People need to know - and our real democracy needs the answers.
The Kevin O'Brien - Breakfast with Tiffany's Only - fiasco is the tip of the iceberg.
Right now every journalist worth their salt will dig in and find out how widespread this behavior is.
Every municipal councillor, every mayor, all Chambers of Commerce members and all volunteers in community organizations should be given an opportunity by our media to have a confidential conversation with them.They should use their journalists right to keep sources confidential and give us - the public - an overview of how vindictive this government really is.
We need to know if Cabinet members are abusing their authority and using inappropriate influence for political gain. We need to understand how much pressure community leaders are put under and whether they believe their community would suffer by actually losing support for infrastructure, employment programs, or development.
We also need to know if business owners or individuals have been coerced in the same fashion.
While the O'Brien story is sensational and headline grabbing - it has greater legs than what we've seen.
I - as one citizen and consumer of news in Newfoundland and Labrador - wants to know if this government should be investigated further and real action be taken.
Showing posts with label peter penashue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label peter penashue. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013
MHA Brazil's Oversight - another Red Flag
Tory oversights of which Dave Brazil owns the most recent must cause all people of Newfoundland and Labrador to pause.
In Canada right now we have a Senate mess that has some files referred to the RCMP, Senators repaying hundreds of thousands of dollars, the PM's former Chief of Staff cutting a personal cheque to cover Duffy (a Tory Senator), and hundred's of thousands of tax payer dollars spent to audit the oversights, omissions, falsehoods, half-truths, and possible criminal behavior of some of our Upper Chamber. The House of sober second thought has become the House of drunken spending.
Not too long ago we had Steve Kent apologizing on YouTube for his failure to achieve complete information on the Boy Scouts situation before commenting publicly about what he said were "facts".
Then there is the accidental expropriation of what has been called the entire community of Grand Falls - Windsor under the then Minister now Premier Kathy Dunderdale.
And who can forget the stream of MHA's led away in handcuffs for stealing from the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Peter Penashue fiasco still resonates in the Big Land. Oversight - Oversight - Oversight
So now we have Brazil who violated the Member's Code of Conduct apologizing for yet another OVERSIGHT.
So then ask yourself - is it it any way possible that there has been any oversight in this Muskrat Falls deal. Is it in any way possible that serious mistakes have been made and missed? In ten years will we be hearing yet again that it was just an oversight - I apologize.
Lack of an escalation clause in the Upper Churchill agreement was an oversight - how many billions has that cost?
And last but not least Bill 29 - The oversight Bill. Because we can't see things means Cabinet gets a future pass to claim oversight.
Sorry - there are too many red flags to proceed with this deal on Muskrat Falls.
In Canada right now we have a Senate mess that has some files referred to the RCMP, Senators repaying hundreds of thousands of dollars, the PM's former Chief of Staff cutting a personal cheque to cover Duffy (a Tory Senator), and hundred's of thousands of tax payer dollars spent to audit the oversights, omissions, falsehoods, half-truths, and possible criminal behavior of some of our Upper Chamber. The House of sober second thought has become the House of drunken spending.
Not too long ago we had Steve Kent apologizing on YouTube for his failure to achieve complete information on the Boy Scouts situation before commenting publicly about what he said were "facts".
Then there is the accidental expropriation of what has been called the entire community of Grand Falls - Windsor under the then Minister now Premier Kathy Dunderdale.
And who can forget the stream of MHA's led away in handcuffs for stealing from the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Peter Penashue fiasco still resonates in the Big Land. Oversight - Oversight - Oversight
So now we have Brazil who violated the Member's Code of Conduct apologizing for yet another OVERSIGHT.
So then ask yourself - is it it any way possible that there has been any oversight in this Muskrat Falls deal. Is it in any way possible that serious mistakes have been made and missed? In ten years will we be hearing yet again that it was just an oversight - I apologize.
Lack of an escalation clause in the Upper Churchill agreement was an oversight - how many billions has that cost?
And last but not least Bill 29 - The oversight Bill. Because we can't see things means Cabinet gets a future pass to claim oversight.
Sorry - there are too many red flags to proceed with this deal on Muskrat Falls.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Peter Penashue provides Proof PM Lies
Stephen Harper is a liar. The question therefore is how often does he lie?
Second Stephen Harper is a poor judge of character. The question therefore is how many other rogue partisans have been appointed?
Lastly Stephen Harper is either corrupt or incompetent. The question therefore is how much will Canada lose and Canadians suffer before we determine which it is?
Newfoundland and Labrador just completed a Federal byelection. The election was precipitated by the resignation of Federal Cabinet Minister, Peter Penashue. He resigned due to significant election financing irregularities. These irregularities violated the law. They were serious infractions and had the potential of skewing voting results.
Mr. Harper addressing his caucus today said - in part:
Our Federal Accountability Act, the toughest accountability legislation in the history of this country, forever changed the way business is done in Ottawa. We have strengthened the powers of the Auditor General, toughened the office of the Ethics Commissioner, reformed political party financing, dramatically tightened lobbying rules and beefed up auditing and accountability within government departments.
Canada now has one of the most accountable and transparent systems of governance in the entire world and this is something Canadians are rightly proud of.
It
is also something, colleagues, that we can never take for granted
because, as I said, in fact as I said in the room across the Hall in the
fall of 2005 when we first pledged to bring in the Federal
Accountability Act, I said this: “No government will be perfect because
none of us are perfect. We cannot dream a system so perfect that no one
will have to be good.”
Therefore, just as we continue to toughen rules, we must also uphold a culture of accountability. And I know that the people in this room have. We have reduced our budgets and travel as a government. We are the caucus that finally bit the bullet and reformed the MP pension plan so that we will pay our fair share.
And I know that, like me and my family, you are scrupulous about paying expenses of a personal nature yourselves.
But, that said, let me repeat something else I said in that same speech in 2005 — and let me be very blunt about it.
Anyone – anyone who wants to use public office for their own benefit should make other plans or, better yet, leave this room. (emphasis added)
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He had every opportunity to do that with disgraced Cabinet Minister Peter Penashue. Peter Penashue was handily defeated by Liberal Opponent - now MP - Yvonne Jones. After Penashue resigned, Harper continued to hold Penashue out as "the best MP that Labrador has ever had". Minister Peter MacKay visited the riding and informed voters that Peter Penashue was guaranteed a Cabinet post if he was re-elected.
Making the above all the more disgusting was Penashue's comments after his loss: "In my view Labrador lost".
So just a month has passed and Harper wants us to believe that he is disgusted with some members of the Senate and people in his own office.
Proof positive - Stephen Harper is a liar.
The Prime Minister wants Canadians and his caucus to forget all this and get back to more important business. After refusing to take questions from the media (accountability) - he dashed to catch a flight to Peru. Before boarding the place - he turned - smiled - and waved.
And Peter - well he has unknowingly provided proof that the Prime Minister lies. Either he was lying about Penashue or he was lying about his commitment to Canadians.
Second Stephen Harper is a poor judge of character. The question therefore is how many other rogue partisans have been appointed?
Lastly Stephen Harper is either corrupt or incompetent. The question therefore is how much will Canada lose and Canadians suffer before we determine which it is?
Newfoundland and Labrador just completed a Federal byelection. The election was precipitated by the resignation of Federal Cabinet Minister, Peter Penashue. He resigned due to significant election financing irregularities. These irregularities violated the law. They were serious infractions and had the potential of skewing voting results.
Mr. Harper addressing his caucus today said - in part:
Our Federal Accountability Act, the toughest accountability legislation in the history of this country, forever changed the way business is done in Ottawa. We have strengthened the powers of the Auditor General, toughened the office of the Ethics Commissioner, reformed political party financing, dramatically tightened lobbying rules and beefed up auditing and accountability within government departments.
