Respect and Accountability are All But Lost in Public Life
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
I was thinking over the weekend about how far down the very slippery slope of viral deceit our most venerable public institutions have descended. Our legislature sat for less than a month last session, and when it did, the single most scandal-plagued government in British Columbia’s history provided a throne speech and accompanying budget that might well leave Leno’s writers cleaning themselves from the entrails of riotous laughter. The Senate is now a punchline to every joke told in the bar at the Chateau Laurier. Pamela Wallin’s excesses are on grotesque display, and poor Mike... [Continue reading]
Free for All Weekend @ alexgtsakumis.com
Friday, May 17, 2013
Well, we haven’t had a good one of these for awhile… Any topic large or small. Be nice and concise, please. Polite, too! Thanks for another great and so enjoyable week of radio. This blog will be featuring some new stories this coming week and I’ll also be covering them on the program. Much appreciation for your constant feedback. Broadcasting isn’t easy and I’m learning at a fast enough clip, I think! LOL! Also, a super big thanks to all of you that continue to provide me with tips for new stories. In the meantime…hug a child, read a book, mix a colourtini... [Continue reading]
Christy Clark’s New Day: Victory’s Bastard Son–Revenge.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Genghis Khan had a rather totalitarian way about retribution (I live in understatement, just for this moment). He stormed his way through Asia, and regardless of war act–major or minor, his favourite form of revenge was decapitation. Far from jailing his enemies or any manner of mutilation (favoured in those days) he simply took your head off and was done with you. I was reminded of this over the last 48 hours. No sooner had the BC Liberals managed a completely unexpected victory over the BC NDP, the recriminations began. Their sock puppets took to the TWITterverse (including one prominent... [Continue reading]
STUNNING UPSET! BC LIBERALS RE-ELECTED!!!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
In one of the most stunning upsets in BC electoral history, the scandal-plagued BC Liberal party has defeated the BC NDP, who, at one time, were 20 + points ahead of the then hobbling BC Liberals. I’ll be back with my analysis of the polls. In the meantime, my congratulations to Christy Clark and the BC Liberal party on their win. They ran an effective campaign against Adrian Dix who refused to take the gloves off. Regardless, politics is a blood sport and the people have spoken. They rejected the NDP and have reelected a party that has been running behind in the polls, consistently, for... [Continue reading]
(UPDATED) Tsakumis’ Predictions for British Columbia Election 2013: A Strong NDP Majority…
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Rather than endorse people like Carole James, Gordy Hogg, Mike Farnworth, Doug Horne, John Horgan and others I consider friends, and, thus, have immense respect for, I thought, instead, that I would come out first, before anyone else and give you my educated predictions–with some wriggle room. Well, a little, anyway. Others are making predictions on silly models and manipulation of blended polling numbers. In contrast, the predictions below are my own. Over the last week, I’ve reviewed every single riding in this province and have weighed past results vs. current polling. I have had... [Continue reading]
‘EXCLUSIVE’ BREAKING NEWS: Christy Clark’s Surrogates Dialing-for-Dollars…for Kim Haakstad and Brian Bonney
Friday, May 10, 2013
In case the new job figures aren’t a big enough shock for you (since Christy Clark became premier, 45,000 jobs vaporized from the private sector in BC) try this bombshell on for size… After Kim Haakstad and Brian Bonney were axed from their respective positions for playing central roles in the ‘Ethnogate’ scandal, Christy Clark made a big deal of saying how neither Haakstad nor Bonney received any party of government funds on their way out the door. Well, why would they need to??? Enter Bruce Clark, brother of Christy Clark, key figure in the BC Rail scandal, former tight... [Continue reading]
‘EXCLUSIVE’ BREAKING NEWS: Fired and Disgraced Former Deputy Chief of Staff STILL Working for Christy Clark at Campaign Office
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
In a prominent role as campaign strategist, authoritatively seated at her desk, is Kim Haakstad, disgraced former deputy chief of staff to Christy Clark. Haakstad has been working for Christy Clark as an advisor since being fired for her central role in the ‘Ethnogate’ disgrace. Haakstad, who needed to be forced to leave the Premier’s Office, was despised by Cabinet and caucus members alike. She is said to be the architect (along with Clark’s ex-husband Mark Marrisen) of the offending documents which led to one of the biggest scandal’s of Clark’s tenure as premier:... [Continue reading]
‘EXCLUSIVE’ BREAKING NEWS: Gordon Wilson Eyeing Leadership of BC Liberals Post-Christy Apocalypse
Monday, May 6, 2013
As one would expect with the ilk of Gordon Wilson, while telling Clark and her ex-husband Mark Marrisen, that he’s completely onboard to support the beleaguered BC Liberal leader, Wilson, instead, is also telling confidantes that he’s eyeing the brass ring of the BC Liberals should Clark go down to defeat in one week’s time. Is this not typical of Gordon Wilson??? Not having accomplished a single stitch of tangible results in public life, he’s back at it, trying to weasel his way on stage for a political resurrection of sorts. The man is absolutely insufferable. You couldn’t... [Continue reading]
Free for All Weekend…@ alexgtsakumis.com
Friday, May 3, 2013
Phew…that was a helluva week! One week of solid shows under the old belt…it was a ton of fun with lots of learning curve, so please be patient. Very appreciative to all my guests and to the callers who braved the airwaves–never an easy task for anyone. For the weekend, it’s supposed to be sunny, so get out there and enjoy! And for those of you wondering, no, the blog won’t change that much, although, the radio show is taking up a great deal of time. I’m going to be managing my time better next week and am preparing some zingers to post–stay tuned for those. In... [Continue reading]
24 Hours Vancouver Vaporizes Their Journalistic Integrity: Paid Advertising Piece for BC Liberal Govt Includes 24hrs Logo! On the Other Hand, The Georgia Straight’s Charlie Smith, Nails it!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
I don’t know who’s decision it was, and I don’t care. It was absolutely stupid to accept and then publish such advertising. I covered it in my editorial this morning, but it bares great significance on how this despicable provincial government are operating. The cover “advertising piece” over the 24 hrs newspaper this morning is the single most appalling act, not just by a desperate government, but too, by a newspaper, that once had the right idea in terms of content and production. Those days are long gone. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, here... [Continue reading]
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