Layne in one of his better columns notes the Campbell is in a terrible spot.

The Liberals are hoping that anger is temporary and you’ll just get used to the HST.  After all, there is two and three quarter years to go in his term right?

They are in territory that the NDP were in when they were decimated at the polls.  Joy and Jenny was all there was.

What to do?  There is no winning this one. Even if Campbell steps down in disgrace,  there is nobody to step up and revitalize the party.

Like two peas in a pod. They both suck...

Then he took aim at the lack of noise from the NDP over revelations that Ida Chong was taking every single penny the legislature allows.  Her meal allowance for someone living locally, minutes away from home, shows an utter contempt for the state of the BC economy.

The fact that the NDP didn’t speak up?  Well they are two peas in a pod aren’t they?  Both exactly the same and playing from the same play book.

Voting for either one continues the insanity.

They are little more than liars, cheats and thieves.

HAVE YOU HAD ENOUGH YET?

http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/Leyne%20Poll%20shows%20leader%20only%20Liberal%20hope/3280777/story.html

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The Main Stream Media (MSM) is at it again.

Does anybody remember the cries of foul when the NDP fudged the deficit figures so very long ago?

Well the Liberals are getting a free ride in the media and it’s being noticed by the Tyee, an online periodical with a large following.

http://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2010/07/12/FudgeBudget/

This is fiscal mismanagement at it’s worst.

Then ad to this the statements by the Finance Minister that the mailouts and ads on the radio are necessary to counter the so-called misleading statements made by Anti-HST forces around the province.

Okay Finance Minister, HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST BC???  Huggie Hansen does not know.  You’re the finance minister, a businessman, and you don’t know???

No wonder the Province of BC is teetering on insolvency.

BC Refederation suggests a forensic audit of BC’s books to find out the truth of how far the Liberals have sunk us in the hole.

Owe-lympic debt is costing us billions when Campbell promised us 6oo Million.

Trade and Convention Center was nearly a billion dollars and is largely unbooked.  A bigger white elephant than the Fast Cats.  The cost overrun on this facility dwarfed the Fast Cats by double!!

They have made contractual obligations equal to $53 Billion.

These are the fiscal giants who you elected  (if you voted for them or didn’t bother to vote).  These guys are mismanaging BC.

I am honestly afraid to promise anything based on these reports.

But what I can promise,  is an end to rule by UNCONTROLLED POLITICIANS.

Direct Democracy in the first sitting as government.

A committee of Citizens to draft a no holds barred constitution of and by the people.

Renegotiation of things federal which directly impact on the sovereignty of BC.  It’s time BC got a fair shake within Confederation.

Join BC Refederation today.  And make as large a donation as you can.  We need to get ready for the next elections.  By-elections resulting from Recalls.  And of course the next general election.

DONATE

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It’s a feeling shared by so many as we approach the start date of the HST and we still don’t have a Democratic answer to it.

The ANTI-HST PETITION due to be submitted early on the 30th rather than on the 5th of July, really exemplifies BC Refederation’s  belief that BC is ready for a change democratically.

No wonder voter apathy is at an all time high in Canada.

SWITZERLAND also has high voter apathy during general elections.  It’s not important to them who runs and is elected.  WHY??? They have absolute control of their politicians.  Politicians are elected as part time employees and are part of a proportional representational system.  But because they CONTROL their politicians, it doesn’t matter WHO the elect. Their frequent initiatives, direct government policy.  The people vote and the vote is BINDING on the government to implement.

The more I look into the Swiss system, the more I fall in deeper love with it and wonder when we are going to have this for ourselves?

IT’S OUR TURN BC!!!  Look to Switzerland for hope!!

We at BC Refederation used them as our model. Join today and support real change.

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Carole James and BC Refederation Leader Mike Summers

NDP Leader Carole James was in Vanderhoof  on June 15 and invited Mike Summers to meet with her.

Meeting was short and pleasant.

However, when asked direct questions on whether she would scrap the HST when/if she assumed power, she said the party would have to have a discussion with the people on the issue.  She would not say that she is against it.

Oh really???  Then what is she doing about this?  Can you say political opportunism?  The NDP is letting the BC Liberals self destruct, which by the way they should.

But not wanting to quash this is dishonest Ms James.

Then Ms. James was asked about getting Federal Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty to back off implementation of the HST until after the HST petition had been vetted and finally disposed of by the people.  It was suggested that using her profile, she might add weight to the letter Mike Summers wrote to Jim Flaherty on June  10th.

Instead of saying yes to the request, she said she would defer it to the Federal Wing of the NDP.

Mike has been in direct contact with Nathan Cullen whose riding has overwhelmingly supported the Anti-HST petition.  So far there has been no response from him on the issue.

On the topic of the Carbon Tax, she was asked if she would do away with it.  She said that there was discussion about it before the election and the people spoke and re-elected the Liberals.  “But I won’t keep increasing it either.”

Small consolation to people living in the north and to truckers who are hit hard with the punishing tax.

It is clear, that while Carole James is a nice lady, she will continue to tax British Columbians with taxes brought in by the Liberals.

Now more than ever, the people of BC need the BC Refederation Party.

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The first casualty of the Liberal insistence on ramming through HST is Blair Lekstrom.

Lekstrom admits to voting for it, but he said it has been made abundantly clear the his constituents don’t want any part of it.

Blair is hoping that bailing has saved his political butt.

Now there is six more MLAs that need to make a move.  Will they?