Canada now has one of the most accountable and transparent systems of governance in the entire world and this is something Canadians are rightly proud of.
Therefore, just as we continue to toughen rules, we must also uphold a culture of accountability. And I know that the people in this room have. We have reduced our budgets and travel as a government. We are the caucus that finally bit the bullet and reformed the MP pension plan so that we will pay our fair share.
And I know that, like me and my family, you are scrupulous about paying expenses of a personal nature yourselves.
But, that said, let me repeat something else I said in that same speech in 2005 — and let me be very blunt about it.
Anyone – anyone who wants to use public office for their own benefit should make other plans or, better yet, leave this room. (emphasis added)
_________________________________
He had every opportunity to do that with disgraced Cabinet Minister Peter Penashue. Peter Penashue was handily defeated by Liberal Opponent - now MP - Yvonne Jones. After Penashue resigned, Harper continued to hold Penashue out as "the best MP that Labrador has ever had". Minister Peter MacKay visited the riding and informed voters that Peter Penashue was guaranteed a Cabinet post if he was re-elected.
Making the above all the more disgusting was Penashue's comments after his loss: "In my view Labrador lost".
So just a month has passed and Harper wants us to believe that he is disgusted with some members of the Senate and people in his own office.
Proof positive - Stephen Harper is a liar.
The Prime Minister wants Canadians and his caucus to forget all this and get back to more important business. After refusing to take questions from the media (accountability) - he dashed to catch a flight to Peru. Before boarding the place - he turned - smiled - and waved.
And Peter - well he has unknowingly provided proof that the Prime Minister lies. Either he was lying about Penashue or he was lying about his commitment to Canadians.
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Peter MacKay visits Peter Penashue in the land of Nod
Peter MacKay is piece of work - of that there can be no doubt.
Peter MacKay the defected PC - the king maker - the opportunist.
So in he comes to Newfoundland and Labrador with federal bucks and a promise of a Cabinet Post for Peter Penashue.
Why he asks would anybody vote for any other than Peter Penashue (the election cheat)?
Don't the people of Labrador know that they really don't have a choice? Don't they know that an Opposition member is worthless and just "...maybe get to yell at the government two or three times a week in question period..."?
The election is all a folly thinks Peter MacKay - we don't live in a democracy and only god Harper has control. If you want anything in Labrador - you had better rescue Peter P from the land of Nod.
Attack ads on Mr. Trudeau - flyer's in mail boxes - attempted and somewhat successful control of the media. Harper and his man-in-waiting see no value to our electoral system - no value in our democracy?
How should we perceive this then? There is no need for Opposition members in Canada? There is no role for anybody but a member on the Government side? They demonstrably don't mind election act violations or attempting to buy people with their own money.
I think the people of Labrador will decide what they want and Peter MacKay just made it much more palatable to vote anything but Penashue.
With the Burton Winters tragedy still fresh in all our minds - continued failed promises to Labradorians - and now the attempt to force play a vote - I think Peter MacKay has just guaranteed a loss.
Vote Labrador Vote - for whoever in your minds deserves it.
Peter MacKay the defected PC - the king maker - the opportunist.
So in he comes to Newfoundland and Labrador with federal bucks and a promise of a Cabinet Post for Peter Penashue.
Why he asks would anybody vote for any other than Peter Penashue (the election cheat)?
Don't the people of Labrador know that they really don't have a choice? Don't they know that an Opposition member is worthless and just "...maybe get to yell at the government two or three times a week in question period..."?
The election is all a folly thinks Peter MacKay - we don't live in a democracy and only god Harper has control. If you want anything in Labrador - you had better rescue Peter P from the land of Nod.
Attack ads on Mr. Trudeau - flyer's in mail boxes - attempted and somewhat successful control of the media. Harper and his man-in-waiting see no value to our electoral system - no value in our democracy?
How should we perceive this then? There is no need for Opposition members in Canada? There is no role for anybody but a member on the Government side? They demonstrably don't mind election act violations or attempting to buy people with their own money.
I think the people of Labrador will decide what they want and Peter MacKay just made it much more palatable to vote anything but Penashue.
With the Burton Winters tragedy still fresh in all our minds - continued failed promises to Labradorians - and now the attempt to force play a vote - I think Peter MacKay has just guaranteed a loss.
Vote Labrador Vote - for whoever in your minds deserves it.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Why say NO to Peter Penashue? Vote ABC
Please read the following very carefully:
"Due to mistakes that were made by an inexperienced volunteer in filing the Elections Canada return from the last campaign, I appointed a new Official Agent to work with Elections Canada to make any needed amendements to my campaign return.
During the examination we became aware that there were ineligible donations accepted by the Former Official Agent."
The above can be found at Peter Penashue's latest Election Campaign website.
Now let's examine the true character Mr. Penashue wants to portray.
While he and other Conservatives want us all to believe that only Labrador should look at his record - they deliberately forget that he was also a federal Minister representing the entire province. Therefore we should all scrutinize very carefully what this person is all about.
The statement he makes above is not subject of his personal opinion - rather he presents it as fact.
1. Who has determined that a "mistake" was made?
2. Has it been determined that the actions in question were in fact a "mistake"?
3. Who has determined that Mr. Bowers is an "inexperienced volunteer"?
4. What does "inexperienced volunteer mean"?
5. What education and experience does Mr. Bowers have?
6. Through evaluation of Mr. Bowers education and experience - should a reasonably minded person or a legal authority accept that Mr. Bowers did not have the education and experience to be a volunteer?
7. Through evaluation of Mr. Bowers education and experience - should a reasonably minded person or a legal authority come to the conclusion that Mr. Bowers should have reasonably been aware of the governing legislation?
8. Considering the public office that Mr. Penashue was seeking, was successful in achieving, resigned from and is seeking again including being a member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada - is it acceptable that Mr. Penashue was "unaware" of donations being made to his campaign? Is it acceptable that he did not know or ignored the type of donations being made to his campaign?
9. The term Mr. Penashue uses to describe donations is "ineligible". Considering Corporate donations to political parties and candidates are illegal in Canada - why is the term ineligible used? While it might be somewhat understandable that a personal contribution (which is legal) may sometimes - with enthusiasm be a little more that the eligible amount - there is no question that there is only one class of contributor. There have been reasons given why corporate contributions are illegal - therefore we must respect our democratic protections and ensure that we follow the Elections Act. Why would a man seeking federal public office not fully understand and protect against this type of activity?
10. The fact that Mr. Penashue seeks to hide behind a volunteer that he chose and understates the severity of breaching laws regarding federal elections - certainly demonstrates what he might do if given the privilege of public office again and even more so as a Cabinet Minister. How can one be an advisor of the legislature when one disrespects legislation?
Say no to Peter Penashue and I respectfully ask that you vote ABC.
Mr. Penashue and Mr. Harper must learn that they cannot buy our democracy and rule over instead of serve us - the electorate.
"Due to mistakes that were made by an inexperienced volunteer in filing the Elections Canada return from the last campaign, I appointed a new Official Agent to work with Elections Canada to make any needed amendements to my campaign return.
During the examination we became aware that there were ineligible donations accepted by the Former Official Agent."
The above can be found at Peter Penashue's latest Election Campaign website.
Now let's examine the true character Mr. Penashue wants to portray.
While he and other Conservatives want us all to believe that only Labrador should look at his record - they deliberately forget that he was also a federal Minister representing the entire province. Therefore we should all scrutinize very carefully what this person is all about.
The statement he makes above is not subject of his personal opinion - rather he presents it as fact.
1. Who has determined that a "mistake" was made?
2. Has it been determined that the actions in question were in fact a "mistake"?
3. Who has determined that Mr. Bowers is an "inexperienced volunteer"?
4. What does "inexperienced volunteer mean"?
5. What education and experience does Mr. Bowers have?
6. Through evaluation of Mr. Bowers education and experience - should a reasonably minded person or a legal authority accept that Mr. Bowers did not have the education and experience to be a volunteer?
