I recall voting Liberal in the 2001 provincial election and for years now, I’ve been wondering what led me to that regretful choice. Perhaps, I suffered early onset of age-related intellectual impairment […]
We can, but we won’t
Question not answered that still needs answer
Charlie Smith: “What do you say to someone who wonders if the government hasdirected government advertising to Canwest in return for political contributions?” Off camera Bridgitte Anderson, Gordon Campbell’s PressSecretary interrupted and […]
The Big Lie
From a German book published in 1925: All this was inspired by the principle–which is quite true within itself–that in the big lie there is always a certain force of credibility; because […]
Is he or is he not? REPLAY from 2009
A comment by a person known only as MONTY, titled “Mr. Campbell is not a well man”, showed up on a Rafe Mair article published in The Tyee: As a psychologist I […]
Success not final, failure not fatal: it’s courage to continue that counts
“If no one ever took risks, Michelangelo would have painted the Sistine floor.” Playwright Neil Simon’s clever statement seems apt with news the Ida Chong recall fell short of signatures needed to […]
Campbell’s style: bullying and disrespect
Today, Bill Bennett publicly confirmed a fact that many observers and commentators have known for years. In Bennett’s words, “Gordon Campbell is not a nice person. He has a terrible temper.” He went on […]
Bill Bennett out
Shall we assume that Gordon and Colin are not following advice written last night at In-Sights? Second Assistant Minister of Dirt Bill Bennett today was tossed from Gordon Campbell’s Cabinet. This is […]
Knowing when to leave
Star athletes may not know when to leave. They remember money, cheers, luxuries and praise and the feeling of command and superiority. But, stay too long, the applause is muted and cheers […]
Appreciation for another contributor to the BC political blogosphere
Don’t miss Gordon Wilson’s call for Campbell’s early departure and an election following selection of a new Premier by the BC Liberal Party. Here is a small part of his very logical […]
Geohegan’s allegation of interference demands review – updated
Dave Basi had his fingers slapped today by Supreme Court Justice Anne MacKenzie. She yanked his chain lightly, adding to his previously inconsequential sentence conditions, making them now slightly inconvenient. The purported […]
More noise from Norman Spector
Norman Spector, a man of wide political experience, added his version of the reasons for Campbell’s intention to resign. You can read it at the Globe and Mail: Gordon Campbell’s not so ‘smooth […]
Catapulting the propaganda
One thing repeated over and over and over again by government supporters in British Columbia is the assertion that Gordon Campbell “transformed the province’s finances.” What is unsaid though is that the transformation rewarded the wealthiest citizens and penalized the poorest.
Open, democratic and civil debate, for whom?
To have an open, democratic and civil discussion, all citizens must have a voice and a platform. The mainstream media in this province knows little about open discussions. I tried to engage the Editorial Pages Editor in correspondence, asking Vancouver Sun to open the Op-Ed page to people with ideas that occasionally stray from the newspaper’s agenda. Mihlar had not the courtesy to respond. So how do opponents of mainstream concepts participate in open, democratic and civil debates?
The people spoke
Please, preserve the evidence. Does Paul Taylor now get another six figure handshake and goodbye? Campbell’s pending departure is a major story because it demonstrates there is a new game today when […]
Premier still doesn’t get the need for honest debate
I usually whine about the Vancouver Sun’s lack of balance when reporting on political and economic affairs. So they deserve credit for publishing this piece, a Chad Skelton item that does not praise […]
Fair and balanced – to whom?
I notice the Globe & Mail is hosting a Thursday morning live discussion to examine Gordon Campbell’s $100,000 speech to the province. Or, was that a $568 million speech? Columnist Gary Mason […]
Which services should be eliminated to pay for the income tax cut?
Quick thoughts on the Premier’s address: Hope Global TV and Corus were well paid for broadcasting this. They’ve been loyal soldiers for the Liberals, deserving of rewards. The tax cut offers something […]
An old voice speak out . . . about plausible deniability
Gordon Wilson was the BC Liberal leader pushed aside when business interests decided to install Gordon Campbell as the politician best able to deliver their wishes. Wilson remains a man who understands […]
Walk like a duck, quack like a duck …
I remind people often to pay attention to how friends care for friends. The biggest media fans of BC Liberals are the Vancouver Sun and Global TV. The newspaper and the TV […]
Truth might be finite, but the possibilities are endless
The Times Colonist is certainly a newspaper that walks on more than one side of the street. Another don’t-miss contribution from the Times Colonist and Jack Knox: Breakdown in the System This […]
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