31 March 2011 - 2:58pm
VICTORIA / OTTAWA – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green party of Canada, will hold a join press conference on Friday, April 1, with Linda Keen, former President of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Association.
The press conference will be held jointly with Ms. May in Victoria and Ms. Keen in Ottawa.
Ms. May and Ms. Keen will be addressing the broadcast consortium's recent decision to ban the Green Party's leader Elizabeth May from the televised debates; April 12th (Eng.) & April 14th, (Fr).
3.31.2011
3.30.2011
TTC Bans Political Campaign Posters in Subway Stations
Green Party candidates told they can't advertise inside TTC, but only on the sides of buses
The Toronto Transit Commission ("TTC") is now refusing political advertising on subway platforms during the current federal election campaign. This represents an abrupt change of policy from previous elections.
The Supreme Court of Canada decided in 2009 that public transit systems were subject to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. A ban on political ads on the sides of Vancouver buses was determined to be a violation of the freedom of expression. The TTC is complying with the court ruling to the extent of allowing ads on transit vehicles.Green Party candidates in several Toronto ridings had been negotiating with TTC ad sales agents over the last month, and had already ordered artwork for posters conforming to specifications provided. They were shocked by the seeming arbitrariness of the decision, and questioned its timing.
"I'm disappointed." said Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu, the Green Party candidate in the riding of Toronto-Danforth currently held by Jack Layton. "There was a giant Layton poster with an NDP logo on the Broadview Station subway platform just days ago. Everyone knew an election was imminent. All I want is a fair opportunity to get my message out."
Ellen Michelson, the Green Party candidate for Toronto Centre, was similarly affected. "We can buy political advertising for transit vehicles, but those go all over the city", she noted. "Voters deserve the opportunity to learn about candidates in their own ridings. I would like to reach public transit travellers at the subway stops in Toronto Centre, and candidates in other ridings deserve no less."
"The TTC has permitted political ads on its subway platforms in previous elections", Andrew James, a legal writer and candidate for council last year in Toronto-Danforth, observed. "There is no principled difference between a political ad on a subway platform and a political ad on a bus. But there's a huge practical difference. If this decision stands, it undercuts the ideal of representative democracy by confirming the primacy of party branding over local candidates."
/For further information: Blog post:
http://danforthgreens.ca/ttc-posters/
Ad barred from TTC (hi res):
http://danforthgreens.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/adriana-mugnatto-hamu-green-party-campaign-poster-for-ttc2.jpg
Jack Layton ad in TTC last week:
http://danforthgreens.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/jack-layton-ad-in-broadview-ttc-station.jpg/
Elizabeth May barred from televised debates, AGAIN!
Elizabeth May has been denied entry into the televised leaders’ debates.
Instead of speaking up to defend true democracy, other party leaders seem relieved—perhaps due to the glowing reviews Elizabeth received after her first appearance in the 2008 debates.
What kind of democracy excludes a party with the support of one million of its citizens?
What kind of democracy allows a handful of TV executives to decide that a party that only runs candidates in one province has more right to be in a national leaders’ debate than a party with candidates in every riding?
In the last election, your voices won Elizabeth her rightful place in the debates. We can’t believe that we have to ask you to rally on her behalf yet again. But we do.
Here’s what you can do:
With your help, Elizabeth will show Canadians why Greens belong in the House of Commons. And why there’s no debate that she belongs in the debates.
Thank you for taking part in our fight for true democracy in Canada.
Instead of speaking up to defend true democracy, other party leaders seem relieved—perhaps due to the glowing reviews Elizabeth received after her first appearance in the 2008 debates.
What kind of democracy excludes a party with the support of one million of its citizens?
What kind of democracy allows a handful of TV executives to decide that a party that only runs candidates in one province has more right to be in a national leaders’ debate than a party with candidates in every riding?
In the last election, your voices won Elizabeth her rightful place in the debates. We can’t believe that we have to ask you to rally on her behalf yet again. But we do.
Here’s what you can do:
- Vote in CBC’s poll on whether Elizabeth should be invited to the leaders’ debates
- Donate to support Elizabeth’s battle for inclusion
- Sign our petition
- Send a text message to the Chair of the Media Consortium, Mr. Troy Reeb of Global TV on his cell phone at 647-261-3752
- Email the news directors of consortium members CBC, CTV, Global, TVA
- Email party leaders Stephen Harper, Jack Layton, Michael Ignatieff and Gilles Duceppe
- Forward this message to your friends and family
With your help, Elizabeth will show Canadians why Greens belong in the House of Commons. And why there’s no debate that she belongs in the debates.
