Merry Christmas 2012 @ alexgtsakumis,com
There is something to be said about journeys.
I spent the better part of the last week amazed at the one Christmas has taken just in the last few years. Where it became an essential part of extracting the very special nature of this most blessed holiday, for the politically correct among us to demand that ‘Happy Holidays’ replace ‘Merry Christmas’, the world, indeed, appears to have returned to its axis of sensibility and reason.
‘Merry Christmas’ from my friends in the Hindu, Sikh and Ismaili communities poured in through the holidays, all while the rabid howls of the politically correct die a death deserved.
And the very same warmth, I received, from my great friends the Jews.
No differently than how I would greet them through, say, Ramadan or Hannukah (both of which I acknowledge, and, frankly, enjoy a great deal). If there is something, anything, that we might learn from days like these, surely to God, it must be how different, but really, the same we all are. Perhaps through trying to understand each other better, we will allow our faiths to bring us back from where those very same faiths have abandoned us: in war and strife.
Even if you do not happen to believe in the Christ child’s holy birth, the story is revealing of the best this world has to offer: Peace, joy, and, of course, beginning.
It is a time of great love, understanding and togetherness.
My family joins me in extending to each and every one of my readers, supporters, critics–yes, even the haters, our best wishes for a blessed Christmas season, and may the new year be one of hope, health and happiness; love and laughter for each and every one of you.
Thank you for sharing your lives with me through the year. It’s a privilege I do not accept lightly. And thank you for continuing to make this the most read blog in BC. That, too, is not something that I recognize or accept, without a respectful nod and tip of the hat to all of you who dwell here; that make this such a wonderful experience.
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
”Think where man’s glory most begins and ends, And say my glory was I had such friends.”
-William Butler Yeats-
Alex
A very Merry Christmas to you and your family. Although I don’t post like I once did I’m here almost every day and I look forward to reading your blog for the next few years. Many thanks.
And a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Thank you, Herb.
It’s a privilege to have you here. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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And a Merry Christmas to you and your family!
And I pray that in 2013, God provides to you and your family an abundance of His blessings.
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And to you and yours, Tater.
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Merry Christmas Alex!
Thank God for you and your klieg light, focusing on uncovering the truth of the depraved level of corruption in this province.
You are among the very few who understands how vital a free press is and we owe you a great debt for all the hard work you do for us.
God Bless!
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Thank you, Angela. You too.
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Merry Christmas everyone !!
I give thanks for health and happiness and wish that for everyone.
Lets all learn one thing from 2012 and not just talk about it, but DO something to make 2013 a better place for us all.
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Indeed. Merry Christmas.
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Alex – to you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Your comments ring true and although we may not all be of the same faith – we should practice universal tolerance and respect the rights of others to practice their faith without fear.
At the end of the day – what we wish for ourselves, we would wish for others.
The following was picked up off the web – I claim no originality in it.
The Universality of the Golden Rule in the World Religions
Christianity
All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:1
Confucianism
Do not do to others what you would not like yourself. Then there will be no resentment against you, either in the family or in the state.
Analects 12:2
Buddhism
Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.
Udana-Varga 5,1
Hinduism
This is the sum of duty; do naught onto others what you would not have them do unto you.
Mahabharata 5,1517
Islam
No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself.
Sunnah
Judaism
What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellowman. This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary.
Talmud, Shabbat 3id
Taoism
Regard your neighbor’s gain as your gain, and your neighbor’s loss as your own loss.
Tai Shang Kan Yin P’ien
Zoroastrianism
That nature alone is good which refrains from doing another whatsoever is not good for itself.
Dadisten-I-dinik, 94,5
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What a marvelous comment.
Bless you and yours.
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Excellent thoughts. A higher power indeed guides us and even though I don’t personally believe in any one scripture it has never stopped me from wishing anyone a Merry Christmas, Hanukkah and my Muslim friends Ramadan (It’s going to be tough on them this summer!) Best wishes to you and every person on your blog, may you all be blessed and keep writing and commenting on BC’s best blog.
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Merry Christmas.
And many thanks for your pithy contributions throughout the year.
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To Alex & Family,
All the best during the Christmas holiday and my peace & good health bless you & your family throughout the New Year.
Merry Christmas,
Guy & Eunice
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Merry Christmas to you and the lovely Eunice!!!
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Jayism
If you don’t want to see your neighbourhood go to hell, vote wisely for Christ sakes!
Jayzus
Merry Christmas all!
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It’s where it’s at!
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Alex,
All the very best to you and your family. I don’t always agree with your views, but I sure admire your energy, tenacity and guts. Keep it up! And more on my favourite topic in the New Year, please!
Best regards,
Joe
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To you and your family as well!
And don’t worry…I have much more coming on Chief Chu. Just the worst Chief in VPD history. At least with Chambers you knew what the deal was and were prepared.
Take care and stay safe. Thank you for doing what you do.
