Category: Leadership

Pass the Joint Gladys

Slide 18 of 21: Williams Lake is a town of just over 10,600 in the central Interior of British Columbia. According to Maclean’s, the town has the highest per capita crime rate in the province. It’s ranked fourth in violent crime, third in sexual assaults, third in robbery, and fifth in cocaine trafficking crimes.In 2016, a gang-related shooting forced two area schools to close for the day. Local Indigenous leaders told the Globe and Mail shortly after the shooting that gang violence and the desperation caused by poverty had brought about an escalating crime problem. Although rates of drug-related crimes remained high in 2016, according to the Maclean’s analysis, rates of youth crime, assault, gun crime, robbery, and breaking and entering have all fallen.

What do Chilliwack, Port Alberni, Dawson Creek, Penticton, Terrace, Vernon, Prince George, Langley, William’s Lake British  Columbia- all have in common? They are part of the most dangerous places in Canada to live. All in the top 20. William’s Lake is rated number 4. So, 9 cities in British Columbia are rated in the top 20 of the most violent cities in Canada in which to live. Much of it due to poverty. And it is going to get worse given the government’s plan to stop or curtail all resource development in the Province.

“I have a dream,” the Premier said. “A Barista with a joint on every street corner of every city in this Province. Minimum wage for everybody. Every day will be 420 daze.” It must be the water man, and the stale air that we breathe. Second hand weed.

And in another Canadian City near you. The heads of Unifor and General Motors Canada are set to make an announcement this morning about the future of operations in Oshawa, Ont.

The General Motors assembly plant in Oshawa

“We have a dream.” they began “that there will be Baristas and a joint on evry street corner of this city, of this great city of Oshawa.”

See the source image“No, no, no.”, the Turd spoke. “I have the best dream of all. No more pipelines in this country for there will be a Barista and a joint on every street corner of every city of this great country of our. Yes I have a dream.”

And it’s an economic nightmare.

“Just livin the dream man, livin the dream.”

See the source image“Turn off the turd’s mind before it explodes. No wait…..”

Meghan and Harry have a new baby boy…named Sussex. My only comment. Who names their baby Sussex anyway. Sussex? That is a place, a county, a region of England as in the “Earl of Sussex.” It is also an area of Southern Ontario. Sussex? They grow Tomatoes there – and Heinz pickles and weed man. They must have had a Barista and a joint before naming that kid.

Poor kid.

Oh this is cute:

It’s always been a hot topic (oh really): LNG in Canada and B.C. but one First Nations organization says there is a lot of misinformation when it comes to Indigenous support during a Prince George panel visit today (March. 14)…oh really?

The First Nation LNG Alliance Society is a merging collective of First Nations that are associated with Coastal GasLink while also promoting the positives that could come out of such a project…positives? Really?

The Coastal GasLink project is roughly 670 km of pipeline that would deliver natural gas from the Dawson Creek area to a proposed LNG Canada facility located near Kitimat, B.C.

“We now have the opportunity to deliver our natural resources to tidewater which has been a challenge of B.C. and Canada in the past,” No? Really? former chief of McLeod Indian Band Derk Orr says. “In order to do that, it helps provide us with more dollars for our communities to build hospitals, community development and a number of areas.”

“Oh really! Pass the joint Gladys. A feel a barista coming on.”

Kate steps out in red, hours after baby Sussex photos. And this is news….why?

Denver Colorado says no to “magic mushrooms.” Expect a move to British Columbia cities soon.

“Pass the mushrooms Gladys. I’m feeling a bit peckish after that barista and joint.

After the Green’s By-Election win in Nanaimo where they arrogantly state that fighting climate change is Canada’s #1 priority comes this little nugget of news:

Poll: Do you agree with the call for Canada to cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030?

  • No (85%, 474 Votes)
  • Yes (15%, 86 Votes)

Total Voters: 560

The air was thick at the Green’s Party Headquarters after that bit of news. Baristas were flowing, the joints were rolling and the magic mushrooms growing among the green delegates.

Global warming cockus (sic) meeting in France, May 2019.

Bring it on. Arctic blast envelops much of Europe. Hey, but that’s only weather man. We’re talking climate here.

Colorado Rocky Mountain High

Pass that joint Gladys.

Have a great day.

SJ……….………………………….Out

Tarawa

An excerpt from “Kurofune: The Black Ships.” Click on the link above for more information about this story. You can get it through Amazon or through Munro Books in Victoria, BC.

An excerpt from my book Kurofune: The Black Ships. You can get it on Amazon or from Munro’s Books in Victoria:

It was a long way from Bremerton, Ted thought, while transiting the channel into the outer reaches of Tarawa Lagoon in the Higgin’s Boat toward the departure and marshaling area. Looking at the other Marines, Ted couldn’t help but be amazed at how far he and the others had come in just a few months. How their worlds had changed. From the relative peaceful backwater of the Puget Sound, to the Marine Corp Recruiting Depot, San Diego, for Boot Camp; followed by Corp training at Camp Pendleton, additional amphibious Operational training in Hawaii, then reassignment to the 2nd Division. Finally, embarkation in USS President Jackson, a Troop Transport, and subsequent arrival in Wellington New Zealand to prepare for future operations with the 2nd Marine Division. Ted remained a regular infantryman of the 1st Battalion, 2nd regiment; Lou specialized in communications as a TBY radio operator and Jonathon qualified as a marksman / sniper. Jonathon had his own tailored Browning automatic that he held and coddled like a baby. The rest of them had the standard issue M1 8 round Automatic Rifle, a Marine’s best friend.