Thank you for taking part in our fight for true democracy in Canada.
3.29.2011
Latest McGuinty budget missing fresh thinking!
Latest McGuinty budget missing fresh thinking, says Ontario Greens
Greens call for efficiency in energy use, health care and finances
Greens call for efficiency in energy use, health care and finances
Ontario needs fresh ideas and sensible solutions. We are facing financial, social and environmental deficits, and the Ontario Greens believe today’s provincial budget fails to tackle them in a way that ensures our hard-earned tax dollars are spent on important public services, not interest payments.
Interest on debt is projected to be the 3rd largest expense category at 10.3 billion dollars, second only to spending on Health and Education. This is slightly more than the budget for Community and Social Services, and 47% more than spending for Training and Colleges.
In these financially constrained times, the government is proposing across the board corporate tax cuts that we can not afford without alternative sources of revenue. Instead of additional corporate tax cuts, the Green Party supports targeted tax cuts for local businesses to stimulate job creation.
3.28.2011
Stephen Harper on Coalition Governments (a few years back)
...parties that want to form government are going to have to learn to work together."
-Stephen Harper
Greens Call for Fiscal Balance in Ontario’s Budget
Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner is calling on the government to address Ontario’s financial, social and environmental deficits in tomorrow’s budget. Ontario Greens are looking for the government to balance the budget faster so that tax dollars are spent on important public services, not interest payments.
Ontario Greens are also calling on the government to reign in spending. Greens support reducing income and local business taxes to stimulate job creation, and offset these tax cuts with a fiscally balanced, revenue neutral carbon levy modeled after British Columbia’s popular approach. Financial prudence involves rewarding individuals and businesses for being more efficient and reducing costly pollution.
The Green Party supports financially responsible investments in frontline health care. Targeted improvements in community and senior care with a focus on illness prevention will reduce stress on families and hospitals.
“Keeping people out of hospital by supporting front line community care, home care and promoting good health makes sense in these financially constrained times.” - Mike Schreiner, GPO LeaderEliminating waste and improving efficiency are at the top of the Green’s priority list. This budget needs to start with investments in energy efficiency and conservation as the most financially responsible approach to dealing with rising energy costs. The successful Home Energy Savings Program should be reinstated, to continue to create local jobs and help Ontario families save money on their energy bills.
Ontario Greens are also calling on the government to reign in spending. Greens support reducing income and local business taxes to stimulate job creation, and offset these tax cuts with a fiscally balanced, revenue neutral carbon levy modeled after British Columbia’s popular approach. Financial prudence involves rewarding individuals and businesses for being more efficient and reducing costly pollution.
The Green Party supports financially responsible investments in frontline health care. Targeted improvements in community and senior care with a focus on illness prevention will reduce stress on families and hospitals.
3.24.2011
CARP Poll™: Conservatives Losing Core CARP Voters –Cite Government Contempt for Parliament
March 13, 2011
TORONTO, ON: A weekend CARP Poll™ of over 2,000 CARP members demonstrates a clear break from their traditional support for the Conservatives as a direct result of the government’s response to the Speaker’s contempt rulings.
There has been a precipitous drop in voter support for the Conservatives among CARP members. Among decided voters, voting support for the Conservatives has fallen more than 10 points from a high of 52% on February 11, to 46% on February 25 to the current 41%. Support for the Liberals rose the same 10 points from 32% to 36% and now to 42% during the same period. The NDP (12%) and the Green Party (5%) have stayed stable during this period.
Members are more likely now (33%) than they were on February 11 (27%) to say Canada needs an election.
There are two findings which do not bode well for the Conservatives. While the NDP is the second choice of one quarter of voters (26%), followed by the Green Party (14%) and the Liberals (13%), very few members make the Conservative party their second choice (8%). In addition, the proportion of undecided members in our latest poll is significantly lower than in the past. Taken together, these two findings indicate the Conservative party has now declined to its core base, and has very few options for gaining additional votes.
“CARP members have been among the most loyal cohorts for the Conservative government. It’s fair to say that while our members have little use for politicians of all stripes they nonetheless draw the line at the disparagement of Parliamentary institutions – of which they are very proud and which they will defend. They will break party loyalty over this”, said Susan Eng, VP Advocacy for CARP.
The impact of the Speaker’s rulings themselves:
Close to two thirds of members say the Speaker’s Rulings will make them more likely to vote against the government in the next election (60%) and this is reflected in the voting preferences described below.
