It just ads up and keeps adding up. Scandal and waste. Scandal and waste.

People ask if other politcal parties are different? I say let's find out because this is crazy.


"THE REAL SENSE OF LIBERAL ENTITLEMENT AND CORRUPTION"

So now they're attacking bloggers.

It is a sign not just of how corrupt, but of how dangerous and desperate Paul Martin, the Liberal Party, and its allies are that their 178th reaction (after releasing the Canadian Forces attack ads and any other useless fear and smear based counterattacks) as they are continually sinking in the polls on the way to a historical defeat is to limit free political speech.

They are losing in the realm of ideas and there appears to be despair in the ranks of many left-of-centre bloggers, particularly Liberals, because of the poor ethics and lack of substantive ideas their party gives them to work with. I am just a private citizen who started commenting on blogs and writing letters to the editor a few weeks ago, and it's still not hard trouncing them in the battle of ideas.

Opponents Attack Tory Bloggers

What they are ignoring, however, is real, massive abuses of power and appearances of abuse of power that continue today, not figuratively today, but actually today.

And I'm not talking about Adscam, Income Trust, "Next-door Rec-home Land-flip", Alleged Bribery (for Electoral Gain), or any of a gathering mountain of Liberal Party scandals.

I'm talking about THE LIBERAL PARTY PRESIDENT SOLICITING CASH FROM PUBLIC SERVANTS AT THEIR JOB - WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO BE NON-PARTISAN AND NON-POLITICAL.

The Liberals Party is facing some time out in the penalty box from the people of Canada and instead of competing and winning in the realm of ideas, they are fearmongering, distorting, lying, and generally behaving like some of the worst governments around the world today.

Which is why the Canadian people have had enough of them. As I explained to the young Subway worker who asked what I thought tonight, "Vote Conservative, vote NDP, vote Green, but do not vote for the Liberal Party, which insults our soldiers while sending them to fight and die in Afghanistan (alongside our American allies, no less, who helped save two of our soldiers' lives on Sunday by airlifting them to an advanced military hospital) while they face a deadly enemy in Afghanistan at your orders.

And vote for the party of your choice that will spend, invest, or return your money (tax cuts), not steal it for themselves and their friends.

And Liberal Party, I'm still waiting. Where is our $1,142,818.27?

Another question... is your party fighting so hard and so dirty because you are afraid of having your books examined on January 24th? Have multiple police and other investigations caused some concern in the Liberal Party hierarchy?

The Liberal Party - Don Ho. Tiny bubbles. In champagne. In Champagne glasses. Poolside. Seaside. 30 degrees. Your tax dollars.

Block heater plugged in this morning?

WTF? Cancun? Why would any public servant ever be sent to Cancun on our tab?

Anyone have any idea on why this hasn't surfaced in the election? This would be a great issue in the last days of the election.

Why isn't the MSM running with this horrendous scandal...on the last week of the campaign....do they still have a reflex to protect "da boss"?

I wonder if the MSM is a little worried that revelations of similar, cozy Liberal rewards, courtesy of taxpayers, were sent their way as well. Otherwise, why not report this? This is outrageous.

with the GovernorGenerals office, the biggest patronage plum of all , going to two journalists in a row, the MSM cannot afford to offend.

plus they sometimes get to travel with the elite before.

Paul Martin's tax dollars at work - isn't that the place where he actually paid tax in the picture?

Martin knows only suckers pay tax in Canada, us suckers who can't write laws to favour ourselves.

I have long suspected that there's a media cesspool lying beneath stories such as this that no one in big media has any incentive to bring to the light of day.

I'm betting that the ties are to CTV - The "potemkin village" of "private" tv journalism in Canada.

Has anyone brought this to the attention of Canada's most popular newspapers crack investigative journalists attention over at the Toronto Star?

Phhhhhtt.
Ha!
Just kidding.

Hey Plato,

I did plug the block heater in this morning. Then I bumped my arm on the bumper. It was so col my arm shattered into a million pieces. I had to buy a new arm. I'm not making this stuff up. I also can't say it with a straight face.

Go Liberals!

Go straight ahead 10 paces, take a right and there's a van waiting there to take you to prison. It's pretty warm in prison too you know. I'm not making this up. I just asked Big Jon how warm it is in prison.

WTF??? In my military days remember being "relocated" to exotic locations and staying in luxury accomodations. Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and the Travelodge (Main & Athabasca I think)comes to mind. Yes, stayed there for three weeks on the taxpayer's dime because they lost all my worldly possessions and the van that was moving them. I don't think my bill came quite up to $25K though. sighhh, always the pauper, never the prince.