Letter to Flaherty Published in PG Free Press

Don’t bring HST in

Editor:

An open letter to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty

As you are aware, the citizens of B.C. have collected an astounding 600,000 signatures, representing over 15 per cent in each of the 85 constituencies.

That petition demands that the Government of B.C. introduce legislation to withdraw the agreement with the federal government, or take it to a referendum. We respectfully ask you to honour the wishes of the people and delay implementation of HST pending validation and final vote in any referendum that may subsequently be called.

I need not remind you that this is only fair to voters who have long supported Conservative members and who seek a democratic response from government.

And, it will add to the stability of business in B.C. which will be asked to shift tax collection methods one way, only to have them shifted back upon successful referendum in September 2011.

At that time. the government will be obligated to repay consumers in B.C. and it will likely result in a breaking of the bank.

For that reason, I adjure you to put off implementation of the HST pending final resolution of the petition.

Mike Summers

Leader of BC Refederation Party

and Regional Organizer Fight HST

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The Liberal legacy of lies, deceit and betrayal of BC Tax Payers has taken it’s toll.

And the arrogance of Liberal leader Gordon Campbell is to blame.  The HST was the final straw as voters in Liberal held constituencies find 62% of voters would sign a recall petition.  That is overwhelming poll numbers and everything I heard when collecting signatures during the ANTI-HST Petition.

John Rustad job on the line?

John Rustad I found out, is very vulnerable to a recall.  He is not well liked, but the HST anger has pushed supporters over the edge.

The poll results along with the story are in the Vancouver Sun newspaper.

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Majority+would+vote+unseat+their+Liberal+poll+finds/3133569/story.html

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Premier Gordon Campbell  and Finance Minister Colin (Colon Huggie) Hansen are a few laughs away from getting their butts turffed from office.

The HST is bombing.  And in a big way too.  Never before has one government managed to tick off the BC electorate.

Maybe it’s time for a little laugh at their expense.

http://www.theprovince.com/interactive/hstflash/index.html

Enjoy.  I did.

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How much is BC on the hook for?  A BC Refederation would do a forensic audit of the books to find out where we stand.  We cannot keep cooking the books.  And, BC Refederation will look at changing the date of the election for May to September to prevent the fiddling with the books by successive governments.

THE INSANITY HAS TO STOP!!!

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Black Press Group of community papers across this province and in Nanaimo, The Dialogue

. We were treated with respect and fairness by both. We did not receive any bias or anything more than objective reporting. To them I extend my thanks on behalf of the candidates and the party for simply being fair in reporting. We ask no more than that.

WE INCREASED OUR CAPTURE OF CANDIDATES AND VOTERS BY AN ASTOUNDING 500%.

What other party has done that.

I want to thank Dennis Shaw for his seemingly tireless effort to see the cause of democracy put forward. I applaud the vision and foundational research and sheer labour to get us to this point. I thank you Dennis personally for all you have done and thank you for your driven devotion to this cause.

Mel Garden, our vice-president and communications officer is moving to Alberta to be with his wife, and spawn an Alberta Refederation Party. Mel, your work and organized effort is appreciated and your shoes will be tough to fill should you step aside.

To all of our 2009 candidates,

Alberni-Pacific Rim Dallas Hills

Comox Valley Paula Berard

Cowichan Valley Michial Moore

Fort Langley-Aldergrove Jordan Braun

Fraser-Nicola Dian Brooks

Kamloops-North Thompson Wayne Russell

Kelowna-Mission Daniel Thorburn

Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Jay Ariken

Nanaimo Linden Shaw

Nanaimo-North Cowichan Ron Fuson

Nechako Lakes Mike Summers

Parksville-Qualicum Bruce Ryder

Peace River North Sue Arntson

Penticton Wendy Dion

Port Moody-Coquitlam Donna Vanderkerkhove

Powell River-Sunshine Coast Allen McIntyre

Prince George-Valemount Don Roberts

Vancouver-Fairview Alex Frei

Vancouver-False Creek Otto Grecz

Vancouver-Fraserview Andrew Stevano

Vernon-Monashee RJ Busch

Victoria-Swan Lake Bob Savage

To all of us, we done damn good!! Let’s do it again.

When I called my Liberal opponent to acknowledge his win, I told him that he should get fitted for some asbestos slippers. I will be keeping his feet to the fire. His ride won’t be easy.

So to you all, take a breath, decompress and if you can, let’s do a bit of brainstorming to come up with a catchy slogan that we can brand to us. I look forward to working WITH you all. Your election war stories are interesting and valuable for policy construction. I look forward to that task of refining policy so that we are even better armed next time.

Again, I thank you all very much for a job well done in spite of no money and little media support, exceptions noted above, with minimal assistance and no advertising to speak of.

“We have done so much with so little for so long, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.”

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A real sign of our times.

With just 10 days left, BC Refed is making a difference in this election. Just as my BULLFIGHT analogy goes, the other politicians are still trying to manipulate the issues/cape to confuse voters. BC Refed has identified the problem and it is now, as it has always been, politicians. The people of BC have had enough of same old same old tired politics. The people of BC are being handed a choice in parties and what they are being offered. Onlt BC Refed offers the one thing people want NOW. What is that one thing? “CONTROL”. Once people of BC have absolute control of BC’s politicians, then the ‘issues’ will smooth out and life will regain some simplicity because the politicians will not go off doing anything extreme because they will “KNOW” that the citizens will claw back anything like it. I am very positive about this election. And I am proud to be associated with the people I running with.
Our candiadtes have done an absolutely stunning job considering how very little we have had to work with.
Good luck my friends. See you in the legislature, right?

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