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Fifty-two countries were represented by the summer 2010 graduating class at Andrews University, held July 30–August 1, 2010. Robert P. Bartlett, president of the Michigan Colleges Foundation, was among the featured speakers for the weekend. During Sunday's Commencement, Helen Margaret Hall, founder of Eden Valley Academy in Thailand, was honored for her lifelong commitment to the service of God with the award of an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.
Commencement festivities began Friday evening, July 30, with the consecration service in the Pioneer Memorial Church. Paul Buckley, associate dean for Student Life at Andrews University, was the featured speaker. His presentation was titled "Open Your Windows." "Graduates, speak truth to power, share the Word of God...the world so needs answers to complex problems," said Buckley.
At Sabbath morning's Baccalaureate at Pioneer Memorial Church, Van G. Hurst, president of the Indiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, addressed graduates with an inspiring address titled "Think Outside the Bun." His final charge to graduates: "My Jesus can do more than we think or ask...it's time to believe our God can do anything. Go out prepared to lift up Jesus!"
Several departmental services occupied the afternoon hours on Saturday, July 31, beginning with a Dedication Service for Seminary graduates in the Seminary Chapel. The Clinical Laboratory Sciences Certificate Ceremony was held in the Pioneer Memorial Church Youth Chapel and the Social Work Recognition Service took place in the Whirlpool Room of Chan Shun Hall.
On Saturday evening graduates gathered in Pioneer Memorial Church for a Sabbath Vespers tribute to parents. Part of the evening included the presentation of a rose from the graduates to their parents. Immediately following vespers, the President's Reception for graduates and their families was held in the Great Lakes Room of Dining Services.
On Sunday morning, Robert P. Bartlett, president of the Michigan Colleges Foundation, addressed the graduates in Pioneer Memorial Church. Bartlett joined the Michigan Colleges Foundation (MCF) as its fifth president in September 2008. He has spent more than 20 years in higher education in a variety of academic and administrative roles including senior positions at Cornell University, University of Chicago and University of Rochester. Bartlett holds an undergraduate education from Stetson University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Public Administration from Cornell University. He also holds an M.A.R. in Religious Studies from Yale Divinity School and conducted postdoctoral research in the Department of Education at the University of Chicago.
During his address, titled "A Transformational Brand," Bartlett said, "I experienced a ubiquitous sense of mission when I visited here at Andrews...and I believe it has prepared you for a life of faith and service...to have a distinct impact on the world. Andrews has prepared you to be transformational leaders and to bear fruit...fruit that will last."
Helen Margaret Hall was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Hall, a descendent of hardy pioneers from the Australian outback, always felt called to foreign mission service. She has dedicated virtually her entire adult life to providing Christian education, often in politically unstable areas of the world. In 1982, she requested a leave of absence from her Australian position to teach in a government school among the Karen people of Thailand. With only 80 students and a handful of poorly trained teachers, she founded Eden Valley Academy in northwest Thailand, a school that she nurtured for a quarter of a century as principal. Eden Valley Academy provides a source of education to the Karen people, a tribal group living in the foothills of the Dauna mountain range in northwest Thailand. She promotes the brightest of her students to the highest educational opportunities she can secure for them. Her graduates sit for British "O-level" exams, which qualify them to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees, become government workers, and work for Western enterprises. Former students also become co-teachers with Hall. Her work has resulted in over 2,000 baptisms, and 600 students have become fully equipped for leadership roles in society and church. Hall has accurately been called the "Mother Teresa" to Karen youth.
-Written by Keri Suarez, media relations specialist, Office of Integrated Marketing & Communication


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It really isn't the end, I just couldn't resist having a final photo for the year. Now if I can just get my kids to eat the end pieces on bread...
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Lisa-Congrats on a great year of art! Thanks for sharing your work with us. It's inspiring that someone actually sticks with their resolutions for a whole year!
- December 31, 2009 at 9:28 AM
- Lisa Orgler said...
Thanks Julie!
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Happy New Year, Lisa - Thank you for being a 'Resolutionista' in 2009 @ IResolveTo.Com. Looking forward to hearing about 2010 adventures ;)
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- December 31, 2009 at 2:54 PM
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Thanks Kim!
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Theft From Cromwell Township
A 25-year-old Fort Littleton man reported to state police in Huntingdon he was the victim of a theft in Cromwell Township. The man said his black, 48-foot 2000 Daco semitrailer flatbed was stolen from the Mini Freeze parking lot between July 7 and 13. Missing along with the flatbed were a headboard with a chain rack, pipe stakes, aluminum wheels and a spread axle containing pieces of equipment for natural gas drilling.
Harrisonville Area Woman Cited
Twenty-six-year-old Harrisonville resident Patricia Mellott and Melanie Lynn, 41, of Ickesburg, were recently cited by state police in Huntingdon. Police alleged Mellott and Lynn were involved in a physical confrontation at Nancy's Camp on Raystown Lake on July 5.
Thieves Target Car
A 40-year-old McConnellsburg woman told state police investigators someone entered her white Ford Fusion through an unlocked door and stole a Magellan GPS, a black-leather Rosetti purse, a wallet containing various cards and a checkbook. The vehicle was parked at 1050 Breezy Point Road, McConnellsburg, when the theft occurred between 10 p.m. on July 5 and 5 a.m. on July 6. Anyone having further information pertinent to this case should call state police Trooper Hibner at 717-485-3131.
Theft Reported
State police in McConnellsburg investigated a theft that occurred at 188 Grist Mill Road in Dublin Township between 11 p.m. on July 5 and 7 a.m. on July 6. Thieves stole a RCA DVD player, a billfold containing several credit cards and a set of keys from a vehicle belonging to a 45-year-old male from Burnt Cabins. Anyone with additional information related to this incident is asked to contact state police Trooper Hibner at 717-485- 3131.
Roof Damaged
The roof of a home located along Beatty Road was damaged, according to state police, who were dispatched to investigate the incident on Thursday, July 11, at 3:50 p.m. The damage to the roof was estimated at between $800 and $1,000. Victim is a 43-year-old male from Needmore. Anyone having further information concerning this incident of criminal mischief should contact state police Trooper Hoover at 717-485-3131.
