by David Meyer, The Wellington Advertiser
GUELPH– The divisions between cities and rural Ontario is now visible for all to see – and folks from the countryside foresee a real battle coming. County councillors have called for a public meeting that asks all county residents, plus anyone else from rural Ontario, to discuss what they see as a war against them by urban areas and led by the provincial Liberal government of Dalton McGuinty.
That meeting is set for May 29 at 7pm at Aboyne Hall. The issue was raised at the county’s economic development committee meeting on April 26, but there was plenty of chatter prior to the meeting about why the provincial government is seemingly oblivious to the havoc it is causing in rural areas. The county’s new economic development committee offered a recommendation that council “support the County of Wellington in setting up a meeting with interested parties regarding the horse racing industry to discuss options and make suggestions to bring forward to the province of Ontario.”
But Warden Chris White was clear he hopes to hear from all rural constituents about their grievances for such things as wind turbines, the farm tax system, the cost of source water protection and other issues that seem to have rural people suffering in favour of the cities, under the aegis of the provincial government. The Liberals lost four cabinet ministers in the last election, mainly from rural areas, and also lost its majority government. Read article
The should be NO pit! There will not be any water left to have golf course MPP Linda (stupid) Jefferys not that anyone would want the left over of an Atomic bomb crater.Let Toronto put a crazy mini golf in that Kingston jail and use the limestone from that if we SOOO nead lime stone.
This should be labelled “a War between Rural and Urban Politicians”!………not residents. This is the real plan of McGuinty’s “divide and conquer strategy”. He dismantles the “unity” that once was Ontario’s strength. A “unified populace” who sees ALL politicians at Queen’s Park in the same light..a group of miniature “Napoleans” who want to collectively rob and pillage every single man woman and child of their financial future in Ontario while “spinning” their actions as “fighting for the working class” of this once great Province. The real villains here are the so-called “leaders of this Province, ……………..not the people!
This should be labelled “a War between Rural and Urban Politicians”!………not residents.
Give-me-break!
McGuinty got elected because a majority of the urban population agrees with his policies. The only “countryside” most urban residents see is from an airplane during landing or take-off — on their way to their foreign tropical vacation.
Read Sun Tzsu (The Art of War) — he points out that self delusion wins neither battles nor wars.
There are allies on the cities — there just aren’t that many!
‘[excerpt] But Warden Chris White was clear he hopes to hear from all rural constituents about their grievances for such things as wind turbines, the farm tax system, the cost of source water protection and other issues that seem to have rural people suffering in favour of the cities, under the aegis of the provincial government.’
Deaf till now?
All politics – are local politics
Wait – more ‘green’ kabuki theatre – stay tuned.
Does he think he is still chair of ROMA? I have ‘t seen him this concerned about IWT’s EVER. Different now that it is in your own backyard, eh, Chris?
Petra – what?
He was chair of ROMA ?
ha! ha! ha! ha! ha!
Encouraging , and pushing a ‘war’ – based on political spin – really now!!!
What is the moral high ground?
How low – can you go!
If the conditions and facts are correct ——
before citizens sign up for a ‘war’ – could citizens please see the
‘green revolutionary’ – slide show?
Again – ha! ha! ha! ha!
Ontario citizens are champions – and, will see through the sham
Ugh!
The latest actions of the CAW have now cost them the good will of very many rural Ontarians. It takes the good will of the people and also on the part of the CAW to sell cars & trucks.
The CAW has thrown their lot with the ENGOs and rural Ontarians need to have a discussion as to how to deal with this situation. Same groups who helped to get the Green Energy Act passed are now openly allied with the CAW.
Pick – a – date!
May 29th
Buying time for McGuinty Liberals –
to pack – and beat it out of town.
Who needs enemies when you can use -
‘an old war game’
borrowed from
‘Friends of the Greenbelt’ –
Just in case you missed it – debate 2010
The ‘nudge’:
‘[excerpt] Mausberg lamented the “constant tension” that exists between urban and rural dwellers.’
http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2517511
Another take on the story:
http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2516446
councillors to citizens:
Fall on your knees! We’re auditioning!
What do you see?
‘[excerpt] to discuss what they see as a war against them by urban areas and led by the provincial Liberal government of Dalton McGuinty.’
‘[excerpt] White: War is brewing between cities and countryside
The divisions between cities and rural Ontario is now visible for all to see – and folks from the countryside foresee a real battle coming.
County councillors have called for a public meeting that asks all county residents, plus anyone else from rural Ontario, to discuss what they see as a war against them by urban areas and led by the provincial Liberal government of Dalton McGuinty.
That meeting is set for May 29 at 7pm at Aboyne Hall.
