I was reading the Comments section in the Calgary Sun the other day. It's one of my favourite sections to read, sports is #1, it offers different opinions to almost every issue. A lot of which a disagree with.
Anyways; after I read this article by Lorrie Goldstein it made me laugh. Check it out at www.torontosun.ca/News/Columnists/Goldstein_Lorrie/2005/07/23/1144996.html
Not that I think Bush is a great man, a good man, or even a smart man. It's just funny how we as Canadians think were not like the Americans. Where we're more alike than you'd realize.
It's funny cause it's true.
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Friday, July 22, 2005
GAME ON
On July 22, 2005 the National Hockey League and it's Player's Association came to an agreement on a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Ending a 310 day lockout/work stoppage. Whatever you want to call it. Hockey is the only professional sport to miss an entire season due to League and Union being unable to reach an working agreement. The League getting what it wanted and needed. With the Union, basically bending over backwards. Showing their intelligence, holding out for less money. Anyways that's in the past and it's time to move forward.
I'm glad it's back. I never realized how much I missed it until this year. Once the NFL was done there was nothing to watch during the winter season. It will be nice to see how the Calgary Flames play. There's been alot of changes since the last season. It seems forever since they were in the Stanley Cup finals.
They also held the NHL lottery draft. With the Pittsburgh Penguins winning first pick overall. Which they will no doubt draft Sidney Crosby. I think it's poetic justice. Mario Lemieux will, hopefully, pass the torch on to this future superstar. However; I still not convinced until he plays a few seasons, with no injuries. The Calgary Flames pick 26th overall.
The NHL also unveiled a new logo. I don't mind the diagonal slashs around the letters. But the background with no orange highlights. I'm not so sure. It' s going to be a new league, with new rule changes. Back to tag up offsides. The red line is going to be removed. A shoot-out to decide games, if ited after overtime. They're restricting the goalies equipment size and the space they can handle the puck in. Obstruction is going to be called consistently. As the players are also going to make a conscious effort to stop the obstruction. There are also a few other minor changes which you can check out at www.nhl.com.
A lot of things are going to happen in a short period of time. Including the draft which I believe is on August 5th, but i'm not positive. The regular season begins on October 5th, 2005. Just over 2 months to sign free agents, release players, have the draft, training camp and it's game on. I can't wait.
I'm glad it's back. I never realized how much I missed it until this year. Once the NFL was done there was nothing to watch during the winter season. It will be nice to see how the Calgary Flames play. There's been alot of changes since the last season. It seems forever since they were in the Stanley Cup finals.
They also held the NHL lottery draft. With the Pittsburgh Penguins winning first pick overall. Which they will no doubt draft Sidney Crosby. I think it's poetic justice. Mario Lemieux will, hopefully, pass the torch on to this future superstar. However; I still not convinced until he plays a few seasons, with no injuries. The Calgary Flames pick 26th overall.
The NHL also unveiled a new logo. I don't mind the diagonal slashs around the letters. But the background with no orange highlights. I'm not so sure. It' s going to be a new league, with new rule changes. Back to tag up offsides. The red line is going to be removed. A shoot-out to decide games, if ited after overtime. They're restricting the goalies equipment size and the space they can handle the puck in. Obstruction is going to be called consistently. As the players are also going to make a conscious effort to stop the obstruction. There are also a few other minor changes which you can check out at www.nhl.com.
A lot of things are going to happen in a short period of time. Including the draft which I believe is on August 5th, but i'm not positive. The regular season begins on October 5th, 2005. Just over 2 months to sign free agents, release players, have the draft, training camp and it's game on. I can't wait.
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
...and another reason
...and another reason why people from Edmonton are idiots. That's right folks I'm talking fucking stupid. Shit for brains is a proper description of these people. On Tuesday July 20, 2005. Michael White was charged with second degree murder and indignity to a dead body. At first he denied everything, saying he was innocent. Even going on national television and saying he didn't kill his pregnant wife. One week later, after her disappearance, he forms a search party. LOW AND BEHOLD he finds this dead body. Decaying for a few days. After the autopsy, BINGO, it's her and the cops arrest the husband.
Now, it's absolutely retarded to kill anyone in the first place. Let alone your 'expecting' wife that you're suppose to love. Only an asshole from Edmonton would say he didn't do it. Then lead the cops to the dead body where you dumped it. What a major fuck up he is. This is also assuming he's guilty because he's still innocent until proved guilty. But the cops are usually pretty good on these ones.
Unfortunately, these Edmontonians, we have to recognize them because they're in Alberta. But they're just the stupid red-headed step child. I'm sure there are some good, smart people in Edmonton. Only few and far between. Now I don't mean any ill harm towards these people. It's all in fun. Just another specific story to support my case. As far as Michael White is concerned. We'll see what happens.....
Now, it's absolutely retarded to kill anyone in the first place. Let alone your 'expecting' wife that you're suppose to love. Only an asshole from Edmonton would say he didn't do it. Then lead the cops to the dead body where you dumped it. What a major fuck up he is. This is also assuming he's guilty because he's still innocent until proved guilty. But the cops are usually pretty good on these ones.
