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Happy Thanksgiving to All My Readers at alexgtsakumis.com

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I wanted to take this opportunity on this day to extend a Thanksgiving greeting, from my family to yours.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who dwell here, whether friend or foe. Many, many blessings to your families and friends.

We all have so very much to be thankful for.

Indeed, more specific to this blog, let ME take a moment to thank all of YOU for being here with me every day. It’s a privilege to do this. You made this blog the runaway success it is, to the extent that I’m now attacked by the far-left and the far-right, all while relishing in a quarter million readers per month.

We must be doing something correctly for the extremists and propagandists to find us in such disfavour.

Yes, it’s my opinions that draw all here, but it’s YOUR pithy comments and astute observations, which are often cited as the reason many readers flock to the bottom of a story and stay there until there is another story to follow. That’s all YOUR doing, not mine–and for this, I thank you and am very grateful to you for your contributions.

Thank you again.

God bless you and your families and friends.

Again, Happy Thanksgiving.

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Now, for a little business. Those of you who have been following my story on the Cummins revolt must surely be aware of the vitriolic attacks against me by the ‘God Squad’ and associated Neanderthals, who clearly don’t practice His teachings, nor are capable of understanding them. Facebook, twitter and now the radio boards, are hot a sweaty with commentaries from such Cummins luminaries as as failed candidate Christine Clarke and Cummins fundamentalist Alan Forseth, the latter of whom had his confused, meandering diatribe posted on a blog board by a chap who once told me his homosexuality was cured after he sought ‘therapy’ in a particular church in Edmonton.

Yes, my friends, these are the defenders of John Cummins…not one of them is a REAL Conservative.

Though, they’ve gone to great lengths to point out, how I’m a terrible chap for having, once again, caught yet another politician telling lies and shovelling the fertilizer to the people. I’m an awful fellow because I called people like Forseth out before for telling tall tales about the status of the BC Conservative Party.

Well, apparently, it matters not. Jesus Cummins and his chief dimbell, er, excuse me, disciple, President Al Siebring (wait til I give you a little background on him) have issued an edict from the mount, that all those who do not support the leader must leave the party by Wednesday.

Okay, after you collect yourself from the floor due to riotous laughter, think about this: They have no money, dwindling membership, amateurs at the controls and are helmed by a crew that belong at a Baptist revival, never mind running a political party. Instead of asking for a meeting and preaching inclusion, well, the people with differing opinions be gone, See ya.

Prediction: The BC Conservative Party will be dead as a door nail by Christmas–if not sooner and no amount of coddling the Baby Jesus will help them. Technically insolvent and bereft of principled leadership, they are sinking like the Titanic.

And it will only get worse for them.

Starting tomorrow.

Stay tuned.

 

Author: Date: Sunday, October 7, 2012 
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106 Responses to “Happy Thanksgiving to All My Readers at alexgtsakumis.com”
  1. JT says:
    October 7, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Hi AGT and fellow AGT fans – Happy thanks giving. May your life be blessed with more things to be thankful for ever.

    Here is a little somthing I picked up in Calgary this morning while on business trip. This Albertan seems to understand the true nature of Crunchy and Gum, though he probably wrote this batting for his province.

    http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/Braid+Chump+change+remark+another+Christy+Clark+classic/7334474/story.html

    BTW does anyone know the prescription strength of the glasses? They seem glassy to me, perhaps a hollywood casting trick to make a character look intellectual? Must be an idea from the GUM .

    Have fun.
    Cheers
    JT

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    • Schnapps says:
      October 7, 2012 at 2:08 PM

      Well my comeback to Christy is if the Northern Gateway pipeline is chump change then we can do away with the property transfer tax! That’s chump change that could really benefit the housing industry in BC.

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  2. Janos says:
    October 7, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    And a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well. I am thankful for your efforts and this blog. I come here to learn from someone who has both the truth and the facts.

    I believe myself to be a moderate and I can only hope that any future politician, including Dix, becomes one as well … enough of the extremists and self-serving/ righteous bullcrap we have seen for so many years.

    I appreciate the free businessman needing to be successful and I equally believe the common worker/ unionist desiring stability and a good paying job that provides comfort for their families. What some obviously miss is that we NEED each other for all of us to prosper. We NEED to accept each others differences but not to the level of extremism.

