tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post1328662204367291899..comments2024-01-08T21:00:24.932-08:00Comments on The Straight Goods: One For the RoadGrant Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944976348166120530noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-88119035260774963072010-11-11T15:37:46.427-08:002010-11-11T15:37:46.427-08:00Well, the next time Campbell and Thornthwaite get ...Well, the next time Campbell and Thornthwaite get drunk, they had better call their limo service, to roll them home. God knows, how many people they could have injured or killed. A few years back, we did the designated driver thing. None of us wanted to kill or injure anyone. That worked great, we took turns being designated drivers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-69822438180027536652010-11-10T09:46:44.823-08:002010-11-10T09:46:44.823-08:00This is just another, BC Liberal dirty tactic. Jus...This is just another, BC Liberal dirty tactic. Just another Campbell vendetta. All because, restaurants and bars, oppose the HST, which is killing their businesses. This is how Campbell controls. Any bad press regarding Campbell, no more government ads for their newspapers. If judges defy Campbell, they will lose their jobs. The RCMP get no contract, with the province. The list is far too long, but, you get the gist. The BC Liberals, don't have one honest bone, in the lot of them. They are full of, hate, spite and malice. They don't work with the people, they work against them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-68082070379438497282010-11-10T05:09:51.228-08:002010-11-10T05:09:51.228-08:00The LIbs back tracking on this is so funny! What ...The LIbs back tracking on this is so funny! What makes them backtrack? Well the ire of the restaurant industry. They are mad as hell and ain't gonna take it anymore. Even die hard Lib supporters are jumping ship. They should have known that Campbell was only in this for his friends and insiders. He uses you to get him there with his promises of comfort and love, then yanks it away when he knows he has you. Like a pimp with his whore, Gordo will promise anything to you.<br /><br />When will people learn....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-69164806474801759372010-11-10T00:24:31.019-08:002010-11-10T00:24:31.019-08:00The way I see it, the old penalty of a 24 hour sus...The way I see it, the old penalty of a 24 hour suspension for blowing between .05 and .08 was sufficient. This was designed as a wakeup call, and I suspect that a majority of those that got nailed learned their lesson. The new penalties are just over the top, when one considers that no one in government or elsewhere have been able to provide evidence that people driving within this range are causing carnage on the streets. I also disagree with the police having the power to administer these new penalties without having to prove their case before a judge. They do not have to provide one shred of evidence to anyone, and that is just plain wrong. <br /><br />That being said, there is something that does stick in my craw. That is the lengths of sentences that are dealt for various crimes. There were two high profile cases where the accused and convicted were to be sentenced yesterday. One was the case where a homophobe struck a gay guy in a bar and the crown was asking for a 6-7 year sentence, based on the facts that it was ruled a hate crime and I suspect the fact that the victim suffered brain damage when his head hit the floor. The other was the case where Carole Berner ran over and killed Alexa Midlaar and injured her aunt, and all the crown asks for is a 3-5 year sentence. Both crimes are distasteful, but as far as I can see, the penalties sought by the crown make no sense. We do not yet know what the judge will impose on Mrs. Berner, which could be more than the crown is seeking, but it seems that taking a life is not as heinous as being a bigot in the eyes of our crown prosecutors. What's wrong with this picture? <br /><br />CamCrankypantsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-8091974987306821752010-11-09T18:18:09.746-08:002010-11-09T18:18:09.746-08:00Of course Rickyboy Coleman could probably down twe...Of course Rickyboy Coleman could probably down twenty four beers in fifteen minutes and only register .03, if that, for obvious reasons!kootcoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11344208424209840730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-11365641417291964652010-11-09T17:41:44.032-08:002010-11-09T17:41:44.032-08:00Do you want some cop to be judge jury and executio...Do you want some cop to be judge jury and executioner?Wake-up people,the impaired limit is .08 in law. .05 is a reasonable threshold for a 24 hr suspention. You could lose your car,licence or job without ever going to court! No appeal and a huge cost without actualy breaking the law.istvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291718350200149704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-66132529652773811412010-11-09T16:06:56.368-08:002010-11-09T16:06:56.368-08:00I have three words for colemans it's ok to hav...I have three words for colemans it's ok to have a couple of drinks comment,THAT'S REALLY RICH!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-26128886513098686032010-11-09T16:01:01.222-08:002010-11-09T16:01:01.222-08:00The simple answer is 0 alcohol tolerance while d...The simple answer is 0 alcohol tolerance while driving.....<br /> <br />HenriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-87015252660712856822010-11-09T14:04:08.103-08:002010-11-09T14:04:08.103-08:00Just a question - do so-called neighborhood pubs h...Just a question - do so-called neighborhood pubs have to be 1 a minimum of 1 mile from the next pub? Is this archaic rule still in effect?Evil Eyenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-14076332852128408642010-11-09T11:53:24.923-08:002010-11-09T11:53:24.923-08:00.05 is the new rule. every one will have to figur....05 is the new rule. every one will have to figure out how much that entails for them, just as we figured out what .08 was for each of us. If .05 results in fewer deaths than it is a good thing. How do you measure some one's profit against some one's life.