7. Through evaluation of Mr. Bowers education and experience - should a reasonably minded person or a legal authority come to the conclusion that Mr. Bowers should have reasonably been aware of the governing legislation?
8. Considering the public office that Mr. Penashue was seeking, was successful in achieving, resigned from and is seeking again including being a member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada - is it acceptable that Mr. Penashue was "unaware" of donations being made to his campaign? Is it acceptable that he did not know or ignored the type of donations being made to his campaign?
9. The term Mr. Penashue uses to describe donations is "ineligible". Considering Corporate donations to political parties and candidates are illegal in Canada - why is the term ineligible used? While it might be somewhat understandable that a personal contribution (which is legal) may sometimes - with enthusiasm be a little more that the eligible amount - there is no question that there is only one class of contributor. There have been reasons given why corporate contributions are illegal - therefore we must respect our democratic protections and ensure that we follow the Elections Act. Why would a man seeking federal public office not fully understand and protect against this type of activity?
10. The fact that Mr. Penashue seeks to hide behind a volunteer that he chose and understates the severity of breaching laws regarding federal elections - certainly demonstrates what he might do if given the privilege of public office again and even more so as a Cabinet Minister. How can one be an advisor of the legislature when one disrespects legislation?
Say no to Peter Penashue and I respectfully ask that you vote ABC.
Mr. Penashue and Mr. Harper must learn that they cannot buy our democracy and rule over instead of serve us - the electorate.
Due to
mistakes that were made by an inexperienced volunteer in filing the
Elections Canada return from the last campaign, I appointed a new
Official Agent to work with Elections Canada to make any needed
amendments to my campaign return.
During the examination we became aware that there were ineligible donations accepted by the former Official Agent.
- See more at: http://deliveringforlabrador.ca/#sthash.aJ1sEhje.dpuf
During the examination we became aware that there were ineligible donations accepted by the former Official Agent.
- See more at: http://deliveringforlabrador.ca/#sthash.aJ1sEhje.dpuf
Due to
mistakes that were made by an inexperienced volunteer in filing the
Elections Canada return from the last campaign, I appointed a new
Official Agent to work with Elections Canada to make any needed
amendments to my campaign return.
During the examination we became aware that there were ineligible donations accepted by the former Official Agent.
- See more at: http://deliveringforlabrador.ca/#sthash.aJ1sEhje.dpuf
During the examination we became aware that there were ineligible donations accepted by the former Official Agent.
- See more at: http://deliveringforlabrador.ca/#sthash.aJ1sEhje.dpuf
Due to
mistakes that were made by an inexperienced volunteer in filing the
Elections Canada return from the last campaign, I appointed a new
Official Agent to work with Elections Canada to make any needed
amendments to my campaign return.
During the examination we became aware that there were ineligible donations accepted by the former Official Agent.
- See more at: http://deliveringforlabrador.ca/#sthash.aJ1sEhje.dpuf
During the examination we became aware that there were ineligible donations accepted by the former Official Agent.
- See more at: http://deliveringforlabrador.ca/#sthash.aJ1sEhje.dpuf
Due to
mistakes that were made by an inexperienced volunteer in filing the
Elections Canada return from the last campaign, I appointed a new
Official Agent to work with Elections Canada to make any needed
amendments to my campaign return.
During the examination we became aware that there were ineligible donations accepted by the former Official Agent.
- See more at: http://deliveringforlabrador.ca/#sthash.aJ1sEhje.dpuf
During the examination we became aware that there were ineligible donations accepted by the former Official Agent.
- See more at: http://deliveringforlabrador.ca/#sthash.aJ1sEhje.dpuf
Due to
mistakes that were made by an inexperienced volunteer in filing the
Elections Canada return from the last campaign, I appointed a new
Official Agent to work with Elections Canada to make any needed
amendments to my campaign return.
During the examination we became aware that there were ineligible donations accepted by the former Official Agent.
- See more at: http://deliveringforlabrador.ca/#sthash.aJ1sEhje.dpufle
During the examination we became aware that there were ineligible donations accepted by the former Official Agent.
- See more at: http://deliveringforlabrador.ca/#sthash.aJ1sEhje.dpufle
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Politicians are Seals We are Cod - Extinct?
What's happening with the land that used to be the Salmonier Prison Camp?
How does anybody get an acre of land in the St. John's metro for $300 an acre?
How does somebody get ownership of a river or the power it produces?
How does one miraculously get a time record setting land use change at City Hall?
How does one move so smoothly from a top public service or elected position to a corporation seeking things from the government?
How does one get to cheat and break the Elections Act and then immediately run again for office?
How do corporations that violate the Elections Act waltz around continuing to operate without punishment?
How do heads of these same corporations not suffer legal consequences for breaches of the law?
How do fish corporations in Newfoundland and Labrador continue to get permission to offload raw resources for their profitability while causing loss of jobs in the jurisdiction they harvest the resources from?
Where is all our money?
Why is the Auditor General's report not followed completely?
Why are political party bag men allowed to hold publicly paid positions - resign from them to politic - then return to those same highly paid positions?
Why indeed!
Why is Nalcor permitted to fund charities - then celebrate itself - like it's a private corporation?
What questions do you have?
How does a young man die on the ice - and no Inquiry, though needed, is called?
My stomach is still turning - I still have sleepless nights - they are still gutting us.
How does anybody get an acre of land in the St. John's metro for $300 an acre?
How does somebody get ownership of a river or the power it produces?
How does one miraculously get a time record setting land use change at City Hall?
How does one move so smoothly from a top public service or elected position to a corporation seeking things from the government?
How does one get to cheat and break the Elections Act and then immediately run again for office?
How do corporations that violate the Elections Act waltz around continuing to operate without punishment?
How do heads of these same corporations not suffer legal consequences for breaches of the law?
How do fish corporations in Newfoundland and Labrador continue to get permission to offload raw resources for their profitability while causing loss of jobs in the jurisdiction they harvest the resources from?
Where is all our money?
Why is the Auditor General's report not followed completely?
Why are political party bag men allowed to hold publicly paid positions - resign from them to politic - then return to those same highly paid positions?
Why indeed!
Why is Nalcor permitted to fund charities - then celebrate itself - like it's a private corporation?
What questions do you have?
How does a young man die on the ice - and no Inquiry, though needed, is called?
My stomach is still turning - I still have sleepless nights - they are still gutting us.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Personal reality Cheque for Bowers - Where's Penney?
Personal cheques are documents used to access funds from an individual's checking account.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Of Polls - Mice - and Wo"men"
Safe bet to say that most people support developing Muskrat Falls - so the polling question was carefully written and produced a predictable result.
The Tories and their absolute waste of dollars that could be used for health, education, housing, clean water, and roads - is also predictable.
It is this project at whatever cost.
Sure look at the Penashue fiasco and how hard he would fight to keep his Cabinet post while dismissing the calls for an Inquiry on the death of Burton Winters.
Look at the likes of Keith Russell who should not be near a hockey rink let alone the House of Assembly.
Then there's the potential for conflict all over the place as Tories do as they wish with our money and then refuse to give us the details.
How about a poll that asks the following:
1. Should the proposed Muskrat Falls deal be reviewed by the Public Utilities Board?
2. Do you agree that a referendum should be held before the sanctioning of the proposed Muskrat Falls project?
3. Do you support the proposed development of Muskrat Falls if it costs 8 billion dollars?
4. Do you support the proposed development of Muskrat Falls if it costs 9 billion dollars?
5. Do you support the proposed development of Muskrat Falls if it costs 10 billion dollars?
6. Do you support the subsidization of mining companies in the form of cheaper power if your power bill goes up as a result?
