Thursday, May 26, 2005
www.Johnwilliams.ca/wastereport.htm
Just take a look at John William's Waste Report and then decide if you think strong Whistle Blower Protection law would save us millions. Allan Cutler blew the whistle on Adscam over ten years ago. The law was missing. He lot his job WE lost Millions.
Saturday, May 21, 2005
A Well Deserved Thank-You
A big Thank-You is due to the Blogger Guys in SanFrancisco and Big Daddy Google for the amazing enjoyment we all get from this reliable well designed and very expensive framework . A true modern miracle of these modern times. Muncho Thank-you.
Friday, May 20, 2005
Addresses of Interest
Last Update: 2005.05.17
The Hon. Reginald B. Alcock, P.C., M.P.
President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board
Parliament Hill:
---------------------------------------------------The Hon. Paul Martin Prime Minister
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 995-7517
Fax: (613) 943-1466
E-Mail: Alcock.R@parl.gc.ca
The Hon. Ralph Edward Goodale, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Finance Parliament Hill:
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 996-4743
Fax: (613) 996-9790
E-Mail: Goodale.R@parl.gc.ca
The Hon. Belinda Stronach, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Democratic Renewal Parliament Hill:
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 992-9310
Fax: (613) 992-9407
E-Mail: Stronach.B@parl.gc.ca
The Hon. Tony Valeri, P.C., M.P.
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Parliament Hill:
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 992-6535
Fax: (613) 992-7764
E-Mail: Valeri.T@parl.gc.ca
The Hon. Reginald B. Alcock, P.C., M.P.
President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board
Parliament Hill:
---------------------------------------------------The Hon. Paul Martin Prime Minister
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 995-7517
Fax: (613) 943-1466
E-Mail: Alcock.R@parl.gc.ca
The Hon. Ralph Edward Goodale, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Finance Parliament Hill:
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 996-4743
Fax: (613) 996-9790
E-Mail: Goodale.R@parl.gc.ca
The Hon. Belinda Stronach, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Democratic Renewal Parliament Hill:
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 992-9310
Fax: (613) 992-9407
E-Mail: Stronach.B@parl.gc.ca
The Hon. Tony Valeri, P.C., M.P.
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Parliament Hill:
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 992-6535
Fax: (613) 992-7764
E-Mail: Valeri.T@parl.gc.ca
Revenue Safeguards
Canadian Tax Dollar Revenues Safeguards
To:
Honorable Ralph E. Goodale
Minister of Finance
I, and other Canadians watch with alarm as our Canadian Quality of life ebbs away daily. Yet your Government has reaped huge new sources of national general income. These examples come to mind.
@ Massive revenues flowing in from the relatively recent national GST tax.
@ Great windfall revenue increases from widespread lotteries and gaming.
@ A surge in auto fuel tax revenues with big 20% petroleum price increase.
@ Huge cash flows from Airport Security surcharges and other various fees.
With these sources of massive added revenues , our health-care and other social programs should be thriving, not failing. A two year plus wait for knee surgery is a disgrace in view of increased gross national income.
What steps have your government taken to stop the wholesale loss of citizen’s tax dollars? == When will Whistle-Blower protection law be enacted?==
What steps have your government taken to demonstrate that excellent and effective checks and balances are in place to guarantee fair and complete accounting of all government revenues?
When will individual Department Account and Audit laws be enacted to protect our National tax-paid Wealth == as per PM Martin’s promise during his CBC television address to Canadians? ==
Your reply will be carefully considered and will certainly influence how we vote in the up-coming election.
Sincerely, Tony Robinson
Copy, then Paste to email and send…or edit for the better and mail.
Do mail or email a similar note, or your own to Ottawa Ok? It helps.
To:
Honorable Ralph E. Goodale
Minister of Finance
I, and other Canadians watch with alarm as our Canadian Quality of life ebbs away daily. Yet your Government has reaped huge new sources of national general income. These examples come to mind.
@ Massive revenues flowing in from the relatively recent national GST tax.
@ Great windfall revenue increases from widespread lotteries and gaming.