Hit-And-Run Investigated
A parked 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee suffered mirror damage during a hit-andrun accident along South Second Street in Mc- Connellsburg Borough. The vehicle belonging to a 56- year-old McConnellsburg woman is believed to have been struck at 4:05 p.m. on Friday, July 12. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident should call state police Trooper Doriguzzi at 717-485-3131.
Tractor-Trailer Driver Responsible For Hit-And-Run
A tractor-trailer driver from Ohio is believed to be responsible for a hit-and-run accident at 505 Lincoln Way East last Thursday morning.
State police reported the eastbound 2010 tractor-trailer struck the driver's side mirror of a 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and continued travelling without notifying the owner. An eyewitness observed the 11:37 a.m. accident and contacted state police with the name of the trucking company, a description of the vehicle and registration information and also contacted the owner of the damaged car. The driver of the tractor-trailer was identified by state police as 42-year-old Judith M. Hall of Springfield, Ohio.
Theft On Iron Bridge
A 58-year-old male from Iron Bridge Road, Hustontown, reported to state police in McConnellsburg he was the victim of a theft between July 5 and 13. Various scrap metal and engine parts were among the items taken from the Taylor Township property. Anyone with information linked to this case is urged to contact state police Trooper Hoover at 717-485-3131.
DUI Investigated
Pennsylvania State Police in McConnellsburg investigated a driving-under-theinfluence violation during a traffic stop along Lincoln Highway.
State police troopers stopped a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado at the intersection of Sipes Mill Road on Saturday, July 13, and alleged the driver, 57-year- old Harrisonville resident Eugene A. Dziedzic was operating under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Dziedzic was placed under arrest and transported to Fulton County Medical Center where a blood alcohol test was conducted following the 7:43 p.m. incident . Charges were filed through Magisterial District Judge Devin Horne.
Motorcycle Operator Injured
A Needmore man was transported to Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Md., for treatment of moderate injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident last Friday morning.
According to state police, 22-year-old Tyler Blake Trail was injured at 11 a.m. when he lost control of his 2002 Honda VTX1800 along Route 655 in Thompson Township. The motorcycle crashed along the berm.
Trail was transported to the hospital via Hancock Rescue Squad.
Juvenile Injured In Car Accident
A 17-year-old Saxton, Pa., girl suffered minor injuries when her eastbound 2001 Ford Escort traveled off Lincoln Highway and struck a tree on Wednesday, July 3. According to state police, the girl became distracted when she reached for her cellphone at 11:45 p.m. She will be cited for failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic.
Hit-And-Run Investigated
Pennsylvania State Police in McConnellsburg responded to a hit-and-run accident along East Market Street in McConnellsburg Borough on Sunday, July 8. At 2:45 p.m. an unknown tractor-trailer struck a telephone wire suspended across the roadway. The vehicle continued traveling eastbound without stopping.
Car Rolls Onto Roof
A westbound 1996 Saturn sedan spun off Lincoln Highway on Tuesday, July 9, at 9:58 a.m., struck the shoulder and rolled onto its roof, state police reported. Driver Ruth A. Effland, 20, of Fort Loudon, was not injured during the crash in Brush Creek Township. She will be cited for failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic.
Attempted Burglary Repor ted
A 67-year-old Needmore man told state police investigators burglars attempted to enter through a basement door at his residence located on the 1400 block of Johnsons Mill Road. The attempted burglary occurred between 5 p.m. on July 2 and 10:30 a.m. on July 3. Anyone having further information pertinent to this case should immediately contact state police Trooper Doriguzzi at 717-485-3131.
Four Cited In Unlawful Transfer Of Firearm
Pennsylvania State Police in McConnellsburg have cited four individuals with the unlawful transfer or sale of a firearm. Those charged through the office of Magisterial District Judge Tamela Heming were Chambersburg residents Meghan Elizabeth Shauf, 27, and Howard Ray Messerly Jr., 27, as well as Needmore residents Kenneth Gerald Sigel III, 33, and David Leroy Fagley, 34.
State police said a handgun legally purchased by Shauf was transferred to Messerly without proper documentation from a licensed gun dealer. Messerly in turn sold the firearm to Fagley. At no time was a proper transfer conducted in accordance with state statutes, police concluded.
The handgun remains in the custody of state police as evidence.


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[…the continuing 1941 diary of Sicily Island, Louisiana native, Bea Bryan Denham. References to WWII are in red.]
July 16, Wednesday
Clear, hot
Earl said the paper said the job at Columbus wouldn't open for another month. It surely does worry me, we need the money. Earl is making the trailer. We went to Ferriday and got some things we needed for it, took Pop. Met Luther and went around to his house a few minutes, they have moved back to town, Bookie had a wreck and broke his leg again. We bought watermelons and ate them at Julia's with Nelson and Faye. Miss Willy came to see me a little while, she wanted news of the wedding to send to the paper.
July 17, Thursday
Clear and hot
Nelson and family left today, Earl finished the trailer and painted it. It looks really nice, and I'm so glad he made it. I varnished the table top one coat, and painted some on the dog house roof, it was Jo Anne's job. It's a horrible color, but Earl said we'd keep it from rusting and paint it again later, when we fix the house. I went to Mamma's a few minutes, Joe and Pop drank coffee with us. Jo Anne helps me so much, she doesn't seem to mind washing dishes nor helping in any way. She's a sweet kid. We have had no mail in several days.
July 18, Friday
Sunny and hot
We started to build the tent today. It has gone very slowly. We got the floor figured out in sections, and put together. Kidd and Edward came pretty late and went to Mamma's, also to the corn patch for roasting ears. We read "Silver Spoon" before going to bed.
The war news seems about the same. The Russians are fighting, but slowly giving ground, it looks like soon Hitler will have full control. We are waiting to be picked off like Holland, Belgium, and France.