Three quarters respond negatively to government’s reaction to the Speaker’s ruling:
A clear majority (51%) found the government’s reaction the Speaker’s rulings to show “contempt for democracy” or “disdain for Canadians”.
Another 20 % defended the institution of Parliament and said that the Speaker’s Rulings are important either because Parliament is a check on government or because the Speaker’s Rulings are rare.
Just over a quarter (27%) agreed with the various comments made by the government that the Speaker’s rulings are: a “distraction” (10%), “just more parliamentary debate” (8%), “inside baseball” (5.6%) or a case of “win some, lose some” (3%).
TORONTO, ON: A weekend CARP Poll™ of over 2,000 CARP members demonstrates a clear break from their traditional support for the Conservatives as a direct result of the government’s response to the Speaker’s contempt rulings.
There has been a precipitous drop in voter support for the Conservatives among CARP members. Among decided voters, voting support for the Conservatives has fallen more than 10 points from a high of 52% on February 11, to 46% on February 25 to the current 41%. Support for the Liberals rose the same 10 points from 32% to 36% and now to 42% during the same period. The NDP (12%) and the Green Party (5%) have stayed stable during this period.
Members are more likely now (33%) than they were on February 11 (27%) to say Canada needs an election.
There are two findings which do not bode well for the Conservatives. While the NDP is the second choice of one quarter of voters (26%), followed by the Green Party (14%) and the Liberals (13%), very few members make the Conservative party their second choice (8%). In addition, the proportion of undecided members in our latest poll is significantly lower than in the past. Taken together, these two findings indicate the Conservative party has now declined to its core base, and has very few options for gaining additional votes.
“CARP members have been among the most loyal cohorts for the Conservative government. It’s fair to say that while our members have little use for politicians of all stripes they nonetheless draw the line at the disparagement of Parliamentary institutions – of which they are very proud and which they will defend. They will break party loyalty over this”, said Susan Eng, VP Advocacy for CARP.
The impact of the Speaker’s rulings themselves:
Close to two thirds of members say the Speaker’s Rulings will make them more likely to vote against the government in the next election (60%) and this is reflected in the voting preferences described below.
Three quarters respond negatively to government’s reaction to the Speaker’s ruling:
A clear majority (51%) found the government’s reaction the Speaker’s rulings to show “contempt for democracy” or “disdain for Canadians”.
Another 20 % defended the institution of Parliament and said that the Speaker’s Rulings are important either because Parliament is a check on government or because the Speaker’s Rulings are rare.
Just over a quarter (27%) agreed with the various comments made by the government that the Speaker’s rulings are: a “distraction” (10%), “just more parliamentary debate” (8%), “inside baseball” (5.6%) or a case of “win some, lose some” (3%).
3.23.2011
Is Ford Expanding Toronto Transit?
The Toronto Star reported yesterday that in 2010, the City of Toronto paid the Ford family’s company, Deco Labels more than $56,000 to print stickers, tags and decals for various departments. It should be noted that the city had done business with Deco prior to Rob Ford becoming a city councilor 10 years ago, however, he is now Mayor and his brother Doug is on council and President of Deco.
The question that the article raises is; What safeguards are in place to prevent the Mayors business from receiving preferential treatment? Apparently not many.
It should also be noted that Rob Ford who has long blathered on about sole-source contracts and gravy-trains has not declared any conflict and both Ford's didn't respond to The Star's request for comment.
Although nothing illegal has been proven or even alleged, it looks, to the public, like the famous Ford "Gravy Train" has a new stop: Deco Labels.
The question that the article raises is; What safeguards are in place to prevent the Mayors business from receiving preferential treatment? Apparently not many.
It should also be noted that Rob Ford who has long blathered on about sole-source contracts and gravy-trains has not declared any conflict and both Ford's didn't respond to The Star's request for comment.
Although nothing illegal has been proven or even alleged, it looks, to the public, like the famous Ford "Gravy Train" has a new stop: Deco Labels.
3.22.2011
Budget fails to address Canada’s triple deficits
“Canada faces a triple deficit. We have an economic deficit, an ecological deficit, and a social deficit,” said Green Party leader Elizabeth May. “While there are a number of small, but welcome, changes in this year’s budget, overall, the government has missed the chance to address these growing deficits. Despite some welcome small measures in EI relief, the increasing EI premiums continue to threaten economic recovery, while hurting workers and job creation.”