    If you can be a gentleman with your naysayers and supposed enemies, Alex (as you have proven time and time again) .. then why can’t they?

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  3. olga says:
    October 7, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Hi Alex,

    Happy “Gobble-gobble” to you, your family, and your friends (and even to those who are “attack[ing] by the far-left and the far-right.”)

    As you know, I haven’t commented for a long time; however, I AM and always will be a devoted reader :)

    Take care, bye for now.

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  4. ToneBone says:
    October 7, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Puh-leeeeeze Alex, must we wait another two days for the big news? Your blog has nothing on the old cliff-hangers of yore for keeping us glued to the edge of our seats.

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Alex, and hopefully I won’t die of suspense before Tuesday.

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  5. whiterockj says:
    October 7, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    happy thanks giving alex.

    … that means the x-mas music starts at the local mall on tuesday right?

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  6. George says:
    October 7, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving to you Alex and all that dwell here..

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  7. D.G.B. says:
    October 7, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Wednesday. Ha ha, that’s like a bank robber walking in with a gun to his head demanding money from the teller or he’ll shoot.

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  8. TerryB says:
    October 7, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    I hope ;you are wrong about “dead as a door nail by Christmas.” I will then be back into the great catch-all cateory of “undecided.”

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  9. dmorris says:
    October 7, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    This is SO depressing for those of us who had hoped there would be a reasonable alternative to four years of NDP chase-business -away politics!

    I’d move back to my home Province in disgust, but as that’s Manitoba, it’d be frying pan to fire.

    Sigh.

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  10. Michael Saul says:
    October 7, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Did I read that they not only invited those unhappy to leave, but they PROMISED a full refund of dues and ANY DONATIONS made in the past year? Your prediction of the demise of this party might happen a lot faster than I might have believed possible. Just several major donors taking them up on this offer might leave them bankrupt by week’s end!

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  11. e.a.f. says:
    October 7, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    they have to be gone by wednesday? Why Wednesday? The only thought that springs to mind is that at one time special orders were produced on Wednesday in car factories. I think it not unreasonable to conclude those leaving on Wednesday will be producing a better car.

    to everybody, have a great Thanksgiving! Eat all the turkey you want & then go do the walk.

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  12. Admin is Killing Healthcare says:
    October 7, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Thanks for all your good work. I have been following you for about 6 months and look forward to your next eye-opening commentary.

    I’d love to see more on massive amount of waste in healthcare and the fact that the government cares more about employing their buddies in the lucrative paper shuffle than helping sick people.

    Have a happy holiday!

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  13. Schnapps says:
    October 7, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    To life, to life, L’chai-im!
    L’chai-im, l’chai-im, to life!
    Alex gives you something to think about,
    Something to drink about,
    Drink l’chai-im, to life! l’chai-im

    My four year old loves to toast L’chai-im (with apple juice!)

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  14. Common Tater says:
    October 7, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    It seems to me that for all “fellow believers” concerned, the following passage from Romans 14 [The Message] is wise counsel:

    Cultivating Good Relationships:

    14 Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don’t see things the way you do. And don’t jump all over them every time they do or say something you don’t agree with—even when it seems that they are strong on opinions but weak in the faith department. Remember, they have their own history to deal with. Treat them gently.

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  15. George says:
    October 7, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Today’s Doonesbury comic – sad commentary on all media today http://bit.ly/R3tCcu via twitter

    and this is why we are thankful for the bloggers today… bringing us real news all the time.. :)

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  16. OK Guy says:
    October 7, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    From kicking ass to kicking back, a lazy long weekend with family and friends. Keep up the good works. We’re going to disagree on a lot, but when you stick to the facts you have the makings of being one of the better wordsmiths out there.

    I’m thankful that Sean Holman has rejoined the blog-O-sphere:
    http://seanholman.com/

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  17. Zoot says:
    October 7, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Among the many things for which we in B.C. give thanks is your blog Alex and all the work you put into it. For most of us, it’s the first place we go when we turn on the computer. I have your page on perpetual refresh. So take time out Alex for a hearty dinner and Happy Thanksgiving with your family. Same goes for all who appreciate your blog.

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  18. olderthandirt says:
    October 7, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Alex – many thanks for your blogs – If I couldn’t read your web site – I’m not sure where I would get any significant and thoughtful news these days !