7. Do you support further exploring other alternatives for power supply before the proposed Muskrat Falls development is sanctioned?
8. Do you believe we will run out of power if we do not proceed with the proposed Muskrat Falls development?
9. Why do you believe the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is developing Muskrat Falls?
10. Who is the power being developed for?
The Tories are out of control - they are getting away with "blue murder" as my grandmother would have said.
They are shutting down debate - they are closing off information - they are dictating terms of review - and generally they are playing around with our money like they are playing a game of monopoly in the shed while having a beer.
The Opposition parties had better start doing more than preening themselves for shots on cable. This is one mess of a deal and it will have consequences that will make the Upper Churchill look like a gem.
Everything is a big Tory party - blue blue blue - ya hooo hooo. The big boys - the business elite are wringing their paws as they drool at the thought of the billions they could get part of. They are NOT responsible to the people and they are NOT responsible to do what is best for us.
Ches Penney's company believes in the Power of Newfoundland and Labrador right? Well after looking at the Penashue election fiasco who gives a shit about the law or rules?
Martin and Bennett appear to be running the province - driven by the business elite - while the politicians party. Poor Kathy, Susan, and Joan are hard pressed to keep up with the social engagements afforded by their temporary power.
Stop this fiasco.
The Tories and their absolute waste of dollars that could be used for health, education, housing, clean water, and roads - is also predictable.
It is this project at whatever cost.
Sure look at the Penashue fiasco and how hard he would fight to keep his Cabinet post while dismissing the calls for an Inquiry on the death of Burton Winters.
Look at the likes of Keith Russell who should not be near a hockey rink let alone the House of Assembly.
Then there's the potential for conflict all over the place as Tories do as they wish with our money and then refuse to give us the details.
How about a poll that asks the following:
1. Should the proposed Muskrat Falls deal be reviewed by the Public Utilities Board?
2. Do you agree that a referendum should be held before the sanctioning of the proposed Muskrat Falls project?
3. Do you support the proposed development of Muskrat Falls if it costs 8 billion dollars?
4. Do you support the proposed development of Muskrat Falls if it costs 9 billion dollars?
5. Do you support the proposed development of Muskrat Falls if it costs 10 billion dollars?
6. Do you support the subsidization of mining companies in the form of cheaper power if your power bill goes up as a result?
7. Do you support further exploring other alternatives for power supply before the proposed Muskrat Falls development is sanctioned?
8. Do you believe we will run out of power if we do not proceed with the proposed Muskrat Falls development?
9. Why do you believe the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is developing Muskrat Falls?
10. Who is the power being developed for?
The Tories are out of control - they are getting away with "blue murder" as my grandmother would have said.
They are shutting down debate - they are closing off information - they are dictating terms of review - and generally they are playing around with our money like they are playing a game of monopoly in the shed while having a beer.
The Opposition parties had better start doing more than preening themselves for shots on cable. This is one mess of a deal and it will have consequences that will make the Upper Churchill look like a gem.
Everything is a big Tory party - blue blue blue - ya hooo hooo. The big boys - the business elite are wringing their paws as they drool at the thought of the billions they could get part of. They are NOT responsible to the people and they are NOT responsible to do what is best for us.
Ches Penney's company believes in the Power of Newfoundland and Labrador right? Well after looking at the Penashue election fiasco who gives a shit about the law or rules?
Martin and Bennett appear to be running the province - driven by the business elite - while the politicians party. Poor Kathy, Susan, and Joan are hard pressed to keep up with the social engagements afforded by their temporary power.
Stop this fiasco.
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Warm and Fuzzy Corporate Support for Muskrat
Records may suggest corporate donation to Tory MP Penashue CBC headline:
Read Story HERE
Of course Corporate donations are illegal.
No need to worry though - they too support the Muskrat Falls deal. I really believe now...
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Rules Matter? Progressive "cons"erv-myself
Headlines:
Sullivan censured for lobbying government
Penashue accused of election overspending
and then a story where Dave Brazil is committee vice-chairperson looking into "suspicious" agriculture spending. Why are we paying the farmers in barley and hops?
...so when the children are looking for role models in society - where should they look?
Should they look to the House of Commons or the House of Assembly? Should they follow some of them to jail? Why not? We trust them all so much we elect them.
While we are at it - where can I buy an acre of land in St. John's for $300?
Some of the the elite and the elite wannabes are telling us: Muskrat is good for you; there is money to be made with this development; this is the only option you and I have - we should listen right?
If we don't listen - the bullies come out of the woodwork - you know the adult bullies setting great examples for the children.
Currently I am building an art collection and gathering fine wine. Anybody know how I can fund it? If I do that - the Bank of Canada might consider me for a Board position. Still trying to figure out what it takes to sit on the Board of Nalcor - any suggestions?
Sullivan censured for lobbying government
Penashue accused of election overspending
and then a story where Dave Brazil is committee vice-chairperson looking into "suspicious" agriculture spending. Why are we paying the farmers in barley and hops?
...so when the children are looking for role models in society - where should they look?
Should they look to the House of Commons or the House of Assembly? Should they follow some of them to jail? Why not? We trust them all so much we elect them.
While we are at it - where can I buy an acre of land in St. John's for $300?
Some of the the elite and the elite wannabes are telling us: Muskrat is good for you; there is money to be made with this development; this is the only option you and I have - we should listen right?
If we don't listen - the bullies come out of the woodwork - you know the adult bullies setting great examples for the children.
Currently I am building an art collection and gathering fine wine. Anybody know how I can fund it? If I do that - the Bank of Canada might consider me for a Board position. Still trying to figure out what it takes to sit on the Board of Nalcor - any suggestions?
Saturday, May 26, 2012
The Race to Save Canada from its CEO
It's hard to tell just how much damage Harper can do over the next three years.
After the federal election - May of 2011 - Harper said the following: “One thing I’ve learned in this business is that surprises are generally not well-received by the public, and so we intend to move forward with what Canadians understand about us and I think what they’re more and more comfortable with”.
Read and reread the quote.
Our Prime Minister is an educated man and he understands fully the statements he makes.
I would like a few English professors to interpret this quote.
What it means to me is Harper believes he is an all powerful CEO of a privately held major corporation.
What it means to me is Harper does not understand he is running a country.
What it means to me is that the shareholders of the company he believes he runs are not Canadian.
What it means to me is that Harper believes "voters" understood him and his ilk.
What it means to me is that Harper fully plans to make us comfortable with his agenda.
What it means to me is that Canada will not be recognizable when he's finished.
What it means to me is that - the Race is On to Save Canada - and it had better happen before too many policies are virtually irreversible.
What is particularly scary about Harper is that not one Progressive within Conservative rank and file MP's has crossed the floor.
He was raised as an adult by ideology that is foreign to most Canadians and his role is to deliver this country up to particular global entities.
Liberal and NDP members in the Commons had better do more than posturing.
Canadians had better do more than gasp.
Our PM lies with ease, deceives at his pleasure, and rules through intimidation.
Our laws mean nothing to him and he believes he is entitled to secrecy whenever he chooses.
He is not a man of science but is rather a man of ideological zealotry. Canada did not suit his beliefs - so he will change it.
Hi is a very dangerous person and he happens to be the Prime Minister.
After the federal election - May of 2011 - Harper said the following: “One thing I’ve learned in this business is that surprises are generally not well-received by the public, and so we intend to move forward with what Canadians understand about us and I think what they’re more and more comfortable with”.
Read and reread the quote.
Our Prime Minister is an educated man and he understands fully the statements he makes.
I would like a few English professors to interpret this quote.
What it means to me is Harper believes he is an all powerful CEO of a privately held major corporation.
What it means to me is Harper does not understand he is running a country.
What it means to me is that the shareholders of the company he believes he runs are not Canadian.