The issue was raised at the county’s economic development committee meeting on April 26, but there was plenty of chatter prior to the meeting about why the provincial government is seemingly oblivious to the havoc it is causing in rural areas.
The county’s new economic development committee offered a recommendation that council “support the County of Wellington in setting up a meeting with interested parties regarding the horse racing industry to discuss options and make suggestions to bring forward to the province of Ontario.”
But Warden Chris White was clear he hopes to hear from all rural constituents about their grievances for such things as wind turbines, the farm tax system, the cost of source water protection and other issues that seem to have rural people suffering in favour of the cities, under the aegis of the provincial government.’
Warden Chris White – A complete disgrace
Kill Bill 150 – it would solve all ‘spin off’ problems
Personally – I’m a little bit country, and a little bit rock ‘n roll.
I have no citizen enemies – not one.
The political spin – never stops.
Maybe we need to build a replica of a wind turbine and inform the media that we’re going to torch the thing in order to protest McGuinty’s disdain for democracy-green energy act, buying votes with public funds, Bill 50 ( a proposal which would prevent freedom of information requests into ORNGE as well as gag the auditor general)
Houston Chronicle, May 4,2012
“The unintended consequences of America’s ethanol policy”
http://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/The-unintended-consequences-of-America-s-ethanol-3535969.php#page-1
Reveals the unintended consequences of ethanol subsidies on gas & food prices and supplies.
I firmly believe that this is “INTENDED”…….as with every other “Green Initiative” it has failed miserably on doing what it was touted to do but has been very successful in reducing the common man/woman’s “quality of life” to a much lower level. That is the real agenda here with these “social psychopaths”!
Manufacturing .Net, May,4,2012
First Solar Restructuring Leads to Loss of $449M
http://www.manufacturing.net/news/2012/05/first-solar-restructuring-leads-to-loss-of-449m
First Solar stock price has dropped form ~$140/shr to ~$18/shr over the past year.
Is thin film solar still viable since the cost of the more efficient crystalline silicon panels has now plummeted? First Solar uses thin film.
Barbara:
Finally some results on the charities front. This should be a top billing on this site. The Source examines the charitable status of some of the “Environmental” organizations that are actually political lobby groups. They expose the “false charity” front.
http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/video/featured/prime-time/867432237001/money-laundering-charities/1630650411001/page/2
Many of the charities that have been supporting wind turbines come under this banner.
Think Progress, May 9,2012
People brought in last summer to work on the election to save the Ontario Green Energy Act. Hired help or volunteers? If hired where did the money come from? Who paid their expenses? http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2012/05/09/480747/memo-group-create-fake-grassroots-wind-subversion-campaign-appear-as-a-groundswell
SCROLL DOWN TO COMMENT #3-Ashtango
Ashtango said he/she was in Ontario last summer to work on the election and supplies more information. This should put rural Ontarians on alert.
Barbara:
Apparently you are wrong about wind being bad:
http://environmentaldefence.ca/sites/default/files/report_files/BlowingSmokeReport_FINAL2.pdf
Yet into these controversies has stepped a small group of anti-wind activists who have taken advantage of local concern to spread misinformation and fear. They have claimed, with no scientific backing, that there are health impacts. They have claimed, counter to the evidence, that wind power doesn’t work or doesn’t have benefits. They have succeeded in creating a misinformed backlash against wind power that now jeopardizes jobs, investment and environmental progress in Ontario.
Do you figger “ashtanga” might have been with this group? Clearly a Yoga devotee…
Definitely on the list:
http://tidescanada.org/about/grant-recipients/
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Ecojustice Canada Society
École Glen Elementary School (Coquitlam, BC)
Ecotrust Canada
Education Through Media
Engineers Without Borders (Canada)
Environmental Defence Canada Inc.
Eva’s Initiatives for Homeless Youth
EYA Environmental Youth Alliance Society
Maybe Rick Smith is working overtime? Question — does Ricky do Yoga?
And from Vivian Krause a very interesting report in PDF:
http://fairquestions.typepad.com/files/4.4.pdf
See this…
Environmental Defense Canada Inc. $310,000 $0 $310,000
Not bad money for a days protesting eh?
Ok How much Money does this group receive from Tides Canada? The work here is no less important? Com’on — how many bucks — how much was the last cheque eh? Can’t you guys fill out the grant paperwork?
Worth capturing Astangas comments and forewarding to MPs. Political activity on the part of ENGOs during the last Ontario election took place. So not charitable work.
It’s not only the money but the sources of this money. Who supplied the money to begin with? This money is coming into Canada in unknown amounts from unknown sources. Needs more investigation than just removing the tax exempt status.
For clarificiation on the intent of the May 24 public meeting, please see today’s follow up article in the Wellington Advertiser: http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=12137