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Merry Christmas to you and your family and all the best for the holiday season Alex!
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Thanks Jeff. Same to you and yours.
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Well said Alex in a PC uncorrect world ! Merry Christmas and a Happy New year my friend , all the joy and happiness to you and your family, may Santa leave a jack webster award in your stocking and a lump of coal in Christys stocking !! Cheers and best wishes , keep fighting the good fight !!
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Thanks Craig.
Many, many blessings to you and yours.
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It’s been a wonderful year Alex, I enjoy this blog and all the conversations shared with your readers…
It’s wonderful how friendships between total strangers have formed… our common interest being all things political , love of our Country, and Province.
Some comments leave me angry, laughing, crying, through it all I’ve found incredible knowledge and strength..
I look forward to spending time with each and every one of you in the New Year…. and of course, the upcoming election season…
Kerry great news about your wife, I’m a computer operator for the Freemason Cancer Car Program, so for me the news is great to hear!
It makes me happy when folks don’t need our service
Don F. I’m also thinking of you.
So many of you have touched me over the years, I thank you all for allowing me to share your conversations, your lives. These are the moments that make Alex’s blog such a wonderful place to visit everyday..
Alex, you’ll be happy to know that I’m using the brine recipe you gave me last night. It’s the first time for me .
I must admit the molasses was one ingredient I never would have thought of, just as every new comment on this blog offers a new layer, prospective, taste or flavor…
But, my house smells glorious… My heart is
full with a warmth from good conversation and friendships, soon my belly will be full with this yummy turkey…
Alex a special thank you to you my friend. I’m a better person for having met you.. you’ve seen me through difficult times, I will always be grateful for the privilege of having you in my life.
Enough sappy, let the party begin!!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you all..
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And I’m a better person for your friendship and respect. Bless you.
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great post alex.
a most wonderful post.
if everybody with the joy in their hearts and the happiness they show during the christmas season , if we lived this way thru out the world would be a better place.
once again alex to you and your family and all of the readers merry christmas.
in east langley it is a white christmas and i may have to shovel the walk
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Merry Christmas pal.
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I was quite surprised in the few days leading to CHRISTMAS, that store keepers, my credit union, other shops all this year said Merry Christmas to me before I said it to them. None of the Happy Happy!
What I didn’t like was going on google and their banner when you cursor over says “Happy Holidays”
You know, I don’t shop at Walmart. They probably were saying “see you later” .
Anyway enjoy!
Oh yeah, I forgot Merry Christmas!!!
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It’s backfiring on all the losers.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God ….. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men: and the light shineth in the darkness, and the darkness grasped it not.
The real reason for the season! God bless you (whether you want it or not!)
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Happy to receive, Larry.
Right back atcha!
Merry Christmas!
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Alex Merry Christmas to you your family and all the readers here.
Ken Charko
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Thanks Ken. Same to you!
See you at the movies!!!
Merry Christmas!
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Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and the best in the New Year.
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How wonderdul! Thanks so much. Merry Christmas.
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Merry Christmas to you and your family Alex. Thanks for all you do for your readers and for the province as a whole.
I hope you’ve saved some of your warmest treats for CC for 2013. When it comes to your bombs, it’s always better to give than receive!
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I’ll be doing my best.
Merry Christmas.
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A very Merry Christmas to you and your family Alex. Thank you for all of your hard work on our behalf.
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Thanks Gary.
Merry Christmas to you too.
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I have been privileged to take part in many different religious observances, be it Sikh, Greek or Roman Catholic, Islamic, Buddhist, Mennonite or Lutheran. Does not matter that I belong to none. I have been enriched by all these experiences. What does impress me is the fact that celebration occurs. And the celebration is about sharing a feeling of love, belonging and acceptance. In instances such as these, religion actually plays a worthwhile and significant part.
Merry Christmas to you Alex and your wonderful, supportive family. Please give your folks a hug and thank them for giving us – YOU!
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That’s exceedingly kind of you.
While pleased from time to time that they did indeed have me, my parents, unfortunately, do not approve of my blogging and would prefer I stuck to just doing business and making money.
But I promise to slip in your kind words at some point.
Merry Christmas.
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Kalá hristúyenna! Opa!
Merry Christmas. Happy New Year
Och! Nollaig Cheidheal agus Blianadh Bha Ur m’lad.
‘Appy New Yerrr’s ta ya, anna ‘appy Hogmanay!
One of these if it happened in modern times moments:
Joeseph and Mary were from Nazereth and on their way to Jerusalem, but stopped in Bethlehem. Mary was expecting at the time, and they
needed to find a place in Bethelem for the night. They had reached the Barrier Wall and were let in to the Palestinian West Bank, upon which Bethelem is located They showed their Israeli identification to the smiling Palestininans who were on the Palestine side of the wall and waved and smile as he stopped “Bethlehem for the night, sirs” he said in a friendly way. Joeseph showed the registration and insurance card, as Joeseph’s car had Israeli plates. The car was a newer model Mercedes Benz 4 door sedan, not a sporty type but a sensible sedan with a diesel engine. He kept it in immaculate dealer showroom condition.