July 19, Saturday
Very hot.
As soon as I could clean up, I went to the shop this morning. We got the tent completed by working all day long, with Joe helping us, too. It was a big job, but I hope now we can assemble it easily. We went to Kidd's after dark, she said she'd had fever. I wrote a paper for her. Mamma went with us. Carter and Eula May came back. Poor Mamma, I wonder how long, she's going to have to put up with that. Goodness knows it's surely not right. I'd as soon die right now as think I had to live a month with Eula May, and she's been there a month this time.
July 20, Sunday
Rain in the afternoon
Earl decided to work today and give Pop and Oliver the day off. I cooked dinner early, then Julia asked us to eat with them, so we did. We stayed at the shop for a long time, read "Silver Spoon", and Earl fixed the light on the clock and glove compartment. Then we decided to go get Bep [dog], and did. She's terribly poor, and ate like a starved thing when she got home. She was glad to get here, too. Julia let Jack [dog] out, so I guess we will keep them both. Earl had a letter from Cecil saying it didn't look like the Columbus job would open in less than 90 days.
July 21, Monday
We ate dinner at Mamma's, and Earl worked on Alvin's tractor all morning. Pop and Julia were here for coffee. Jo Anne found the termites had eaten holes in her baby book. She made candy. I had a letter from Florelle, she wants us to come out there, but I'm afraid we can't go. I wrote to her, Minnie Lea, Velma, and Fortuny. Earl called Edward and told him to come go to see "Arizona" with us, which he did. Miss Mollie fell and broke her leg today, and her blood pressure is 280.
July 22, Tuesday
Today the news that greeted me when I got to the shop was that Dee Wade had committed suicide. Nobody seems to know why, but the idea is that he and his wife were having trouble. It's such a pity, he was one of the most pleasant men I've ever known, always smiling or joking. You can never tell what troubles are gnawing away at the heart, regardless of what sort of courage one faces the world with. And I can never find it in my heart to condemn a person whose trouble is so great that life no longer has a meaning nor a value to him. I don't believe it's the right solution, though.
July 23, Wednesday
Hard rain before we got up, clear afterwards
Earl loaded the trailer with the tent etc., and cleaned out the the blacksmith shop to put it in. It's been terribly hot today. And Earl and Edward went fox hunting tonight. Got in about 3. Mamma, Jo Anne and I rode out and listened to the dogs awhile, but the mosquitos were bad so we came in. I've read everything in the house, waiting. My, it's hot all day and all night, too. Saw Burk this morning, he and Augusta had just come from Hot Springs. He said Mary is better, but this is a hard time for her, the anniversary of Roy's death.
July 24, Thursday
Sunny and hot.
We cleaned up and went to Mamma's awhile. It's too hot to do very much. Mamma and Joe are thinking of going to Baton Rouge, I do hope they will. We read "Silver Spoon", and started "Aloha Means Goodbye", in the Post. I read "Time" all day.
Japan is moving in on French Indo China, and I am afraid the war is nearer to us than we think. The U.S. began the freezing of Japanese credits this morning, so that means Japan is definitely off the fence she has tried to straddle so long and is in the German camp.
July 25, Friday
Letter from Velma this morning, she thinks they will go to Grand Isle for two weeks. They want us to come down Sunday, but I don't know that we will even think of it. If Earl would, and hunt a job Monday – but it isn't going to be easy to know what's right to do. Kidd came today, we went to see "The People vs. Dr. Kildare" tonight, which was pretty good. Eula May and Carter went to Olla, which they should have done long ago, or down to the camp, one. Now it's doubtful if they will be gone long enough to miss them. Margaret came by, just got in from Leesville.
July 26, Saturday
Hot and sunny.
Jo Anne and I cleaned up, and when we went to the shop Earl had decided to clean and polish the car, so we went to Mamma's and got soft rags and worked on it all day long. I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep tonight, we've worked so hard. War seems very near, to me. I know there are lots of things that must come first, before the people will be ready, before public opinion has been molded, but a right good incident, manufactured or otherwise, would turn the trick in 3 days.
July 27, Sunday
One of the hottest; cloudy late, but no rain
Earl spent the morning talking to Cecil and John; we all spent the afternoon at Miss Mamie's. Earl wanted that little tiny organ they used to have, and she wouldn't let him have it. I'm sorry, it's pretty, and quite an old relic, Earl has a right to it, but no more than she, of course, so if she wants it, he'll have to do without it.
We went to Mamma's awhile tonight. Came home and read "Aloha Means Goodbye". I curled Jo Anne's hair, but it simply won't stay curled long at the time. Poor kid, she wants it to curl so badly, it's a shame. I wish she could have mine.
July 28, Monday
Hot, no rain, cloudy in the afternoon
Earl was to go to John's and get the truck to make a trailer, but started to work on Steele's pump, and has been there all day. Jo Anne and I cooked dinner and stayed at Mamma's all morning and all afternoon. Earl came just before dark, and he and Jo Anne got the figs off the tree. We read "Aloha Means Goodbye", finished it and read all but the last issue of "Silver Spoon".
July 29, Tuesday
Hot, no rain
Earl is still working on Steele's pump. They had to pull it, and put down another one. We stayed at Mamma's all morning, came home and read "Me Calls'" and went back to Mamma's. Old man and Lady Rodriquez came by in the afternoon, also went to Miss Mamie's. I went to Dick's a little while, til Earl finished up, and we came home, had early supper, and read the last of "Silver Spoon".
July 30, Wednesday
They finished the pump today. I spent a good while at Mamma's, crocheted some on that buffet set. Jo Anne spent the day with Patsy, who has an abscessed tooth. Mr. Chamblers came up and talked awhile, and while he was here, Earl got a long distance call from Rowland, said Earl had been recommended for a job to the Equipment branch of the Minden project by Drexler to a Mr. Grosjean, in charge, and he ought to go to Minden and see about it. I'm too excited to sleep, I hope Earl gets it, Rowland said it might be better than the job he had at Camp Polk.