@ A surge in auto fuel tax revenues with big 20% petroleum price increase.
@ Huge cash flows from Airport Security surcharges and other various fees.
With these sources of massive added revenues , our health-care and other social programs should be thriving, not failing. A two year plus wait for knee surgery is a disgrace in view of increased gross national income.
What steps have your government taken to stop the wholesale loss of citizen’s tax dollars? == When will Whistle-Blower protection law be enacted?==
What steps have your government taken to demonstrate that excellent and effective checks and balances are in place to guarantee fair and complete accounting of all government revenues?
When will individual Department Account and Audit laws be enacted to protect our National tax-paid Wealth == as per PM Martin’s promise during his CBC television address to Canadians? ==
Your reply will be carefully considered and will certainly influence how we vote in the up-coming election.
Sincerely, Tony Robinson
Copy, then Paste to email and send…or edit for the better and mail.
Do mail or email a similar note, or your own to Ottawa Ok? It helps.
Martin's Promise
Accurate Account
To: The Honorable Ralph E. Goodale May 8, 2005
Minister of Finance
Parliament Buildings
Ottawa Ontario
Dear Sir,
During Prime Minister Paul Martin’s recent television address to Canadians, he stated that accounting controls would be installed for every Ministry and government department.
I was amazed to learn that controls were not already in place at individual department level. However I am delighted that Mr. Martin is installing them.
This letter is, with respect, a request for a summary of the proposed bill white paper, and the number designation for the bill.
If departmental controls can be installed by order in council, all the better.
No opposition would dare argue against it. House of Commons debate time and money would be saved.
How promptly your government enacts the public revenue safeguards
that Prime Minister Martin promised to install during his recent CBC TV appearance, will have a direct bearing on how our votes will be cast.
Undecided, Anthony Robinson
To: The Honorable Ralph E. Goodale May 8, 2005
Minister of Finance
Parliament Buildings
Ottawa Ontario
Dear Sir,
During Prime Minister Paul Martin’s recent television address to Canadians, he stated that accounting controls would be installed for every Ministry and government department.
I was amazed to learn that controls were not already in place at individual department level. However I am delighted that Mr. Martin is installing them.
This letter is, with respect, a request for a summary of the proposed bill white paper, and the number designation for the bill.
If departmental controls can be installed by order in council, all the better.
No opposition would dare argue against it. House of Commons debate time and money would be saved.
How promptly your government enacts the public revenue safeguards
that Prime Minister Martin promised to install during his recent CBC TV appearance, will have a direct bearing on how our votes will be cast.
Undecided, Anthony Robinson
Monday, May 16, 2005
Learning Guitar?
Like to play the Guitar? You will enjoy Mr. M's stuff on LofC.Blogspot.com. Give him a visit. He wrote that new 'Poor Paul Martn' song. - 73s TonyGuitar
Friday, May 13, 2005
Ouch!... to Common Sense
Common Sense?
Common sense is enough to give you a migrain at times.
Help please! WHERE IS THE LOGIC for giving 450 Million Tax Dollars to Bombardiere for making new aircraft when after propping up our national airline, another carrier declared bankruptcy on the CBC news today? May 13/05.
I believe it was Jetsgo or similar.
How can Paul Martin and the Crippled Liberals justify another donation to Quebec?
How can the Liberals expect to get any votes from the West with another dump of our tax revenue into Quebec?
Is it now standard practice for all Canadian Governments to flame out on some sort of aircraft related scandle? (ie the Mulrooney Conservatives - Airbus).
Soon the Liberals will be history and I wouldn't be surprised if the NDP came through strongly from behind, because everyone tells me they do not trust Harper and his Corporate bottom line focus.
Sorry about this rant on an impulse, but does anyone else see the politically stupid nature and timing of this $450 million gift of our money to a Quebec darling?
You don't suspect that some of those funds could be spirited through Bombadiere to friends and croneys of the Liberal Party whose days in power are numbered, do you?
Damn, I am so suspicious. There must be some reason for it.
73s TonyGuitar
Common sense is enough to give you a migrain at times.
