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!!!
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