July 31, Thursday
The hottest yet
Mamma's pump broke down today, Earl worked on it awhile, we ate dinner there. Earl had to go to Furr's and Seal's, has been busy all day, got too hot and has an awful headache. I read a new Post story to them for awhile, "Rendevous," but he soon go too sleepy to listen. We are thinking of buying Sonny Smith's trailer, he wants $60 for it, but we could probably get it for $50. Kidd came home, she's supposed to graduate next Wednesday, I guess she will go back for that. I made out bills today and mailed them, cleaned up the desk, etc.


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Saturday evening Niki and I went to a Greek festival being held at a church in DC. Along with the many vendors selling Greek trinkits, CD's, art, and icons, there was a West Indian vendor selling scarves and other such items decorated with various Hindu gods. In the middle of the table was a big statue of the sitting Buddha.I was just so taken aback by this, but the parishoners of the Church did not seem to be bothered by it. What do y'all think?
why is that a concern? They are trying to make a buck by selling different kinds of merchandize. In Astoria Queens, New York, I have seen greek vendors selling statues of ancient greek gods and goddess?
I'm with the camp of 13 million Americans that believe politicians are, or are controlled by, Reptilians. I think only monks can solve this problem. It doesn't seem right that they prefer to ignore it.
it is not part of Greek Culture though. It is probably just satan attacking the Church.Joe Zollars
bigger fish to fry than the Church? please. Satan desires nothing more than to see a Christian loose his faith and trys his darndest to get him to do so.Joe Zollars
What I wonder at, TomΣ, my friend, is that you, in particular, did NOT say something! Such reticence on your part is unusual.I know I would have said something Demetri
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How to reference a White Paper?
As above, what is the correct way to reference a White Paper (both if sourced online, and as a hardcopy).
As above, what is the correct way to reference a White Paper (both if sourced online, and as a hardcopy).
Generally speaking most government documents can be referenced using the Book template. If the words 'white paper' are in the title of the paper, then this is all good; the author might be a minister, or a department, or a committee: use as the author whoever is listed as being responsible on the title page.
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Oct. 31, 2007
Courtesy Clark University Sports Information
WORCESTER, Mass. - Marc Labbe's 75th minute goal broke a 1-1 tie and lifted the No. 4 seed Clark University men's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over No. 5 seed MIT in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) quarterfinal round game at Granger Field on Wednesday night. The Engineers concluded the season with a record of 9-5-2 in head coach Milton Gooding's first year at the helm, marking the team's best finish since 2004.
Clark (7-4-6) will face top-seed Wheaton College in the semifinals in Norton, Mass., on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10:30 a.m. No. 2 Babson College narrowly escaped No. 7 WPI by winning in penalty kicks, 3-1, in another first-round contest and will face No. 3 Springfield College, a 2-1 winner over No. 6 Coast Guard, that same day at Wheaton.
MIT took a 1-0 lead after senior Chris Desrochers' throw-in found freshman Christian Therkelsen out in front. The Norwegian rookie, who was the Cardinal and Gray's top-scorer in 2007 with eight goals, dribbled through two defenders and fired a shot over Clark keeper Peter Wise and into the far right corner in the 13th minute.
Clark searched for the equalizer and had a strong chance to tie it up, but senior forward David Blum pushed a shot wide of the right post with just under 10 minutes remaining in the half. Sophomore Devin Weafer knotted the score at one apiece when he put Lino Goncalves' cross into the top right corner of the net in the 38th minute. The left-footed defender took a few touches on the left side and drilled a shot from 25 yards out to keep Clark in the game. Junior Mike Trobagis had a chance to extend Clark's lead before the break, but his header sailed over the net with just under three minutes remaining in the half.
Both teams had strong scoring chances early in the second stanza, but neither could find the back of the net. First-year Kyle Klapp's break-away shot was smothered by MIT goalie Tom Caldwell, while a bid by Tech senior Chase Lochmiller bounced off the crossbar minutes later.
The Cougars scored the go-ahead goal when Labbe broke in alone just under 30 minutes into the second frame. Returning to the game after a first-half illness, Labbe beat an MIT defender at midfield and scored his team-leading 10th goal of the season with a rocket to the top left corner.
Wise came up big for Clark in the waning minutes as he turned aside a shot by senior Mike Allshouse with 11:47 remaining and later stopped consecutive attempts following a scramble in front of the net with under a minute left to play.
Each keeper stopped five shots, with four of Wise's and all five of Caldwell's saves occurring in the second half.


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Saturday, November 29, 2008
End Game
As a preface, remember that I defended Dion in the election aftermath, and I spent considerable time making my view known to people in the party, for whatever that's worth. I mention that fact, because my opinion now isn't merely knee jerk opportunism from an Ignatieff supporter, I see it as situational necessity. Let's face facts, Mr. Dion has little stature with the Canadian people, given the feeble resistance to his resignation, it is probably less than it was in the election, an election wherein he was unequivocally rejected. If people are really serious about a coalition thriving, as opposed to a temporary diversion that ultimately leads to a Harper majority, then we need to get it right, we need to stop with the crusades, the emotional responses, and approach it with cold logic and pragmatic concession. Mr. Dion as Prime Minister is a death sentence for any coalition, rightly or wrongly, he simply lacks the authority with Canadians to lead through a crisis, that's the bottomline and only wishful thinking suggests otherwise.
I probably shouldn't say this, and Ignatieff's team will cringe at the arrogant assumption, but my gut screams the following. I would argue, and I believe rational people would agree, that Ignatieff is much stronger this time, my own sense and reading of the situation allows for a possible first ballot victory. Speculation, "the race has just begun", yadda, yadda, it's true, but sometimes events trump process, and a crisis demands intellectual elasticity. Listening to Rae, it is obvious he senses the same, his team can see the landscape and know the task is daunting. If rapidly changing events occur, then sometimes you deviate from the script, let's be nimble, let's not make a crucial error. If not Dion, and it shouldn't be, then it's Ignatieff and people can't just slough off the proposition or react with irrational fury. The simple reality, Ignatieff has the majority support in caucus, he also has the institutional support within the party and YES, he enjoys formidable grassroots support, his leadership is based on practical strengths within the party. In this unprecedented circumstance, I will put my trust in my elected officials to act with sober consideration, I expect them to think the situation through, and if it means short circuiting a probable outcome, then get on with and make this coalition as strong as we can.
