tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post4240399804038579585..comments2023-08-01T04:17:03.628-04:00Comments on Liberal Arts and Minds: Accountability. It's Time.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-52096515626538760722008-08-11T13:30:00.000-04:002008-08-11T13:30:00.000-04:00I haven't read the comments yet penlan, but just p...I haven't read the comments yet penlan, but just posted a bit on the meeting.<BR/><BR/>Who votes for these people?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-85700261322640550852008-08-11T12:45:00.000-04:002008-08-11T12:45:00.000-04:00http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM...http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080811.wtories0811/CommentStory/National/homeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-26698420588203733172008-08-11T12:44:00.000-04:002008-08-11T12:44:00.000-04:00WOW! Read the comments after this link. They are m...WOW! Read the comments after this link. They are mostly anti-CON & people can really see them for who they are!!! It's on this mornings Ethics Committee Hearing:<BR/><BR/>http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080811.wtories0811/CommentStory/National/homeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-54574575430731556782008-08-11T02:19:00.000-04:002008-08-11T02:19:00.000-04:00No knb, it is the Capital News that has a mass fre...No knb, it is the Capital News that has a mass free circulation throughout the valley, and there are plenty of others who write in to correct misinformations, however the paper is definately one sided. This should not be too hard to believe since the last time a federal liberal was an M.P. here was I think back in 1967 or so. I know there is a big difference between the Progressive Conservatives and the Conservative we have now, but the roots are still deep I believe.Frankly Canadianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09939737123658813199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-3779197408281412942008-08-10T18:51:00.000-04:002008-08-10T18:51:00.000-04:00Got it. Done.I misread your comment to say I'd lik...Got it. Done.<BR/><BR/>I misread your comment to say I'd like to send <I>you</I> articles, not, send <I>your</I> articles.<BR/><BR/>Sorry about that.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-59306492580393018232008-08-10T18:29:00.000-04:002008-08-10T18:29:00.000-04:00Ah, I see. What I'm referring to is in your settin...Ah, I see. What I'm referring to is in your settings under "Show Email Post links?", if you choose 'yes' then readers have the option to email your posts to friends, etc.Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058734544373976550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-71093820877513867382008-08-10T17:48:00.000-04:002008-08-10T17:48:00.000-04:00Above the clock in sidebar, Contact.Above the clock in sidebar, Contact.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-89532027656588144122008-08-10T17:46:00.000-04:002008-08-10T17:46:00.000-04:00Canadians need to scared of this lot. In hindsight...Canadians need to scared of this lot. In hindsight the Libs scare tactics seem pretty tame now that we have experienced Reform in power.<BR/><BR/>My request for comment emailing?<BR/>I don't see the envelope icon at the bottom of posts.Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058734544373976550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-64784430517045148922008-08-10T16:21:00.000-04:002008-08-10T16:21:00.000-04:00Omar, in general I agree with your comment, but th...Omar, in general I agree with your comment, but then we run the risk of being labelled as trying to scare Canadians a la Paul Martin.<BR/><BR/>That said, it has to be brought into the dialogue.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I'd like to see that done in a positive way to show what Liberal's can offer the country in terms of progressive moves forward, which will highlight how regressive the current gang is.<BR/><BR/>As to your other request, done.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-18315121238737930792008-08-10T16:18:00.000-04:002008-08-10T16:18:00.000-04:00anon@2:14. My point is not to whine about the med...anon@2:14. My point is not to whine about the media or even cry bias. My point is to keep them accountable in terms of telling the full story.<BR/><BR/>They are held accountable athe moment and we've only ourselves to blame, so if I'm part of the reason that media isn't doing what they should, then it's up to me to do something about that.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-2527971963142826022008-08-10T16:15:00.000-04:002008-08-10T16:15:00.000-04:00Sandi, do you mean writing a similar kind of lette...Sandi, do you mean writing a similar kind of letter or posting it?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-58953969013072113242008-08-10T16:14:00.000-04:002008-08-10T16:14:00.000-04:00Frankly Canadian are you referring to the Courier?...Frankly Canadian are you referring to the Courier?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-88875968401316737292008-08-10T16:13:00.000-04:002008-08-10T16:13:00.000-04:00Penlan, Deb, Sandi, Frankly Canadian, dman, Steve ...Penlan, Deb, Sandi, Frankly Canadian, dman, Steve and Omar, thanks for the support.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-79834209882014690072008-08-10T16:08:00.000-04:002008-08-10T16:08:00.000-04:00Cam, we've had this discussion and you know I'm no...Cam, we've had this discussion and you know I'm not lumping the 2 plans together.<BR/><BR/>I'm simply saying that the media never mention the fact that both the NDP and Con plan will put a price on carbon, which will increase the price of the same things that Conservatives are saying the Lib plan will.<BR/><BR/>To my knowledge and his credit, I don't think Layton has said that, but as I said, that's not my point.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-74429353521404995192008-08-10T15:05:00.000-04:002008-08-10T15:05:00.000-04:00The next federal election should not be fought on ...The next federal election should not be fought on either the economy or the environment, but on the cultural direction this neoconservative government (along with its allies in the Christian right) is attempting to take the country. That Harper and his gang of throwbacks remain stalled in the polls makes me optimistic Canadians are seeing through the thin veneer of this troublesome movement.Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058734544373976550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-64716173659067353792008-08-10T14:48:00.000-04:002008-08-10T14:48:00.000-04:00My concern is media bias....I don't want media to ...My concern is media bias....I don't want media to be left or right....I want integrity, the old fashioned voice of the people, investigative reporting, truth...not just stupid headlines and opinion.