tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post1525767362734637209..comments2024-03-22T05:20:44.167-07:00Comments on The Disaffected Lib: Who Knows What We Might Learn?The Mound of Soundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-18384636814333523222018-04-17T17:18:14.287-07:002018-04-17T17:18:14.287-07:00Your idea of demanding a renegotiation of the fede...Your idea of demanding a renegotiation of the federation, re-opening the constitution, has a certain appeal. Quebec is the only province backing us and they want it re-opened. Perhaps the two of us should join forces to strong arm Justin. Wouldn't that be fun.The Mound of Soundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-73183341916314939572018-04-17T17:16:15.821-07:002018-04-17T17:16:15.821-07:00Too true, TB. I have a couple of neighbours who le...Too true, TB. I have a couple of neighbours who left Wild Rose country to spend their end of life here on the island. Alberta gets their money when they're working, we get to underwrite their healthcare, etc. when they've stopped contributing.<br /><br />It wasn't that long ago they were sending their indigents on one-way bus trips to Vancouver. They may still be doing that. <br /><br />On my way home tonight I pondered whether, if Notley plays hardball, we ought to tell our Wild Rose visitors we can't spare gas for their vehicles whilst they're here. Perhaps Rachel can tell them where to fill up.The Mound of Soundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-81109047408472397892018-04-17T15:50:38.230-07:002018-04-17T15:50:38.230-07:00Hey, Mound!!!
If Knotley stops oil coming to BC; l...Hey, Mound!!!<br />If Knotley stops oil coming to BC; lets stop Albertans moving to BC.<br />Let the bastards freeze.<br /><br />ha ha.<br /><br />TBTrailblazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03436709163754934547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-82181210583473597742018-04-17T15:47:29.584-07:002018-04-17T15:47:29.584-07:00The first action a separating country takes is to ...The first action a separating country takes is to negotiate just how to get along with the old heads of state. <br />Perhaps we, BC, should just renegotiate our part within the confederation?<br /><br />Quebec have a special place, why not BC?<br /><br />Whilst it becomes more difficult to enjoy the great outdoors at three score years and ten; I agree that BC is ( was!) a place that draws those that appreciate nature.<br />Beautiful BC is not just a cute license plate.<br />I would also agree that those that live in a direct southerly line of us would seem to appreciate similar outdoors values.<br />That said , I feel that Americans are quite different.<br />A willingness to use force to decide issues and an ignorance of the value of universal medical care are perhaps the most outstanding.<br /><br />FWIW. and you Mound must see this!<br />Vancouver Island and other parts of BC have been swamped with retiring Albertans escaping the climate.<br />Their presence has changed the way people vote.<br />We now have enclaves of bible thumping gun loving Conservatives like we never saw before.<br />This change in demographics is shaking the very core of what it is/was to be BC'er..<br /><br />TB <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Trailblazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03436709163754934547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-86734518444310779322018-04-17T14:02:13.351-07:002018-04-17T14:02:13.351-07:00TB, when it comes to environmentalism and ecology,...<br />TB, when it comes to environmentalism and ecology, British Columbia and its people stand apart from the rest of the country. It's a West Coast thing that obtains in Washington, Oregon and California as well. We're also more outdoors oriented, healthier and longer lived than the rest of our respective countrymen. As the kids say, it is what it is.<br /><br />What Rafe Mair referred to is true. We hold values that are different than in other regions. Lord knows we've become inured to being mocked for it. That too is what it is.<br /><br />When Notley and Trudeau ignore the law of the land, the "precautionary principle" and just run roughshod over us to drive this goddamned pipeline through over our opposition, that is an act of aggression that a good many Canadians and both major federal parties seem to think is just fine.<br /><br />What, Trail Blazer, does that tell us? Must you be a British Columbian to find that outrageous and unacceptable? We have endured Trudeau's repeated lies about this going back to the campaign of 2015 that saw him pick up a good many seats in this province that handed him his majority.<br /><br />They haven't shown that this is safe. They haven't even done the research. Environment Canada, the federal agency, confirms that research hasn't been done. So does the Royal Society. Trudeau says his government has "done the science" but won't produce it. Another lie in furtherance of his aggression against my province. Notley is no better, not one bit. Her aggression is even more blatant than Trudeau's.<br /><br />The only way for us to remain in the Canada of Stephen Harper/Justin Trudeau is as a second-class province. Why should we settle for that?<br /><br />The Mound of Soundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-13865489829037487322018-04-17T13:02:14.446-07:002018-04-17T13:02:14.446-07:00.. and I miss Rafe.. bigtime.. and I miss Rafe.. bigtimethe salamanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853337802990122289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-76739923547030772692018-04-17T12:58:52.449-07:002018-04-17T12:58:52.449-07:00.. thanks Mound.. thought he was talking at me..
