leave without me. I won't leave without the King - and the King will never leave"
The Queen and her family have given us a lifetime of service, they work for us, they give up their privacy, their right to lead a normal life, all in of duty and service to us.
To close, I'll let the words of HM herself, show why the Crown is relevant and is a powerful force for leadership in this country:
"I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service"
"It is my privilege to serve you as Queen of Canada to the best of my ability, to play my part in the Canadian identity, to uphold Canadian traditions and heritage, to recognize Canadian excellence and achievement and to seek to give a sense of continuity in these exciting, ever-changing times in which we are fortunate enough to live. "
Keep Watch.
AECL Sale - Blame Canada
Some thoughts I've found on the AECL:
From the Toronto Star:
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/741635--problems-in-aecl-sale
From the Montreal Gazette:
http://www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/editorials/Ottawa+right+reactor+business/2369140/story.html
Now, they both argue the same point - that its our own fault that AECL isn't making money, because no one in Canada is buying CAN Uranium Deuterium (or Nambla) Reactors. So why should the world?
I would have to agree with both editorials. However, this goes far beyond profitability.
This comes down to Jim "The Axe" Flaherty's record as a neo-conservative. He wants to privatize and karate chop the budget. Deep down inside, I think he and Stephen Harper love this recession and destroyed our finances - not because they like to spend; but because when recovery finally sets in, we as a people will regain our senses and oppose deficits, giving Harper and Flaherty free hand to destroy our federal government, and in cases like the AECL selling off our national industries piece by piece.
I can't wait for the CBC to be bought by Rogers...
From the Toronto Star:
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/741635--problems-in-aecl-sale
From the Montreal Gazette:
http://www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/editorials/Ottawa+right+reactor+business/2369140/story.html
Now, they both argue the same point - that its our own fault that AECL isn't making money, because no one in Canada is buying CAN Uranium Deuterium (or Nambla) Reactors. So why should the world?
I would have to agree with both editorials. However, this goes far beyond profitability.
This comes down to Jim "The Axe" Flaherty's record as a neo-conservative. He wants to privatize and karate chop the budget. Deep down inside, I think he and Stephen Harper love this recession and destroyed our finances - not because they like to spend; but because when recovery finally sets in, we as a people will regain our senses and oppose deficits, giving Harper and Flaherty free hand to destroy our federal government, and in cases like the AECL selling off our national industries piece by piece.
I can't wait for the CBC to be bought by Rogers...
23 December 2009
Merry Christmas to all!
I'd like to take wish you all a Merry Christmas.
I won't be available to make any entries until at least Boxing Day, so I thought I'd wish you the safest and happiest of seasons. I know for many this year will be difficult, myself included. But, I'd like to thank you all for your involvement in my little part of the internet.
It is a pleasure to write and take part in the national discourse affecting all of us. 2010 could possibly be one of the most important years in our national life, and I'll be here commenting on it. I encourage you all to read and debate with me so that we can arrive at something close to the truth. I'll also be commenting on the lighter side of life, as well as cultural issues affecting myself and all of us.
If you have the time, feel free to message me at lordbeav@gmail.com !
No matter what party or affiliation, may your holidays be filled with family, love, and joy.
Keep Watch, and Happy Christmas!
I won't be available to make any entries until at least Boxing Day, so I thought I'd wish you the safest and happiest of seasons. I know for many this year will be difficult, myself included. But, I'd like to thank you all for your involvement in my little part of the internet.
It is a pleasure to write and take part in the national discourse affecting all of us. 2010 could possibly be one of the most important years in our national life, and I'll be here commenting on it. I encourage you all to read and debate with me so that we can arrive at something close to the truth. I'll also be commenting on the lighter side of life, as well as cultural issues affecting myself and all of us.
If you have the time, feel free to message me at lordbeav@gmail.com !
No matter what party or affiliation, may your holidays be filled with family, love, and joy.
Keep Watch, and Happy Christmas!
22 December 2009
Stephen "I wouldn't rule out a carbon tax" Harper
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jo8RELbW1nuMruYPgRCq38zGX3kA
Do I really need to say anything more?
Do I really need to say anything more?
20 December 2009
Leading by example.
An important rule of leadership is "Lead By Example".
Which leads me to this news article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/dec/17/queen-train-travel-sandringham
HM the Queen (of the UK, Canada, Australia, et al) has again led her people not by words but by deeds.