Joeseph was a long time experienced carpenter and was going to Jersusalem to a meeting with a supplier and then on to Tel-Aviv to complete the repairs to a house. it was a bright early winter day when they set off early in the morning. The drive was good, on good paved Israeli highways from Nazareth but they stopped to sightsee along the way, and Joeseph wanted to pick up some tools at a store along the way. He often thought about getting out of the carpentry business and wanted to start a contractor’s business with not only carpentry but someday a construction company with heavy equipment.
So they made their way to the inn, and went inside. There were no rooms at the inn available. It was one of those medium sized chain accomodations.
Problem was, they didn’t phone ahead for a reservation at the inn they had wanted to stay at and the other inns did not have rooms available after they phoned using the house phone. Joseph then phoned a friend as an idea.
Joeseph knew a friend of his who had a farm a bit outside of town
and arranged to stay there. In return, he would fix the wall of the shop
his friend had.
So he and Mary who were avid outdoors enthusiasts had gear with them, and settled in for the night.
Mary had an unexpected arrival. Since it was too late to call for an ambulance she delivered there, assisted by loving husband Joseph.
The birth was with no complications, but once they wrapped Jesus in
warm fuzzy blankets, they wondered where to put Him. Joseph saw
a cot like bed “there, we can put our Blessed One there”. “What is it?” Mary wondered. “It’s called a Manager”. Joeseph thought ‘Bassinett?” “No, it’s called a manger darling.” So they placed Baby Jesus in this manager.
“Is he Jesus of Nazaerth?” Mary asked. “Of course!” Joeseph said confidently. “But we are in Palestine, not Israel” Mary said as a matter of factly, knowing that Bethelem was moved into the Palestinian state.
“He shall be named “Jesus of Nazereth, King of Israel” Joeseph said
triumphantly. “But Netanyahu is Prime Minister!” Mary said. “Well he is now, but wait 18 years and our Blessed Son will be well known throughout the entire world as King of Israel! There will be many that wil follow his teachings when he gets older. He will be guarded by angels and our Most Heavanly Father! Trust me!”Mary, excuse me I have to tell some friends via email that we have given birth to our Blessed Son. They’re in Saudi Arabia right now east of us, and I want to tell the the good news!
Later:
“We’ve got bring gifts to our friend’s Blessed One” One said to the other two. There were three brothers with the surname King. They were long time friends of Joseph and Mary and were currently
on a job in the oilfields as project managers for the same petroleum company in northern Saudi Arabia.
“How will we get there? The truck’s broken down again. Cheap Japanese Izuzu trucks, we should have gone for a Mercedez truck”.
One poked out a window. “There! we can use our camels” It will be slow but we’ll make it in a few days, definately by the 25th.
So the three Kings set out on their camels, bearing gifts for the Blessed Jesus of Nazereth. They travelled mostly during the evening and through the night.
A supernova exploded in the night sky, forming a star that was in a line of sight between them and the city of Bethlehem just before they reached the edge of the Rift Valley. Israel was to the west with the River Jordan below and Palestine to their northwest.
They continued northwest following the star, working along the sand dunes but in parallel with a major southeast to northwest highway. They could hear the distant whoosh of commerical trucks on the road.
They reached the frontier crossing at the Jordan River. But there was a 3 hour border wait.
“I hope you two have your identification that will make the Israeli customs people happy so we can get through easily, and no funny things in the pouches..
One winced as he had a container full of myrrh and another one of
frankencence. “I’ve got a bit of luu on me” one said sheepishly referring to the Arabic name of frankensence which is lubban. “Are you crazy? They won’t let in with that! Are you snorting that stuff again? “Well we have this gold we can bribe ‘em with… one smart-ass King said.
“Oh great. How are we going to get out of this one? We can’t turn around as the border gate is just two cars ahead of us.
“um I think my passport is about to expire.” Another one said apologetically. Yep it expires tomorrow” King said but didn’t seem to acknowledge the impact right away.
Two Kings wince in dispair as to how this latest “disaster” is adding to the trip. They already were a few days late and the earliest they would
get to Bethlehem if they’re lucky was the 25th.
and so the Three Kings set off slowly towards the Israeli border crossing on their way to bear gifts for the Blessed Soul of Jesus of Nazareth who was in swaddling clothes lying in a manger born in the City of David.
“That was close” One King said to the other after they made it through the border. The Israeli customs person did notice the “luu” but instead of barring them from Israel they handed the three Kings a fine, and also a lecture.
Meanwhile Joseph was busy tending to baby Jesus as Mary was resting after labour but she was in excellent condition. After tending to Baby Jesus and Mary, Joseph figured it would be good to keep an eye on the friend’s farm animals as there were those who would try to take them.
So, he watched over the flock by night…
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Goodness! And a Merry Christmas to you!
