The CBC News site reports that 16 Canadian lakes are slated to be officially but quietly “reclassified” as toxic dump sites for mines. The excuse that lots of fun new slave labour jobs will be created is insufficient explanation for the callous destruction of fish habitats across the country. To say that I am outraged would be a considerable understatement. Whether a Liberal government under Celine Stephan Dion would be any better on some fronts is questionable, but given his past record on environmental issues, I don’t think this would be happening on his watch.
Another example of disgusting pandering to industry with no view of the short- or especially long-term consequences. What is particularly sickening is the fact that nothing will happen as a result. Nothing. No amount of outrage or sheer human decency will alter this decision as the Nazis Conservatives march us, ignorant and grinning, into environmental disaster.
This country, if you’ll pardon the “Blevkog“-like language, is fucking broken.
No need to pardon “Blevkog” style language, Flash. All ‘koggers welcome here, as you know.
I have to point out, though, that Der Harpenfuehrer’s conservatives are not alone in toadying to corporate interests. The liberals are quite adept at ignoring the environmental fallout of their policies; as their complete failure to adhere to Kyoto ( which they ratified and signed) is proof of.
Good to see you out, Flash.
Touché, my friend.
Nice to be out again. Maybe I’m like the Hulk, I only turn green when I’m angry…