The United Kingdom is feeling the effects of this Global Recession, and it was responsible of HM to take the "regular" training instead of the 50K+ pounds it would have cost to have her Royal Train take her.
Perhaps her Prime Minister here in Canada could learn a lesson or two from her most gracious majesty when it comes to the subject of leadership.
Keep Watch.
Which leads me to this news article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/dec/17/queen-train-travel-sandringham
HM the Queen (of the UK, Canada, Australia, et al) has again led her people not by words but by deeds.
The United Kingdom is feeling the effects of this Global Recession, and it was responsible of HM to take the "regular" training instead of the 50K+ pounds it would have cost to have her Royal Train take her.
Perhaps her Prime Minister here in Canada could learn a lesson or two from her most gracious majesty when it comes to the subject of leadership.
Keep Watch.
Three Years of Silence
After taking power in 2006, the Conservatives feared a new Liberal "Rat Pack":
http://www.nationalpost.com/scripts/story.html?id=ec605037-f7cb-472b-abea-d2bc1b3ef0ea&k=97569
So where are they? Why are the Liberals truly afraid to attack and harass their enemy until victory is won?
Do they believe that silence and false outrage will win the next election?
http://www.nationalpost.com/scripts/story.html?id=ec605037-f7cb-472b-abea-d2bc1b3ef0ea&k=97569
So where are they? Why are the Liberals truly afraid to attack and harass their enemy until victory is won?
Do they believe that silence and false outrage will win the next election?
Icons of our time: Dwight K. Schrute
First of all, I'd like to thank my good friend Kyle for making this his Facebook Profile Picture. I claim no credit for this, I just want to share it with you all!
Keep watch!
Why the success of Avatar matters.
Avatar: $232 Million worldwide in its first weekend. Amazing.
Apparently the film lived up to the hype, which has slowly been building over the last decade. This is good news for us out there who enjoy Hollywood movies. Why? Two words:
Original Idea.
There was no previous franchise (Batman, Star Trek, Transformers, etc). This movie was an original creation and wasn't engrained into our group consciouness before hand, driving demand. You could argue that James Cameron is a franchise unto himself, but this isn't that sort of blog!
Thank you James Cameron for keeping hope alive for an industry which has been as of late just repackaging old ideas, instead of creating new ones. I hope Hollywood will grow on your movies success not my launching a sequal, but by looking out for new ideas that will captivate and entertain audiences here and abroad.
Apparently the film lived up to the hype, which has slowly been building over the last decade. This is good news for us out there who enjoy Hollywood movies. Why? Two words:
Original Idea.
There was no previous franchise (Batman, Star Trek, Transformers, etc). This movie was an original creation and wasn't engrained into our group consciouness before hand, driving demand. You could argue that James Cameron is a franchise unto himself, but this isn't that sort of blog!
Thank you James Cameron for keeping hope alive for an industry which has been as of late just repackaging old ideas, instead of creating new ones. I hope Hollywood will grow on your movies success not my launching a sequal, but by looking out for new ideas that will captivate and entertain audiences here and abroad.
19 December 2009
Guess who didn't come to dinner?
*Slow Claps*
Way to be not invited Mr. Prime Minster.
You are a failure.
18 December 2009
Alone in the world.
This would have been larger, but I'm on a computer without photoshop.Just a logo representing our governments failure!
Stephen Harper: Not a Leader
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/091218/world/climate_cda
Congratulations Mr. Harper you have destroyed whats left of Canada's credibility in the world.
What was that about Dion not being a leader? He'd probably at least be invited to an emergency meeting of World Leaders. I can guarentee that Ignattieff would have been. Hell, Layton would have been invited, should god forbid the NDP were somehow our national government.
The worst part of this is that none of our media outlets are carrying this important failure of Harper to secure our place in the world.
I urge all of you in the blogosphere to share this story with everyone you know and detail the epic failure of our Government to matter in the world.
Keep Watch.
Congratulations Mr. Harper you have destroyed whats left of Canada's credibility in the world.
What was that about Dion not being a leader? He'd probably at least be invited to an emergency meeting of World Leaders. I can guarentee that Ignattieff would have been. Hell, Layton would have been invited, should god forbid the NDP were somehow our national government.
The worst part of this is that none of our media outlets are carrying this important failure of Harper to secure our place in the world.
