Best of luck, “friend.”

Break a leg, as it were.

UPDATE: BCL weighs in. Is the enemy of my enemy my friend, even if she’s a white supremacist?

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Sums up my view rather succinctly.

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I met Gord Campbell in the Fall of 1993, when I went out to B.C. right after our big federal election win.  I was exhausted, but I spent a lot of time with Gord and his then-small caucus, giving them tips on how to make better use of Question Period and how to be a better Opposition.  Out of that experience grew a friendship that culminated in my family’s move to B.C. in 1996 – if the Martin-era Liberals didn’t want me around, the Campbell Liberals did.  I helped to run the B.C. Liberal’s 1996 campaign, wherein we got more votes but less seats than the NDP.  Afterwards, Gord offered me the job of his Chief of Staff.  (I turned it down because I wanted to seek the federal Liberal nomination in North Vancouver.  Bad career move.)

Anyway, I have always liked and admired Gord Campbell – very few people know the adversity that he and his family faced, growing up – and I believe he is a good man.  He did great things for B.C.

I wish him the best in whatever he does next.

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For a Legion to reward such idiocy – and at around the time of year when the whole country is paying a lot more attention to vets – is just shameful.

An apology was owed, and an apology was given.  But it’s still pretty sad, particularly as this blunder comes from the people who – because of their experience, and because of what they fought for – should know better.

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Harry S = Nola = Moira = Walter Water = Justin B = Bud = Carlos = Consistent = Observant.

Thanks to those (you know who you are) who helped out.

Any further info on Consistent/Observant will be gratefully received.

In the meantime, observant432@hotmail.com‘s life (in the 65.95.13*.*** range, always)  is about to get highly complicated.

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Tories, Libs, NDP unite to protect thief catchers like David Chen (Harper-Thief-Catcher)

THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA  – The plight of a thief-nabbing grocer from Toronto has the prime minister and opposition MPs tripping over themselves to change the law _ and maybe score some political points in the process.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Tuesday he has instructed the Justice Department to look at amending the Criminal Code to ensure what happened to David Chen doesn’t happen again.

Chen was charged with assault and forcible confinement after catching and tying up a shoplifter. He was acquitted Friday when a judge ruled it a citizen’s arrest.

“Now that the case has been ruled on, and common sense has prevailed, this government _ myself, the minister of justice _ have instructed the Department of Justice and instructed officials to look at possible changes to the Criminal Code to prevent incidents like Mr. Chen’s from occurring again,” Harper told the House of Commons.

The huge public outcry over Chen’s case _ especially in vote-rich Toronto _ caught the attention of the government and opposition parties.

Liberal MP Joe Volpe and New Democrat MP Olivia Chow, who represent’s Chen’s riding, have already both introduced private member’s bills to change to the law.

Their support for changes morphed into an auction-like zeal to pass legislation following Harper’s announcement.

Chow expressed hope that amendments can be whisked through Parliament by Christmas. Not to be outdone, Volpe said changes to the Criminal Code could be approved in a mere 48 hours with unanimous opposition support.

Only Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe was circumspect, saying he needs to see details of the proposed changes before deciding whether to support them.

Catching a thief in the act is currently a requirement of the law when making a citizen’s arrest. Chen captured the shoplifter one hour after he stole plants from the store. However, Justice Ramez Khawly called the one-hour issue a “red herring,” saying the thief had gone back for more loot.

Chow said she hopes the government will adopt the essence of her bill, which would have allowed for a “reasonable amount of time” in making a citizen’s arrest.

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Some lunatic named “Walter Water” at walterwater@yahoo.com has been spamming this web site, making threatening comments about my children and family.

His IP address is 65.95.132.205.  Hostname: bas3-london14-1096778957.dsl.bell.ca

It looks to me like he is in Woodstock, Ont., but I’m not sure.  My lawyer, and the police, need specifics.

Anyone who can help me track down his real name and address gets an autographed copy of The War Room, and my family’s gratitude.

Thanks, guys.

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My God Almighty, these people are so totally full of shit.

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The CBC black screen of death.

Monte, Peggy and I had a great chat with Evan about U.S. mid-terms and their effect on Canada.  But, when you click on this here link, it goes black at about the 22 minute mark.  Our chit-chat was at the back end of the show.  Kudos to whoever can figure out how to see it.  I sure couldn’t.

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