Monday, April 24, 2006
Lies and indoctrination Harper on Hebron Ben-Never
Excerpt taken from Vive Le Canada article
But let’s take a moment to jump completely across the country to see the same game being played in Newfoundland. There, Danny Williams, premier, believes U.S. ESSOn Mobile Corp. is trying to starve his government into contracts (concerning oil development) that will pauperize Newfoundland. ESSOn Mobile is refusing to develop the Hebron oil properties it is sitting on.
Danny Williams wants to confiscate the Hebron properties ESSOn Mobile refuses to develop. He needs federal government action and assistance. But Stephen Harper governs for big, predator Private Corporations not for Newfoundlanders and other Canadians.
So Stephen Harper takes sides – dramatically - and he sides with ESSOn Mobile, of course. Harper says (Globe and Mail Apr 13 06 B18 reports) “the Hebron issue is strictly a commercial dispute. It should be settled through negotiations between Newfoundland and a consortium” including ESSOn Mobile.
That is a lie. The dispute is not simply commercial. It is political, social, cultural, and involves international relations as well as the general economy of Newfoundland.
Stephen Harper had a perfect right to say: “I urge ESSOn Mobile to change its position. Canada can confiscate those properties if undeveloped, and we demand a fair deal for Newfoundlanders. It would be advisable for Exxon Mobile to reconsider its position.” But Stephen Harper said nothing like that. He backed ESSOn Mobile.
Stephen Harper lied, (as reported by the Globe and Mail) backing a foreign predator Private Corporation against Canadians. An oil company spokesperson praised the fact that Harper showed he works for foreign corporations.
Of Stephen Harper’s strong stand taken in favour of ESSOn Mobile’s position on the Hebron oil properties, what is the Globe and Mail’s headline? “Harper steers clear of Hebron fight.”
“Lies and indoctrination.” The correct headline would have been: “Harper backs ESSOn Mobile in fight against Newfoundland”.
In my mind this is strike ONE for Mr HArper.
While the Fortier and Emerson issues were ticks.
The Flag lowering disgrace is a foul.
The Media issue is starting to seem like another Tick.
All in all Mr HArper has a full count and he needs to hit one out of the park to start a new inning.
But let’s take a moment to jump completely across the country to see the same game being played in Newfoundland. There, Danny Williams, premier, believes U.S. ESSOn Mobile Corp. is trying to starve his government into contracts (concerning oil development) that will pauperize Newfoundland. ESSOn Mobile is refusing to develop the Hebron oil properties it is sitting on.
Danny Williams wants to confiscate the Hebron properties ESSOn Mobile refuses to develop. He needs federal government action and assistance. But Stephen Harper governs for big, predator Private Corporations not for Newfoundlanders and other Canadians.
So Stephen Harper takes sides – dramatically - and he sides with ESSOn Mobile, of course. Harper says (Globe and Mail Apr 13 06 B18 reports) “the Hebron issue is strictly a commercial dispute. It should be settled through negotiations between Newfoundland and a consortium” including ESSOn Mobile.
That is a lie. The dispute is not simply commercial. It is political, social, cultural, and involves international relations as well as the general economy of Newfoundland.
Stephen Harper had a perfect right to say: “I urge ESSOn Mobile to change its position. Canada can confiscate those properties if undeveloped, and we demand a fair deal for Newfoundlanders. It would be advisable for Exxon Mobile to reconsider its position.” But Stephen Harper said nothing like that. He backed ESSOn Mobile.
Stephen Harper lied, (as reported by the Globe and Mail) backing a foreign predator Private Corporation against Canadians. An oil company spokesperson praised the fact that Harper showed he works for foreign corporations.
Of Stephen Harper’s strong stand taken in favour of ESSOn Mobile’s position on the Hebron oil properties, what is the Globe and Mail’s headline? “Harper steers clear of Hebron fight.”
“Lies and indoctrination.” The correct headline would have been: “Harper backs ESSOn Mobile in fight against Newfoundland”.
In my mind this is strike ONE for Mr HArper.
While the Fortier and Emerson issues were ticks.
The Flag lowering disgrace is a foul.
The Media issue is starting to seem like another Tick.
All in all Mr HArper has a full count and he needs to hit one out of the park to start a new inning.
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