Election: Conservative Plans

The Toronto star had a front page story today about the Conservative platform (which really seems to be coming to light now).
First off, the rumour that Harper really like the states and Bush is TRUE. Don’t try telling me different either. The Liberals may not have been all out enemies of the states, but they stood their ground (Not joining the invasion of Iraq, saying no to the Star Wars/Missile Defence program, and softwood lumber).
Stephen Harper is in favour of the Missile Defence ‘shield’, which is Bush’s plan to have weapons that could shoot up into space, or shoot down to earth from space. They want to place some of these weapons and radar in Canada. The Conservatives said they want to bring this issue up again “for discussion”. What’s there to discuss? Bush has enough power without us helping him get more.
Oh, and another issues too: Stephen Harper would take Canada out of the Kyoto accord. This is the agreement that countries made to reduce their pollution emissions. Has it worked? No. Although everyone cheered when Canada joined, we’ve done nothing to follow it. Actually, our emissions are growing at a faster pace than the US’s (who, did not join the agreement.)
So, does it matter that Harper would pull Canada out? Not really, but it does show that he would do almost anything to make businesses happy. They would be the ones who would have to shell out $ to revamp their factories to be more environmental. Now they will love Harper even more.

BP: Bye to Blair

Today was a sad day over at BP. One of our crew is taking flight (and I really mean flight!). Blair, one of the new managers (and one of the greatest) is leaving for South Korea to teach kids American culture. He’ll be there for a year, and will probably experience so many new things, and grow tremendously as a person. All the best to you and your girlfriend Blair, you’ve got balls!