By Picasso
Month: November 2000
Party policies bind candidates
By James Keller
Through this year’s election, it is becoming more and more obvious there is something wrong with the electoral process in this country. Democracy seems increasingly like an abstract sentiment far out of reach of the hands of Canadians. Most critics blame this on, among other things, the parties on the ballots. They shout accusations of… Continue reading Party policies bind candidates
Federal election draws near
At the end of the day, after all the jokes about Joe Clark and his daughter, Jean Chrétien missing a step on the stairs and Stockwell Day’s lack of knowledge about Canadian geography are made, we must remember there’s a federal election going on and we should be concentrating on the issues.Most of you have… Continue reading Federal election draws near
SU cowardly, says irate reader
Editors, the Gauntlet,I am appalled and disgusted at the Students’ Union regarding the recent renovation of the SU office and the subsequent move to the clubs offices in old Mac Hall. This action by the SU is so indefensible to even their past supporters like myself that it seriously damages any credibility the organization has… Continue reading SU cowardly, says irate reader
If the floor’s a-rockin’, don’t come knockin’
Tired of sex in the city? Well, sex in rez is kind of like a bad rerun of Sex in the City. Anything basically goes, as long as all sexual activities remain behind closed doors–that is, according to the "Community Agreement." No sex in the showers, bathtubs, laundry facilities, fire escapes, hallways, lounges and (sorry… Continue reading If the floor’s a-rockin’, don’t come knockin’
What would Jesus do?
It was early morning in Banff on Nov. 27 when a young man emerged from his modest apartment building. He walked down Banff Ave. towards the local McDonald’s restaurant for his morning cup of coffee. It was about 9 a.m., and our young friend had an important day ahead. Granted citizenship in 1998 by the… Continue reading What would Jesus do?
Disenfranchised kids really just lazy punks
By Editorial
Certain members of the Canadian public cynically believe their votes mean nothing in federal elections. No party represents them fully, or they feel the party they favour hasn’t got a turtle’s chance on a six-lane highway of surviving. They carry their disenfranchisement like a dull badge of honour, pleading with people to listen while they… Continue reading Disenfranchised kids really just lazy punks
Environment lost in lieu of taxes
With the federal election looming at the end of this month, many Canadians are thinking of voting like they think of taking up jogging. A nice idea, but probably not gonna happen. This apathy might go some way towards explaining why environmental issues have fallen off the political radar screen for Calgarians. As we roll… Continue reading Environment lost in lieu of taxes
Intellectuals will rise up
As pessimistic as I am about the current state of affairs in Ottawa and about where we’ll be in five years, this pessimism is not absolute. You see, our best and brightest will not, as Socrates suggested, gravitate towards power–unless they have a good reason, that is. Absolute incompetence at the head of every political… Continue reading Intellectuals will rise up
Readers respond to contentious columns
By Colin Horne
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Platforms should contain more than fiscal policy," Nov. 2, 2000 Election platforms should contain more than just fiscal policy, and indeed the Alliance’s platform does, including issues surrounding health care, economic development, justice, immigration and equality for and among all Canadians. I find it offensive that Ms. Steeves implies that the… Continue reading Readers respond to contentious columns