If you're paying attention, then you've noticed that Ignatieff has performed exceptionally well in the last days, his clarity and strength contagious, embodying everything that leadership demands. What I see, is someone that Canadians could get behind, someone who can give a coalition the credibility it demands, instead of watching Dion awkwardly stumble, because he lacks respect from the conduit- why start with weakness, and if so, how do you expect to succeed? I suspect the Conservatives best hope within a bad situation, the prospect of PM Dion and all that pinata entails. Leave your emotions at the door, it's time for serious and COLD realities.
Mr. Dion doesn't enjoy the confidence of Canadians, Mr. Dion doesn't enjoy the confidence of his caucus and Mr. Dion lacks widespread support with the party rank and file. How these simple facts translate to success escapes me, sounds more a recipe for disaster, that will breath new life into Harper and the Conservatives. We need someone who Canadians can take a chance with, not someone that makes them roll their eyes in doubt. Given the support, there is only one option and that is Ignatieff.
Cue the outrage, but if we are really serious about getting this potential coalition right, as opposed to a temporary exercise in probable failure, it's the best move, by a long shot.
88 comments:
- Skinny Dipper said...
Except for Rae, Ignatieff, and LeBlanc, he needs to have strong people ih Liberal held cabinet positions--especially finance. And please, no Green Shift carbon tax. Focus on the economy.
- 9:21 AM, November 29, 2008
- Skinny Dipper said...
He is Stéphane Dion.
- 9:22 AM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
- 9:30 AM, November 29, 2008
- RuralSandi said...
I watched a Constitutional expert this morning and he said the GG is required to go along with the will of the House, BUT, a coalition group would have to guarantee and stable government for a least a year....now, Dion will not be leader in the next few months. This doesn't seem like stability to me.
I think perhaps Harper knows this and that's why he centering his focus on Dion. I think the Liberals have no choice but to pick a leader now, whether Dion is stubborn or not or it may not work.
- 9:47 AM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
Dion is a lightning rod for Harper to undermine the coalition. Anyone suggesting someone else, besides the leadership contenders, is arguing the same "undemocratic" appointment that seems problematic with the hopefuls.
I just saw an idea floated in one of the news items. All that need happen, two out of the three contenders drop out and the one left is uncontested.
- 9:50 AM, November 29, 2008
- Anonymous said...
This post give me a bit of dejavu as a regular reader of your blog. Flashback to Sept 27, 2007 and I quote:
"The Dark Side"
"Since I've already jumped off the deep end, I thought I might swim around for a moment, before toweling off. Why doesn't Dion fall on his sword and resign, then have an emergency meeting of the executive and install Ignatieff as interim leader? If an election is averted after the throne speech, then we could have a proper, fairly quick leadership and prepare for the spring. If an election is called, the Liberals take their chances with Ignatieff and hope to salvage something. The notion of democracy seems a subjective circumstance within the Liberal Party, so you could rationalize that a "hand-picked" leader is just an extension of what happens in the ridings."
You've kind've been an Iggy fan all along you just didn't know it. :)
- 9:58 AM, November 29, 2008
- RuralSandi said...
That's interesting - haven't heard from LeBlanc at all lately. Would Rae or Ignatieff drop out? I wonder.
I like Dion as a person of principle, etc. and although I didn't support him in the last leadership race I tried to support him during the election for the good of the Party. But, he does not present strength and stability.
I hear he's being stubborn - and it's that stubborness that lost him the election.
- 10:00 AM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
If that were true, then why didn't I push for Dion to resign after the election?
I would however say, that earlier advice was very good advice.
Dion is dead, let's move on, because if we are silly enough to think he'll fly with Canadians now, and the Cons won't have a field day, then we deserve what we get. Period.
- 10:02 AM, November 29, 2008
- Scott Tribe said...
Sorry Steve, but if there is going to be a PM, it's already been stated that none of the leadership candidates:
"A senior Liberal added the coalition leader would not be any of the three Liberal leadership contenders – MPs Michael Ignatieff, Bob Rae and Dominic LeBlanc."
SO it's either Dion.. and if it's not him, it will have to be another interim leader - like McCallum or Goodale for example.
- 10:20 AM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
This thing is in it's infancy, if you think one line in a piece settles it, then...
- 10:25 AM, November 29, 2008
- liberazzi said...
Ill be repeating my earlier comments but:
Iggy is looking quite good and he is saying all the right things, but he needs to keep his team in check.
Dion has to resign, he cannot be pushed, so I hope he sees the light, but...Why is Dryden not mentioned as interim?
Yes, this thing could blow-up in the Libs face if they look power hungry or if they are ineffective in govt if this all goes through.
One thing I mentioned b4, Harper might not let go so easily, GG or no GG.
Harper can make this all go away and save himself if he acts like a statesman and not like an ass!
- 10:37 AM, November 29, 2008
- Scott Tribe said...
I've already written at my blog I didnt mind if the party leadership and caucus took a vote as per the LPC Constitution and installed whoever as leader.
The other angle is though.. perhaps the NDP and/or BQ have made it a condition of support that none of the current leadership candidates can be leaders of that coalition.. which would make sense because they dont want that person to get a head of steam which would cost them at the next election.
So, their safe choice is either to say keep Dion for a few months until the leadership convention, or pick an interim leader. If that's the case, the leadership supporters and candidates are simply going to have to wait. And, if the caucus or the strategists really think Dion as the leader of that coalition is a liability, pick someone else like Goodale or McCallum.
- 10:38 AM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
"I've already written at my blog I didnt mind if the party leadership and caucus took a vote as per the LPC Constitution and installed whoever as leader. "
Let's do it.
- 10:41 AM, November 29, 2008
- liberazzi said...