“Who is the King of glory? Why now Jeremiah is, of course” Jonathon would taunt, rubbing the stock of his carbine as gently as if it was a baby’s bottom!

“The LORD is strong and mighty! With Jeremiah? Of course he is!” He continued.

And as a last thought:

“The LORD will be mighty in battle, Lord Praise Jeremiah” Jonathon would mutter as he cleaned his “Jeremiah,” as he affectionately called his carbine.

“Whoa,” was about all Lou could say, shaking his head. “Heaven help us”

The swells and the sea were playing havoc on the Marine’s sense and sensibilities throwing them around the boat like loose corks left in the water during a storm. Just about everyone was retching now, except the Reverend. The noise form the bombardment was ear shattering. The earth seemed to open up disemboweling hell’s wrath onto the small landing craft. As they got closer and closer to the departure point the concussions from the shells of the big guns became more and more pronounced and intense. Small bursts of small arms fire could now be heard in between the thud, thud, thump impacts of the 14 inch shells on the island. Some of the men in the boat began crying, calling on their own God, or reaching out for their mothers who were never there. The Squad Leader did his best to address their fears. Fears yes but they had yet to come into the maximum effective rage and death envelope of the island’s defenders.

“You’re Marines men, steady. Steady. Remember your training. We’ll get through this”

Ted was silent. He just stood there observing what was going on. He felt a nervous twitch and strong pull deep down in his gut but for the most part he was not as afraid as he thought he’d be. For a brief moment the Squad Commander and Ted’s eyes met and locked. Ted could see the anxiety and concern on his superior’s face but at the same time acknowledged his calmness and forth righteousness among the chaos and the men around him. Cool under pressure. Ted wondered how he was going to react. His thoughts came back to that last discussion with Father Doherty as he looked around the interior of his Higgins Boat at the other Marines.

“I can’t answer that Ted. I can only say that He has some sort of plan for all of us. What that is I can’t really say. Some will die, yes, a given, a fact of war, while others will come through all of this unscathed, for some other purpose perhaps, for another day. You just have to trust in God that he knows what is best for you – be it death in defending your country, saving a fellow marine, defending your homeland, freedom, or life for some other purpose that may or may not be so clear to any of us until left in the wake of this war.”

Can I do this? He thought. He quickly put those thoughts to rest. Ted gave his Squad leader a short two finger salute as an acknowledgement that he respected him and that he had his back if need be.

All at once the small arms fire got a bit louder and more intense. At the same time the shore bombardment ceased. It was 0900. There was stillness in the air that was surreal given the intensity of the chaos of the last three hours. All that could be heard is the odd short rat a tat tat sound of light machine gun fire coming from the area of the beach. The odd ricochet or whizzing, whirling sound of stray or random bullets could also be heard.

The Few, The Proud

Have a great day.

SJ……….………………………Out

Slip, Sliding Away

Even I can figure this stuff out:

You got it Toyota.

Love this too:

Canada’s redesigned $10 bill has earned the Bank of Canada a Bank Note of the Year Award from the International Bank Note Society (IBNS) –

IBNS?? I didn’t know there was such an organization.

Viola Desmond posing for the camera: A Canadian $10 bill featuring a portrait of Viola Desmond is shown on Nov. 19, 2018. It is also very, very difficult to put this bill in your wallet or money fold as this bill keeps slip, slip, sliding away. Perhaps that is the point. John A, Canada’s first Prime Minister, a Conservative, used to grace our 10$ bill. Everyone knows John A. Very few people outside of Canada’s Bureau for Political Correctness has ever heard of Viola Desmond. But that is the Liberal way. Robert Borden, the Prime Minister who graces our 100$ bill will be next to go because the liberal government under Trudeau only recognizes Liberal Prime Ministers, especially those from Quebec. You will never see Laurier (5$ bill) or King (50$ bill) removed.

Then again how can any country that has a currency like this one be taken seriously:

The Queenie

Short takes – all taken from national and international news:

We have to do something about cats. They are an environmental abomination;

We have to do something about dogs as they are anathema (look it up) to cats;

Cats and Dogs cause climate change;

Trump causes climate change;

SPAM and other processed meats cause climate change;

Cheese Whiz and Kraft Dinner are only one molecule away from being plastic – and this is news…why?? This is something all guys are aware of;

Cultured lab meat may make the climate worse – but only in confined spaces;

Meat kills study is rotten to the bone; so says the League of Vegetarians;

California spent $178 Million dollars per fish, yes per fish, to introduce Salmon back into the San Joaquin River…they all died;

Modern music causes climate change – I can’t argue with that one.

And now a picture from Canada’s melted Arctic

Y no Kyoto or don’t eat the canned meat (thanks to SDA).