<br />We are a car orientated society so being deprived of our vehicles while drinking maybe a shock to some to others its just about time. People will learn to drink closer to home and walk or take a cab, etc. <br />If the government goes back on the .05 then they are saying it is o.k. to kill people while drinking and driving. If you can afford the bar bill you can afford the cab home or check into a hotel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-9750289039632189202010-11-09T11:47:01.220-08:002010-11-09T11:47:01.220-08:00And so they should Evil,may they also go begging f...And so they should Evil,may they also go begging for food with the others this uncaring bunch have sent to the food banks,shameful self serving assholes,since when has a political party for I do not consider them as a government because they are not they are alliance,cons and socreds and they are surely acting as red as the former comrades in russia by ruling by decree we are a democracy none of what they've done should have been allowed are you surprised as to what james has done at elections B.C.I'm not I saw the writing on the wall what a shame sending in the jackboots to investigate canvassers lol can you believe that shit there is nothing these pricks will do to subvert the will of the peeps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-22743344043091195232010-11-09T10:55:40.886-08:002010-11-09T10:55:40.886-08:00I agree with the'eye'.I agree with the'eye'.istvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291718350200149704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-995896976922076622010-11-09T10:39:46.019-08:002010-11-09T10:39:46.019-08:00Evil Eye....The law may well be overturned by a su...Evil Eye....The law may well be overturned by a supreme court and I can live with that on a fundamental level..<br /><br />But that won`t happen for over a year, or more, the province would have to open the legislature to change the law...The legislature won`t open until early spring...<br /><br />But with recall campaigns going on, multiple bi-elections happening, Fraserview,Caribou,Oak Bay, Comox valley, Kamloops, leadership contests, reducing the law will be very low on their agenda,,,<br /><br />The move back-fired on Campbell(politically)....But it may be the best law he brought in....<br /><br />2600 car impoundments so far, 2600 drivers who blew over 0.5 off the road....The people will save money and who knows, it might become "cool" to stay sober...<br /><br />The designated drivers, man`s new best friend!Grant Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944976348166120530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-55247004297684111322010-11-09T10:29:29.472-08:002010-11-09T10:29:29.472-08:00The "Eye" believes the law was crafted t...The "Eye" believes the law was crafted to fail a Supreme Court test, but events overtook the legislation, with restaurants and bars are going begging for income.Evil Eyenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-70490609541155784712010-11-09T09:04:28.225-08:002010-11-09T09:04:28.225-08:00The only change that should be made is if a person...The only change that should be made is if a person blows a warn or a fail the person should have the option of taking a second test on a desktop calibrated breathalizer machine. How does temperature, humidity,age, or even dropped on the ground effect the accuracy of the hand held devices?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-26663014741085035122010-11-09T08:54:55.368-08:002010-11-09T08:54:55.368-08:00Campbell has resigned, but, he's not going any...Campbell has resigned, but, he's not going anywhere. The resignation, was just another dirty tactic, to stall for time. Because of Campbell's DUI, he can't drink, nor can anyone else enjoy wine with their dinner out. Of course, this is going to hurt restaurants and bars even more. Hopefully, they will support the recall. The BC Liberal party, needs to be obliterated, right out of this province. That S.O.B. staying on as premier until spring, will give him time, to destroy what's left of BC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-77403836249151532592010-11-09T07:45:50.643-08:002010-11-09T07:45:50.643-08:00And now the REAL story.
Gordo steps down and cont...And now the REAL story.<br /><br />Gordo steps down and contenders for the brass (some say gold) ring are looking for campaign money. One of their favourite taps is the food and beverage folks, but not now, there is no extra coins in the till due to the HST and D&D regulations.<br /><br />So here is the deal, "give us money" say good Liberals "and we will look at changing the legislation".<br /><br />The trick is, the Libs will look at at the law, but not change it. If I was in the restaurant or bar associations, I would say, "change the law and then you get some dough".<br /><br />Who believes what a Liberal says?Evil Eyenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-65588904497746003552010-11-09T07:42:56.072-08:002010-11-09T07:42:56.072-08:00I agree that you can't go back now.I'm pre...I agree that you can't go back now.I'm pretty sure that sales are way down in the government liquor stores as well as bars and resturants.Why would anyone bring in this kind of law without knowing that it's going to kill the bottom line.I know that we don't go out nearly as much because we don't have much for cab service and I won't pack an air matress and sleeping bag if I plan on having a a few.I mean getting firewood,golfing,watching football,any yard work,house repairs,fishing.I could go on and on about the things that go hand and hand with beer.(camping)I guess after marching they should score pretty good tomorrow if they park outside a few Legions.This law was nothing but a cash grab.Why weren't the cops handing out over.05s all along.I mean that's always been the law.To late now and I don't feel sorry for any industry that has been happy to keep the minimun wage so low.Get used to it and suck it up butter cupslumberronhttp://www.google.comnoreply@blogger.com