<BR/><BR/>Wouldn't it be nice to have non-partisan newspaper?<BR/><BR/>I feel like I'm reading the same thing day in day out....Dion, caucus, debts, Dion, secret sources, etc. BORINGRuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-39534062789333451332008-08-10T14:14:00.000-04:002008-08-10T14:14:00.000-04:00Ruralsandi - you're doing what we always accused t...Ruralsandi - you're doing what we always accused the cons of, complaining about the media. It doesn't work and it just makes us look like whiners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-76183086006602676622008-08-10T13:40:00.000-04:002008-08-10T13:40:00.000-04:00KNB - take a boo at Zorpheus' blog today (Wingernu...KNB - take a boo at Zorpheus' blog today (Wingernuterer) with respect to a letter his wife sent Air Canada....perhaps this is a good route to go to the media and as many as possible join in.RuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-12808765237162356772008-08-10T09:36:00.000-04:002008-08-10T09:36:00.000-04:00The next election will be fought on the econonmy a...The next election will be fought on the econonmy and not the environment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-55418340716943075162008-08-10T09:31:00.000-04:002008-08-10T09:31:00.000-04:00You should also consider adding the email option t...You should also consider adding the email option to your posts. There have been many occasions where I would have liked to have been able to simply click & send your articles.Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058734544373976550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-52357952280459066832008-08-10T08:33:00.000-04:002008-08-10T08:33:00.000-04:00It's funny listening to the media lament the polit...It's funny listening to the media lament the political spin and soundbite environment, when in fact they are the real culprits, because they don't demand more, they can't deal with substance. <BR/><BR/>I'm already in :)Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-87764035138969166682008-08-10T07:26:00.000-04:002008-08-10T07:26:00.000-04:00You betcha - it time. Keep track of their adverti...You betcha - it time. Keep track of their advertisers and sponsors - complain to them as well. Money talks.<BR/><BR/>Wilson - life and plans don't always follow 35 words or less - you want to limit your brain and be treated like you're stupid, go ahead. <BR/><BR/>Sweden (NDP's model country) use a similar plan to Dion's and they are doing extremely well.RuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-50240964591693946262008-08-10T05:23:00.000-04:002008-08-10T05:23:00.000-04:00I definitely will join your movement to keep media...I definitely will join your movement to keep media honest and keep our news relevant. The local papers here in the Okanagan continue to give our local Conservative M.L.A's a column and at the top of the page each time is a large heading of NEWS. The so called article last month had M.P. Colin Mayes started of " Have you see question period lately? it then goes on to bash the Liberals for questioning the governments role in the Cadman tape, and stating they now have experts that disclaim the accusations. Then he goes on to defend Maxime Bernier and how he made an honest mistake. This article came out early July and I know for a fact he writes an article every two to three weeks, why did he not write about these things when the house was actually sitting for question period. He closes his article by stating " In spite of these distracting, fabricated dramas and accusations by the opposition, our government is moving forward with priorities and getting the job done." The newspaper should have to charge these guys for advertising, the very next week the provincial Liberals had to pay to circulate a full page advertising on how to live greener and lower emissions and how the carbon tax benefits the fight on global warming. They have to pay to help our society and the Conservatives get all the free journalism they need to destroy our society? This same newspaper( which is Kelowna's biggest) two weeks later publishes a half page letter to the editor with the heading "Global Warming a Natural Process" The constant cartoons slamming Dion, Campbell and the Liberals is getting to be too much, I can't be the only one who objects to this one sided point of view from a trusted media outlet. Maybe we will have laws against such "false advertising" but until then your way may be the best way to combat it. Another good example is Michael Ignatief is going to be speaking here in five days to speak about the "Green Shift Plan" and all I have seen for coverage is a small inch and half story explaining when and where? ( incidentally 5:00 p.m. Thursday Aug.14th at the K.L.O. college)Frankly Canadianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09939737123658813199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-3499160561607366382008-08-10T01:16:00.000-04:002008-08-10T01:16:00.000-04:00Many thanks for your ongoing balanced & fair m...Many thanks for your ongoing balanced & fair minded treatment. I too am tired of the one sidedness to this Climate Change debate and the seemingly contrived confusion practised by the Con & NDP party's; aided & abetted by the msm ... I'm keen to vigourously assist you in this mission.Dennis Hollingsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13816938177042668969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-60361394564985574332008-08-10T00:22:00.000-04:002008-08-10T00:22:00.000-04:00knb... I don't expect you to give the NDP plan fai...knb... I don't expect you to give the NDP plan fair shake that you demand that everyone else gives the Liberal one, so with that being said, let's set the record straight here.<BR/><BR/>The NDP plan will take the proceeds from Cap and Trade and will use those funds for funds to home retrofits, public transit, and other programs to help people use less carbon, therefore using less energy and saving money. The Liberal plan is to take the proceeds from the carbon tax and put it towards tax cuts, which might put more money in some people pockets, but not all. The Conservative plan has mega soft targets and if it actually collects and funds, they don't plan on putting anything towards using less.<BR/><BR/>If you want to try to lump the NDP and Con plans together, it's disingenous and it doesn't help your plea for "accountability".northwestern_ladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16833632861345350726noreply@blogger.com