O/T a bit: Where in heaven's name can I find Kate's CBC TV interview? I watched enough CBC video in the past day to last me a lifetime.

Beyond the obvious government owned CBC, I have seen a different mindset among the media in Canada compared to the media in the United States.

In the United States, regardless of who is in office, the media is focused on finding scandal to hold the governemnt to account; the greatest accomplishment a member of the press can strive for is to find the story that determines the outcome of an election. The reason Dan Rather ran with his (false) story was that he wanted to be the man who took down the president; he stuck by it when it was false because of his obvious bias.

In Canada (it seems) that there is an underlying desire to not effect the outcome of an election; even when they publish something negative about the conservatives it only becomes a big story after there is public outrage.

kate

looks like a good roundtable article.

With the price of oil hitting the highest in 3month's we have Canadian's scrambling to pay there haeting bills. Now we see BS like this out of Public Work's, Just another reason to hit every blog & media outlet going, bombard them & keep doing it until it get's out, the only way to get the message out there, This could just be the final nail in the coffin.

What is this, socialist wishful thinking?

http://www.hcrd.gts.gc.ca/international-e.htm

KIEV BORISPOL, USSR 1,039

PSAC = Your tax dollars $$$$$. The civil service is indeed a conspiracy of placemen, culture vultures, spendthifts, sycophants, AdScammers ... enough.
The PSAC has betrayed Canada & Canadians. This gang must remain strictly non-partisan. Down with the PSAC.

>>>

PSAC Supports Bloc
Josh Pringle
Tuesday, January 17, 2006 10:26 PM

The Public Service Alliance of Canada is urging its members and the general public to support the four Bloc Quebecois candidates in the Outaouais.

PSAC says in the ridings of Argenteuil-Mirabel-Papineau, Gatineau, Hull-Aylmer and Pontiac, the Bloc candidates have a better grasp of our issues and are more supportive of the causes championed by the union.

PSAC will announce who it supports in the Ottawa area on Wednesday. >>>>
cfra.com

I think if you go to the CBC election blog, there's a mention of it in his Jan12 entry and a link to the video.

I haven't seen the interview, so that's all I can help you with. It may not even be the same one.

http://www.cbc.ca/canadavotes/analysiscommentary/blogreport.html

Why does Harper want to stop trading with the worlds largest economy, China?

He wants to cuddle up with the US but their broke and borrowing from China, they've cheat us on softwood, grain, oil, and fishing, why would you want to do business with people you can't trust.

"crack investigative journalists"

In this country the word crack refers to a substance abuse problem, not excellence. If we had a nickel for every story that Kate and the blogosphere has broken during this election, we'd all be vacationing at a Cancun resort, perhaps in matching newsanchor leather outfits.

The CPC were made aware of this several days ago.Are working on a ad?..uummm

I think the photos of the destinations are a little more catchy, but I threw together a Photoshop of a potential Liberal moving company.

http://bluealpha.com/archives/2006/01/02/parody-liberal-relocation-services/

Oh mama, that video makes me wanna go! Where do I sign up for a public service job? I can do "relocation services", no sweat. Speaking of signs, local dippers getting nasty...ripped down my nice blue and whites overnight.

Sorry, I may have missed it, but what is the "CL" that Kate mentions in the blog entry in which an MSM outlet has this story, but decided to sit on it until after the election?

Speaking of fine Red Star Journalisim.....

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1137538220425&call_pageid=968256290204&col=968350116795

If this posted twice, sorry.

That video clip sums it up nicely.Wheres the MSM on this, good thing the bloggers are digging this stuff up or we would never know about it.

Poster ferrethouse over on Free Dominion has made this nifty video clip:

http://www.cruisecontrolwindsor.com/relocationhi.wmv

sam.... before you go on bashing the US about cheating us, perhaps have a look at the government in power here. I think the problem is the present government, not the US. Let's be clear here, the average American is no different than the average Canadian, we just want GOOD government, and the freedom to pursue a good life, happiness, and keep government OUT of our private lives. Trudeau had THAT part right! Besides sam... you make NO mention about the "free ride" the Lieberals have had on the backs of the US when it comes to our NATO commitments.Slam Bush if you must,slam the various lobby groups, but please don't slam Americans in general. They are hardworking people just like us, and hold many of our same views.

Matthew: Here it is: http://www.conservativelife.com/blog/

Four buzzards + two vultures + buzzsaw = PSAC.>>>

PSAC Supports Labour Friendly Candidates

OTTAWA – Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) in Ottawa and
Eastern Ontario have prepared a list of local candidates they are endorsing in this
federal election.