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T’was the Night After Christmas…
“Roger, maintain zero zero six, descend to flight level zero decimal five, you’re cleared to land on one eight… Contact North Pole Tower on one two six decimal five. Alert Traffic wishes you a Merry Christmas Santa..”
“Roger North Pole two six decimal five.: Alert, Merry Christmas to the boys and girls at Alert and also to the Canadian Forces serving down there. Ho Ho Ho!”
So the sleigh and reindeer began their descent after radioing in at Alert Air Traffic Control. Rudoph’s nose changed from steady red burn to 2 flashes per two seconds, as he went into landing mode. Santa switched on the landing lights, which lit up the forward tips of the sleigh’s runners.
Santa sighed in relief as another delivery was made, as him and the reindeer were on their way back to the north pole. it was cold but he reached over with a red and white gloved hand to grab a pen and write into his aviation logbook.
Soon the left and right tracer blush tracer lights marking the runway edges were seen. in the distance, the flags of Canada, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Russia and The United States could be seen in a circle each positioned in their location from the centre striped column which marked the North Pole which was topped by a blue UN flag. The monument’s flags were bathed in floodlights.
Radio contact from the tower crackled over the sleigh’s radio..
“Kringle Flight 001, You have been identified, you’re lined up with the runway, power back 5%, rate of descent 2 feet per minute.. 1 mile downrange, power back another 5%, rate of descent 1 foot per minute, nose up 2 degrees.” half mile and closing, level off, one quarter mile and closing.. and… 75… 50.. 25..
Santa and the sleigh adjusted for crosswinds, and made the descent, the craft was angled 2 degrees up from horizontal. The landing was perfect, the reindeer and sleigh horizontally parallel to the ground as they landed on the runway with a slight curling of snow.
“Cut engines”. The reindeer one by one in pairs, began to slow down, the rear ones first, followed forward, ending with Rudoplh who then slowed his pace to a slow walking distance.
“Okay Rudoplh, to the hangar and warehouse. Let’s call it a night..”
“Okay Santa!” Rulodph then had his nose turn from 2 flashes per two seconds, to steady burn, but not as bright. Santa turned off the landing
lights of the sleigh. ‘Rudoplh on his 20th mission, was chortling about that stupid reindeer games coach 20 or so years ago “Look at me now, chump” he thought. This year they managed to visit Palestine
and Santa had received landing rights to Afghanistan being cleared by
the British Army.
Santa looked up at the dark starry sky. A streak of light appeared. “Must be that flight from Tokyo to New York again. A Fat Albert he figured and went though a mind checklist of what the 747 would have aboard” Santa was quite the aviation enthusiast.
With a turn here, and a turn there they arrived at the hanger. The large
aluminum roll doors clattered as one of the elves had pressed the close button once the reindeer and sleigh were inside the hanger.
Some of the elves were busy unloading the sleigh and cleaning off exhaust residue from the reindeer.
Boxes of next year’s cargo started a pile on the far side.
One of the elves, the one who originally wanted to be a dentist, came over. He was now Santa’s Assistant in charge of Purchasing.
“Kaufhof called, Santa. Kaufhof is our supplier in Germany”.
“Yeh, had a business lunch with Hans last month in Munich. Kaufhof is the leading department store chain in Germany, been dealing with them for decades. What’s the story?”
“um well, we’re a bit late on payments of our last shipments. They’re sending a plane up in 30 days to get those boxes if it isn’t settled”.
“Well better get Mama on that one, tiger. Sheesh, I thought you wanted to be dentist?”
“I did, but it didn’t bite with me. I cut my teeth in business”.
Santa rolled his eyes at that line..
“Speaking of which. David at Walmart phoned. They’re out of Furby’s. We can’t get ‘em until early December. Manufacturer has production problems. Also I wouldn’t order any more of their $35 dollar tires. They fall apart.David has offered to substitute Tiger Paws for a good price based on minimum order”.
and about those extended warranties.. Santa I don’t think it’s a good idea to get those things for the kids presents. We need to figure out how to get out of those..”
Santa rolled his eyes let out a big sigh.
Welcome home Santa! Mrs Claus said. I got you some milk and cookies.”
“Good! I think I’ve got an ulcer coming again.. ”
Say what happened to that King Lion who oversaw the Land of Misfit Toys? He never calls.
“Oh him. Don’t you remember? Once those toys and the elf who wanted to be a dentist came here, he didn’t have much of a kingdom left, so he packed out and moved to Africa.
“Good for him. What happened afterwards?”
“Well apparently he got an agent and went Hollywood. He starred in that Lion King movie. Apparently made millions and started a franchise.
Santa slumped in his easy chair thinking of his situation and drew out a long sigh. He of course had Kringle Corporation, but profits were low, and he knew the expensive retooling of the sleigh was coming up to enable it to pass FAA and Industry Canada certification, and then he had to re-register with ICAO for his international flights.