The Green Party welcomed the stay of execution for the popular ecoEnergy Home Retrofit programme, as well as the small replenishment for climate science through funding to NSERC of $7 million/year. As well, the Guaranteed Income Supplement to seniors and the programme to assist doctors and nurses settling in remote areas mirrors Green Party policies.
“Sadly, the government is still in denial about the structural deficit. A government serious about eliminating the economic deficit would not continue to cut corporate tax rates. Nor would they continue to subsidize fossil fuels and nuclear power. In fact, Stephen Harper pledged at the 2009 G-20 to end our fossil fuels subsidies. Instead, this budget simply reduces the higher levels of subsidies for oil sands production and brings them to the same level as conventional oil and gas. But the industry will still have a generous tax benefit for ‘preparation,’ logging and scraping away the earth to reach the bitumen and preparations for in situ mining as well,” said Elizabeth May.
“Surely, the multi-billion dollar oil sands industry is mature and no longer in need of government assistance, especially with oil at over $100/barrel,” said Eric Walton, candidate for Kingston and The Islands.
“We were also surprised to see an increase in support for the nuclear industry in Canada – up $100 million since last year to a total of $405 million in this year’s budget,” said Jean-Luc Cooke, member of the Green Shadow Cabinet.
The government has failed to deal with the ecological deficit. Small amounts, such as $2.5 million a year for two years for the Great Lakes demonstrate the government’s lack of understanding of the extent of the problems facing ecosystem health in our largest waterways.
While the social deficit does receive some welcome funding, the failure to provide any new funding for education in First Nations communities is a huge disappointment given the clear message from the Assembly of First Nations that this is their top priority. Money to address the problem of leaking underground oil tanks on FN reserves ($22 million over 2 years) is merely a small measure of federal responsibility to deal with that problem.”
The government has continued its fascination with “boutique” tax cuts that madden serious economists. The new child artistic tax credit is lovely, but does not help families too poor to afford the artistic or wilderness experience in the first place.
“Overall, this ‘steady as she goes’ budget reflects the lack of imagination, vision or plan of this government. There may be something for everyone -- $5 million to celebrate the Grey Cup and $5 million for the Calgary Stampede, here a bridge, there a bridge and a re-announcement of the train to Peterborough, but overall, this is a pedestrian, mediocre and inadequate response to the action Canada needs,” said Elizabeth May.
The Green Party welcomed the stay of execution for the popular ecoEnergy Home Retrofit programme, as well as the small replenishment for climate science through funding to NSERC of $7 million/year. As well, the Guaranteed Income Supplement to seniors and the programme to assist doctors and nurses settling in remote areas mirrors Green Party policies.
“Sadly, the government is still in denial about the structural deficit. A government serious about eliminating the economic deficit would not continue to cut corporate tax rates. Nor would they continue to subsidize fossil fuels and nuclear power. In fact, Stephen Harper pledged at the 2009 G-20 to end our fossil fuels subsidies. Instead, this budget simply reduces the higher levels of subsidies for oil sands production and brings them to the same level as conventional oil and gas. But the industry will still have a generous tax benefit for ‘preparation,’ logging and scraping away the earth to reach the bitumen and preparations for in situ mining as well,” said Elizabeth May.
“Surely, the multi-billion dollar oil sands industry is mature and no longer in need of government assistance, especially with oil at over $100/barrel,” said Eric Walton, candidate for Kingston and The Islands.
“We were also surprised to see an increase in support for the nuclear industry in Canada – up $100 million since last year to a total of $405 million in this year’s budget,” said Jean-Luc Cooke, member of the Green Shadow Cabinet.
The government has failed to deal with the ecological deficit. Small amounts, such as $2.5 million a year for two years for the Great Lakes demonstrate the government’s lack of understanding of the extent of the problems facing ecosystem health in our largest waterways.
While the social deficit does receive some welcome funding, the failure to provide any new funding for education in First Nations communities is a huge disappointment given the clear message from the Assembly of First Nations that this is their top priority. Money to address the problem of leaking underground oil tanks on FN reserves ($22 million over 2 years) is merely a small measure of federal responsibility to deal with that problem.”
The government has continued its fascination with “boutique” tax cuts that madden serious economists. The new child artistic tax credit is lovely, but does not help families too poor to afford the artistic or wilderness experience in the first place.
“Overall, this ‘steady as she goes’ budget reflects the lack of imagination, vision or plan of this government. There may be something for everyone -- $5 million to celebrate the Grey Cup and $5 million for the Calgary Stampede, here a bridge, there a bridge and a re-announcement of the train to Peterborough, but overall, this is a pedestrian, mediocre and inadequate response to the action Canada needs,” said Elizabeth May.