a..... thanks Mound.. thought he was talking at me..<br />and I was mounting my war rhino<br />I never take kindly to insultsthe salamanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853337802990122289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-7177140233848051912018-04-17T12:28:20.312-07:002018-04-17T12:28:20.312-07:00BCrexit; doesn't even sound good, sorry won...BCrexit; doesn't even sound good, sorry won't fly.<br /><br />TBTrailblazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065775238162848249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-61432167097446881632018-04-17T09:51:12.138-07:002018-04-17T09:51:12.138-07:00anonymouse, I'm not senile, anything but. And,...anonymouse, I'm not senile, anything but. And, being an anonymouse your opinion about anything is all but irrelevant. However, do read the next post that really explains my position. You may not like it. I could care less.The Mound of Soundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-76003008724901867932018-04-17T09:38:30.649-07:002018-04-17T09:38:30.649-07:00Relax, Toby. Before I read the anonymouse greasy c...<br />Relax, Toby. Before I read the anonymouse greasy comment I posted Rafe Mair's parting message. See the next post.The Mound of Soundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-82419653713278038252018-04-17T09:02:27.536-07:002018-04-17T09:02:27.536-07:00From another senile old fool, I think the salamand...From another senile old fool, I think the salamander has it right on target and someone named Anonymous or Wet Behind his Ears is looking rather foolish.Tobynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-23896092855678652372018-04-17T08:55:18.665-07:002018-04-17T08:55:18.665-07:00Do you have any idea how ridiculous you sound? Get...Do you have any idea how ridiculous you sound? Get a grip on yourself you senile old fool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-52220024549542230702018-04-17T08:39:31.283-07:002018-04-17T08:39:31.283-07:00.. do I want to see Canada fragment during my life..... do I want to see Canada fragment during my lifespan.. duh, no<br />but it could happen because of a foreign owned pipeline<br />running dilbit to supertankers to the Texas Gulf Coast & Asia<br />And two consecutive Prime Minister and a Premier or two or three<br />who pimp it all as 'National Interest'<br />& seemingly all believe the manufacture<br />and export of armored vehicles<br />is important to our 'economy' & will 'drive it'<br /><br />Is that like dying on Mt Everest is a saintly thing?<br />Or losing your legs in Afghanistan somehow heroic?<br />I like being connected to my legs<br />and I aint a climber, though I hiked Mount Rundle<br />and crawled carefully to the edge to gaze at distant Calgary<br /><br />We need answers, not evasions<br />from young Justin and earnest Ms McKenna<br />but the questions have to be fastballs<br />chin high.. purpose pitches<br /><br />The questions are about National Interest<br />Astonishing pollution, Extirpation of habitat & species<br />and the horseshit of 'Energy Security For Canadians<br /><br />I add Jason Kenney to the equation.. <br />And if mainstream media aint up to the job<br />well they can fluck off.. <br />and maybe Indy Bloggers take over<br />the salamanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853337802990122289noreply@blogger.com