He sighed again and turned his head to Mrs. Claus. “Merry Christmas
Mrs Claus”. “Merry Christmas Santa”
(cue 3/4 view of the entire operation shot from helicopter with North Pole shown in view)
roll credits
cue music: Santa Claus is Coming to Town”
(fade out)
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This site of yours has proven to be personally a breath of fresh air.I wish you many years of success.
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That’s very kind.
Merry Christmas.
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And a very Merry Christmas!
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You too!
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A very Happy Christmas and all the best for 2013 to you and yours Alex. Many thanks for what you have been doing over the past years.
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You’re most welcome.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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A belated Merry Christmas to all………
Sorry folks, was out eating (and drinking) too much. Just got home.
Turned on the ‘puter (needed my Tsakumis “fix”)
Hope everyone had a relaxing Christmas and wish everyone well in the new year..
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Hoping you’re well too!
Very best to you and yours.
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Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and yours, Alex – and to all the readers and commenters who come here.
Alex, thank you for all you do to make this world a better place.
I know you sacrifice a lot, relentlessly casting light on the bad guys; Alex, thank you for this, for sticking with this blog, and for always doing the right thing.
By the way, who is this young slim handsome fellow – I hear his pictures will be replacing the existing pictures of you on this blog?
Is he taking over your blog?
If he is, he better be good!!!
They say he’s about to start a radio show too!
Looks like he’s taking over the MSM in this town – single-handedly!
Who is this masked man!!!???
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Yes, a few of those shots will be on the new website.
Thanks for the kind words Shell. All the best to you and yours.
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Who is this, a Greek shipping magnate, or a Hollywood movie mogul? Something vaguely familiar about him! Not so much that I would buy a used car off the man, though.
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Like those. The pictures say tough as old leather and tough as rebar ready to tear a few politicians apart (figuratively speaking of course), this guy drinks something with two rusty nails in it and lives to save another day, but inside has a heart of gold and helps those with a hand up. One picture with that leather and sunglasses look. Surprised you didn’t give “The Rock” look (a mean raised eyebrow) there.
Hell I’d put that picture on a campaign pamphlet if you ran for MLA or MP.
But deep down, c’mon Alex, you’re a real creampuff when need be.
Happy New Year!
Keep the Blog smokin!
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All the best to you ‘n’ yours this St. Steven’s Day AGT.
Take care and beware of those who would take up stones against you.
http://www.wikipaintings.org/en/rembrandt/the-stoning-of-st-stephen-1625
Nollaig chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ùr
RS
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Thank you.
Many blessings to you and yours.
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My wish for the coming year is that the human race will finally begin to come to its senses and start focusing on the message of the Prophets and stop fighting over who is the messenger. What matters who brings the word of peace and love as long as we hear and heed the message.
May your higher power bring you peace and contentment in this year and all other years. Care for each other, and help where you may. there is no greater feeling that giving of yourself to others.
God bless and keep each and every one.
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And you Cam.
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Hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas! Look forward to another year where you continue to hold various feet to the fire
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We did thank you. Blessings to you and yours.
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Merry Christmas AGT and family.
A little late, but chose to be news free on x-mas – playing with the kids.
All the best!
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You too, Don!
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Interesting how, for a couple of days a year, we can all talk the talk. Peace, love, tolerance, do unto’s etc. Normal will return tomorrow when the next asshole scoffs at personal accountability and goes out of bounds.
Thank you sir, for all that you do here and may your hard digging hit the motherload early in ’13.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Alex.
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The same to you!!!
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The best of the season to you and yours, Alex. Without prejudice toward or away from any particular religious leaning.
And I join you in thanking ALL the commenters for making this the most thought-provoking site on my internet.
And of course to you for the many hours of research that you must do prior to writing 150 or more columns per year, providing the seed for all the great comments that follow.
And a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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Thank you so much for the kind words.
All the best to you, too!
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A belated Merry Christmas to you and yours Alex.
Thank you for all that you do here. It is very much appreciated.
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You’re welcome!
I say Merry Christmas until New Year’s!
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All the best Alex to you and your family,hate to bug you, how is theT-Shirt and nick-nack store coming along? P,S, Loved the write up on C.C. re the MILF.
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No bother at all. Website is being redone. One more photo shoot and we’ll be ready to go.
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Alex said:
“One more photo shoot and we’ll be ready to go.”
Wasn’[ that something heard at the studio for Cosmopolitan? or even Playgirl Magazine?
(hee hee hee)
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Yeah, me and Joe Namath. LOL!
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Thanks for the real news and for the many LOL moments.
May you and the family have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2013.
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Very best to you as well.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year DonGar… hope all is well
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I’m a day late, as I was able to avoid browsing for a day.
Yesterday was full of fun with family around a couple meals and playtime with our grandchildren.
