tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post662660320541774127..comments2024-01-08T21:00:24.932-08:00Comments on The Straight Goods: The beginning of the End for Carole JamesGrant Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944976348166120530noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-60914231717170046212010-10-11T12:21:09.566-07:002010-10-11T12:21:09.566-07:00I used to donate via PAC Not a huge amount, but en...I used to donate via PAC Not a huge amount, but enough. I will start again when a new leader emerges.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-28642290058349205832010-10-11T10:16:35.570-07:002010-10-11T10:16:35.570-07:00Carole James had her chance. She seems to think t...Carole James had her chance. She seems to think that not rocking the boat makes her a sure winner. I was an anti-HST canvasser and a Petition observer. I will not, as I wanted to do, be involved in the Recall campaign unless the NDP, read Ms James, clearly state that they will immediately act to get rid of this hated tax.<br />Many commentators in the pro-liberal media (Good,<br />Clark, etc.) have mentioned that the NDP love taxes and would not get rid of this tax. This is not the only Campbell government faux pas, of course, but it should be the final nail in their coffin. Why does Carole think we should be stuck with this tax for the next 4 years?<br /><br />With the splitting of the vote in the next election, Green vs. NDP, and Conservative vs. Liberal, we will indeed be living in interesting times.<br /><br />I say bring on the STV, a la WAC, and we'll have a lot of fun.<br /><br />Greg Shea (Victoria)Greg Sheanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-20699685128572689912010-10-09T18:00:10.980-07:002010-10-09T18:00:10.980-07:00It seems, Carole James, has taken a page out of Ca...It seems, Carole James, has taken a page out of Campbell's book, by refusing to step down, to save the party. I also think, Simpson, should also take a page out of Campbell's book, and stay right where he is, just refuse to leave, as Campbell refuses. Bob Simpson, is a well thought of mla, by the communities, all around this area and beyond. Carole, lost the last two elections, which she shouldn't have done. Campbell and his henchmens motives are, pathetically easy to see through as always. Simpson is right about James, she is costing the NDP, many lost votes. Simpson's frustration, is, fully understood, and his worries are, our worries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-36849192701799302632010-10-08T23:29:50.201-07:002010-10-08T23:29:50.201-07:00I have a orange-blue card in my wallet. I will not...I have a orange-blue card in my wallet. I will not vote any other way. In the last election, I gave one day and $100.00 to the cause. In the previous election I gave one day, $350.00 and 100 hours on the phones. I am disillusioned at the parties' lack of support for teachers, its hierachial structure and its unwillingness to hear from unions including the teachers' unionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-51234510853617463252010-10-08T16:26:58.128-07:002010-10-08T16:26:58.128-07:00Hi Grant,
A few months ago Vaughn Palmer had gue...Hi Grant,<br /><br /><br />A few months ago Vaughn Palmer had guests Norman Ruff and Norman Spector on his program Voice of BC.<br /><br />Vaughn showed a clip of Bob Simpson criticizing both the BC Liberal government and the Federal Conservative government for gaining power with considerable surpluses only to piss them away (my words).<br /><br />Now, this comment would seem to be completely accurate and hard to argue against, right?<br /><br />Norman Spector went berserk!!<br /><br />Spector attacked Simpson by arguing that Canada’s finances are doing well in the global climate. This angle of course does not have anything to do with the comment Bob Simpson made and only shows once again that Norman Spector likes to change the subject and spin. This is to be expected, no big surprise.<br /><br />What was surprising was the way Spector erupted.<br /><br />He attacked the man personally, loudly, almost coming out of his chair. Palmer and Ruff tried to calm him down by saying that Simpson had a point.<br /><br />Ruff thought that Simpson was one of the more capable MLA’s and I think Palmer even agreed.<br /><br />I have thought about this strange display from Spector for months now and have come to this conclusion.<br /><br />Norman Spector is afraid of Bob Simpson.<br /><br />Which means THE RIGHT is also afraid of Bob Simpson.