Dryden! Dryden! Dryden! Sorry I have my biases.
The simple thing for us would be for Dion to resign, but he is a little too stubborn for that. We will all be holding our breath that he doesnt turn this into a dog's breakfast. There could not be much of a party for Iggy to lead if that happens.
- 10:45 AM, November 29, 2008
- MilitantLiberal said...
The Iggy lovers never give up. It's over. Dion is the man. If you guys still insist on a leadership contest after he becomes PM he should run and win. I absolutely guarantee the NDP would not go near a coalition that was run by Ignatieff. It is probably the first condition they laid out. No corporate tax cut and no Ignatieff. The beauty of this coalition is that it stops both Harper and Ignatieff. Chretien has saved Canada again!
- 10:50 AM, November 29, 2008
- liberazzi said...
I would like to dedicate this song to Stephen Harper
- 10:57 AM, November 29, 2008
- Anonymous said...
I think the NDP could live with Ignatieff if they had to. A lot of this is about personal chemistry and I've heard that people in the NDP actually find Iggy reasonably easy to get along with mano-a-mano. The only person who would TOTAL destroy any possibility of cooperation between the NDP and the Liberals in thsi context is none other than Bob Rae. The mutual hate between him and the NDP is so intense its hard to imagine them ever being in the same room together.
- 11:05 AM, November 29, 2008
- Anonymous said...
I think Goodale would make the best interim PM, but I don't know if his lack of French is a problem.
- 11:24 AM, November 29, 2008
- liberazzi said...
I just read another comment on another blog that believes that the GG will send them to their corners and not to come out until they are ready to play nice. Maybe, the most logical outcome...
- 12:04 PM, November 29, 2008
- JimmE said...
Honestly, I think the issue's dead. The present PM will take a week to re-jigger the statement so there is some vague promise of future stimulus, & as you've pointed out, sell his PoV at taxpayer's expense. If the MSG is not selling, I'm sure he'll prorogue the house as long as he can into 2009, & direct an air war against any coalition talk.
- 12:08 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
That may well be, hence the IF. I believe it is just as conceivable that Harper backs down further, and the opposition declares victory. Reading the columns today, Harper is getting hammered from all sides, so if he think the MSM will prop up his argument, well...
- 12:15 PM, November 29, 2008
- Anonymous said...
With someone other than Dion as the designated interim PM, Harper loses his whipping boy and the coalition really emerges as a new governing alternative.
- 12:18 PM, November 29, 2008
- Eugene Forsey Liberal said...
Yeah, when one of the fundamental issues at play is democratic principles the Liberals should unceremoniously dump the democratically elected leader & have a small select sliver of the party install a newcomer to Canada who supported the Iraq War, justified torture, voted against 3/4 of his colleagues to extend the Afghan mission & plays footsie with QC nationalists, and is detested by a large portion of his own party. That will really give the extraordinary coalition legitimacy!
Brilliant idea. Now ask me to contribute to Iggy's campaign in these times of crisis instead of to the party in general.
Sometimes I wonder if you Iggy guys are all just Rae moles.
- 12:19 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
" Liberals should unceremoniously dump the democratically elected leader"
Thank you for the irrational response Eugene, but then that seems your forte lately.
Pardon my ignorance, but Dion already resigned, he's just a toothless caretaker. That's reality, deal with it.
For the record, I'll take Bob over Dion too, but Iggy seems more logical, given the support level in caucus and the party as a whole.
- 12:25 PM, November 29, 2008
- A View From The Left said...
I think a coalition would work under Dion if only because Layton and Duceppe would worry less about making him look good as they wouldn't have to face him in the next election. If they were constantly worrying that the Liberal leader was going to end up looking too good than the coalition would fall apart faster, and I think Canadians would rather PM Dion than another election.
- 12:33 PM, November 29, 2008
- Mike said...
Steve: It's going to look like naked opportunism to the public if Iggy is crowned. Harper will say "the Liberals weren't interested in principal, their caucus just wanted their guy installed as PM without a leadership race or an election. They knew he couldn't win an election so this is what they do"
And Layton would NEVER agree to Ignatieff. Layton absolutely HAS to portray Ignatieff as a far right Liberal (even though it's NOT true) or his chances against him in future election ABSOLUTELY COLLAPSE. So he will not agree to a coalition led by Ignatieff under any circumstances, you can bet on it. In fact I would bet that no matter who leads a possible coalition it breaks to pieces on the election of Ignatieff as Liberal leader as Layton will not want to give Ignatieff any credibility or give him a chance to show himself to be more moderate than Layton claims.
Steve be REALISTIC, you KNOW how partisan and cynical Layton is, why would you GIVE LAYTON SO MUCH MORE CREDIT THAN THAT? He need a false image of a scray right-wing Ignatieff, how could you deny that? They've probably already paid people to write up the ads equating Iggy to Harper and Bush.
- 12:35 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
Speaking of realistic, how the hell do you think the public will react to a man they just REJECTED, in devastating fashion. I assure you, the Cons are salivating at the prospects of Dion. Credibility is right.
As for Layton, any agreement will have the same demands, regardless of who the Liberal leader is, so... If Layton can accept Mulclair, he can stomach Ignatieff, the lure of cabinet positions will be enough to appease the optics.
- 12:43 PM, November 29, 2008
- RuralSandi said...
To all of those Tory supporters fuming with outrage at the possible "overthrow" of Harper's minority government in an "undemocratic coup" and who are especially aggrieved at the thought of the Bloc's participation in a progressive coalition government, please read the following letter from your Dear Leader to then Governor General Adrienne Clarkson dated September 9, 2004:
As leaders of the opposition parties, we are well aware that, given the Liberal minority government, you could be asked by the Prime Minister to dissolve the 38th Parliament at any time should the House of Commons fail to support some part of the government's program. We respectfully point out that the opposition parties, who together constitute a majority in the House, have been in close consultation. We believe that, should a request for dissolution arise this should give you cause, as constitutional practice has determined, to consult the opposition leaders and consider all of your options before exercising your constitutional authority. Your attention to this matter is appreciated.