I urge all of you in the blogosphere to share this story with everyone you know and detail the epic failure of our Government to matter in the world.
Keep Watch.
17 December 2009
Rebranding Canada in the World: A Candu Attitude
No, I'm not talking about the Olympics. I'm talking about the environment and the economy.
A friend of mine commented on my post about privatization, he suggested I was erronious regarding the pollution of nuclear energy. Let me state:
Yes, it is polluting, but not like Coal or Oil. We could launch nuclear waste into the sun if we really wanted to. Besides that, Nuclear energy might just be the way to defeat CO2 emissions; and Canada can be a part of that.
How?
Three words: CANada Deuterium Uranium or CANDU (also known as NAMBLA - thanks Daily Show!).
You can read some simple info on CANDU reactors here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CANDU_reactor
We have already sold some overseas, its time for Stephen Harper to restart "Team Canada" trade missions and sell these reactors around the world. Imagine the world being powered by reactors with a big maple leaf on the side.
Kind of makes your heart glow, doesn't it?
But no, in the midst of a global change, the Government of Canada is selling its shares:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-putting-candu-reactor-division-up-for-sale/article1403759/
The same mistake that McGunity the Shedder is making.
Are you insane Ottawa? The world will need Nuclear reactors, and we cound provide it to them.
Morons and Idiots: Our collection of Canadian Politicians.
A friend of mine commented on my post about privatization, he suggested I was erronious regarding the pollution of nuclear energy. Let me state:
Yes, it is polluting, but not like Coal or Oil. We could launch nuclear waste into the sun if we really wanted to. Besides that, Nuclear energy might just be the way to defeat CO2 emissions; and Canada can be a part of that.
How?
Three words: CANada Deuterium Uranium or CANDU (also known as NAMBLA - thanks Daily Show!).
You can read some simple info on CANDU reactors here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CANDU_reactor
We have already sold some overseas, its time for Stephen Harper to restart "Team Canada" trade missions and sell these reactors around the world. Imagine the world being powered by reactors with a big maple leaf on the side.
Kind of makes your heart glow, doesn't it?
But no, in the midst of a global change, the Government of Canada is selling its shares:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-putting-candu-reactor-division-up-for-sale/article1403759/
The same mistake that McGunity the Shedder is making.
Are you insane Ottawa? The world will need Nuclear reactors, and we cound provide it to them.
Morons and Idiots: Our collection of Canadian Politicians.
Can I have some money too?
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/740046--youtube-short-leads-to-30m-hollywood-deal?bn=1
Good for them, I'm glad Hollywood is doing so well. But now I'm jealous.
I'd really like a book deal from my writings here on The Centre Block - any publishers out there with money to throw away?
I'd do it for like $30 000, I'd also do alot of other things too.
Good for them, I'm glad Hollywood is doing so well. But now I'm jealous.
I'd really like a book deal from my writings here on The Centre Block - any publishers out there with money to throw away?
I'd do it for like $30 000, I'd also do alot of other things too.
There are still good people out there....
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/toronto/archive/2009/12/17/citizens-rescue-girl-12-from-abductor-police-say-he-tried-at-least-twice-before.aspx
Fantastic news, good citizens stepped up, stopped a heinous crime, and now a criminal is facing justice.
It goes to show that when good people stand up then the bad is stopped.
Keep Watch!
Fantastic news, good citizens stepped up, stopped a heinous crime, and now a criminal is facing justice.
It goes to show that when good people stand up then the bad is stopped.
Keep Watch!
Time to "Unite the Left"? - Part One
Will they? Won't they?
On again? Off again?
This was what the 90s sounded like when it came to the idea of uniting the right; which eventually becaming conquering and pillaging the Progressive Conservatives. I still habour an opinion that given the self-destruction of the Liberal Party, that Peter MacKay could be the Prime Minister, leading a centrist government. But that's another story all on its own.
When 2010 rolls around, we'll see Stephen Harper still in command in Ottawa, it's been a brutal three years so far. All we get is Lies, Lies, and Coverups. 2008 was the year of the coalition - it failed miserable, because of two factors: Stéphane Dion and the Bloc Quebecois. Dion was weak, and no one likes separatists.
So what does this mean? Well in the coming years we'll see seats in the west explode, and the Conservatives are dominant there. Which means Harper (if he is still around) might be able to form a majority without Quebec at all. While this will be good because it will signal the end of the Bloc Quebecois (we can hope). It will be bad because the Conservatives will exploit the split in the left and be dominant for years to come.