Our 5 year old granddaughter Mackenzie, saw something on the telly early in December that prompted here to tell her Mom that she didn,t need anything but, “Maybe there is a little girl somewhere that needs something for Christmas.” This promoted the us to pool your Christmas spending between 5 families to help a needy family. Thanks to the Salvation Army we were connected with a single mother with 3 children.
The gift exchange from under the tree was brief, as there was only small items given as tokens of our love to each other. (Apparently Santa had arrived at midnight, lol.)
Merry Christmas Alex and may God bless your family, and a merry Christmas to everyone visiting this blog..
LC
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And yours, too.
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Sir Alex, you really have to watch this movie: Last Ounce of Courage
It is a low-budget Christmas movie with a high power message about how important it is to remember what Christmas is all about. Hint: NOT Materialism or poking fun at Christians.
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Dear Alex.
Thank you for your tenacity ( I suspect you were a terrier in a past life),your sense of fair play,your love for our city and especially our province, an insider’s glimpse into the powers-that-be behind the scenes, for your Herculean hours researching,composing,posting and responding and for creating an opportunity for all of us to debate what is important to us.
A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and to your family who are obviously your love.We thank them for allowing you the time to suss out stories that are key to all of us.
Cheers,
Judi
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Bless you for this. Much appreciated.
Merry Christmas.
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Thank you Alex for your contribution to making this a better place………
Thank you also to all the contributor’s to Alex’s Blog.
I never cease being informed and/or entertained.
Thank you to those that provide aid and encouragement to Alex.
And finally thank you to your Family Alex, for sharing your time and
energy with us.
Gary L.
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You’re most welcome. Thank you for your contributions and in particular your encouragement.
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A guy, that wore a fedora much the same way as like this guy:
http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/sinatra_stamp_narrowweb__300x455,2.jpg
asked me, to ask you, when the questions to AGT starts. He also wanted to know if there was a limit to the number of questions asked.
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FRIDAY!
No limit on questions as long as they’re asked all at once.
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Best Wishes Alex hope a great time was had by you and yours this Christmas season.
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And to you, dear heart.
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Merry Christmas Mr. Tsakumis….I’ll try and be a good boy in 2013 and mind my manners. No promises with CC still in the picture though…
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I’mm always a good boy.
Here’s a preview of my first video for the new blog.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuMQjKiaDTg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Hi Alex.
I start howling at the moon around Dec 23 and begin to slow on or about Jan 2. In between I provide clear evidence to those that know me that the statement ” crazier than a shithouse mouse ” is an under-statement. What you do for us here will be remembered for quite some time. Your sacrifice is recognized by all of us. For that, we are forever in your debt. I was thinking, just to put it over the top this year perhaps you could permit a moment for your family to scratch a few words on your napkin. Nothing more than a reminder for all of us that this blog does indeed come at a cost. I bet that every one who dwell here would be touched by such an endeavor. I realize your sacrifice is not theirs and would not ask for this otherwise. If you were to ask your l’il ones at dinner their thoughts about what you do here and obtained their permission to share those thoughts with us the comment section would be fast and furious. We don’t just appreciate what you do for us, we all are aware of how much they contribute just by being supportive of what you do. If it’s asking more than you’re willing to give, I’ll certainly understand. Happy New Year to you and yours old fellow, perhaps life will bless us with more like you.
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Thanks for this.
I know that my kids would comply, however, I think I might be afraid of their answers. They all do indeed miss me, and often. I’m not a network. I don’t have unlimited budgets. I compete with EVERYONE, and I’ve proved that I can keep up.
But it’s a massive toll on my family. I’ve often thought of quitting juat because of that. If you look at the body of my work, there’s nothing more for me to prove. Other than retiring to write books, I’ve done everything else. TV, radio, print, blogosphere.
It’s a very tough slog. The criticism and friends lost are painful realities. How much do I reveal? When? Is it relevant to you as readers to know my every thought, hope or fear?
I’m not complaining. It’s the life I choose. But without me, you’d all be alone. Left to the narrow graces of a bought and/or bias media.
And that makes me incredibly bothered.
My time has come. But can only be gone if I say so.
Thanks again.
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“And that makes me incredibly bothered.”
Me too!
The potential of a blog to create a stronger network is now a reality. You have your own network on this blog, if you need it. This is about creating a more reasonable future for our children and those to come. Outstanding job this year. Outstanding to say the least.
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Thank you, Don.
That means a great deal.
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Poor Christy needs the editior of the Times Colonist to fight her battles…..
Perhaps if she would think before opening her mouth AND she stopped driving her communications people to the street…..
She wouldnt need free “support” from the editor of the Colon-ist.
P.S. What does a full page newspaper Liberal ad cost in Victoria these days?
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David Obee has made a complete ass of himself. His editorial makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. An apologist for hyper-sexualization of women and sexism. The exact opposite of what he purports to support and defend.
Completely outrageous.
http://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/columnists/column-clark-still-facing-that-double-standard-1.35089
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I love his closing statement where (after he calls her a “hottie”) he mentions almost as an after thought….