That letter was signed by all three opposition leaders: Gilles Duceppe, Jack Layton and Stephen Harper.
h/t Red Tory
interesting hypocracy here eh?
Dion fans just have to face the music. Canadians made their decision about him and it isn't going to change. Sad for you, I know, but you have to be realistic here.
- 12:53 PM, November 29, 2008
- Eugene Forsey Liberal said...
You poor dear.
- 12:56 PM, November 29, 2008
- Anonymous said...
I think we desperately need a coalition agreement in place with our opposition partners whether now is the time to take power or not, whether Dion is the leader or not, just so we have our combined forces ready and willing to move at any time to fight Harper's insanity. Shoving Iggy into the driver seat too soon is a short-sighted solution and a very perilous move for both Iggy and the party. It would be better for all concerned if he's given an opportunity to win over the doubters like me and is elected through due process. Personally, I'd prefer a one member one vote using the current membership versus a caucus only vote even though that potentially leaves me out in the cold since I just renewed my membership and haven't got my paperwork yet. Otherwise we will just find ourselves exactly where we are right now with our leader being targeted by alienated malcontents from inside the party and we'll never have any peace or stability. At some point we have to break the cycle, no?
- 1:02 PM, November 29, 2008
- Mike said...
Steve: The argument could be quite simple, Dion is more qualified to lead in these economic circumstances. Ignatieff has no cabinet experience and this is no time for such a steep learning curve and on the job training.
It's quite a simple argument to make to the public, out of both caucuses a coaltion was needed and Dion was most qualified. And if it can't be Dion it should be McCallum another bilingual MP with cabinet experience.
Ignatieff would be the least experiened Liberal leader in history and Canada faces the worst economic crisis since the depression. You don't think that's bad optics? You don't think the Conservatives would point this out? He's less experienced in the House than either Clark or Harper were when they became PM and as we know they were HORRIBLE. Experience matters my friend and it does to the Canadian public too (let's not bring in Obama either who had 11 years legislative experience and engaged in like 30 public debates and ran a two year national campaign with some of the best advisors around, but he won for a entirely different set of reasons that outweighed his relative inexperience anyway).
And Layton I don't think will be allured by a 6 month cabinet stint, you should know he tihnks very long term and giving Iggy credibility as a moderate is NOT at all in his interest, in fact it might kill him in the next election so he will avoid it all costs.
- 1:05 PM, November 29, 2008
- Yvan St-Pierre said...
I'm not convinced at all by the argument according to which Mr Dion is not a valid choice for PM until next spring.
First, I don't buy the "Canadians voted against him" line, because the only one for whom they voted in larger numbers is Stephen Harper. So if that point is a good one, so is Harper's rhetorics about usurpation or what have you. People voted more opposition MPs than in government, which is all that matters, and among opposition leaders, Dion was in fact the most voted for.
Second, the stability point doesn't work much better either. If other parties can support a new leader now, they can do it when duly chosen in 6 months as well. In the meantime, we mostly need to show unity amongst ourselves if we want unity to be credible with other parties in the GG's judgement.
I'm still keeping an open mind on this (hey, like I got a say in the matter), but I need better arguments than that to support someone else than Dion as PM at this precise time.
- 1:17 PM, November 29, 2008
- Gayle said...
Again, this is all speculation, but:
I don't care who the LPC pick to be the leader. What I care about is the people who have not been chosen working behind the scenes to undermine the other.
We know Iggy's people did that, I am told Rae's people did too.
If these two guys (and their people) do not agree to cool their jets if the other is named interim leader, then neither should be.
Which is why I think you have no choice but to stay with Dion.
- 1:21 PM, November 29, 2008
- Scott Tribe said...
Stay with Dion until the leadership COnvention (and make sure you get the NDP to agree to that and enough legislation that will keep the BO on board) or else appoint an interim leader like McCallum or Goodale, if thats not acceptable to the caucus.
I've already seen enough sniping on the Liberal blogs today from Iggy/Rae supporters to realize that the Liberal source today who said none of the 3 LPC candidates will be interim leader made a wise decision.
- 1:31 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
"It's quite a simple argument to make to the public"
No, it's not simple and I guarantee (please quote me), they won't buy Dion as PM. This is craziness, let's hope Harper caves...
- 1:37 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
Would you stop with the unnamed Liberal source, because I can quote the same, suggesting Dion would be a DISASTER.
Goodale? McCallum? My goodness, get ready for a Con majority.
- 1:40 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
"We know Iggy's people did that, I am told Rae's people did too."
You forgot one Gayle ;) Believe me.
- 1:42 PM, November 29, 2008
- Scott Tribe said...
Oh come off of it, Steve, This is going to a coalition government, not an immediate election, in all likelihood. You don't know how any of these folks will react as interim PM, so why don't we wait until it happens? Let's see what the Liberal caucus and leaders decide to do, before we go off declaring disaster or victory over this pick or that.
Furthermore, as I said earlier, the BQ and/or NDP may be making it a condition that none of the leadership candidates should be PM. Further to that, I'm sure the leadership camps are also objecting to their other 2 rivals being picked as de facto PM.
It's not as simple as you make it out to be, Steve. My fear is the greatest damage to the prospects of a coalition isn't from the Conservatives or the other opposition parties.. it may be due to Liberal infighting who cant get united for the greater good.
- 1:45 PM, November 29, 2008
- Jerry Prager said...
Not being a Liberal, but having voted Lib, NDP and Green over the years, I agree with Steve that this needs to be done well, which is why I think Broadbent's and Chretien's involvement is genius. Emotionally I am fully in favour of this legal coup d'etat. The Bloc doesn't frighten me if they take Duceppe at his word from the election and create an environmental economic (EE) policy. The carbon tax itself may be off limits, but an EE agenda would suit the vast majority of Canadians. As for Dion, I have no problems with him in the interim.
- 1:50 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
Tribe, if you think the BQ can accept Dion, but can't accept Iggy, good grief man.