Greenpeace shuts down Darlington nuclear hearing
Courtice, Ontario — Greenpeace activists today shut down environmental assessment hearings on a proposal to build new reactors at Darlington in response to the Joint Review Panel’s refusal to suspend the hearings until lessons are learned from the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan.
“These hearings should not be allowed to promote building new reactors while downplaying the nuclear disaster at Fukushima,” said Shawn-Patrick Stensil, Greenpeace nuclear analyst. “The proposal to build new reactors is Dalton McGuinty’s proposal: he needs to take responsibility for the costs, the accident risks and for not suspending the hearings.” Yesterday, about 40 individuals and groups participating in the three-week hearing called on the Joint Review Panel to suspend them until further analysis of the nuclear disaster at Fukushima is available for consideration. The Panel refused.
The environmental assessment proposal for building new reactors at Darlington has serious flaws, including:
- No reactor technology has been chosen for the environmental assessment,
- The environmental assessment has excluded discussion of a Fukushima-scale disaster, and
- No opportunity is provided to discuss alternatives to nuclear, such as clean
energy sources,
Fukushima-scale nuclear accident,” said Stensil. “The proposal will create more radioactive waste that will be dangerous for millions of years. New reactors at Darlington can’t be permitted to proceed when the impacts and alternatives haven’t been considered.”
3.21.2011
Greens Call for Rethink of New Nuclear in Ontario
Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner is calling for a suspension of the joint review panel hearings on the proposed new nuclear reactors at Darlington. The tragedy in Japan is an unfortunate example of the inherent risks associated with nuclear power and raises issues that deserve consideration.
Schreiner, like all Ontarians, has expressed his condolences and deep concern for the Japanese people. The crisis at Fukishima is another reminder that nuclear power comes with significant risks that potentially cause irreversible harm. Because such “beyond design basis” events are excluded from the current review, Ontario Greens believe the panel should suspend the hearings until a transparent public review of Canada’s approach to nuclear safety is held.
Members within the international community are responding to this catastrophe by re-assessing their ongoing nuclear initiatives. The Green Party is calling on the Ontario government to do the same, especially when alternatives exist.
There are other options to new nuclear in Ontario – aggressive investment in conservation and efficiency can reduce Ontario’s energy demand. Hydro imports from neighboring provinces and further development of Ontario’s hydro capacity can provide stable base load power. Local deployment of renewables, along with investment in combined heat and power projects, provide sustainable, safe alternatives. The hearings are not scheduled to consider these other options.
Schreiner, like all Ontarians, has expressed his condolences and deep concern for the Japanese people. The crisis at Fukishima is another reminder that nuclear power comes with significant risks that potentially cause irreversible harm. Because such “beyond design basis” events are excluded from the current review, Ontario Greens believe the panel should suspend the hearings until a transparent public review of Canada’s approach to nuclear safety is held.
"Building new nuclear power is an expensive, risky way to produce energy that requires a rigorous and thorough public review process. Since protecting the health and safety of citizens must be a top priority, the hearings on new nuclear should be suspended to allow time for a rigorous and thorough public review process." - Mike Schreiner, Leader Green Party of Ontario
Members within the international community are responding to this catastrophe by re-assessing their ongoing nuclear initiatives. The Green Party is calling on the Ontario government to do the same, especially when alternatives exist.
There are other options to new nuclear in Ontario – aggressive investment in conservation and efficiency can reduce Ontario’s energy demand. Hydro imports from neighboring provinces and further development of Ontario’s hydro capacity can provide stable base load power. Local deployment of renewables, along with investment in combined heat and power projects, provide sustainable, safe alternatives. The hearings are not scheduled to consider these other options.
3.16.2011
3.14.2011
3.12.2011
3.10.2011
Greens renew opposition to nuclear waste transport
OTTAWA -- The Green Party of Canada, Green Party of Ontario and Green Party of Quebec are united in their objection to shipping nuclear waste through the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River enroute to Sweden. “The approval for shipping nuclear waste through our important waterways sets a dangerous precedent that we may come to regret,” said Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada. “In this case, the drinking water of more than 40 million people is at risk, as well as all species dependent on that water.”
Claude Sabourin, Leader of the Green Party of Quebec, is outraged at the lack of transparency in the decision making process. “The public were not given any opportunity to scrutinize the plan to endanger our waterways. All we got were blasé reassurances that all will be well. Well, BP gave the same assurances about the oil spill and look where that has led.”
