The Local Economy: Is this place broke?

[IMbent]

Originally Posted by unconed

Cant remember the exact words,
Trying to find it
It was priceless imo!!

yes it was I was driving almost bust a gut!

[unconed]

Originally Posted by Jeckle

Someone really needs to be in charge of recording everything he says.
I heard yesterday and they were talking about how he wants to know why the provincial government says they are broke and the federal government says they are broke.....where does the money go?
I can't remember his exact words either though.

Maybe something will show up on alberniportal for Wednesdays news. I'll keep my eyes open.

Yeh was something like that Jeckle,I have looked everywhere that I can think of to post a link but cannot find it

[unconed]

Originally Posted by Miss(ing)Port

old boys in charge of your destiny? your future, your personal power is ruled by old boys??
Can you take that power back? can you make your destiny?

Oh I am in charge of my own destiny
Tis why the house is for sale,
Also persuing employment in other areas

[bigbird]

Originally Posted by Stealth

I think you're right on unconed. Since moving here 20 years ago, I learned what the ol' boys are all about. It's not something to aspire to or be proud of. They are are the reason there is no growth. It's not like this everywhere.

I totally agree with you Stealth, city hall is very much an old boys club who just don't know they are dinasaurs whose time is coming to an end. They are very good at spin and have managed to convince many in this town that they are managing taxpayer funds well. They are looking after themselves well financially, but I dispute whether taxpayers will think they are being well looked after when they get their tax bills.

[kingpin]

Originally Posted by hedgehog

we are being plundered by our duly elected muggers to finance some hidden agenda of their own.

I would love to hear what this agenda is!

Do you believe that city council are all buddies that hang out at some secret society?....Plotting?...... Planning?

Can you at least point out some examples of where these elected officials have made money (for themselves) through decisions or votes they have participated in during their term in office?

If you can't then what you are saying is senseless gossip (in the least) or outright slander.

[survivor]

Originally Posted by kingpin

I would love to hear what this agenda is!

Do you believe that city council are all buddies that hang out at some secret society?....Plotting?...... Planning?

Can you at least point out some examples of where these elected officials have made money (for themselves) through decisions or votes they have participated in during their term in office?

If you can't then what you are saying is senseless gossip (in the least) or outright slander.

KP, I have lived here all my life as well as my family dating back to the late 1800s...........something I have noticed is that it is not always what you know, it may very well be whom you know and being a small town, all it takes is someone in the position of being an acquaintance of whomever whom may not like you or something from your past or your family's past and it may very well render you to being an outcast of the somewhat invisible group, but well felt presence of the term old boys club. Although they may be polite to your face, they could very well be part of your demise through opinion assassinations that you can not make liable, but can certainly show up when trying to get employment or other opportunities. While my parents were both alive, the connection was very different than now, for me that is........or perhaps I just did not see this. I do know that I have spoken to many people whom moved here to find those same feelings and many were surprised that I too would feel this. Sometimes it is not always a city with hearts, some of that just depends on your connections. If you ever watched the movie First Kiss with Drew Barrymore, whom was a nerd in school, ridiculed, etc........and her own brother was part of her demise and also later on part of her popularity by sharing with ones whom saw her as a fool be convinced she was cool. It was then she was able to fully blossom to the person she actually was whom was kind, smart, loving.....anyhow. I hope this explains my opinion a little on the subject of old boyz clubs........and perhaps the success and failures in the local economy. JMO

[Stealth]

Originally Posted by kingpin

I would love to hear what this agenda is!

Do you believe that city council are all buddies that hang out at some secret society?....Plotting?...... Planning?

Can you at least point out some examples of where these elected officials have made money (for themselves) through decisions or votes they have participated in during their term in office?

If you can't then what you are saying is senseless gossip (in the least) or outright slander.

LOL You really need to understand how good ol' boys operate...they take care of each other quite well. It's not a secret society...they're no that smart.

[kingpin]

Originally Posted by Stealth

LOL You really need to understand how good ol' boys operate...they take care of each other quite well. It's not a secret society...they're no that smart.

Oh please. I know that 'good ol' boys' is your favorite phrase. It insinuates a lot without any proof.

So again, since you throw the phrase around more than anyone Stealth. How have the 'good ol' boys' taken care of each other.

I notice John Douglas secured some funding from the RD for an emergency vehicle for the valley to be utilized by various non-profits. Is this an example of them 'taking care' of each other. Those deviants!!

[Stealth]

Originally Posted by kingpin

Oh please. I know that 'good ol' boys' is your favorite phrase. It insinuates a lot without any proof.

So again, since you throw the phrase around more than anyone Stealth. How have the 'good ol' boys' taken care of each other.

I notice John Douglas secured some funding from the RD for an emergency vehicle for the valley to be utilized by various non-profits. Is this an example of them 'taking care' of each other. Those deviants!!

It's okay that you disagree with me.