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  19. Ashley says:
    October 7, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    I found a pic of Christy today with her wonderful side kick Pammi :-)
    Shouldn’t she be with her family?
    http://instagram.com/p/QU91uyqWiw/

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  20. The Shadow says:
    October 7, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    So much for your “story.” Talk about yellow journalism.

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    • AGT says:
      October 7, 2012 at 5:17 PM

      The only yellowback, and broad striped I might add, is you.

      You appear here with no name, like your coward hero Cummins and the rest of the bigoted dimbells, to pretend my story has no legs or veracity. Well, let’s see what the week brings.

      Now run along.

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      • The Shadow says:
        October 7, 2012 at 8:05 PM

        Yes, well, you didn’t bother printing my other posts, presumably because you know they’d deflate your bubble of self-congratulatory nonsense. “You heard it here first!…oops…”

        Further, your nonsensical accusations of “bigotry” and “religious zealotry” are childish, inane, and very probably actionable – if anyone took you seriously, that is…

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        • AGT says:
          October 7, 2012 at 9:10 PM

          1) I didn’t print your previous posts because you accused two different commenters of being hateful and intolerant–and did it quite vicoiusly. Of what exactly were they intolerant? The bigoted leadership of your party?

          2) My record speaks for itself and you know it. You’re upset because your hero Cummins is under fire–AGAIN! You’re neither good enough or articulate enough to deflate anything I have or hold. I’ve broken more stories on this blog in three years than the entire mainstream press combined. When I wrote appropriately positive things about you and your party–while the patina of sanity and compassion progressively washed away, I was a good guy to many of your ilk. But now that I’m hammering you for giving God a bad name, you’re upset. Well, tough titty. That’s assuming your wedding night wasn’t the first time you saw one.

          3) I challenge you to grow a pair, since your so honourable, and tell us your name. Why are you avoiding the obvious, coward? Why do you need to hide when you’re so sure of your convictions???

          4) When was the last time you either read law or practiced it? NOTHING I HAVE EVER WRITTEN ON THIS BLOG WAS ACTIONABLE. I’m very familiar with the libel and defamation laws. So, I guess you missed the idiot Forseth’s rant on Puget Sound Bible College Radio. TWO OF HIS STATEMENTS ARE COMPLETELY ACTIONABLE. Where’s your advice to him? Hm?

          The problem with your kind is that you hide behind religious zealotry and when you’re called out on it , you cower. It’s typical of those who tell so many lies they lose track of the sequence. Cummins does this all the time.

          Reed Elley has made a whole series of bigoted statements. Al Siebring FULLY SUPPORTS anti-gay propaganda and ask Forseth if he doesn’t consider abortion murder.

          You people are sickening. Truly sickening. And sick to boot.

          Finally, if I’m so irrelevant, why do 194, 000 BC readers and over A QUARTER MILLION TOTAL READERS per month make me the most read blogger in Western Canada?? Hm?

          If I’m so irrelevant, why through need to attack me so viciously on Twitter and on facebook the last few days???

          If I have no credibility and no inequality takes me seriously, why are you here? Why would you need to spike my columns with lies and manipulations of msm coverage of my story?

          I’ll tell you why: Because you’re a religious zealot; an ass-backwards Neanderthal bigot that doesn’t have the strength of his convictions to attach his name to his words, and instead lobs meaningless bomblets from behind contrived names because you’re too afraid of me and my readership.

          That’s why.

          Happy Thanksgiving, asshole. And so long.

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          • Ron S. says:
            October 8, 2012 at 5:57 AM

            Hear hear Alex. Bigotry and religious zealotry have no place in politics and in life. Out these a$$holes and put them in the dust bin with the rest of the trash.

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  21. Guy in Victoria says:
    October 7, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    When I saw the CBC story on Cummings, my first thought was you. They do have a problem & he just admitted again by issuing his latest notice….either you’re in or out. That would not have happened if the party was not reading your articles.
    Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family Alex… and yes we have a lot to be thankful for.

    Guy & Eunice in Victoria

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  22. TrueNorthist says:
    October 7, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    It’s turkey time! That it will be fine weather is indeed a real bonus. Best wishes for you and yours Alex.

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  23. BC Forever says:
    October 7, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    It is the time of year to give thanks…so thanks Alex for all that you do and thanks to all the Tsakumoids out there that make this site such an interesting read.