What it means to me is that Harper believes "voters" understood him and his ilk.
What it means to me is that Harper fully plans to make us comfortable with his agenda.
What it means to me is that Canada will not be recognizable when he's finished.
What it means to me is that - the Race is On to Save Canada - and it had better happen before too many policies are virtually irreversible.
What is particularly scary about Harper is that not one Progressive within Conservative rank and file MP's has crossed the floor.
He was raised as an adult by ideology that is foreign to most Canadians and his role is to deliver this country up to particular global entities.
Liberal and NDP members in the Commons had better do more than posturing.
Canadians had better do more than gasp.
Our PM lies with ease, deceives at his pleasure, and rules through intimidation.
Our laws mean nothing to him and he believes he is entitled to secrecy whenever he chooses.
He is not a man of science but is rather a man of ideological zealotry. Canada did not suit his beliefs - so he will change it.
Hi is a very dangerous person and he happens to be the Prime Minister.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Confederation Taking Toll - MHA's are Observers
Is there anybody out there now that does not believe that Stephen Harper and the federal government of Canada is doing everything within its power to destabilize Newfoundland and Labrador?
We are being decimated on a daily basis. We are being ripped to shreds - one policy at a time.
We are irrelevant and are bring used to prop up failing provinces including Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.
The absolute only interests Harper and his colleagues have are to restructure our existence - move our people one by one, move the services one by one, move the resources one by one and by doing so destroy us.
One cannot sit in a chair - think reasonably about what is happening here - and not conclude that we are being eliminated.
MHA's of all stripes are sitting on their arses and moaning - pondering the last stand - lower the Canadian flag (joke) - and doing NOTHING concrete about our lot.
Men and women who apparently wanted very badly the job of representing the people and our province are watching our demise.
Kathy Dunderdale is incompetent and the fact that other Cabinet members and backbenchers are following behind her says something of either their abilities or guts.
Both Opposition parties have taken on the role of mourning each loss and adding "at least we tried" as are leaders of business and labour.
Our MP's have a groan fest going of their own. "See - I told you so" - what a pitiful lot - and the hypocrite Peter Penashue will no doubt get his reward - and it will cost his people. Grab the cheque and run right Peter? Muskrat will have a whole new meaning in years to come.
Vote Liberal, Vote PC, Vote NDP - that's all any of you is concerned about. Partisan - Patronage - Politics - your country be damned.
You sorry group - ye of little faith in the strength of your people. Is it possible that you can tug yourself away from the public purse - quit - resign - let somebody get in there and stop the carnage.
Conspiracy theory? Is that what lets you sleep at night?
It no longer matters that thousands of people are being displaced?
It no longer matters that communities are failing?
It no longer matters that confederation delivers nothing?
It no longer matters that our resources are being stripped?
It no longer matters that a young man died?
Go ahead - have a nap - and when you wake up - move on. Disgrace! Your heart is not in it - for if it were - you could not sit and watch. It's ripping my soul out - you however do not appear bothered. Public service at the highest level - that of elected office - means you should have passion. It is non-existent!
We are being decimated on a daily basis. We are being ripped to shreds - one policy at a time.
We are irrelevant and are bring used to prop up failing provinces including Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.
The absolute only interests Harper and his colleagues have are to restructure our existence - move our people one by one, move the services one by one, move the resources one by one and by doing so destroy us.
One cannot sit in a chair - think reasonably about what is happening here - and not conclude that we are being eliminated.
MHA's of all stripes are sitting on their arses and moaning - pondering the last stand - lower the Canadian flag (joke) - and doing NOTHING concrete about our lot.
Men and women who apparently wanted very badly the job of representing the people and our province are watching our demise.
Kathy Dunderdale is incompetent and the fact that other Cabinet members and backbenchers are following behind her says something of either their abilities or guts.
Both Opposition parties have taken on the role of mourning each loss and adding "at least we tried" as are leaders of business and labour.
Our MP's have a groan fest going of their own. "See - I told you so" - what a pitiful lot - and the hypocrite Peter Penashue will no doubt get his reward - and it will cost his people. Grab the cheque and run right Peter? Muskrat will have a whole new meaning in years to come.
Vote Liberal, Vote PC, Vote NDP - that's all any of you is concerned about. Partisan - Patronage - Politics - your country be damned.
You sorry group - ye of little faith in the strength of your people. Is it possible that you can tug yourself away from the public purse - quit - resign - let somebody get in there and stop the carnage.
Conspiracy theory? Is that what lets you sleep at night?
It no longer matters that thousands of people are being displaced?
It no longer matters that communities are failing?
It no longer matters that confederation delivers nothing?
It no longer matters that our resources are being stripped?
It no longer matters that a young man died?
Go ahead - have a nap - and when you wake up - move on. Disgrace! Your heart is not in it - for if it were - you could not sit and watch. It's ripping my soul out - you however do not appear bothered. Public service at the highest level - that of elected office - means you should have passion. It is non-existent!
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Premier Frustrated Penashue 1 Objective PM On Course
Please Mr. Harper - BREAK JUST ONE MORE PROMISE!
You see Stephen Harper is on course to severely punish this province - and not because of anything we did or did not do - but because we are the "welfare bums down east".
Mark my words - as my mother used to say - we are on our way for complete giveaway of our resources, complete gutting of our industries, decimation of the fishery, ruination of our rural communities, annihilation of federal services and jobs, and the next theft from Labrador.
The Premier has been duped - she has no clue what's going on around her. She is muttering something about Peter MacKay - when it is Harper that is pulling the strings. While there is no doubt Nova Scotia is set to be the beneficiary of our resources in the same way Quebec was with the Upper Churchill - the culprit is not Peter - it is Steve.
The absolute corporate salivation over the Lower Churchill must be accommodated by all leaders.
My Opinion is:
1. The Prime Minister will - at every opportunity - put the boots to Newfoundland and Labrador.
2. The reason the Prime Minister will provide a loan guarantee for the proposed Emera deal is that Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will suffer if the deal goes through.
3. The Premier has not yet figured out the Danny/Dean game.
4. The Liberals have not yet figured out the Danny/Dean game.
5. We do not NEED Emera.
6. Peter Penashue's only goal - pushing this deal through.
So Mr. Harper you lie with great ease - so do it once more. Say NO to the loan guarantee.
This Emera deal must be stopped.
You see Stephen Harper is on course to severely punish this province - and not because of anything we did or did not do - but because we are the "welfare bums down east".
Mark my words - as my mother used to say - we are on our way for complete giveaway of our resources, complete gutting of our industries, decimation of the fishery, ruination of our rural communities, annihilation of federal services and jobs, and the next theft from Labrador.
The Premier has been duped - she has no clue what's going on around her. She is muttering something about Peter MacKay - when it is Harper that is pulling the strings. While there is no doubt Nova Scotia is set to be the beneficiary of our resources in the same way Quebec was with the Upper Churchill - the culprit is not Peter - it is Steve.
The absolute corporate salivation over the Lower Churchill must be accommodated by all leaders.
My Opinion is:
1. The Prime Minister will - at every opportunity - put the boots to Newfoundland and Labrador.
2. The reason the Prime Minister will provide a loan guarantee for the proposed Emera deal is that Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will suffer if the deal goes through.
3. The Premier has not yet figured out the Danny/Dean game.
4. The Liberals have not yet figured out the Danny/Dean game.
5. We do not NEED Emera.
6. Peter Penashue's only goal - pushing this deal through.
So Mr. Harper you lie with great ease - so do it once more. Say NO to the loan guarantee.
This Emera deal must be stopped.
Monday, May 07, 2012
DND - con-(FES)-sion Demand an Inquiry
Do - Not - Disturb point - Finger - at Everybody but - Self
The audio tapes of telephone conversations between the JRCC, RCMP, and FES during the search for Burton Winters are very troubling.