Now, I like to at least try to be unbiased, but what the Conservatives (especially our PM) are doing with our democracy is a shame, and if left unchecked could lead to the end of our country as we know it.
This means the split in the left is a danger to our democratic survival, the Westminster Sysetem was never designed for this many parties, and the Conservatives are not taking care of our democracy. Over the next few posts, I'll be exploring a few options that the Liberals and NDP may want to consider in order to manage what could potentially be the biggest crisis progressive politics in this country has ever faced: A Conservative Majority not held in check by a Quebec Caucus.
Keep Watch.
On again? Off again?
This was what the 90s sounded like when it came to the idea of uniting the right; which eventually becaming conquering and pillaging the Progressive Conservatives. I still habour an opinion that given the self-destruction of the Liberal Party, that Peter MacKay could be the Prime Minister, leading a centrist government. But that's another story all on its own.
When 2010 rolls around, we'll see Stephen Harper still in command in Ottawa, it's been a brutal three years so far. All we get is Lies, Lies, and Coverups. 2008 was the year of the coalition - it failed miserable, because of two factors: Stéphane Dion and the Bloc Quebecois. Dion was weak, and no one likes separatists.
So what does this mean? Well in the coming years we'll see seats in the west explode, and the Conservatives are dominant there. Which means Harper (if he is still around) might be able to form a majority without Quebec at all. While this will be good because it will signal the end of the Bloc Quebecois (we can hope). It will be bad because the Conservatives will exploit the split in the left and be dominant for years to come.
Now, I like to at least try to be unbiased, but what the Conservatives (especially our PM) are doing with our democracy is a shame, and if left unchecked could lead to the end of our country as we know it.
This means the split in the left is a danger to our democratic survival, the Westminster Sysetem was never designed for this many parties, and the Conservatives are not taking care of our democracy. Over the next few posts, I'll be exploring a few options that the Liberals and NDP may want to consider in order to manage what could potentially be the biggest crisis progressive politics in this country has ever faced: A Conservative Majority not held in check by a Quebec Caucus.
Keep Watch.
Privatize the LCBO?
Mr McGuinty, you need to bring your ship - the Government of Ontario to a full stop regarding privatization. Especially when it comes to the LCBO.
Privatize Ontario Power Generation? Are you serious? We need government involvement in our power generation if we are going to transition into renewables and less polluting (nuclear) energy. $88 million a year in profits isn't anything to sneeze at.
Privatize the OLGC? Are you a moron? Think of the lost billions going into government coffers if you were to get rid of the only source of legal gambling a province of over 11 million people.
Privatize the LCBO? Are you a freaking psycho? It is the crown jewel in the provinces collection of Crown Corporations; it generates over 1.3 Billion dollars in profit every year. While it may seem attractive to get rid of it when you have a 24 Billion dollar deficit; think of the lost revenue in the future. That 1.3 Billion (which will likely grow) will be quite useful when it comes to paying down the debt the province has occurred.
I can see privatizing crown corporations that are a burden to the government, but you are considering getting rid of three of the successful, profitable crown corporations you have. If you do it, it will be a far more stupid, though less politically toxic decision, then the HST as you will have destroyed the finances of your Government for years after you gone.
McGuinty.... Klaatu barada nikto!!!
Privatize Ontario Power Generation? Are you serious? We need government involvement in our power generation if we are going to transition into renewables and less polluting (nuclear) energy. $88 million a year in profits isn't anything to sneeze at.
Privatize the OLGC? Are you a moron? Think of the lost billions going into government coffers if you were to get rid of the only source of legal gambling a province of over 11 million people.
Privatize the LCBO? Are you a freaking psycho? It is the crown jewel in the provinces collection of Crown Corporations; it generates over 1.3 Billion dollars in profit every year. While it may seem attractive to get rid of it when you have a 24 Billion dollar deficit; think of the lost revenue in the future. That 1.3 Billion (which will likely grow) will be quite useful when it comes to paying down the debt the province has occurred.
I can see privatizing crown corporations that are a burden to the government, but you are considering getting rid of three of the successful, profitable crown corporations you have. If you do it, it will be a far more stupid, though less politically toxic decision, then the HST as you will have destroyed the finances of your Government for years after you gone.
McGuinty.... Klaatu barada nikto!!!