    We all have something, actually many things, to be thankful for.

    I would like to take a moment to thank my mother who passed away 25 years ago. Thank you Mom for doing everything you could to raise three kids in the 60′s by yourself after dad passed away. You gave up EVERYTHING for us. You had no social life, you always worked two jobs, if not more and you made sure we were raised properly.

    Three well adjusted ,hard working, thoughtful, caring kids from the toughest part of the East End – and we owe it all to you Mom. You did it all, by yourself, with no help, by working hard and instilling VALUES and RESPECT in all of us. Those values still drive us today.

    Thank you for everything, and I mean everything, you did.

    I can think of no bigger compliment than to tell someone they remind me of my Mom.

    So for everyone, a toast – thank you to the Moms and Dads.

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    • AGT says:
      October 7, 2012 at 5:14 PM

      What a touching, emotional, triumphant tribute to your dear departed mom.

      May God keep her soul rested and you comforted in knowing that she’s with Him.

      Happy Thanksgiving.

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  24. DON says:
    October 7, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Thank you for providing the medium Alex.

    And for your wife and family for understanding. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  25. 212Degrees says:
    October 7, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Oh, to be a fly on the wall of the Liberal war-room when the next polls come out and they realize they have not gained any significant support or traction. from the conservatives dropping the ball. Time is running out for them with the game on the line. Oh, where have all the flowers gone, long time passing. When will they ever learn.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYii6nxhvUk

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  26. harry lawson says:
    October 7, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    alex a happy thanksgiving to your family and all of the readers.

    spending time in mesa has shown us how fortunate we are to live in canada. we all have so much to be thankful for.

    so on wendsday the bccp reverts to christian heritage party or vice versa.
    it really does not matter because they are both irrelevent .

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  27. James1 says:
    October 7, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Alex!!

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  28. RHSM says:
    October 7, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Terrible thing to say about a Baptist revival Alex. And a Happy Thanksgiving to you and all on who read this blog.

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  29. Seymour Forest says:
    October 7, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving there Old Boy to yours and you (in that order – ha!).

    And bless you My Son (vertical hand going “Father, Son, Holy Ghost”), Bless you for all of what you have done.

    May you enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and getting stuffed with homemade stuffing, turkey (white or dark meat?).

    Speaking of turkeys..

    Geezus, the leader gives membership an ultimatum. Either support me or get out. Not really leadership. The guy is bleeding the Provincial Conservatives dry at $4500 a month? How long is the financial reserve going to last? Not long. Plus they still have to build their members.

    Entertainment for politicial watchers and having a seat in the Upper Blues means a good watch of the action.

    The NDP wasn’t this bad on their worst day. Niether was Social Credit (close but nothing like this).

    Enjoy a nice dinner there Old Boy.

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  30. deripi says:
    October 7, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Sigh. I joined the BC Conservatives because I couldn’t stomach the Liberals after they cut that deal with Virk and Basi. I can’t go back and vote Liberal until they come clean on BC Rail (I know, I’ll be waiting a long time on that one). I can’t vote NDP because it goes against every fibre of my being. And I can’t not vote because it’s my duty as a citizen and a privilege that millions have died for. So what do I do – vote Green, or spoil my ballot? I second the motion that it’s a good thing the pubs don’t close on election day anymore. Hell, I think I could use a drink right now…

    Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving Alex.

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    • AGT says:
      October 7, 2012 at 9:42 PM

      I know. But don’t feel bad.

      I’ve received over 400 emails from either members or supporters of the BCCP, and they’re all gone.

      They’ve had it with the religious zealotry and bozo eruptions.

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      • deripi says:
        October 8, 2012 at 1:47 PM

        There’s been too much of a tendency in Canadian politics to see leaders as permanent and parties as temporary, instead of vice-versa. Cummins is displaying this mentality. And why not – it made the federal Liberals the party they are today. The federal Tories are also a bit too leader-centric for our own good, though Stephen Harper would never do something as stupid as tell the 16% of the delegates who voted for a leadership review in 2005 that he would refund their memberships and donations if they left the party.