Finally: it’s getting crazier and crazier with every single day:

AN Oxford University professor has claimed aliens are already breeding with humans to create a new hybrid species that will save the planet. Dr Young-hae Chi, an instructor in Korean at Oxford’s Oriental Institute, part of the prestigious university, thinks this new species will save Earth from annihilation from climate change.

Obama agrees given his latest architectural monstrosity:

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Hey, I’ve been a Vegan all my life. And I’m no alien. I’m from San Francisco!

See the source imageThe Vegan creed: “Eat, drink and be scary.”

Have a great day.

 

SJ……….………Out

Animal Farm

A modern parable. Thanks to Lynne

 

Wild Pigs…No Truer Words…

So close to the truth that it’s downright scary!!

A thought to remember, Marx said, “Remove one freedom per generation and soon you will have no freedom and no one would have noticed.”

There was a chemistry professor in a large college that had some exchange students in the class.

One day while the class was in the lab, the professor noticed one young man, an exchange student, who kept rubbing his back and stretching as if his back hurt.

The professor asked the young man what was the matter. The student told him he had a bullet lodged in his back. He had been shot while fighting Communists in his native country who were trying to overthrow his country’s government and install a new communist regime.

In the midst of his story, he looked at the professor and asked a strange question. He asked: “Do you know how to catch wild pigs?”

The professor thought it was a joke and asked for the punch line.

The young man said that it was no joke. “You catch wild pigs by finding a suitable place and putting corn on the ground. The pigs find it and begin to come every day to eat the free food.

When they are used to coming every day, you put a fence down one side of the place where they are used to coming. When they get used to the fence, they begin to eat the corn again and you put up another side of the fence.

They get used to that and start to eat again. You continue until you have all four sides of the fence up with a gate in the last side.

The pigs, which are used to the free corn, start to come through the gate to eat that free corn again. You then slam the gate on them and catch the whole herd.

Suddenly the wild pigs have lost their freedom. They run around and around. inside the fence, but they are caught. Soon they go back to eating the free corn. They are so used to it that they have forgotten how to forage in the woods for themselves, so they accept their captivity.”

The young man then told the professor that is exactly what he sees happening in America & Canada. The government keeps pushing us toward Communism/Socialism and keeps spreading the free corn out in the form of programs such as supplemental income, tax credit for unearned income, tax exemptions, tobacco subsidies, dairy subsidies, payments not to plant crops (CRP), welfare entitlements, medicine, drugs, etc., while we continually lose our freedoms, just a little at a time.

One should always remember two truths:

1. There is no such thing as a free lunch, and

2. You can never hire someone to provide a service for you cheaper than you can do it yourself.

If you see that all of this wonderful government “help” is a problem confronting the future of democracy in America & Canada, you might want to share this with your friends.

If you think the free ride is essential to your way of life, then you will probably not share this.

BUT, God help us all when the gate slams shut.

Think about this

Quote for today: “The problems we face today are there because the people

who work for a living are now outnumbered by those who vote for a living.”

Oink, oink.

Have a great Navy day.

SJ……….……………..Out

Just Average Me Thinks

The new normal – average-ly speaking of course.

The New Average. Where everywhere is more average than everywhere else…Doh!

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Mystery of Life:

When everything is average then average is the new normal!

I can’t make this up:

Muslim outreach: Andrew Sheer, leader of Canada’s opposition Conservatives, “new friend” Omar Subedar (pronounced: “so-beat-her”) publishes tips on beating your wife.

Not to be outdone of course the Liberals, under Trudeau (from an earlier post):

Trudeau is changing the Canadian Citizen guide to make it more Sharia compliant. This on the heels of the refugee who beat his wife with a hockey stick…eh? Pure Canadian eh? “Well, at least it was a hockey stick” said one immigration official by the name of “Rocket,” who cited anonymity. Added to that “We will change the guide immediately to tell new Canadians from Muslim or other countries who honour honour killings that the preferred weapon of choice here in Canada would be a “Victoriaville” due to its shaped blade and shaft flexibility. It bends back after that slap shot.”

I kid you not. Imagine having leadership like this during the World Wars.

Trudeau takes Sikh out of the Canadian terrorist lexicon.

Meanwhile:

See the source imageAir India crash of 1985 by Sikh extremists.

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Meanwhile, convicted terrorist Omar Kadr released from custody in Canada and awarded $10.5M with an apology by the Trudeau government.

See the source imageSooo smug.

Meanwhile, convicted Canadian terrorists and ISIS radicals are allowed to keep their Canadian citizenship. A Canadian is a Canadian is a Canadian quipped Trudeau. They (the terrorists) are just misunderstood and just need a big hug. This came after that other famous Canadian Prime Minister quote: “If my mother had four wheels she’d be a truck!”

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October cannot come soon enough.

On a final note this is why I hate politics and do not subscribe to any magazine, newspaper, journal or watch TV news. The new government of Alberta is not even one day in power and this headline comes from that astute Canadian rag Macleans:

After Alberta’s election, ‘nothing good to come’

We are living on a thin line.

Have a great Canadian day.

SJ……….……………………………………..Out………………….Dot de dot dot dot.