16 December 2009
The Last Detail 2
Better send Jack back out:
Because Randy Quaid is at it again: http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/12/16/randy.evi.quaid.skip.court/index.html
No Action Plan Sign?
Again from the National Post: http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/story.html?id=2345516
It seems our fighting men and women, who the Conservatives claim to be on the side, are having to find some places to cut back.
Now the Canadian Forces shouldn't be exempt from cutting the waste; but when training and positions are needing to be cut, then thats a problem. As the article notes, they've denied the cuts, but its come to light.
I hope that the Conservatives find the miltiary its $80M before they prorogue. It'd be a shame to see this sort of damage done.
For all of us who are truly on the side of those who put on the uniform in defence of our country and freedom around the world this is a monumental shame.
It seems our fighting men and women, who the Conservatives claim to be on the side, are having to find some places to cut back.
Now the Canadian Forces shouldn't be exempt from cutting the waste; but when training and positions are needing to be cut, then thats a problem. As the article notes, they've denied the cuts, but its come to light.
I hope that the Conservatives find the miltiary its $80M before they prorogue. It'd be a shame to see this sort of damage done.
For all of us who are truly on the side of those who put on the uniform in defence of our country and freedom around the world this is a monumental shame.
Parliament of Harper
From the National Post: http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=2344764
Proroguing again?
Generissimo Harper is looking to suspend parliament once again. It seems the cause is that the Conservatives are about to retake the Senate (Sorry Alberta, it seems the Senate Reform you want, will have to wait... forever).
The GG will likely do nothing and give in to his request. Though she is on the way out too, and I'm sure Harper will recommend the appointment of a Neo-Con Thug. Thus giving him control of Parliament and the Executive.
Now this article outlines some reasons why the government wants to prorogue. One of the key points being committees (even though the Conservatives hate Committees). However, I think its far more sinister... Harper and his posse is trying to get opposition to force an election right in the middle of the Olympics. Which would be a disaster for the opposition parties and hand Harper his majority (or as he calls it "his precious").
I think the Opposition should take it easy, let it happen and give the Conservatives enough rope to hang themselves with. With control of the Senate, the real right wing of the Cons will start to get a little louder, and a little scarier. John Baird is getting ready to turn it upto 11.
Oh yeah, Alberta, I need to remind you about that whole Senate Reform thing, and how its not happening. Just incase you forgot.
Proroguing again?
Generissimo Harper is looking to suspend parliament once again. It seems the cause is that the Conservatives are about to retake the Senate (Sorry Alberta, it seems the Senate Reform you want, will have to wait... forever).
The GG will likely do nothing and give in to his request. Though she is on the way out too, and I'm sure Harper will recommend the appointment of a Neo-Con Thug. Thus giving him control of Parliament and the Executive.
Now this article outlines some reasons why the government wants to prorogue. One of the key points being committees (even though the Conservatives hate Committees). However, I think its far more sinister... Harper and his posse is trying to get opposition to force an election right in the middle of the Olympics. Which would be a disaster for the opposition parties and hand Harper his majority (or as he calls it "his precious").
I think the Opposition should take it easy, let it happen and give the Conservatives enough rope to hang themselves with. With control of the Senate, the real right wing of the Cons will start to get a little louder, and a little scarier. John Baird is getting ready to turn it upto 11.
Oh yeah, Alberta, I need to remind you about that whole Senate Reform thing, and how its not happening. Just incase you forgot.
How Harper will be remembered.
Raising the national debtAbandoning the West
A man re-discovers himself.
A man re-discovers himself.
15 December 2009
Unions, would you like some whine with your cheese?
Is it just me or are unions (in general - I'm sure there are a few useful ones left) becoming annoying little fleas biting all of us whenever the mood strikes.
I was reading the Financial Post when this came up: http://www.financialpost.com/most-popular/story.html?id=2339191
Well, you see the Unions apparently don't like the increased competition that Globalive (marketed as Wind Mobile) will bring to the market place.
I for one love competition and like the lower prices that come along with it.
Unions, go back to actually looking out for the little guy.
I was reading the Financial Post when this came up: http://www.financialpost.com/most-popular/story.html?id=2339191
Well, you see the Unions apparently don't like the increased competition that Globalive (marketed as Wind Mobile) will bring to the market place.
I for one love competition and like the lower prices that come along with it.
Unions, go back to actually looking out for the little guy.