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      • JMT says:
        October 8, 2012 at 4:13 PM

        Their proper home is in the Christian Heritage Party. Political parties should and do have every right to espouse some theology if they wish to but the problem with Cummins et al trying to take over the BCCP shell is that they’re trying to appear secular and inclusive while privately having theological litmus tests for friends and insiders and being exclusive of dissidents. Whatever happened to WAC’s big tent party??

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    • Bruce White says:
      October 8, 2012 at 11:39 AM

      When so many can not decide where to put there vote how about looking at any independent in your riding. I very strongly believe if we all voted independent, the leg would have to work together, the word cooperation would come back into our vocabulary. My riding is Delta South we have an independent and I will vote for here again.

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      • Esspee says:
        October 9, 2012 at 6:53 AM

        I’ve been thinking the same thing. I hope we have a good independent candidate run in my riding also it will at least give me another choice on who to vote for as I’m no NDP’er but just can’t vote Liberal this time around.

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    • Hans Goldberg says:
      October 8, 2012 at 1:24 PM

      First Happy Thanksgiving to you Alex and all who read this blog.
      Think Green, don’t just buy the hype, check t out.

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  31. ∞² says:
    October 7, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Sun Tzu: “Ultimate excellence lies not in shooting arrows straight up in the air and waiting until Wednesday to see where they land.”

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  32. Keith Barldry's Hairpiece says:
    October 7, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and all the other followers of your terrific blog!
    One of the few places to get the REAL news!
    Keep up the great work.

    Now. I know you’ve been asked a BILLION times (so it’s rhetorical) but….

    When the H E double-hockey-stick are you going to lead this Province out of it’s current S#it hole???

    We desperately need someone of your ilk to do so. ;)

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  33. Intellectual Terrorist says:
    October 7, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    I’m thankful for this blog, and knowing I’m not the only person who is absolutely pissed off about this government. It also allows me to blow off a little steam in a somewhat productive manner.

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours AGT. Now excuse me while I go into a food coma.

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  34. George says:
    October 8, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    This is rather interesting,

    a petition for a BC Rail inquiry sent out by NDP Carol James

    http://www.bcndp.ca/demandthetruth

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  35. Shell says:
    October 8, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving Alex and all the great readers and commenters.

    Quintessential Turkey
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIBgBHMsqug

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  36. OFOAB says:
    October 8, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    May your meat thermometer be as precise as your political themometer,and your observations,thanksThe Prov-cons goose is as cooked as the books in Victoria. And a special Thanksgiving wish to the PBO and the AG .

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  37. RS says:
    October 8, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    “Dead as a doornail”

    A verse from the Good Book that must be playing on Cummins’ mind of late — politically speaking of course:

    In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return — Genesis 3:19, King James Version

    Much to be thankful for, not the least of which is your integrity, determination and perspicuity Alex.

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  38. Gary L. says:
    October 8, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I was going to Post something witty or profound……………………

    So far, I’ve come up wit nutt’in.

    So I ‘ll just say a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving to all the Tsakumis’s, and to all of the contributors to this Blog!

    Cheers.

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  39. tim in south surrey says:
    October 8, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Best wishes from my family to yours’ Alex and all the wonderful people here on this site! (P.S., I also put my name on that list to have a review of the BCRail issue). Its’ sunny and very warm here, dinner is ready to push the GO buttons to ON, life is great and topping it off with a great red wine for the family to enjoy!

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  40. AGT says:
    October 8, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Thanks, you too!

    Actually, I’ve been really good. Working out five times per week now so the results will become more noticable.

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  41. Sparky says:
    October 8, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    We just got in the door from a weekend in Tofino. Mrs. Sparky and I send you and your family the warmest of regards and wishes for this Thanksgiving day.

    Walking on the beach on this unbelievable sunny weekend reminds us to always be thankful for everything that we receive…..and to always be mindful of the needs of others.

    You and your readers continue to inform and entertain us. Thank you all for sharing.

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  42. R.Isaak says:
    October 9, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    The Grinch may have stolen Christmas, but AGT steals Geritol Jesus’ Turkey!

    I sincerely hope all the silent T’s had a great turkey weekend, we spent ours at the lake.

    Cheers

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  43. Emily Rugburn says:
    October 9, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Sorry I’m a day late and a dollar short but I hope you had a good Thanksgiving weekend with your family. If anyone deserves a good Thanksgiving mean, it is you. Bless your heart for what you do here!

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