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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has granted Bruce Power license to transport 16 decommissioned steam generators from south western Ontario to Sweden for recycling. Any radioactive metal that is not able to be recycled in Sweden will then be returned back to Canada. The Swedish company, Studsvik, would be solely responsible in the case of any accidental discharge of radioactive material.
“Federal and provincial governments have ignored the legitimate health and safety concerns raised by First Nations, municipalities and residents along the proposed route. It is clear that the government has no idea what the financial, health and environmental costs associated with nuclear waste are. It’s time for Ontario to take responsibility for nuclear waste in a way that is transparent and accountable to the public.” said Green Party of Ontario, Leader Mike Schreiner.
“Federal and provincial governments have ignored the legitimate health and safety concerns raised by First Nations, municipalities and residents along the proposed route. It is clear that the government has no idea what the financial, health and environmental costs associated with nuclear waste are. It’s time for Ontario to take responsibility for nuclear waste in a way that is transparent and accountable to the public.” said Green Party of Ontario, Leader Mike Schreiner.
3.07.2011
Mark Daye Nomination Acceptance Speech
Mark Daye thanks the Toronto Centre membership of the Green Party of Ontario for the nomination to run in the October 6, 2011 provincial election.
Toronto Youth Food Policy Council Meeting
Mon. March, 7, 6:00-8:00 pm.Metro Hall, Room 308, 55 John StreetThere is no way around it – Toronto’s Youth are incredibly passionate about Urban Agriculture. In fact, at nearly every Community Meeting of the Toronto Youth Food Policy Council (TYFPC), Youth bring up ‘Urban Agriculture’ as a solution to many of the problems introduced by our globalized food system.Don’t miss the March 7th TYFPC Community Meeting where we will dig deeper into Urban Ag issues, including lively discussions around the many opportunities to become involved with the movement as Toronto gears up for planting season! We will also be hearing from several Youth who are working in urban agriculture and (as always) we will break out into brainstorming groups. See You(th) There! Become a part of Toronto’s Future Foodie Community!
Change the Channel on Attack Ads
Attack ads are spiraling out of control. If you're disgusted with negative politics and the state of Canadian democracy, it's time to change the channel!
The Green Party of Canada is sending a message to the other political parties: Canadians are sick and tired of attack ads. We're sending the message with an attack ad of our own -- an attack ad on attack ads!
The Green Party of Canada is sending a message to the other political parties: Canadians are sick and tired of attack ads. We're sending the message with an attack ad of our own -- an attack ad on attack ads!
3.04.2011
Mike Schreiner at Queens Park: March 2, 2010
Mike Schreiner speaking about agent orange
and the greenbelt legislation at Queen's Park
on March 2, 2010
3.01.2011
March 1, 2011 - Rodger Cuzner: A Ministerial Statement from Dr. Seuss
This KAIROS issue begs some excuse:
A Ministerial Statement from Dr. Seuss
I must have pulled some shifty scam
To end up in the jam I am
Staff first said 'Yes' -- I cannot lie
But with one word I would deny
How it appeared, it's hard to say
But does it matter anyway?
Top bureaucrats, they did, I think
Inscribe the 'NOT' in deep red ink
They wrote the 'NOT' above the margin
It was not I, as they are chargin'
I had no role, is what I said
I had no role to make it dead
I had no role to stop the cash
It's bureaucrats that you should trash
I do not like this KAIROS bunch
Nor does my boss, that's my best hunch
That's why he put me on the spot
That's why he made me add the 'NOT'
That's what he made me think, I thought
That's why my credibility is shot
Handwriting experts in the field
Provide the truth that should be yield
The hand that changed the 'Yes' to 'No'
Was on the arm of the PMO
A Ministerial Statement from Dr. Seuss
I must have pulled some shifty scam
To end up in the jam I am
Staff first said 'Yes' -- I cannot lie
But with one word I would deny
How it appeared, it's hard to say
But does it matter anyway?
Top bureaucrats, they did, I think
Inscribe the 'NOT' in deep red ink
They wrote the 'NOT' above the margin
It was not I, as they are chargin'
I had no role, is what I said
I had no role to make it dead
I had no role to stop the cash
It's bureaucrats that you should trash
I do not like this KAIROS bunch
Nor does my boss, that's my best hunch
That's why he put me on the spot
That's why he made me add the 'NOT'
That's what he made me think, I thought
That's why my credibility is shot
Handwriting experts in the field
Provide the truth that should be yield
The hand that changed the 'Yes' to 'No'
Was on the arm of the PMO
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