These recordings have been made available to the public by CBC - obtained from the Department of National Defence.
One thing is for certain - the odds for Burton Winters survival were reduced - when people in authority made the decisions they made.
This is not meant to offend - but there appeared to be a more urgency in doing a survival probability model than was coordination for rescue.
Burton Winters was lost. A young Labradorian who deserved all the resources available to help him find his way home.
If his fight to walk 19 km's - in frigid northern weather and challenging ice conditions - was matched by sheer determination of people responsible for rescue - the outcome may have been different.
One particular recording stood out to me: PRESS HERE to Listen
If one does not know what resources are available - how does one coordinate or participate in a rescue effort?
The death of Burton Winters demands an enquiry and requires enhanced not reduced federal search and rescue assets in both Newfoundland and Labrador.
The provincial component of these services known as FES (Fire and Emergency Services) needs to be questioned thoroughly by an independent body. The objective should be to determine the qualifications and knowledge of decision makers and the training provided staff.
For people reading this story - please take the time to visit the Facebook site The Burton Winters' Rescue Centre in Labrador - and please participate.
Burton Winters deserved more and your children and families deserve more.
This is not a time for federal and provincial officials to play off each other - in order to lay ultimate blame. This is a time for action - to make sure this does not happen to any other child or youth of our province.
The audio tapes of telephone conversations between the JRCC, RCMP, and FES during the search for Burton Winters are very troubling.
These recordings have been made available to the public by CBC - obtained from the Department of National Defence.
One thing is for certain - the odds for Burton Winters survival were reduced - when people in authority made the decisions they made.
This is not meant to offend - but there appeared to be a more urgency in doing a survival probability model than was coordination for rescue.
Burton Winters was lost. A young Labradorian who deserved all the resources available to help him find his way home.
If his fight to walk 19 km's - in frigid northern weather and challenging ice conditions - was matched by sheer determination of people responsible for rescue - the outcome may have been different.
One particular recording stood out to me: PRESS HERE to Listen
If one does not know what resources are available - how does one coordinate or participate in a rescue effort?
The death of Burton Winters demands an enquiry and requires enhanced not reduced federal search and rescue assets in both Newfoundland and Labrador.
The provincial component of these services known as FES (Fire and Emergency Services) needs to be questioned thoroughly by an independent body. The objective should be to determine the qualifications and knowledge of decision makers and the training provided staff.
For people reading this story - please take the time to visit the Facebook site The Burton Winters' Rescue Centre in Labrador - and please participate.
Burton Winters deserved more and your children and families deserve more.
This is not a time for federal and provincial officials to play off each other - in order to lay ultimate blame. This is a time for action - to make sure this does not happen to any other child or youth of our province.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Peter on the River - Merv in the River
Merv Wiseman gets written reprimand - Peter MacKay gets a lift from Gander River.
Merv Wiseman trying to protect lives in NL - Peter MacKay throws a helicopter to Labrador in part because of Wiseman's dedication to fight for SAR in OUR province.
Merv Wiseman coast guard employee for 35 years - Peter MacKay ended the PC Party Canada through deception.
Are we going to let this go too? Are we going to speak up to protect somebody interested in protecting the lives of Newfoundland and Labrador children, fishers, oil workers, recreational boaters?
The Honourable Peter MacKay? The dishonourable Merv Wiseman?
If you want to know how apathetic we've become - watch the reaction to this disservice delivered to a man with 35 years of real public service.
Make no mistake - Merv Wiseman will walk the rest of the way for Burton Winters - Peter MacKay will cast his way into a healthy pension.
Merv Wiseman trying to protect lives in NL - Peter MacKay throws a helicopter to Labrador in part because of Wiseman's dedication to fight for SAR in OUR province.
Merv Wiseman coast guard employee for 35 years - Peter MacKay ended the PC Party Canada through deception.
Are we going to let this go too? Are we going to speak up to protect somebody interested in protecting the lives of Newfoundland and Labrador children, fishers, oil workers, recreational boaters?
The Honourable Peter MacKay? The dishonourable Merv Wiseman?
If you want to know how apathetic we've become - watch the reaction to this disservice delivered to a man with 35 years of real public service.
Make no mistake - Merv Wiseman will walk the rest of the way for Burton Winters - Peter MacKay will cast his way into a healthy pension.
Monday, April 09, 2012
For Burton Winters - It's Time to Raise YOUR Voice
Once again we are slipping back into apathy - turning our cheek - and saying we forgive you Ottawa.
A 14 year old young man from Makkovik died on the ice - trying to get home - while people who should have rescued him - did not.
Do we really care if this is a combination of federal and provincial entities? No! We care that this should not have happened and we should do what is necessary so it will not happen again.
Do not stop - carry the torch - and walk the rest of the way for this young brave Labradorian. Do not let this journey end without a permanent solution. Do not allow these bureaucrats, officials, and politicians to wait for the noise to let up.
The sound of our voices must grow stronger each and every day. Easter has come and gone and the only thing I see is that Gander should maintain its capabilities.
I see no commitment to keep the sub-centre in St. John's to remain open.
I see no commitment to a rescue centre in Labrador.
I see politicians - spinning and whining.
I see people like Merv Wiseman being punished.
This is not good enough - think about it. Put yourself in Burton's shoes - put yourself in his families shoes. Do not desensitize. Think about it. Get active and do not allow the people to be walked over - let the politicians know - they must deliver this time. This is not optional. Don't turn your head and walk away.
Together we can walk the rest of the way.
Press HERE to get involved.
A 14 year old young man from Makkovik died on the ice - trying to get home - while people who should have rescued him - did not.
Do we really care if this is a combination of federal and provincial entities? No! We care that this should not have happened and we should do what is necessary so it will not happen again.
Do not stop - carry the torch - and walk the rest of the way for this young brave Labradorian. Do not let this journey end without a permanent solution. Do not allow these bureaucrats, officials, and politicians to wait for the noise to let up.
The sound of our voices must grow stronger each and every day. Easter has come and gone and the only thing I see is that Gander should maintain its capabilities.
I see no commitment to keep the sub-centre in St. John's to remain open.
I see no commitment to a rescue centre in Labrador.
I see politicians - spinning and whining.
I see people like Merv Wiseman being punished.
This is not good enough - think about it. Put yourself in Burton's shoes - put yourself in his families shoes. Do not desensitize. Think about it. Get active and do not allow the people to be walked over - let the politicians know - they must deliver this time. This is not optional. Don't turn your head and walk away.
Together we can walk the rest of the way.
Press HERE to get involved.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Burton Winters - Priority One - the Fifth Estate
The Fifth Estate became the voice of Burton Winters last night and walked another leg in his journey home.
The CBC program was respectful - revealing - and powerful.
There is no doubt that "assets" that are owned and paid for by Canadians were not used in the best interests of Canadians but rather were used in a manner prescribed by a Rear Admiral. That same Rear Admiral did not make himself available to Canadians who wanted to ask questions through their public broadcaster.
Both Peter McKay and the Rear Admiral David Gardam went missing when it came to answering questions that were not in a controlled environment. A Minister of the Crown who had no problem receiving the use of "assets" after a recreational fishing trip - did not respond when the question would be "why not use the 'assets' for a 14 year old young man from Labrador?"
Both men did not display one morsel of the courage displayed by 14 year old Burton as he valiantly tried to find his way home. A Minister and a Rear Admiral could not find their mouths or in the alternate were not allowed to use them.
One thing is for certain; the inconsistencies in the stories provided previously by both were revealed by the CBC investigative program and they do require answers.
Most people watching were moved emotionally as Burton's baby brother and parents were introduced to the program. As the program progressed that emotion would have turned to anger and then finally would have become resolve - to find real answers and to correct the problem.