“There is no shortage of reasons to criticize the premier — but let’s base our thinking on what she has or has not accomplished, and what she says she will do. Isn’t her vision for the province more important than her appearance?’
THIS is the reason she is so unpopular!
Her record.
Her vision.
Her incompetance.
NOT her gender.
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His whole premise is entirely backwards.
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Guess you could say that he was riding shotgun on the MILFwagon?
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I guess so.
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Thanks for the Heads Up.
I will not be clicking on that TC article, I know when I am reading extreme untruthful and highly biased opinions. TC is getting close to no clicks at all.
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NO! I encourage you to read every single last one of Obee’s cowardly words. Read every bit of his deluded, confused screed.
It’s important. Tomorrow, you’ll see why.
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its amazing how print removes all context of emotion or reaction.
what obee fails to mention in his article is CC’s response.
did she sound shocked?—-no
offended?—- no
confused? did she not understand what MILF meant?—no
in fact she seemed happy to be answering a question that judging by her reaction was right in the midlle of her wheelhouse intellectually speaking.
then MR. Obee goes on to state-
“let’s base our thinking on what she has or has not accomplished”
WE ARE MR. OBEE.
she is an embarrassment to the entire province.
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Dave Obee actually gets paid to write mindless crap like this!
Amazing!!!
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Seems the Province has gotten into the story:
http://www.theprovince.com/news/Premier+Christy+Clark+tells+radio+audience+better+MILF+than+cougar/7750003/story.html
But Alex.. surely you didn’t start “that operation” did you? They named you as “Alexis”. Ohh mann.. You’re not “Pre-Op”. “Everything” must still be “down there” (sorry Old Boy, couldn’t resist!)
Talk about getting into old news, and the defence by Mike Morton is pathetic.
The article is pathetic (and old).
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Alexis is actually a Greek name which can be used for a man or a woman, in Greece.
While I found your effort at humour unamusing to say the least, you raise a valid issue: I wonder who edited my name. I’m very well known to Cassiday and his editors. It’s truly a pathetic mistake.
It would be akin to referring to Christy as ‘Chrissy’.
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D’oh! I think my eyes told me something was wrong there (the Alexis typo) but I was zipping through the article and didn’t consciously notice it.
I trust they will correct it.
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Actually, I didn’t trust that they would correct it on their own, so I sent them a heads-up — as others may have also.
It’s fixed now… and hopefully in the print edition too.
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I like the pics AGT. Don’t know which I like best, the second or the third. Somehow the third one appeals to me more… but they are all good.
On the subject of Obee – who paid him to do this word salad?
Premier photo op has a VISION for the province? Where is it? What is it?
PLEASE someone, let me in on it!
Course, Obee thinks she is ‘hot’ so that is his ‘vision’ talking with his small head. Spare me from the MSM.
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I don’t think Obee is corrupt. That’s not a fair characterization of the man. He’s just simply deluded. He reveals himself a fool on this issue, in such a breathtaking fashion, that I’m at a loss for words as to how he isn’t seen by the better of his colleagues as well beneath contemptible. It’s truly beyond comprehension.
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After reading David Obee’s post in the Times Colonist this morning I got a very strange feeling. Something wasn’t right about that article.
Then a few moments ago I saw this.
http://www.theprovince.com/news/Premier+Christy+Clark+tells+radio+audience+better+MILF+but is there any than+cougar/7750003/story.html
At least the reporter gives Alex credit, but there is more to it. It appears that Mr. Morton and the Liberal handlers are going to try and spin this but once again to Christy the “Victim”…
Funny the MSM never gives Alex credit for any of his excellent expose posts on Christy and BC Rail documentation.. so that is where it starts me to wonder… what are those Clark handlers and Mr. Morton up to. ..
I see this is as an attempt to try and blame us the readers, the dj, Branson, or bloggers who report.. When will Christy understand that she is responsible for her actions.
I have heard of no other BC female politician that has had this problem. So who is really at fault?
The guys that ask her the questions, or Christy for encouraging it?
Lets face it ladies we all know when we wear that sexy low cut top that makes us feel like a hottie, we know that men will look and appreciate our assets… yes. we know when we look hot… lets be honest ladies.. haven’t we at one time or another used it to our advantage with our fella
A woman knows… Christy’s laugh made it very clear she wasn’t embarrassed or uncomfortable. That is until she got called out on it again..
I ask you Christy to realize that when you point a finger at someone there are always 3 pointing back at yourself…
Funny, in all my years no man has ever dared to say anything that inappropriate to me.. unless my behavior begged for it..
Christy you are a flirt, an obvious flirt… and we the people of BC are uncomfortable with your behavior as our leader.. it is an embarrassment.
Let”s keep it classy Christy, the whole world is watching….
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An exceptionally astute observation.
Why is it only Christy has these problems? Dianne doesn’t. Carole didn’t. The Carole that remains doesn’t either.
