tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post3098185155468973969..comments2023-10-22T09:18:16.885-04:00Comments on Far and Wide: AfterglowSteve Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-1935166538758058332009-05-05T16:30:00.000-04:002009-05-05T16:30:00.000-04:00I agree with the keynote speakers, that was a bit ...I agree with the keynote speakers, that was a bit of a disgrace for sure. People had to vote, so I don't know how you expected everyone to sit there for hours and hours.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-11445706941358977702009-05-05T12:07:00.000-04:002009-05-05T12:07:00.000-04:00Great post..
Here are some of my observations:
-...Great post..<br /><br />Here are some of my observations:<br /><br />- i was at the montreal convention, so the contrasts were very striking, basically the passion of Montreal was replaced by the general good nature of this event.<br /><br />- overall this event was poorly organized in some areas especially friday night and that was the general feeling of the people i was hanging with<br /><br />- as far as friday night chretien of course rocked the house, PM was stumbly as always, iggy was mr. smooth throughout. yes the dion cocktail tribute was well done, but he should have saved his cocktail speech for the real deal. the debacle of dion rambling on for a half hour and everyone leaving before arbour came on was a shame<br /><br />- the policy think tanks and the plenary sessions were great<br /><br />- finally, three days of drinking all night takes a tollliberazzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14798202757576009552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-17946075662288659912009-05-04T19:49:00.000-04:002009-05-04T19:49:00.000-04:00IMO, Canada's national embarrassment is how we hav...<I>IMO, Canada's national embarrassment is how we have mistreated aboriginals, how we have failed to deal with root causes, how we just passively accept obvious problems, mostly lip service and avoidance</I>Interesting comment, and one I completely agree with. Unfortunately, I don't think anything will change, and this point of view will still be valid 20 years from now, no matter who is governing.Möbiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851148006420274055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-87538249313305279692009-05-04T19:11:00.000-04:002009-05-04T19:11:00.000-04:00You were a highlight too ;)You were a highlight too ;)Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-33876217686072202042009-05-04T17:17:00.000-04:002009-05-04T17:17:00.000-04:00Really good observations. Sometimes it's better t...Really good observations. Sometimes it's better to reflect upon the events you are observing rather than just respond to the need to produce. The on-the-spot reporting has its place, but so does some reflective overview. <br /><br />Your observations about the media are particularly interesting. It would be nice to think the media will scrutinize itself, but I wouldn't get my hopes up.<br /><br />Regarding the pundit, I think its wise to consider their observations. But I also think it is important to consider the source's motivations and past behaviour. It's all fine and good to make sure you are projecting your thoughts with the respect you feel your subjects deserve or, frankly, that you want to honor them with - deserving or not.<br /><br />But unless the subject pundit is willing to accept scrutiny of the own politics of personal destruction - or at least personal degradation - that they or their party participates in, they really shouldn't be out giving admonishment to any others.<br /><br />Perhaps they just consider you an effective communicator and would love to tune your message down a bit? It's a very real possibility, particularly if they sought you out for a "heart to heart, can't we all just be friends" message.<br /><br />A cynical take, perhaps, but one worth considering as you reflect on the whole.<br /><br />Having said that, it would be good indeed to keep in mind the shared interest all parties and all partisans have in doing the right thing by each other and for the country. Part of the problem is when the well becomes poisoned, everyone suffers. All you have to do is look down south and see where that gets you, sadly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com