Help please! WHERE IS THE LOGIC for giving 450 Million Tax Dollars to Bombardiere for making new aircraft when after propping up our national airline, another carrier declared bankruptcy on the CBC news today? May 13/05.
I believe it was Jetsgo or similar.
How can Paul Martin and the Crippled Liberals justify another donation to Quebec?
How can the Liberals expect to get any votes from the West with another dump of our tax revenue into Quebec?
Is it now standard practice for all Canadian Governments to flame out on some sort of aircraft related scandle? (ie the Mulrooney Conservatives - Airbus).
Soon the Liberals will be history and I wouldn't be surprised if the NDP came through strongly from behind, because everyone tells me they do not trust Harper and his Corporate bottom line focus.
Sorry about this rant on an impulse, but does anyone else see the politically stupid nature and timing of this $450 million gift of our money to a Quebec darling?
You don't suspect that some of those funds could be spirited through Bombadiere to friends and croneys of the Liberal Party whose days in power are numbered, do you?
Damn, I am so suspicious. There must be some reason for it.
73s TonyGuitar
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Dogs...Vets... and Wealth
Bonnie Raised Questions
Hi, Bonnie and Rob,
Our dog Max never strays from our large well fenced back yard. A raccoon was just too much temptation for him however and he jumped down from our back balcony...6ft. jump.
We walk Max every day to Bill Moore Park here in Courtenay. So he is never frustrated to get out of the yard. All this happened about two years ago.
So out on his own, he got his left hind leg run over and I was on the search for him, so when I saw a small group of people at 17th and Fitzgerald, I knew I had found Max.
I took him to the vet Monday morning and the Vet put Max’s back leg in a bandage.
This all took about an hour and cost $519..
This brings up a few questions.
When you have time to think about this stuff, maybe you could let me know your views...
Bandaging a dog's leg, not one hours work. How does that become $500 in value?
$7000 in value for your dog's diagnosis and amputation. Is that 14 hours at $500 an hour?
Do you think that fees are fixed through Associations at painfully high levels?
Do you think Dentists, Veterinarians, Chiropractors and other professions should be allowed to set fees where they wish and lock out normal marketplace competition?
A veterinarian in Quebec who spoke with an accent was charging lower than association fees. They tried to shut down his business. They claimed his accent endangered the pet's well-being,
I heard him on television news and yes, he had an accent, but he was perfectly clear in his communication.... There should be a law!
Should your dog's injured leg have been bandaged and allowed to heal for a month or two? Was there any need to run into an amputation mode so damn soon?
While our Max's leg seemed useless for a couple of months, He is now completely mended and does not even have a limp.
Sorry to burden you with this heavy stuff, but you realize that when fees are set too high, The majority of pets do not get any vet attention and so cruelty to animals is massively increased.
I'm glad your three legged friend is bouncing back now. In Cumberland, nearby, there are some three-legged dogs, all obviously quite happy...
73s TonyGuitar @ BendGovt.blog.ca
Hi, Bonnie and Rob,
Our dog Max never strays from our large well fenced back yard. A raccoon was just too much temptation for him however and he jumped down from our back balcony...6ft. jump.
We walk Max every day to Bill Moore Park here in Courtenay. So he is never frustrated to get out of the yard. All this happened about two years ago.
So out on his own, he got his left hind leg run over and I was on the search for him, so when I saw a small group of people at 17th and Fitzgerald, I knew I had found Max.
I took him to the vet Monday morning and the Vet put Max’s back leg in a bandage.
This all took about an hour and cost $519..
This brings up a few questions.
When you have time to think about this stuff, maybe you could let me know your views...
Bandaging a dog's leg, not one hours work. How does that become $500 in value?
$7000 in value for your dog's diagnosis and amputation. Is that 14 hours at $500 an hour?
Do you think that fees are fixed through Associations at painfully high levels?
Do you think Dentists, Veterinarians, Chiropractors and other professions should be allowed to set fees where they wish and lock out normal marketplace competition?
A veterinarian in Quebec who spoke with an accent was charging lower than association fees. They tried to shut down his business. They claimed his accent endangered the pet's well-being,
I heard him on television news and yes, he had an accent, but he was perfectly clear in his communication.... There should be a law!
