July 07, 2008
Summer round-up
Here in Canada the Legislature is adjourned for the summer, but will resume in August. Of course, there is still plenty of news in the world to relish. That being said, here are a few tidbits that I've missed:
Conrad Black denied an appeal
I can't tell you how delighted I was to hear Black's request for an appeal was shot down. The man's continued sense of self-entitlement and unwavering selfishness knows no bounds. You cheated your own shareholders out of $32 million! A report on your fraud in 2003 accused described the racket run by you and your colleagues as a "corporate kleptocracy!" [Hint: "klepto" means to steal, Mr. Black! Surely a man named Conrad knows a bit of Latin?]
Your greed is amazing, and your commitment to your innocence - despite the glaring evidence that resulted in your conviction - is baffling. So stay in jail, and serve as a warning to other corporate assholes, who think that they are above the law when it comes to dipping into company coffers for personal affairs.
Stephane Dion announces carbon tax plan, dubbed Green Shift
The plan was unveiled with much fanfare, and the members of the other Canadian political parties rolled their eyes. For different reasons. The Green Party said it wasn't green enough. The NDP said it didn't do enough to help the middle- and lower-income Canadians. The Conservatives said it would harm business and further discourage business in the country.
The Liberals, well, it was their plan. They thought it was totally awesome! For the record, David Suzuki supported the Green Shift plan on national television, so that certainly helps the Liberals' cause. Suzuki endorsements are gold! That doesn't mean it's not flawless, however. Even David acknowledges that it isn't perfect, but it's a good step in the right direction. Environmentalists don't often say that about political plans. Too bad Stephane Dion has all the leadership qualities of a dishrag, and his plan will never see the light of day.
Conrad Black denied an appeal
I can't tell you how delighted I was to hear Black's request for an appeal was shot down. The man's continued sense of self-entitlement and unwavering selfishness knows no bounds. You cheated your own shareholders out of $32 million! A report on your fraud in 2003 accused described the racket run by you and your colleagues as a "corporate kleptocracy!" [Hint: "klepto" means to steal, Mr. Black! Surely a man named Conrad knows a bit of Latin?]
Your greed is amazing, and your commitment to your innocence - despite the glaring evidence that resulted in your conviction - is baffling. So stay in jail, and serve as a warning to other corporate assholes, who think that they are above the law when it comes to dipping into company coffers for personal affairs.
Stephane Dion announces carbon tax plan, dubbed Green Shift
The plan was unveiled with much fanfare, and the members of the other Canadian political parties rolled their eyes. For different reasons. The Green Party said it wasn't green enough. The NDP said it didn't do enough to help the middle- and lower-income Canadians. The Conservatives said it would harm business and further discourage business in the country.
The Liberals, well, it was their plan. They thought it was totally awesome! For the record, David Suzuki supported the Green Shift plan on national television, so that certainly helps the Liberals' cause. Suzuki endorsements are gold! That doesn't mean it's not flawless, however. Even David acknowledges that it isn't perfect, but it's a good step in the right direction. Environmentalists don't often say that about political plans. Too bad Stephane Dion has all the leadership qualities of a dishrag, and his plan will never see the light of day.
// posted by VB @ 7/07/2008 
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