Gary Lunn, Unleashed!

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Update: ......Saanich Gulf-Islands shake-up.....see bottom of post.....
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Watchdogs?
WeDon'tNeedNoStinkin'WatchdogsVille


Remember when the Minister in charge of 'Blowin' Up Stuff Real Good', a.k.a. Saanich - Gulf Islands Conservative M.P. Gary Lunn, decided that nuclear power in the tar sands would be a good thing?

No?

Well, let me refresh your memory:

Federal Natural Resources Minister Gary Lunn raised some eyebrows last week (Jan 2007) when he not only gave a big thumbs-up to the idea of using nuclear power in the oilsands, but suggested that the building of a nuclear reactor to help power the huge resource extraction was all but inevitable.

"It's not a question of if, it's a question of when, in my mind," said Lunn, who added that he had unspecified "discussions" last week on the idea, presumably with oilsands companies.

Lunn noted that nuclear energy is "absolutely emission free" and "CO2 free" and that it can help replace natural gas and other fossil fuels currently being burned to extract other fossil fuels from the tarsands.

Why do I bring this up now?

Well, in the spirit of killing off all the watchdogs, the government of Stephen Harper just ticked another one off the list:

The former head of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has resigned from the nuclear watchdog's board of directors.

Linda Keen sent a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Tuesday stating she no longer wants to stay on the board and be second-guessed by government officials.

Which, I suppose is to be expected.

After all, in Stephen Harper's Canada its all self-regulation, all the time.

So let's get rockin' - "Nukes for Oil!"

I can see the benefit concerts coming already.

Fronted by, oh say, I dunno.......

Nickleback?




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And, in a true, 'You're doin' a heckuva job Brownie'-type moment, as POGGE points out, Mr. Harper's new nuke watchdog, who appears to be acting more like flagwaver, has already started fast-tracking projects that could result in a 'Nuke in Every Tank'.

Just for the record..... rumour has it that Mr. Lunn may be in tough in Saanich/Gulf Isles against Greeniac turned Lib Briony Penn, for all kinds of good reasons and at least one silly one - the fact that she has a Q score amongst Vancouver Islanders that is to die for (but hopefully not via nuclear explosion). If you're a Dipper and you live in that riding, this is one place you might want to think about voting strategically. Now, with that said, for all those interested (and I think ALL Lotuslanders interested in stopping the Cons should be), you should go read what Alison has to say.

CheeseWillickers!!! As Sean from Saskatchewan mentioned in the comments, the Dipper from Saanich/Gulf Isles has just been forced to resign. That sound you just heard? Could it be Mr. Lunn's jaw hitting the floor?

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