Figure it out... once and for all folks... within Canada we have NO POWER to influence decisions. Dunderdale trying to be nice to Harper and build a relationship with him so she can have an influence over the federal decisions which affect our province, is like being kind and loving with the devil in the hopes he will convert to Catholicism.
While Danny Williams may be a bit of a hot head, he is not without some people skills in trying to get his way. Danny did try being fair with Harper in the hopes of future influence only to be screwed in the end!
Dunderdale, thinking that she can do better than her previous boss, was even kinder and more supportive of Harper, and this would result in fairer treatment from Harper.
When Harper was confirmed of his majority government in the recent election, his statement was "that he now needed to be a Prime Minister for all of Canada." To me it seems that he is either lying about his intent to do right by all of Canada's citizens or he does not see NL as a real part of Canada. I think we know Harper is a liar. He is a very disingenuous politician who could not care less about our province and our people.
With regard to this matter of closing of our Search and Rescue sub center, I reflect back to just a short while ago and the memorial service held immediately after the Cougar crash. Harper and Mackay, coming out of the Basilica with a solemn and mournful gait, was nothing more than window dressing. He could not care less about our people and the ability to keep them safe. The real proof is in how heartlessly he would shut down this vital piece of our search and rescue infrastructure.
In truth, our Search and Rescue capabilities need to be enhanced and added to, as per the investigations which were completed after the Ocean Ranger and Cougar disasters. In stead of this Harper has ruthlessly decided the best action is taking a major component of our functionality away. "When", not "if", this fateful decision causes the loss of more lives off our shores, will Harper and Mackay have the guts to come to the next memorial service? The answer: ABSOLUTELY YES they will show up, because, ultimately the initial ability to make this decision shows no conscience, and this same character trait, means that they certainly would have the "face" to show up here again and mimic the same crocodile tears that they did after the Cougar crash.
Very sad... how many more of our people need to be sacrificed before the recommended search and rescue infrastructure is put in place???
How much more of this blatant disrespect can we, as a people, tolerate?
Do we really need to learn this lesson again regarding the true character of Steve Harper?
Did our current premier actually believe that she could treat Harper differently and get better results?
Well, guess what? The people of NL did not buy in to it and they showed this in the way they voted in the last federal election. The people had Stephen Harper pegged and now Dunderdale and her colleagues are not looking very politically astute in unabashedly campaigning for Harper's candidates.
I guess, in fairness to Dunderdale and her government, this could be looked at as 'nothing ventured, nothing gained'. It was somewhat obvious from the polling in the last election that Harper was going to be the Primer Minister after the election, whether by minority, if not majority government. "You get more flies with honey" I suppose... but my real question is this: did Cathy Dunderdale and her government 'really' expect Harper to be a friend to NL as a result of their generous show of support to him?
Canada has the potential to be the greatest country on earth... however, this potential will never be realized as long as one part of the country is treated differently than another based on the number of electoral seats that it holds.
Our government is seeking a 'loan guarantee' for Muskrat Falls... they think we are all but assured of this favor, a favor which costs the federal government nothing, "ZERO DOLLARS". And yet, we still don't have this matter resolved. It was not mentioned in the budget which has since passed, and it seems to be a matter which requires more than just a signature of endorsement. Maybe there is no 'dragging of the heels' here, but it seems that matters which seem to be an enormous undertaking, ie 'senate reform' is already making its way through the channels necessary to potentially make it happen. I guess that is a priority and the loan guarantee and NL is not. Imagine that?
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Friday, June 24, 2011
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Canada First Party... what a concept??
Prior to confederation there was an actual Canada First Party... the party didn't get far and hasn't been heard of since... wouldn't this solve a lot of problems for Canada right now?... wouldn't this solve a lot of problems for NL right now too?
Here is an idea which came to me today regarding a Political Party which could be started in NL to combat the so-called National Parties which run in federal elections. They are not Canada first parties, they are "Party First" parties, and exasserbate the problems which exist in our country and serve to destroy the morale of our people.
Placing Canada first means doing what is right 100% of the time for Canada. We know this means, taking custodial management of the Nose and Tail of our Grand Banks and creating a solid model for resource usage for the future. It means having a rightful share of resource revenue from our Hydro and Oil, not to the exclusion of PQ and Canada but with both getting a fair share. It means that goods and services can pass between provinces without tarrifs and boundaries. It means that all Canadian citizens are equal and unique and to be afforded respect as such.
Canada cannot prosper as long as it takes any action which is detrimental to any province or territory or person for short term solutions... there is always a much higher price to pay later, not to mention destroying the morale of the country.
Canada has enormous possibilities as a nation and I think its problems are far easier to solve than most other countries. However, there are some fundamental laws which govern our planet and our people which must be adhered to 100% of the time lest we slide to greater disaster. There are values which make a person, a province, a country, and a planet great and these must be constitutionally stated and adhered to at all costs.
