Let Me Say This About That, Too!
Again, I've been neglecting my favourite new hobby in lieu of more pressing responsibilities and I'm downright remorseful about it. I'm so tempted, sometimes, when an idiotic headline crosses my inbox, to drop whatever I'm doing and blast away. But, between airwork, promo and politics, I have little opportunity to do it effectively. I have about 5 minutes right now to get through this, so here goes.
Joe Volpe, on the heels of the David Dingwall spending fiasco, is cited for a $138 pizza expense on his account. Rahim Jaffer took him to task on this one, only to be disappointed with the response that he "had been carrying out consultations on how to improve the immigration system". I can just imagine how it all went down: "We have way too many pepperonis. We should try letting in some jalepenos. Then we can introduce some tandoori. Gee, do you think mandarin could mix with provolone? More Satay, I say! Now, we can add a liberal amount of couscous but we have to put a cap on the polish sausage!!!! And, for God's sake, NO MORE BANGERS!!"
But,what can you expect when it comes from the "top down"? But, really, I can understand that with soaring gas prices, it's so much more economical to fly the "company" jet. After all, it's only the priveleged that deserve the breaks. And on the topic of the PM, the separation of church and state concept could very well rip him a new one right up the middle.
But, back to the gas breaks. I haven't dialed around lately, but general pundit, critic and editorial reaction to the Liberals' snake oil heating rebate plan has pretty much missed the bullseye. I've only noticed Greg Weston nail it this week. Smoke and mirrors, sleight of hand, selling shit to a cow - call it what you will - it's all sizzle and no steak. Very few in the low income bracket will use the benefit for heating costs because they rent. And, even if they did indirectly, trickle down economics will render their winfall painfully insignificant to the increase in rent, transportation, groceries, etc. They'll be in a worse position than before.... with no help on the horizon.
And, this just in: Fed CabMin Raymond Chan in a pickle:funneled $4,900 election funds into his company,plus extra $3,600 to company's treasurer ...
Give thanks this weekend. I know it's difficult. But try to find something. At least we "have our health". A good thing, since we don't have our health care.
Joe Volpe, on the heels of the David Dingwall spending fiasco, is cited for a $138 pizza expense on his account. Rahim Jaffer took him to task on this one, only to be disappointed with the response that he "had been carrying out consultations on how to improve the immigration system". I can just imagine how it all went down: "We have way too many pepperonis. We should try letting in some jalepenos. Then we can introduce some tandoori. Gee, do you think mandarin could mix with provolone? More Satay, I say! Now, we can add a liberal amount of couscous but we have to put a cap on the polish sausage!!!! And, for God's sake, NO MORE BANGERS!!"
But,what can you expect when it comes from the "top down"? But, really, I can understand that with soaring gas prices, it's so much more economical to fly the "company" jet. After all, it's only the priveleged that deserve the breaks. And on the topic of the PM, the separation of church and state concept could very well rip him a new one right up the middle.
But, back to the gas breaks. I haven't dialed around lately, but general pundit, critic and editorial reaction to the Liberals' snake oil heating rebate plan has pretty much missed the bullseye. I've only noticed Greg Weston nail it this week. Smoke and mirrors, sleight of hand, selling shit to a cow - call it what you will - it's all sizzle and no steak. Very few in the low income bracket will use the benefit for heating costs because they rent. And, even if they did indirectly, trickle down economics will render their winfall painfully insignificant to the increase in rent, transportation, groceries, etc. They'll be in a worse position than before.... with no help on the horizon.
And, this just in: Fed CabMin Raymond Chan in a pickle:funneled $4,900 election funds into his company,plus extra $3,600 to company's treasurer ...
Give thanks this weekend. I know it's difficult. But try to find something. At least we "have our health". A good thing, since we don't have our health care.
posted by Woodman at 10/07/2005 01:17:00 PM
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