Comments for A. Picazo - Midnight Politico

Comment on On The Media, Journalism, And The Willingness To Support it by karenv

karenv — Tue, 29 May 2012 06:23:33 +0000

I think its time as come–it’s time for something new. Too many of MSM are concerned with things like Mulcair’s mortgage and going along with the status quo. Peter Mansbridge didn’t even bother to challenge Harper in his first interview of 2012. I found it very sad. Times are changing and I believe the MSM has to find a way to deal with it. At least in Canada, they aren’t doing a very good job of it. That being said, I admire your continuing support of those you admire.

For myself, I will not pay. I am certain news organizations will find a way to find more readers without resorting to paywalls. Or, perhaps blogs will become the new MSM. Unless Harper puts the kibosh on ATI requests or clamps down on the internet, there are plenty of people who can and will research just as you are doing.

Comment on Link Byfield – Another Thorn On The Wildrose by Servant

Servant — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:05:33 +0000

This is the kind of stuff Joe Maccarthy would have loved. Would that we had candidates with carachter like Mr. Byfield running all across the province. Great job digging for more reasons to vote Wildrose.

Comment on Link Byfield – Another Thorn On The Wildrose by Jane Cawthorne

Jane Cawthorne — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:05:01 +0000

Thanks for this. Yes, the information has been “cleansed” as you say. I am grateful to you for digging it up and sharing it. It has been independent bloggers that have had the role of truth tellers in this election. The history of these candidates matters.

Comment on Link Byfield – Another Thorn On The Wildrose by Darrin

Darrin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:51:27 +0000

I was wondering when someone would raise Byfield’s troubling legacy of venom and hostility towards non-heteros. Thanks for archiving and spreading the truth.

Comment on Sun News Network: Because Facts Have A Well Known Liberal Bias by PNorm

PNorm — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:55:57 +0000

Today, they allegedly said Layton’s team released a press release stating he was in a massage parlor in 1996. And the Quebecor affiliates used this saying “Sun News said that…”

http://fr.canoe.ca/infos/quebeccanada/federales2011/archives/2011/04/20110429-211331.html

I hope they’re gonna get sued… Canada’s Radio Act requires that “a licenser may not broadcast … any false or misleading news.”

Comment on Craig Chandler (PGIB) … Such a Classy Guy by Alheli Picazo

Alheli Picazo — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:55:19 +0000

*NOTE* This pice had been withdrawn, because I have it on good authority that Chandler has been ousted from the Wildrose Alliance. Yes, even *they* don’t want him!

But I’ll continue to post Chandler’s Charlie Sheen-esque rants here. You can also follow Chandler updates over at http://site.chandlerslist.info/. I have no idea who runs this site, but I enjoy providing them with material!

Comment on Craig Chandler (PGIB) … Such a Classy Guy by K.W.M

K.W.M — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:10:21 +0000

Hi Alheli:
I would just like to mention that the Wildrose policy on the WCB is the exact same as Chandlers: “open it up to competition” they do not wish to change the legislation, where as only 1 change in Legislation would place the WCB from where they are now (abusive, manipulative and socially destructive with criminal intent) to an accountable organization which is remove the Judicial Immunity .
you can read the PGIB policy on the WCB here http://iwocac.ning.com/group/albertaabusedinjuredworkers/forum/topics/wcb-monopoly who says that the PGIB has no part of the Wildrose that policy alone is more then enough evidence for me; as for an answer to the WCB and its monopoly I did give a solution to all Parties ( except PCAA as they wont listen anyway) which was rejected by Heather Forsyth as the Wildrose policy was written up with member input:( I was a member then and my input was ignored), my solution needs fine tuning but I feel it is fair for all involved, benefits the workers & Business, not just “fair for business”: http://iwocac.ning.com/profiles/blogs/dealing-with-wcb-an-answer-i

Comment on Facts Matter In The Debate Over Water Fluoridation by Some Canadian Skeptic

Some Canadian Skeptic — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:19:27 +0000

Good article. I covered a similar story a few months back, as the City of Waterloo, Ontario (where I am...pretty much) discussed the same, tired, poor science. The comments section in my article (here) brought out all the lunatic fringe, anti-fluoridation activists, as I see they've come here in force as well. I addressed many of the same points you did, and discussed a few other arguments that you touch on. Isn't it embarrassing that in 2011, we're still dealing with this kind of paranoia (usually launched by middle-class and the affluent)? Good article, and good luck. Reason and science lost in Waterloo, hopefully Calgary will fare better.

Comment on Facts Matter In The Debate Over Water Fluoridation by Alheli Picazo

Alheli Picazo — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 07:03:21 +0000

Neil – You asked why they don’t have fluoridated water, I pointed out it’s because they have fluoridated salt. And yes, they have a choice whether or not to use salt, but chances are they do … I’ve yet to meet a single person who doesn’t use salt. Not to mention how the fluoridated salt is used in the preparation and production of food and drink — meaning they get the fluoridated salt whether they know it or not.

Again, you HAVE a choice. You can invest in bottled water or a filtration system. You *have* that choice.

And no, I do not have it backwards. The poor and disadvantages are *not* the ones kvetching about fluoridated water … they are in fact the very ones who benefit most. (Read the data). They are far more concerned about keeping a roof over their and being able to pay their bills to simply keep the water turned on than they are about fluoridation.

You say “Again, 98% of western europe refuses to fluoridate their water based at least partly on this human rights issue”. No, actually it’s *not* a human rights issue at all. The don’t have fluoridated water because they have fluoridated salt.

But you are free to keep inventing your own reality to serve your flawed logic.

As for this: “ask yourself why you are doing what you are doing and whether it is promoting the general wellbeing of humanity or hindering it.”

Why I am doing what? Presenting facts and debunking conspiracies? Because I enjoy living in a world where facts matter.

And the fact is, fluoridated water – to use your words – “is promoting the general wellbeing of humanity”.

Further, shouldn’t you be doing something constructive with your time? The last time I checked, the AHS was a disorganized mess. Maybe you should focus on that instead of chasing conspiracies.

Comment on Facts Matter In The Debate Over Water Fluoridation by Neil

Neil — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 04:35:00 +0000

Putting fluoride in salt means people have a choice. You don’t have to use salt and in fact many people are cautioned to not add salt to their food. No doubt there are many people in Europe who even choose “Non-Fluoride” salt. They have the choice to either purchase salt or use no salt at all. They have a choice. There is no choice with water fluoridation – everyone is medicated whether they want it or not.