It was a reminder to our provincial and federal government members that they must correct this. Peter Penashue and Kathy Dunderdale cannot hide or cower under the watchful eye of Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
I particularly liked the scripting which said the people of Labrador and Newfoundland have come together to fight for what's right and to fight for Burton and the loss of that precious young life.
We will walk the rest of the way together and we invite you - whoever you are and wherever you may live to join us.
To participate in the "Burton Winters' Rescue Center in Labrador" Facebook group - PRESS HERE.
To view the Fifth Estate Program - PRESS HERE.
The CBC program was respectful - revealing - and powerful.
There is no doubt that "assets" that are owned and paid for by Canadians were not used in the best interests of Canadians but rather were used in a manner prescribed by a Rear Admiral. That same Rear Admiral did not make himself available to Canadians who wanted to ask questions through their public broadcaster.
Both Peter McKay and the Rear Admiral David Gardam went missing when it came to answering questions that were not in a controlled environment. A Minister of the Crown who had no problem receiving the use of "assets" after a recreational fishing trip - did not respond when the question would be "why not use the 'assets' for a 14 year old young man from Labrador?"
Both men did not display one morsel of the courage displayed by 14 year old Burton as he valiantly tried to find his way home. A Minister and a Rear Admiral could not find their mouths or in the alternate were not allowed to use them.
One thing is for certain; the inconsistencies in the stories provided previously by both were revealed by the CBC investigative program and they do require answers.
Most people watching were moved emotionally as Burton's baby brother and parents were introduced to the program. As the program progressed that emotion would have turned to anger and then finally would have become resolve - to find real answers and to correct the problem.
It was a reminder to our provincial and federal government members that they must correct this. Peter Penashue and Kathy Dunderdale cannot hide or cower under the watchful eye of Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
I particularly liked the scripting which said the people of Labrador and Newfoundland have come together to fight for what's right and to fight for Burton and the loss of that precious young life.
We will walk the rest of the way together and we invite you - whoever you are and wherever you may live to join us.
To participate in the "Burton Winters' Rescue Center in Labrador" Facebook group - PRESS HERE.
To view the Fifth Estate Program - PRESS HERE.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Dunderdale a Bully and a Bluff
There are two things I can be certain of with Premier Dunderdale; first she will bully her own people and local business and she will cower to Ottawa and national/multinational corporations.
Today in the House of Assembly and on some "we dont' debate on Twitter" tweets our Premier attacked the official opposition and the nation's third party for failure to stop the closure of the marine rescue sub-centre. Meanwhile she - as the leader of the Government and her federal choice for Parliament are actually failing to prevent this closure.
Dunderdale looked weaker today than she ever has, huffing and puffing her misdirected steam at Opposition MHA's while the girth of the bobbing heads on her backbench grew.
Dunderdale is afraid of Harper and afraid of big corporations - on the counter side our Premier has no problem roughing up locals like fishermen, local businesses or municipalities.
As a big fish in the little sea - she is all powerful - aggressive - punitive - and threatening.
As a little fish in the big sea of Canada - she is gutless - timid - weak - and afraid.
Premier Dunderdale will take on local bloggers with a gusto - she will demean Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who dare to challenge the Muskrat Falls fiasco - including former political leaders, energy experts, lawyers, environmentalists, and academics. On the other hand she bows down to the knowledge of Premiers, business leaders, and experts from other provinces and pretty much kisses the feet of Stephen Harper. The Prime Minister who has mistreated this province and lied to its people and leaders - gets more respect and decency from Dunderdale than she shows her own constituents - Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
You Ma'am are a disgrace. You Kathy Dunderdale are a bully and a bluff!
Today in the House of Assembly and on some "we dont' debate on Twitter" tweets our Premier attacked the official opposition and the nation's third party for failure to stop the closure of the marine rescue sub-centre. Meanwhile she - as the leader of the Government and her federal choice for Parliament are actually failing to prevent this closure.
Dunderdale looked weaker today than she ever has, huffing and puffing her misdirected steam at Opposition MHA's while the girth of the bobbing heads on her backbench grew.
Dunderdale is afraid of Harper and afraid of big corporations - on the counter side our Premier has no problem roughing up locals like fishermen, local businesses or municipalities.
As a big fish in the little sea - she is all powerful - aggressive - punitive - and threatening.
As a little fish in the big sea of Canada - she is gutless - timid - weak - and afraid.
Premier Dunderdale will take on local bloggers with a gusto - she will demean Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who dare to challenge the Muskrat Falls fiasco - including former political leaders, energy experts, lawyers, environmentalists, and academics. On the other hand she bows down to the knowledge of Premiers, business leaders, and experts from other provinces and pretty much kisses the feet of Stephen Harper. The Prime Minister who has mistreated this province and lied to its people and leaders - gets more respect and decency from Dunderdale than she shows her own constituents - Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
You Ma'am are a disgrace. You Kathy Dunderdale are a bully and a bluff!
Monday, February 13, 2012
A Tribute to Burton Winters - by Dr. Phil Earle
I just received the following in the comments area of Sue's Blog.
This is a very touching tribute to Burton Winters and explains how this young man from Labrador has united our Newfoundland and Labrador soul.
After reading this tribute please visit the facebook group PRESS HERE
Phil Earle
Carbonear
This is a very touching tribute to Burton Winters and explains how this young man from Labrador has united our Newfoundland and Labrador soul.
After reading this tribute please visit the facebook group PRESS HERE
The Hero
Tribute to Burton Winters
After I hear your name all sound disappears, after I see your picture, your boyish grin and the exuberance of your eyes, my mind becomes blind to whatever my eyes are seeing. So deep have you touched me, moving the spirit of love, unfettered, within my soul, that my worldly senses are erased, wiping away the ignorant, temporal, conditioned knowledge of ‘myself’.
So great was your desire to be with those you loved, to succeed upon a journey that, unknown to you, was endless. Undaunted by the kilometers of the ice and snow, by the darkness and the cold, by the time in the loneliness of nowhere, you came face to face with the truth of your own soul. You became one with the birth place and source of your, and mans, greatest character. One with that bit of the energy of spirit that was your own, that energy of spirit who’s totality is universally pervasive and eternal.
Your struggle will never leave our hearts now, we are your people now, we are your family because you have made us so. The people of Newfoundland and Labrador, we love you in our souls. Your surrounding outward journey into trial and suffering lead you inwardly into yourself, where we know you found strength, self-reliance and courage, just as our forefathers did in making this wild, inebriate place our home.
It is sad that your life and the exuberance of your spirit has been taken. But we know that even though you did not make it back to tell us about what you learned through the pain and suffering you felt out there in that great loneliness .......it has been shown to us by your undaunted courage and determination. The purest qualities of any hero who has ever lived on this planet.
You, Burton, who you were and what you did will never grow old, just like our boys at Beaumont Hamel in the First World War, because the actions of heroes are always beyond
the element of time.
RIP ‘ole son’, RIP. Love ya.
After I hear your name all sound disappears, after I see your picture, your boyish grin and the exuberance of your eyes, my mind becomes blind to whatever my eyes are seeing. So deep have you touched me, moving the spirit of love, unfettered, within my soul, that my worldly senses are erased, wiping away the ignorant, temporal, conditioned knowledge of ‘myself’.
So great was your desire to be with those you loved, to succeed upon a journey that, unknown to you, was endless. Undaunted by the kilometers of the ice and snow, by the darkness and the cold, by the time in the loneliness of nowhere, you came face to face with the truth of your own soul. You became one with the birth place and source of your, and mans, greatest character. One with that bit of the energy of spirit that was your own, that energy of spirit who’s totality is universally pervasive and eternal.