“Members have volunteered their time to survey the candidates to find out where they
and their parties stand on issues that are not necessarily mentioned in party platforms.
Members have also raised questions at candidates’ meetings,” says Ed Cashman,
PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President (NCR).

The candidates have been asked about such issues as the privatization of public
services, whistleblower legislation, the transfer of jobs outside the region, child care,
anti-scab legislation, and the public service pension fund. Members have also been
examining the track record of current Members of Parliament who are seeking re-
election, as well as public positions taken by the candidates.

“In Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, members of the union’s political action committee have
identified several candidates we believe are worthy of special notice,” indicates
Cashman. “The PSAC is therefore endorsing the following candidates:

In Leeds Grenville, Bob Eaton (Liberal)
In Ottawa Centre, Paul Dewar (NDP)
In Ottawa Orléans, Marc Godbout (Liberal)
In Ottawa South, Henri Sader (NDP)
In Ottawa Vanier, Ric Dagenais (NDP)
In Ottawa West Nepean, Marlene Rivier (NDP)

“We believe that these candidates, if elected, will be strong voices in Parliament for
workers in the federal public sector.” >>
psacwebsite

Fuck the MSM - I'm running with this! I hope they keep the publicity up that we 'blogging tories' are some party sponsored entity. Maybe then the people will see this horse shit.

Bloody oath! That vid has my bloodpressure up several points!LOL. Perhaps we can air it on CBC? Just a thought :D By now, most talkshow hosts and other media outlets outta have the story. I wonder if the cold huddled masses of the left will be receptive to this, hmmm..... Thanks for the link backhoe!

First, thanks Bernard for the clarification re: "CL".

Second, I think the MSM is intentionally NOT covering stories brought to light by bloggers in some strange attempt to protect their turf. If it doesn't cross their desk in the form of an AP or Reuters News Release, they won't cover it.

An in this case, some of these stories are particular un-newsworthy because they were discovered by Conservatives - individuals they consider less civilized than their more enlightened selves.

Frank Who? Oh, you mean Mr. Ambassador Frank. >>

Mike Cohen — McKenna cancels on Board of Trade

A few months ago, I received a notice from the Montreal Board of Trade announcing that Canadian ambassador to the United States Frank McKenna would be the keynote speaker at a Jan. 26 luncheon. I marked it in my calendar and called the board Friday to confirm. “It’s been postponed,” I was told. Given the way the polls are trending, Paul Martin’s handpicked guy in Washington has no wish to speak to a huge Montreal audience only three days after next Monday’s federal election. His cancellation is election-related, a board official confirmed. Don’t expect a new booking. If Stephen Harper wins, he’ll send his own man to meet with George W. Bush while McKenna vies for Martin’s job. >>
http://www.rapp.org/url/?9O4RMVZA
thesuburban.com (Montreal)

Here is a copy of an email I recieved minutes ago from Kathy Thomlinson at CTV Whistleblower.

Hello,

I am responding to an email you sent to my colleague, Patti-Ann Finlay.

We have been researching this topic for a possible story, and it is slated to (possibly) air next week.

There are no political motives whatsoever behind decisions on when our stories go to air. CTV's lineup is very full this week -- with election coverage and interviews with leaders from all three parties. Please contact me if you require more information.

Regards,
Kathy Tomlinson, Reporter
CTV National News
416-313-2486
cell 416-476-8940
fax 416-313-2481
444 Front Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2S9

Wonder if there was a bcc to Craig Oliver in that email?

Kate,
Do you know if the invoices for these "relocation services" are being routed through the company that holds the government relocation contract?

Turnout up 25% nationally, at advance polls, over the general election of 2004.

Check you riding.

Kate, the general consensus in the CL 'Comments' is the MSM will not run this story till after the election. Some are saying that Kathy Tomlinson has had it for 2 weeks now and the 'film is in the can'.

Is there anyway you can break this on the SWTE?
If it's true and can be backed up, then everyone needs to see it, not just the Conservative Blogging Alliance.

What is the "conservative coalition" of ideas? Actually, conservatism and conservative parties, as we've known them over the decades, have always been coalitions. Though these coalitions are complex and continually shifting, two distinctive elements have long been identifiable. Ted Byfield labelled these factions "neo-con" and "theo-con." More commonly, they are known simply as economic conservatives and social conservatives. Properly speaking, they are called classical or enlightenment liberalism and classical or Burkean conservatism. The one called "economic conservatism" does indeed come from classical liberalism. Its primary value is individual freedom, and to that end it stresses private enterprise, free trade, religious toleration, limited government and the rule of law. The other philosophy is Burkean conservatism. Its primary value is social order. It stresses respect for customs and traditions (religious traditions above all), voluntary association, and personal self-restraint reinforced by moral and legal sanctions on behaviour.

very interesting thought rusty! I wonder as well. Would be great to flush that out! :D

an emmy and a oscar to ferrethouse on the best commercial of the whole campaign.

if cathy wants to do some digging on who the beneficiaries for this little scam were i would start asking royal lapage as the hold the untendered contract.

should have read holder. have to get my brain and the keyboard in sync with my fingers.