The only high profile female politician to be treated like a floozy, is Christy Clark.
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As I read the Province article — with hot links to Alex’s and Laila’s sites — I had the feeling that the regular editors are away on holiday and the mice are free to play.
‘Good fun, when the MSM comes out from cover and gives our BC political bloggers legitimacy — on a story that probably could have stayed out of the mainstream media, once the radio station pulled down the interview.
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As I read the Province article — with hot links to Alex’s and Laila’s sites — I had the feeling that the regular editors are away on holiday and the mice are free to play.”
i would not be so sure about that. this incident has traction, people are talking about it and it makes CC look even worse than usual. some sort of spin had to be put on it, so now after a few days we have morton claiming CC was shocked.
he could not claim that a few days ago when the story broke and the audio was still on the internet. one listen and people would have realized she was happy to answer the question.
the other issue that is relevant to this imho is that it took place the same day that people were dodging icicles on the new port mann. it had to be reported…. so why did the msm not run it on that day???
anyone else think just maybe the MSM cut CC a HUGE break by not reporting this the same day?
its pretty sad when the MSM has to spread out the “bad news” stories about the liberals to protect them from themselves.
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I guess the MSM and the politicians really think the public doesnt notice or care…..
We’ll see, come election day.
I, for one, cant wait.
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Hi WJ,
It’s hard to know the goings-on of the MSM… but reporting this issue on ice-bomb day might have been the PERFECT day for it to come out in the media, if they wanted to bring it in quietly “out of respect for the premier.”
Ice bombs on front page, Christy MILF/cougar on page 10.
But they left it to fester for a few days in the blogs — with not much other news happening through the Christmas break — and the story may now grow wings.
Harvey O. must be getting an itchy trigger-finger, on his self-imposed holiday from blogging, (Are you at least READING this stuff, Harvey? LOL!)
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because like or dislike, 3 of these women have accomplished something with their lives and people have some level of respect for them
and the other has harry bloy in her corner.
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It’s rather unfortunate that only that which suits us sticks. Christy could have absorbed some fraction of what SFU offers, or other institutions of higher learning she has besmirched by faulty assertions of having received benefit from. But no, all we are shown is the obvious education the Blueboy has provided her. High heels, a giggle and an ever ready smile. The damage done will be the fodder for future heartache, cash and other resources shoveled out the back door never to show up in the public accounts. Friends, family and slick talking hucksters becoming wealthy at the expense of those that can least afford it. Some mental midgets, paid through misappropriation of tax payer funds, will shout from the rooftops that we just don’t get it. I however believe we do.
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Truer words were never spoken.
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I must say, I read the article and I was stunned again by Leslie Boldt the Dolt and her lovely little attack on you (at least that what it appears – either that or she doesn’t know the difference between dumbass small-town morning radio host to journalist — could explain a lot!) whilst defending the Premier. I realize her stock and trade is defend total horseshit, that’s why she’s an ardent supporter of Mayor Moonbeam and Vision but I’m guessing it extends to other idiots (Premier Dummy) as well?!
Quite frankly, if the Premier of the province is either a) too stupid or b) simply cannot deflect a simple question such as are you a MILF or a cougar, she has absolutely no business running a popsicle stand, never mind the province. Imagine her trying to answer Harv Oberfeld’s famous question to Gordon Campbell (Are you going to be a Premier or a dictator?).
I eagerly look forward to the debate in late April/early May where we can watch a person literally implode on live TV having to answer questions and screwing up the answers, royally.
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Boldt is a fool.
She won’t go hard against Christy because there is a deal cut between her camp and Gregor’s camp. Don Millar is one of the architects. More on that later.
But your point is well-taken.
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“The Province” Headline:
“MILF or cougar: A premier shouldn’t have to choose, so why did she do so publicly on the radio?”
Of course a Premier doesn’t have to choose – when she can be both!!!
Even “Boldt the Dolt” seems to agree – be all you can be, and get Mike Morton to blame Drex the jock if it goes bad.
Then get Tim Rice, ever-present LIEberal troll, to make his usual bullshit entries In the comments section.
And, the final most pathetic attempt at LIEberal spin???
“The Province” itself links some “We Recommend” stories – here’s a partial list – DUH!!!
“5 ways to turn women off oral sex”
“Miley Cyrus lets her boobs hang out while hanging out with nood boobs”
“Anne Hathaway calls no panties photos at Le Mis premiere ‘devastating’”
“Where is porn for women?”
It’s clear the irony of these links is lost on “The Province”, Cassidy Olivier, Mike Morton, Lesli Boldt… and most of all, on The Crash Test Dummy!
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As I read the Christmas cards from MLAs and MPs I find “Happy Holidays” and “Seasons Greetings” but I do not find “Merry Christmas”. It seems that they are not progressive enough to acknowledge a Christian celebration in the same manner they acknowledge celebrations by Hindus, Sikhs and Ismailis. They lag well behind you and your friends from these other communities.
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