Your struggle will never leave our hearts now, we are your people now, we are your family because you have made us so. The people of Newfoundland and Labrador, we love you in our souls. Your surrounding outward journey into trial and suffering lead you inwardly into yourself, where we know you found strength, self-reliance and courage, just as our forefathers did in making this wild, inebriate place our home.
It is sad that your life and the exuberance of your spirit has been taken. But we know that even though you did not make it back to tell us about what you learned through the pain and suffering you felt out there in that great loneliness .......it has been shown to us by your undaunted courage and determination. The purest qualities of any hero who has ever lived on this planet.
You, Burton, who you were and what you did will never grow old, just like our boys at Beaumont Hamel in the First World War, because the actions of heroes are always beyond
the element of time.
RIP ‘ole son’, RIP. Love ya.
Phil Earle
Carbonear
Search and Rescue - NL - Second Class Citizens
How many times do we have to lose loved ones in Newfoundland and Labrador - to the sea - to the ice - inshore - offshore? How many enquiries do we need on the failed rescues of fishermen - offshore oil workers - children?
The reality is that we need dedicated services in Labrador, St. John's, and Gander. The reality is that our coastal and northern geography is challenging and massive.
Will is cost more money? Yes! Is it essential? Yes!
The continued downsizing of our search and rescue presence has been going on for decades. Bit by bit by bit.
The reality is that with the relatively new industry of offshore oil and gas development, continued fishery, and increased travel in northern climes has made it necessary to increase not decrease search and rescue assets.
Please read the information below. I will do this study in three or four parts.
The truth is Search and Rescue is as important as any other service and therefore - more not less - must be spent on this essential. It is NOT acceptable to nickel and dime Newfoundland and Labrador again.
There are 3 Joint Rescue Coordination Centres (JRCC) in Canada.
One is in British Columbia
One is in Ontario
One is in Nova Scotia
This was fine pre-confederation - but now? No! This is obviously flawed. The East Coast is Newfoundland and Labrador.
In 2005, JRCC Victoria responded to over 2,900 SAR cases, with a greater number of Category 1 and 2 cases1 than the other two JRCCs. This disproportionate level of serious SAR activity can be attributed to the higher amount of recreational activity, changeable weather and challenging topography on the west coast. While the other two regions have Maritime Rescue Sub-Centres in Quebec and St. John's, JRCC Victoria has sole responsibility for its region. This centralized function is best for the Victoria SRR as the ocean area is smaller and marine traffic patterns are different from those on the east coast.
The Halifax SRR is geographically the second largest of the three regions but prosecutes the fewest number of incidents.
In 2005, JRCC Halifax responded to 1,962 SAR cases. Fishing activity continued to provide the majority of cases in the Halifax SRR as the fishing industry forms a large part of the economy. Most marine SAR activity is concentrated in the Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island region of the SRR. Quebec had the majority of air incidents while Newfoundland and Labrador was high in humanitarian incidents, many of which were medical evacuations and assisting the RCMP with lost hunters.
2005 was a much busier year than normal for JRCC Trenton. A total of 3,070 incidents were handled — 2,286 maritime, 400 aeronautical, 205 humanitarian and 179 unknown. Compared to 2004, the marine incidents were higher and the air incidents were also slightly higher.
In 2005, the causes of marine incidents were:
In 2005 SAR reported what are known as Significant Incidents.
3 were noted in BC Region 2 air related incidents and 1 Ferry
1 was noted in the Atlantic Region - Newfoundland and Labrador the capsizing of the Melina and Keith II.
The other two notes are found below. Read them CAREFULLY. Can you see the hypocrisy?
The Canadian Coast Guard was pleased to offer a helping hand to the United States of America Coast Guard during the relief effort. In September 2005, Canadian Coast Guard vessel, CCGS Sir William Alexander, was dispatched to the Gulf of Mexico, accompanying Canadian Navy vessels, as well as fast response craft and a helicopter. The CCGS Sir William Alexander, based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, assisted with heavy lift operations during the weeks following the destructive hurricane.
On September 4, as part of Operation UNISON 2005, the Canadian Forces' contribution to relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, two CH-146 Griffon helicopters also deployed to the United States of America Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod in Massachusetts to help cover the Boston SAR area of responsibility over the Labour Day weekend, returning to their squadrons on September 12. The six H60 Jayhawk helicopters, normally on stand-by for SAR duty in this region, were involved in the Coast Guard flood relief operation on the Gulf coast.
The reality is that we need dedicated services in Labrador, St. John's, and Gander. The reality is that our coastal and northern geography is challenging and massive.
Will is cost more money? Yes! Is it essential? Yes!
The continued downsizing of our search and rescue presence has been going on for decades. Bit by bit by bit.
The reality is that with the relatively new industry of offshore oil and gas development, continued fishery, and increased travel in northern climes has made it necessary to increase not decrease search and rescue assets.
Please read the information below. I will do this study in three or four parts.
The truth is Search and Rescue is as important as any other service and therefore - more not less - must be spent on this essential. It is NOT acceptable to nickel and dime Newfoundland and Labrador again.
There are 3 Joint Rescue Coordination Centres (JRCC) in Canada.
One is in British Columbia
One is in Ontario
One is in Nova Scotia
This was fine pre-confederation - but now? No! This is obviously flawed. The East Coast is Newfoundland and Labrador.
In 2005, JRCC Victoria responded to over 2,900 SAR cases, with a greater number of Category 1 and 2 cases1 than the other two JRCCs. This disproportionate level of serious SAR activity can be attributed to the higher amount of recreational activity, changeable weather and challenging topography on the west coast. While the other two regions have Maritime Rescue Sub-Centres in Quebec and St. John's, JRCC Victoria has sole responsibility for its region. This centralized function is best for the Victoria SRR as the ocean area is smaller and marine traffic patterns are different from those on the east coast.
The Halifax SRR is geographically the second largest of the three regions but prosecutes the fewest number of incidents.
In 2005, JRCC Halifax responded to 1,962 SAR cases. Fishing activity continued to provide the majority of cases in the Halifax SRR as the fishing industry forms a large part of the economy. Most marine SAR activity is concentrated in the Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island region of the SRR. Quebec had the majority of air incidents while Newfoundland and Labrador was high in humanitarian incidents, many of which were medical evacuations and assisting the RCMP with lost hunters.
2005 was a much busier year than normal for JRCC Trenton. A total of 3,070 incidents were handled — 2,286 maritime, 400 aeronautical, 205 humanitarian and 179 unknown. Compared to 2004, the marine incidents were higher and the air incidents were also slightly higher.
In 2005, the causes of marine incidents were:
- 50% human error;
- 35% mechanical;
- 11% unknown; and
- 4 % weather.
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| Look at the Coastline and Landmass of NL and ask yourself why the Centre is in Halifax? |
In 2005 SAR reported what are known as Significant Incidents.
3 were noted in BC Region 2 air related incidents and 1 Ferry
1 was noted in the Atlantic Region - Newfoundland and Labrador the capsizing of the Melina and Keith II.
The other two notes are found below. Read them CAREFULLY. Can you see the hypocrisy?
The Canadian Coast Guard was pleased to offer a helping hand to the United States of America Coast Guard during the relief effort. In September 2005, Canadian Coast Guard vessel, CCGS Sir William Alexander, was dispatched to the Gulf of Mexico, accompanying Canadian Navy vessels, as well as fast response craft and a helicopter. The CCGS Sir William Alexander, based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, assisted with heavy lift operations during the weeks following the destructive hurricane.
On September 4, as part of Operation UNISON 2005, the Canadian Forces' contribution to relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, two CH-146 Griffon helicopters also deployed to the United States of America Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod in Massachusetts to help cover the Boston SAR area of responsibility over the Labour Day weekend, returning to their squadrons on September 12. The six H60 Jayhawk helicopters, normally on stand-by for SAR duty in this region, were involved in the Coast Guard flood relief operation on the Gulf coast.
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