Snookie and Spike,
The ReMax realtors in Quebec would probably like to know, too.It might change their vote from Bloc or Liberal to Conservative just for a chance to look at the books!

Why wouldn't someone at the CPC simply create a news release that says:

- - - - -

"We are of the understanding that CTV News' Kathy Tomlinson is sitting on a story regarding what appears to be a cover-up of taxpayer funded vacations to beautiful destinations around the world including Casablanca, Cancun, Barbados.....etc. under the program called "Relocation Services".

Even if CTV is unwilling to air the entire piece prior to the election, we would request that all documents relating to the story be released to the public on their website immediately so that the Canadian Citizens can review those expenses and determine if the status quo in Ottawa is what they wish to support.

etc.

- - - - -

Bottom Line: The news release FORCES the story to be broken.

Laxer? ?? Lax... Laxer... wait,.. yes, ex-Waffle NDP Laxer; James is not waffling here: Clearly in thrall of Socialist central planning, statism, coercion & all the failed Socialist dogmas. But he recognizes: Defeat. >>

Excerpt:
.....

The NDP, which played a crucial role in picking the timing of the election and shaping the central issue of Liberal scandals, helped Mr. Harper on his way. NDP strategy -- to continually attack the Liberals, while scarcely mentioning Mr. Harper -- would, it was hoped, block the Liberals from winning over soft NDP voters in the campaign's last days. Neither Paul Martin nor Jack Layton anticipated how thoroughly Mr. Harper had learned the lessons of 2004. Moderating his image, he's on the verge of a historic breakthrough in Ontario. And the NDP has helped defang him.

The strategies of the Liberals and the NDP are in tatters as Mulroney's children stand ready to inherit the kingdom. For those who have believed passionately in a Canada in which Ottawa plays a strong role in shaping the social policies of the nation, these are dispiriting days. Clearly, the parties that favour the Canadian system will have to be rebuilt from the ground up after Jan. 23.

James Laxer, a professor of political science at York University, is the author of In Search of a New Left.

© Copyright 2006 Bell Globemedia Publishing Inc. All Rights Reserved. >>>
http://www.voy.com/178771/121194.html

Interesting, Matthew. I mailed Chuck Strahl about this.Perhaps it's already in the works.We can only hope so.

The rights "pimps" are slashing Marn's back; political death by 1,000 lashes. The agony will soon be over, Paul. >>>

Human rights group accuses PM of abetting 'unsavoury' U.S. practices
OTTAWA (CP) - A civil liberties group accuses Prime Minister Paul Martin of siding with the United States to undermine a draft United Nations treaty outlawing government-sponsored disappearances >>> via cnews

"Why does Harper want to stop trading with the worlds largest economy, China?"

I've never heard him say this, but I'd applaud him for his conviction if it was the case.

Why should we encourage trade with one of the world's most repressive communist dictatorships?
They have the blood of 80 million of their own citizens on their hands and continue to run labour camps for political prisoners.

If that's not enough, how about the number of executions (bullet in the back of the head) annually, or their 'one child' policy that has resulted in millions of abortions?

Or how about their rampant theft of technologies and willingness to break patent and copyright rules, putting legitimate western countries in peril?

China is not a benign trading partner and will not respect any rules of international trade. Or is it just about the cash?

If it is just about the cash it doesn't sound very left-wing now, does it.

and the iceberg slowly starts to surface....

Time for this to be brought back to the top for all to see. Appalling waste - and this from Martin's toady in this department. Martin running on a platform of fiscal responsibility - I guess then he is responsible for this too!

Hehehe... I just posted the link for this story on the cbc website in "riding talk". Find your riding, then enter your post. Make sure you follow their rules at the top of the page. People who go here will hopefully read it and click the link. Here's the link:
http://forums.cbc.ca/ridings/
As long as you say what the issues are, what they're doing, and who will win the riding and why, you'll prolly get away with it!
If yer wondering, you can lookup "chilliwack - fraser canyon" riding. Happy posting :)

Oh, and BTW, as Kate has asked... please send them to CL, not here.
http://www.conservativelife.com/blog/index.php/canada/2006/01/17/relocation_services_ii_dirty_details_rev