Should your dog's injured leg have been bandaged and allowed to heal for a month or two? Was there any need to run into an amputation mode so damn soon?
While our Max's leg seemed useless for a couple of months, He is now completely mended and does not even have a limp.
Sorry to burden you with this heavy stuff, but you realize that when fees are set too high, The majority of pets do not get any vet attention and so cruelty to animals is massively increased.
I'm glad your three legged friend is bouncing back now. In Cumberland, nearby, there are some three-legged dogs, all obviously quite happy...
73s TonyGuitar @ BendGovt.blog.ca
Sunday, May 08, 2005
Vote?...Why?
Why Bother to Vote?
[1] To keep from losing freedoms. Freedoms you may not feel now. But, you will feel the pain when they are lost. You will also not be throwing away everything that thousands of Canadians gave up their lives for during three or more wars. Don’t let it happen.
[2] To keep your healthcare and pensions. Canada is rich in natural wealth and so, can afford to provide us with life enhancing benefits. Corporations want that wealth to be added to their profits bottom line. They financially support conservative and right leaning political parties to do that. Don’t let it happen.
[3] Because it’s so Easy. You just walk in. Check your name and address on the list. Mark your ballot and drop it into the box.
Just twenty minutes so you can say you did your part to save our world famous Health care and Pensions and protect our most precious freedoms.
I thought I would never get ’old’. Well everybody does and if health care doesn’t crash and burn, You will get there too someday. I do not feel old. Am still doing things I did when I was 39.
The reason Health care is so important is that it may be why I feel so young at 65. Thankfully, because government pensions are healthy and generous, I can really enjoy life rather than be forced to learn how to dumpster dive..
Dumpster diving may seem like fun for some people, but I would rather avoid it. Please do vote OK? It’s for your gain as well as mine.
TonyGuitar at BendGovt.blog.ca
[1] To keep from losing freedoms. Freedoms you may not feel now. But, you will feel the pain when they are lost. You will also not be throwing away everything that thousands of Canadians gave up their lives for during three or more wars. Don’t let it happen.
[2] To keep your healthcare and pensions. Canada is rich in natural wealth and so, can afford to provide us with life enhancing benefits. Corporations want that wealth to be added to their profits bottom line. They financially support conservative and right leaning political parties to do that. Don’t let it happen.
[3] Because it’s so Easy. You just walk in. Check your name and address on the list. Mark your ballot and drop it into the box.
Just twenty minutes so you can say you did your part to save our world famous Health care and Pensions and protect our most precious freedoms.
I thought I would never get ’old’. Well everybody does and if health care doesn’t crash and burn, You will get there too someday. I do not feel old. Am still doing things I did when I was 39.
The reason Health care is so important is that it may be why I feel so young at 65. Thankfully, because government pensions are healthy and generous, I can really enjoy life rather than be forced to learn how to dumpster dive..
Dumpster diving may seem like fun for some people, but I would rather avoid it. Please do vote OK? It’s for your gain as well as mine.
TonyGuitar at BendGovt.blog.ca
Friday, May 06, 2005
Robber Barons
Robber Barons
I'm worried about satanically clever players AT&T, MCI, Verizon and others doing an 8 point 4 Billion Dollar combines job.
Have they figured out a diabolical way to extort fees from future users of wifi and other liberating newer trends? Or are these dinosaurs just mating before extinction?
CU is upset enough about this to offer you a protest letter to paste to an email or print for a letter to government. go to Hearusnow.org You will like this site.
I feel AT&T and their friends have gouged us on Cell-phone rates for years and now they have a plot to keep gouging as we move into newer modes like Volp.
Billions mean power. Communications should be free or cost only pennies, [like Ham radio] .Why do I feel like the robber barons are getting ready to jump us again at the pass?
73s TonyGuitar at BendGovt.blog.ca
I'm worried about satanically clever players AT&T, MCI, Verizon and others doing an 8 point 4 Billion Dollar combines job.