4 Lightsabers Up!
Brilliant; can't wait for the next installment.
Watch this; or cry.
P.S. The Elephant costs $58 000.
14 December 2009
Merry Christmas Michael Ignattieff
It's not the greatest of news for the Liberals, but as the House breaks for Christmas a sign the Liberals are gaining in the polls:
http://www.visioncritical.com/2009/12/conservative-lead-narrows-as-liberals-bounce-back/
A gap of seven; which is better then where its been. I hope the Liberals don't get giddy and try for another election.
I think this means there are continuing reservations on the parts of Canadians to giving Mr Harper a majority government.
I think Ignattieff might be a caretaker and party builder - but alas, may never be the PM.
http://www.visioncritical.com/2009/12/conservative-lead-narrows-as-liberals-bounce-back/
A gap of seven; which is better then where its been. I hope the Liberals don't get giddy and try for another election.
I think this means there are continuing reservations on the parts of Canadians to giving Mr Harper a majority government.
I think Ignattieff might be a caretaker and party builder - but alas, may never be the PM.
Just in case we forgot...
Remember before he wowed us by singing our PM looked alot like this....
GEEK ALERT!
GEEK ALERT!13 December 2009
New Contributor
Hey all,
I'd like to announce a new contributor to The Centre Block. His name is Adam and he is a centre-right type of fellow, a self described red tory/blue liberal, and will no doubt be a welcome addition to the Centre Block.
If you like what you see here and think you would like to contribute, you are welcome to. Left, Centre, or Right I don't care. Extremists of any political stripe need not apply!
James
I'd like to announce a new contributor to The Centre Block. His name is Adam and he is a centre-right type of fellow, a self described red tory/blue liberal, and will no doubt be a welcome addition to the Centre Block.
If you like what you see here and think you would like to contribute, you are welcome to. Left, Centre, or Right I don't care. Extremists of any political stripe need not apply!
James
Roy Green you sir, are a moron
Roy Green you join your cohort Charles Adler as one of the people poisoning the political climate in Canada.
I bashed my head against the steering wheel driving down the 401 today when I heard you say "Global Warming", your voice dripping with sarcasm, after you spent 30 minutes agreeing with a scientist who believes man-made climate change.
I happen to agree with you that cap and trade isn't the best system for solving our problem. I think, we as country should be selling our famous CANDU reactors to the US, China, and India. Decrease their dependence on oil and coal - and we make billions in construction, maintaince, uranium sales, etc. I'll talk about this more.
Our oil deposits should be an end to that mean, we can use present profits to fund future profits in another industry, and then use those profits to fund green energy technology here at home.
So, Mr Green, do us all a favour, turn off your microphone and give us back our airways for serious, balanced, political discourse. Instead of your pre-canned Fox News, Hannity approved dribble.
I bashed my head against the steering wheel driving down the 401 today when I heard you say "Global Warming", your voice dripping with sarcasm, after you spent 30 minutes agreeing with a scientist who believes man-made climate change.
I happen to agree with you that cap and trade isn't the best system for solving our problem. I think, we as country should be selling our famous CANDU reactors to the US, China, and India. Decrease their dependence on oil and coal - and we make billions in construction, maintaince, uranium sales, etc. I'll talk about this more.
Our oil deposits should be an end to that mean, we can use present profits to fund future profits in another industry, and then use those profits to fund green energy technology here at home.
So, Mr Green, do us all a favour, turn off your microphone and give us back our airways for serious, balanced, political discourse. Instead of your pre-canned Fox News, Hannity approved dribble.
11 December 2009
Why does Charles Adler get a radio show?
I can't help it, I am a glutton for punishment. My choice of punishment?
Charles Adler. He is the bain of my driving existance, but I keep tuning in, perhaps under the guise that I can help protect us all from the dribble he forces his listeners to take in.
I need to stop; or I need my own AM Radio Show. If I become a nutjob, can I have my own show too?
Can we call the hydro company and have them turn off the power to his studio?
You know, maybe I should start podcasts. Are you in?
Charles Adler. He is the bain of my driving existance, but I keep tuning in, perhaps under the guise that I can help protect us all from the dribble he forces his listeners to take in.
I need to stop; or I need my own AM Radio Show. If I become a nutjob, can I have my own show too?
Can we call the hydro company and have them turn off the power to his studio?
You know, maybe I should start podcasts. Are you in?
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