<br /><br /><br /><br />Side note,<br /><br />I would like to give kudos to Voice of BC/Palmer for the program they put together a few months back on the subject of BC Hydro/Run of River, etc.<br /><br />I have watched Voice of BC for many years and this program was one their best in terms of importance, clarity, and non-spin, maybe only rivalled by the BC Rail corruption program (one program in seven years?). <br /><br />Two professors layed out, for an hour, all the bad things that are taking place within the BC energy sector (Grant you have written many times on this issue, same concerns).<br /><br />I mention this program to give kudos, but I also mention this program because now Vaughn Palmer cannot take a stance in which he only brings up the so-called good side of the BC Liberal energy policies.<br /><br />So if Palmer, through newsprint, TV or radio does not acknowledge what HE has learned through the program that HE hosted, then one has to wonder what are the motivational factors behind his stance?Parzonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-83881338058949846402010-10-08T09:51:16.885-07:002010-10-08T09:51:16.885-07:00grant = why are vaughn the palm palmer and keith b...grant = why are vaughn the palm palmer and keith baldrey both saying that carole james is now safe as leader and has the backing of her a team. they also said that bob simpson is part of her c team. is it because they are liberal shills and they want james to remain leader so the ndp will lose?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-21308491129380080412010-10-08T08:07:55.962-07:002010-10-08T08:07:55.962-07:00Hey Joshua...does being ignorant come naturally to...Hey Joshua...does being ignorant come naturally to you? Or is it something PAB has to help you with. What a dweeb...come to think of it...it seems to be a liberal trait these days...<br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-91113186713850421502010-10-07T19:57:20.588-07:002010-10-07T19:57:20.588-07:00Who cares, as long as he does a number on the &qu...Who cares, as long as he does a number on the "mother" of all hens.carol shrill james.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-16559714739608972662010-10-07T19:16:44.884-07:002010-10-07T19:16:44.884-07:00I can't help but wonder if Moe is not a fox in...I can't help but wonder if Moe is not a fox in the Henhouse???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-84075576019147216062010-10-07T16:57:19.396-07:002010-10-07T16:57:19.396-07:00Voice of BC ought to be good tonight.Palmer will b...Voice of BC ought to be good tonight.Palmer will be so happy about a little dissention.All the MSM made this top story as I'm sure will Global.But pretty hard to find much on Kash except for back page.Even Foghorn Bill Good sounded like he was receiving oral satisfaction when he was spouting off today.This really will be good for the NDP if she steps down now and Horgan(my choice) takes over.I've been mailing her and everyone else for years that she had to go or else we would be in opposition again.Gordo is so far in the grave politically that to make sure the Libs stay there and have no chance of rising up is to get rid of James.So please for the love of god just go away.We're begging you to make this easy.Please! Ron MayeaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-49835620971225157202010-10-07T16:09:24.258-07:002010-10-07T16:09:24.258-07:00It is really unfortunate. I will still vote for he...It is really unfortunate. I will still vote for her based on the party mandate - but most British Columbians don't think that hard - and SHE WILL LOSE. The NDP needs new leadership.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-35063044614667121992010-10-07T14:19:50.628-07:002010-10-07T14:19:50.628-07:00You are so right on this one Grant.
Guy in Victor...You are so right on this one Grant.<br /><br />Guy in VictoriaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-23887398669555896502010-10-07T13:45:01.904-07:002010-10-07T13:45:01.904-07:00Most British Colombians wouldn't follow James ...Most British Colombians wouldn't follow James thru a mud puddle, a 30% approval rating would tell any body she hasn't, never had, and aint going to get it as a leader.<br />It appears that she is being advised by a bunch of clueless academics and moldy has beens that are prepared to ride the NDP ship to the bottom no matter what.<br /><br />Time to retire Carol.<br />CGHZDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com