Unfortunately, these Edmontonians, we have to recognize them because they're in Alberta. But they're just the stupid red-headed step child. I'm sure there are some good, smart people in Edmonton. Only few and far between. Now I don't mean any ill harm towards these people. It's all in fun. Just another specific story to support my case. As far as Michael White is concerned. We'll see what happens.....
Thursday, July 14, 2005
The Third way
On July 12, 2005 Ralph Klein and his Health Minister, Iris Evans, unveiled Alberta's "third way" to improve health care. Far be it for me to disagree with Ralphy boy and I won't. This has some good ideas to reduce waiting lists and we need all the help we can get to fix our struggling health care system.
Some of the highlights include; centralized booking for some surgery, make child car booster seats mandatory, consider tax incentives for healthy lifestyles, improve access to mental health services and testing, create an electronic health record, open primary health care centres where specialists can be reached directly, allow Albertans to carry secondary insurance to cover enhanced-care costs, and establish a virtual training campus for rural health providers.
I also think one very good point is that these ideas don't violate the Canada Health Act and it doesn't allow the rich to jump ahead in line. Even our federal health minister, Ujjal Dosanjh (close enough), says these are very good ideas. Plus Calgary's left-wing reporters, who ussually take every opportunity to shoot down Klein, were very mild in there comments toward Ralph's third way. Calling it a 2.1 way, instead of the third way they were all thinking.
Although we still need to watch this and I know our so called "friends of medicare" will be watching this like a hawk. It may be fine in the next 5 years, but should Alberta's redneck community vote in a more extreme right-wing government. This could get out of hand.
These changes won't take effect for some time as everything and everyone needs to prepare. But it will be interesting to see what unfolds in the weeks to come.
Some of the highlights include; centralized booking for some surgery, make child car booster seats mandatory, consider tax incentives for healthy lifestyles, improve access to mental health services and testing, create an electronic health record, open primary health care centres where specialists can be reached directly, allow Albertans to carry secondary insurance to cover enhanced-care costs, and establish a virtual training campus for rural health providers.
I also think one very good point is that these ideas don't violate the Canada Health Act and it doesn't allow the rich to jump ahead in line. Even our federal health minister, Ujjal Dosanjh (close enough), says these are very good ideas. Plus Calgary's left-wing reporters, who ussually take every opportunity to shoot down Klein, were very mild in there comments toward Ralph's third way. Calling it a 2.1 way, instead of the third way they were all thinking.
Although we still need to watch this and I know our so called "friends of medicare" will be watching this like a hawk. It may be fine in the next 5 years, but should Alberta's redneck community vote in a more extreme right-wing government. This could get out of hand.
These changes won't take effect for some time as everything and everyone needs to prepare. But it will be interesting to see what unfolds in the weeks to come.
Saturday, July 02, 2005
Record Soaking
Well, the month of June is finished and a record was set. June 2005 has been the wettest month ever in Calgary, Alberta. A total of 246mm fell during those 30 days. Surpassing a previous record of 245.4mm way back in July 1927. There has been destruction all over the low lying areas in Southern Alberta. Some rivers have even created new flow paths, destroying their old banks. The Alberta Government has pledged $55 million in flood relief, but I'm sure that price will go higher once all the damage claims are tallied. I believe the high flowing rivers have already accounted for 1 death and there are some missing persons still not accounted for.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
I now pronounce you husband and husband?... I guess so!
Well it's official, gay marriage is now a "legal" option in Canada. Becoming only the third country in the World to do so. Following the Netherlands and Belgium. I believe it was only a matter of time for Canada, as Great Britain is looking to do the same. The Progressive Conservatives in Alberta, (a province in Canada) don't agree with this decision. They are looking at getting rid of Provincial marriage all together and just recognizing civil unions between two people. If that does happen and you want to get "married" you'll have to go through a church.
Now I don't have anything against gays. I believe everyone should be free to do whatever they want in the privacy of their own home. As long as it doesn't affect anyone else without their consent. I just don't understand gay men. Lesbians? I would like to think I'm a lesbian as most guys do. However, how can any man look at a guy's hairy ass and get all excited and turned on. It boggles my mind. I would think they are mentally disturbed or mentally sick. But saying that I'm probably instantly labelled 'homophobic' or 'bigot'. Which I don't think I am. So I'm left confused.
Anyway; the World is changing and Canada must change with it. This bill or law will stay until the federal Conservatives get in power. Which they say they will have a full discussion about this issue instead of pushing it through Parliament with slimy tactics like the Liberals have done. But being as this is Canada that probably won't happen anytime in the near future. The religious right believes once we open the door to gay marriage then were opening up a whole new can of worms. Just think of the other groups that are going to find a way to get married. What about under age marriage? Say a 24 year old wants to marry a 16 year old. Are we to stop them because one's under 18? Doesn't that human being have a right to marry who ever he/she wants. If they're in love; who are we to stand in their way. The Bill of Rights gives rights to all Canadians young and old.