Is this impossible? All things which can be conceived in the mind of man are possible but are they probable? Getting a ship into Battle Harbour in January is highly improbable too but someone dared to try and did it. This is like that... "if it is sincerely tried and then cannot be achieved then we'll know that it could not be done!" But someone gotta try, right?
If you are reading this you, like me, love this Old Rock and our people who went through here before us. We have leadership on our provincial stage but none on our federal stage and cannot have any until Canada becomes something worth joining. Our best and our brightest have gone to Ottawa and became conformed to it rather than helping Canada conform to what is true and decent.
The Canadian political and economic and social system does not work as it is right now... it does not work for any province or territory even the ones with 75 to 95 seats as it is propagating untruths about how to proceed forward and have a great nation. This is not to say there is no good in Canada because we are truly blessed with so much potential... but it "is" to say that things can be modified so that they adhere to basic principles better... no need to throw out the baby with the bath water!
The land, sea, and air, and the resources which are part of Canada existed well before the people who now inhabit the territory and make use of the resources. The challenge is to create a country where man lives in harmony with all the land, sea, and air of Canada while efficiently availing of the resources it has and meeting the needs of its citizens. This conflict must be resolved, not only in Canada, but throughout the world or our fate ultimately is sealed.
However, maybe NL can be where this dedication to the truth starts and Canada can be the beacon of hope and example which inspires other nations to the same... maybe, what if ???
But in order for this to happen, just like other great missions, like Ghandi undertook, or Mother Teresa gave her heart to, someone has to decide to give their very fiber to this project, at least until it is solidly determined that it cannot work. Who can take this on? Who cares enough? Who is brave enough to let the very meaning of their life hinge on the success of such a scheme, even a hair-brained one at that?
If Canada cannot buy into such a concept then its fate is sealed, and we the people of NL know that our future will diminish also while it is entrusted to a failing and sinking ship. We will then have a decision to make: to continue on whimpering and whining from time to time about the injustices we must endure at the hands of Canada or to take control of our own destiny and take a shot at it alone.
I fundamentally believe that most of Canada would buy into a Canada First concept if they search their heart for the truth. Who can argue against anything which truly places Canada first? We know the real truth does not change and we know that most people have a sense of fairness and compassion in their hearts when they are allowed to explore it.
What if the Canadian dream became a reality?... right now it does not even have a definition. I purport that whoever defines this dream and inspires people to a great country and a great life will win the support of the people. Apathy on voting day will not be as it is now because people know they are literally voting for something better for themselves and their future generations. The truth always wins eventually. Love is the most powerful force on the planet. Operating from Love is very powerful... who can stand against it?
But, there's that feeling again... that one which says... you are nuts to think this is possible!!!
Maybe all I've written is just the rantings of a fool... I need to get real... I need to write off man's capacity for truth and love as a lost paradigm... maybe it is just as well to settle for making the best of my own life amid the craziness that occurs all around me...
I wonder what you think of this? I wonder what our Premier and his team would think of this? Would an endorsement from them get this off the ground and win seats to go to Ottawa or have they already made a deal with Iggy or Stevey?
Here is an idea which came to me today regarding a Political Party which could be started in NL to combat the so-called National Parties which run in federal elections. They are not Canada first parties, they are "Party First" parties, and exasserbate the problems which exist in our country and serve to destroy the morale of our people.
Placing Canada first means doing what is right 100% of the time for Canada. We know this means, taking custodial management of the Nose and Tail of our Grand Banks and creating a solid model for resource usage for the future. It means having a rightful share of resource revenue from our Hydro and Oil, not to the exclusion of PQ and Canada but with both getting a fair share. It means that goods and services can pass between provinces without tarrifs and boundaries. It means that all Canadian citizens are equal and unique and to be afforded respect as such.
Canada cannot prosper as long as it takes any action which is detrimental to any province or territory or person for short term solutions... there is always a much higher price to pay later, not to mention destroying the morale of the country.
Canada has enormous possibilities as a nation and I think its problems are far easier to solve than most other countries. However, there are some fundamental laws which govern our planet and our people which must be adhered to 100% of the time lest we slide to greater disaster. There are values which make a person, a province, a country, and a planet great and these must be constitutionally stated and adhered to at all costs.
Is this impossible? All things which can be conceived in the mind of man are possible but are they probable? Getting a ship into Battle Harbour in January is highly improbable too but someone dared to try and did it. This is like that... "if it is sincerely tried and then cannot be achieved then we'll know that it could not be done!" But someone gotta try, right?
If you are reading this you, like me, love this Old Rock and our people who went through here before us. We have leadership on our provincial stage but none on our federal stage and cannot have any until Canada becomes something worth joining. Our best and our brightest have gone to Ottawa and became conformed to it rather than helping Canada conform to what is true and decent.
