tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post3366176823632857771..comments2024-03-17T03:42:21.277-05:00Comments on LEARNING CURVE ON THE ECLIPTIC: Help "from the other side"?Twilighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-33055235818229411082008-10-14T18:09:00.000-05:002008-10-14T18:09:00.000-05:00WWW ~~~ Yes - and perhaps he was "too good for thi...WWW ~~~ Yes - and perhaps he was "too good for this place" ;-)<BR/><BR/>I hope your election in Canada brings happier news than you expect.Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-16493273735655423932008-10-14T18:07:00.000-05:002008-10-14T18:07:00.000-05:00AN ~~~ I agree, the good ones know their prioritie...AN ~~~ I agree, the good ones know their priorities, and honour them.<BR/>(And Tony Benn is an idol of mine!)<BR/>:-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-9489687946608517992008-10-14T12:51:00.000-05:002008-10-14T12:51:00.000-05:00I'd read some essays on Wellstone way back, T. By ...I'd read some essays on Wellstone way back, T. By some of his friends and admirers. He was a well-respected man and an unusual: an honest politician.<BR/>XO<BR/>WWW<BR/>PS Our election day is today. First time for me voting in Newfoundland. Polling station had the atmosphere of a kitchen party.<BR/>There's been all sorts of talk here about "strategic" voting. I followed my own heart but sadly, my prediction is we are stuck with Harper, Bush Light.<BR/>XO<BR/>WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-16216576084072272522008-10-14T09:24:00.000-05:002008-10-14T09:24:00.000-05:00He sounds like he was a good guy. However, from my...He sounds like he was a good guy. However, from my experience of politicians, the good guys are the ones who SHOULD hold high office, but tend to be more interested in getting things done for the people, rather than their career.<BR/> I'm reminded of Tony Benn's parting shot to Parliament (can't remember the exact words. but ...):<BR/><BR/> 'I'm leaving Parliament so I can devote more time to politics.'anthonynorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680944720744601697noreply@blogger.com