Have they figured out a diabolical way to extort fees from future users of wifi and other liberating newer trends? Or are these dinosaurs just mating before extinction?
CU is upset enough about this to offer you a protest letter to paste to an email or print for a letter to government. go to Hearusnow.org You will like this site.
I feel AT&T and their friends have gouged us on Cell-phone rates for years and now they have a plot to keep gouging as we move into newer modes like Volp.
Billions mean power. Communications should be free or cost only pennies, [like Ham radio] .Why do I feel like the robber barons are getting ready to jump us again at the pass?
73s TonyGuitar at BendGovt.blog.ca
Monday, May 02, 2005
At&T Syphon to my Wallet
AT&T - SBC - MCI - Qwest - Verizon
What does 8.44 billion dollars and AT&T, SBC, MCI,Qwest and Verizon mean to you?
It means a global telecom giant with a siphon firmly lodged in your wallet.
If this world combine, ( well they are attempting to combine as we read this), makes you
uneasy, you can email a protest message to government.
If you are very uneasy about this, print off a copy and mail it to Ottawa, postage free. Mail one to the whitehouse too. Messages by mail carry more than twice the influence of email.
Cell phone rates are high enough now! The last thing we need is a monopoly where if you don’t like the price, you jest ain’t gonna talk at all.
Hearusnow.org (you’ll like this site), has a letter you can copy and paste to email or print for snail mail to Ottawa.
Google News has a 3rd update on this merger attempt (shudder) news.
May 2nd 2005 Where you can get the full picture.
73s TonyGuitar
What does 8.44 billion dollars and AT&T, SBC, MCI,Qwest and Verizon mean to you?
It means a global telecom giant with a siphon firmly lodged in your wallet.
If this world combine, ( well they are attempting to combine as we read this), makes you
uneasy, you can email a protest message to government.
If you are very uneasy about this, print off a copy and mail it to Ottawa, postage free. Mail one to the whitehouse too. Messages by mail carry more than twice the influence of email.
Cell phone rates are high enough now! The last thing we need is a monopoly where if you don’t like the price, you jest ain’t gonna talk at all.
Hearusnow.org (you’ll like this site), has a letter you can copy and paste to email or print for snail mail to Ottawa.
Google News has a 3rd update on this merger attempt (shudder) news.
May 2nd 2005 Where you can get the full picture.
73s TonyGuitar
Sunday, May 01, 2005
Govt Losses Watch
Accurate Account
To: The Honorable Ralph E. Goodale May 1, 2005
Minister of Finance
Parliament Buildings
Ottawa Ontario
Dear Sir,
During Prime Minister Paul Martin’s recent television address to Canadians, he stated that accounting controls would be installed for every Ministry and government department.
I was amazed to learn that controls were not already in place at individual department level. However, I am delighted that Mr. Martin is installing them.
This letter is, with respect, a request for a summary of the proposed bill white paper, and the number designation for the bill.
If departmental controls can be installed by order in council, all the better.
No opposition would dare argue against it. House of Commons debate time and money would be saved.
How promptly your government implements our public revenue safeguards will help us decide how to vote in the next election.
Undecided, TonyGuitar
To: The Honorable Ralph E. Goodale May 1, 2005
Minister of Finance
Parliament Buildings
Ottawa Ontario
Dear Sir,
During Prime Minister Paul Martin’s recent television address to Canadians, he stated that accounting controls would be installed for every Ministry and government department.
I was amazed to learn that controls were not already in place at individual department level. However, I am delighted that Mr. Martin is installing them.
This letter is, with respect, a request for a summary of the proposed bill white paper, and the number designation for the bill.
If departmental controls can be installed by order in council, all the better.
No opposition would dare argue against it. House of Commons debate time and money would be saved.
How promptly your government implements our public revenue safeguards will help us decide how to vote in the next election.
Undecided, TonyGuitar
BendGovt Creed
This site is not intended to change who you vote for. The main idea here is to provide letters or emails to government demanding fiscal diligence. To provide checks and tight controls for our public funds, thereby ensuring that health care and pensions remain in place for everyone. Keep Canada great!