The Canadian political and economic and social system does not work as it is right now... it does not work for any province or territory even the ones with 75 to 95 seats as it is propagating untruths about how to proceed forward and have a great nation. This is not to say there is no good in Canada because we are truly blessed with so much potential... but it "is" to say that things can be modified so that they adhere to basic principles better... no need to throw out the baby with the bath water!
The land, sea, and air, and the resources which are part of Canada existed well before the people who now inhabit the territory and make use of the resources. The challenge is to create a country where man lives in harmony with all the land, sea, and air of Canada while efficiently availing of the resources it has and meeting the needs of its citizens. This conflict must be resolved, not only in Canada, but throughout the world or our fate ultimately is sealed.
However, maybe NL can be where this dedication to the truth starts and Canada can be the beacon of hope and example which inspires other nations to the same... maybe, what if ???
But in order for this to happen, just like other great missions, like Ghandi undertook, or Mother Teresa gave her heart to, someone has to decide to give their very fiber to this project, at least until it is solidly determined that it cannot work. Who can take this on? Who cares enough? Who is brave enough to let the very meaning of their life hinge on the success of such a scheme, even a hair-brained one at that?
If Canada cannot buy into such a concept then its fate is sealed, and we the people of NL know that our future will diminish also while it is entrusted to a failing and sinking ship. We will then have a decision to make: to continue on whimpering and whining from time to time about the injustices we must endure at the hands of Canada or to take control of our own destiny and take a shot at it alone.
I fundamentally believe that most of Canada would buy into a Canada First concept if they search their heart for the truth. Who can argue against anything which truly places Canada first? We know the real truth does not change and we know that most people have a sense of fairness and compassion in their hearts when they are allowed to explore it.
What if the Canadian dream became a reality?... right now it does not even have a definition. I purport that whoever defines this dream and inspires people to a great country and a great life will win the support of the people. Apathy on voting day will not be as it is now because people know they are literally voting for something better for themselves and their future generations. The truth always wins eventually. Love is the most powerful force on the planet. Operating from Love is very powerful... who can stand against it?
But, there's that feeling again... that one which says... you are nuts to think this is possible!!!
Maybe all I've written is just the rantings of a fool... I need to get real... I need to write off man's capacity for truth and love as a lost paradigm... maybe it is just as well to settle for making the best of my own life amid the craziness that occurs all around me...
I wonder what you think of this? I wonder what our Premier and his team would think of this? Would an endorsement from them get this off the ground and win seats to go to Ottawa or have they already made a deal with Iggy or Stevey?
Maybe we are on to something here??? Nobody likes Quebec!
Premier Williams gave a rousing speech in Ottawa recently to the Canadian Club. Those listening to the speech nodded as Danny Williams laid out the case regarding Quebec's strangle hold... not only on NL but the rest of the country too!
People already expect PQ to try and manipulate each and every situation to the maximum advantage of PQ. Nothing new there... however, the fact that they (PQ) can do this 100% of the time is an indictment of Canada's political integrity.
The whole of Canada is sick of this "tail wagging the dog". Obviously our premier knows that! Change will happen on this methodolgy of giving PQ their own way when the rest of Canada stands with us on this needed change. The rest of Canada may not get its ire raised to the highest pitch on our Upper Churchill or Lower Churchill problems but they will stay squarely behind us and the rest of the provinces as long as one province is shown outrageous favor at the expense of the other 9+.
The province of PQ is the spoiled brat of our confederation and everybody in the rest of Canada is sick of it! Quebec's own arrogance and complete disregard for the rest of the country will bring about the end of its inordinate influence.
However, this flame needs to be fanned and kept on the media radar. The problem is Ottawa and it will not do anything to deal with this spoiled brat unless incredible pressure is brought on not just by NL but all the provinces of Canada who are sick of Quebec getting special treatment.
People already expect PQ to try and manipulate each and every situation to the maximum advantage of PQ. Nothing new there... however, the fact that they (PQ) can do this 100% of the time is an indictment of Canada's political integrity.
The whole of Canada is sick of this "tail wagging the dog". Obviously our premier knows that! Change will happen on this methodolgy of giving PQ their own way when the rest of Canada stands with us on this needed change. The rest of Canada may not get its ire raised to the highest pitch on our Upper Churchill or Lower Churchill problems but they will stay squarely behind us and the rest of the provinces as long as one province is shown outrageous favor at the expense of the other 9+.
The province of PQ is the spoiled brat of our confederation and everybody in the rest of Canada is sick of it! Quebec's own arrogance and complete disregard for the rest of the country will bring about the end of its inordinate influence.
However, this flame needs to be fanned and kept on the media radar. The problem is Ottawa and it will not do anything to deal with this spoiled brat unless incredible pressure is brought on not just by NL but all the provinces of Canada who are sick of Quebec getting special treatment.
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