I would like to see a referendum on this issue for all Canadians to vote on. Simply because in a previous blog I had mentioned how Canadians aren't being properly represented in Parliament. Also, it's our society and we should decide as a majority, if we want this. I personally believe in gay unions; not gay marriage. I believe the term "marriage" should be reserved for a man and a woman. You got to think of the children.
What are your thoughts or comments? let me know
Stay tuned there are more posts coming!
Now I don't have anything against gays. I believe everyone should be free to do whatever they want in the privacy of their own home. As long as it doesn't affect anyone else without their consent. I just don't understand gay men. Lesbians? I would like to think I'm a lesbian as most guys do. However, how can any man look at a guy's hairy ass and get all excited and turned on. It boggles my mind. I would think they are mentally disturbed or mentally sick. But saying that I'm probably instantly labelled 'homophobic' or 'bigot'. Which I don't think I am. So I'm left confused.
Anyway; the World is changing and Canada must change with it. This bill or law will stay until the federal Conservatives get in power. Which they say they will have a full discussion about this issue instead of pushing it through Parliament with slimy tactics like the Liberals have done. But being as this is Canada that probably won't happen anytime in the near future. The religious right believes once we open the door to gay marriage then were opening up a whole new can of worms. Just think of the other groups that are going to find a way to get married. What about under age marriage? Say a 24 year old wants to marry a 16 year old. Are we to stop them because one's under 18? Doesn't that human being have a right to marry who ever he/she wants. If they're in love; who are we to stand in their way. The Bill of Rights gives rights to all Canadians young and old.
I would like to see a referendum on this issue for all Canadians to vote on. Simply because in a previous blog I had mentioned how Canadians aren't being properly represented in Parliament. Also, it's our society and we should decide as a majority, if we want this. I personally believe in gay unions; not gay marriage. I believe the term "marriage" should be reserved for a man and a woman. You got to think of the children.
What are your thoughts or comments? let me know
Stay tuned there are more posts coming!
Friday, June 24, 2005
Canada needs reform
I'm not talking about the Reform Party. I'm talking about electoral reform. We are becoming a MINORITY rules country. When we should be a MAJORITY rules country. Isn't that what democracy is all about. Now That doesn't mean we shouldn't listen to the minority, they have alot to say. However the needs of the many should outweigh the needs of the few. A prime example of this problem goes back to the last Canadian election. 500,000 Canadians voted for the Green Party, yet they got 0 seats in the house. Where as; 200,000+ Canadians in the maritimes voted for the Liberal Party and they received 22 seats in the house. So the real question should be; Are Canadians being fairly represented in the House of Commons? The answer is no.
Another thing Canadians need is an elected senate. The Prime Minister should not appoint the Senators. Each Province should vote for their Senators, to properly represent their province and their ideals. Instead our Prime Minister appoints his friends to tow the party line. Again, another example of how Canadians aren't being represented.
Will Canada ever change? ...maybe, but the way our socialists control the country it will be a long time before that happens. By the time the USA changes, if ever, Canada will follow suit. The socialists have such a tight grip on the political scene right now. It's going to take along time before anything happens. They're very good at controlling the media, well our National media is already left-wing bias, so it's very easy to do.
The fear propaganda that our socialists spew is exactly what the Republicans to our south use. It's too bad our Eastern Canadians fall for this. It's quite funny when you think about it. The Left wing/socialists will bitch and complain how the Republicans confuse and use scare tactics to win an election, but applaud it when it serves their own purpose. Unfortunately it makes our country look like a joke. On the global scene, most people think Canadians are just like the Americans. We say we aren't, but we are more like them than you'd think.
Let's hope we can fix this country before it's too late. If the proper steps aren't taken, eventually Quebec will seperate and Alberta could very well follow. Then Canada will be a shell of it's former self. What am I thinking, Canada won't exist. Just lots of mini countries. Some provinces will combine. I'm sure the maritimes will stick together. Only time will tell.
Another thing Canadians need is an elected senate. The Prime Minister should not appoint the Senators. Each Province should vote for their Senators, to properly represent their province and their ideals. Instead our Prime Minister appoints his friends to tow the party line. Again, another example of how Canadians aren't being represented.
Will Canada ever change? ...maybe, but the way our socialists control the country it will be a long time before that happens. By the time the USA changes, if ever, Canada will follow suit. The socialists have such a tight grip on the political scene right now. It's going to take along time before anything happens. They're very good at controlling the media, well our National media is already left-wing bias, so it's very easy to do.
The fear propaganda that our socialists spew is exactly what the Republicans to our south use. It's too bad our Eastern Canadians fall for this. It's quite funny when you think about it. The Left wing/socialists will bitch and complain how the Republicans confuse and use scare tactics to win an election, but applaud it when it serves their own purpose. Unfortunately it makes our country look like a joke. On the global scene, most people think Canadians are just like the Americans. We say we aren't, but we are more like them than you'd think.
Let's hope we can fix this country before it's too late. If the proper steps aren't taken, eventually Quebec will seperate and Alberta could very well follow. Then Canada will be a shell of it's former self. What am I thinking, Canada won't exist. Just lots of mini countries. Some provinces will combine. I'm sure the maritimes will stick together. Only time will tell.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