I'll tell you want isn't simple. Thinking this coalition isn't going to face a shitstorm, we are headed into bad times, and if you think Dion will be seen as credible, well good luck to you all.
I must say, I'm hoping Harper brings something to the table, because we have lost our minds.
- 1:50 PM, November 29, 2008
- Scott Tribe said...
Steve, If you have a direct ear to the negotiations over what is acceptable to the opposition parties, then you can enlighten us. :) I'm just speculating like anyone else.
- 1:57 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
I have no direct line, but you're presenting a line, from one unnamed source, as if it's written on a tablet. You know better.
- 1:58 PM, November 29, 2008
- Blues Clair said...
Canadians won't buy Dion as PM (yes it will hard for many swallow)? But the Candadian Public will buy the Liberal Caucus deciding who they think should be PM?
Steve V, your political instincts are shot I'm afraid.
Get a grip Liberals.
- 2:01 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
We already know your bias here, so don't be surprised that I fail to take your "instinct" comment seriously :)
- 2:07 PM, November 29, 2008
- Gayle said...
I may very well have missed one Steve - I just think that makes my argument stronger.
If this party wants to get through this unscathed, you cannot have any of the leadership candidates named as interim leader. Otherwise the party will destroy itself while Harper stands back and laughs, and Layton picks off your support.
If you ever needed any reason to believe this, just look at the comments on this post.
- 2:15 PM, November 29, 2008
- Blues Clair said...
True that, I'm a Raeman, but seriously, you are crzy. Continue on though, this kind of talk helps my fellow out. (Who needs all the help he can get)
- 2:17 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
"If you ever needed any reason to believe this, just look at the comments on this post."
True enough.
I just hope Harper caves.
- 2:17 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
Probably not as crazy as thinking people will suddenly become enlightened and embrace Rae as economic savior. Get off the bong :)
- 2:19 PM, November 29, 2008
- Gayle said...
Harper will not cave, nor is it necessary.
I think you just need to step back and consider that the interim LPC leader need not be one of the leadership candidates. It need not be Dion either.
The whole issue of clawing back the subsidy will not die. Harper will bring it back in a form where the opposition either has to accept it or fight an election over it. I think the only option now is to plough ahead with the coalition.
- 2:22 PM, November 29, 2008
- Blues Clair said...
True again, Liberals should of stuck with Dion... now they got 2 highly intelligent and flawed Candidates.
BTW, Wine is my vice.
- 2:23 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
Wine is fine :)
- 2:33 PM, November 29, 2008
- Miles Lunn said...
Steve - good post. I am glad to see there are some Liberals being pragmatic on this and not doing it out of hate for Harper. I think long-term success is more important than short-term one. Also, I think we need to make clear that finance will not go to the NDP. This will be a disaster as people generally support the NDP more on social issues, not on fiscal ones.
- 2:33 PM, November 29, 2008
- MilitantLiberal said...
No need to fight, we're all Liberals. Can't we have wine and make good use of our bongs?
- 2:41 PM, November 29, 2008
- Scott Tribe said...
it dismays me enough to hear Baird and Poilievere screech about Layton being finance minister.. It dismays me more when I see Liberals parrot those exact same talking points.
Liberals should know better then to fall for that crap, which is deigned to scare the "nervous nellies" in the other political parties.
Let's wait until the vote happens.. and if the government falls and IF the coalition is accepted by the GG, let's see what the negotiating teams have come up with.
- 2:41 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
I don't believe Layton would be FM, but this came from a unnamed media source, which is really ironic, given you advice to Miles ;)
It's a big tent PARTY.
- 2:44 PM, November 29, 2008
- Scott Tribe said...
Mine came from a "Senior Liberal".. slight difference ;)
I can also recall reading this morning an "uunnamed Liberal MP" who said he has no isues with Dion being the interim leader/PM.
Another source said the caucus hadn't signed off on DIon being that leader.. so its crazy out there.
- 2:47 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
Yes, "senior Liberal". Volpe?
Let's move on.
- 2:50 PM, November 29, 2008
- Anonymous said...
Hey Steve, I have to say your blog has the best comments section and is the most fun to read because the debate is so.. well... feisty and intelligent. P.S. I commented on your comment over at my blog which I believe was commenting on my comment, etc. The keys were under the couch btw. And reading the comments here since my last comment seems to reinforce my... er... comments.
And no disrespect intended re the original comment, as a fellow Kennedy supporter, I remember you did fight hard for Dion after the fall and are not categorized by me as an Iggy-maniac but just someone trying to figure out how to get this fractious bunch to hang together.
More power to you.
Take care.
- 3:07 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
Thanks for that. I know I have my bias, but it's just a point of view, which I believe has merit. Others, not so much ;)
- 3:10 PM, November 29, 2008
- Constant Vigilance said...
Another excellent well thought-out post. It carries some weight because your credentials as a Dion supporter over that post election weekend are impeccable. I do have a few points, however.
Any agreement that is hammered out will be very finely balanced. I expect that the coalition proposal will have had at least some back channel pre-approval from the GG. In that regard, if Mr. Dion is put forward as the PM, conditions of his longer term support will be evident.
To be honest, I will support whoever is proposed as PM. We have crossed the Rubicon. If the Opposition doesn't proceed there will be consequences as well. It is hard to realize it, because I doubt if any of us have lived through a full blown constitutional crisis before, but it is time for personal ambitions to be shelved for a bit.
As a case in point, CBC just announced that Harper has gone into full run away mode vis the funding thing.
- 4:23 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
"We have crossed the Rubicon."
I love the imagery.
I saw that the Cons have backed down, let's see if there is more to come, because the opposition certainly can't accept just this announcement.
- 4:59 PM, November 29, 2008
- RuralSandi said...
A Constitutional expert said that a coalition government would have to prove there would be stability - check.
Dion has already stepped down as leader and is sitting in until the leadership race of complete - 5 months away - check.
So, an interim leader, then the new leader - that's not stability folks.
I don't think it's going to work out - if it is true what is being said at Liblogger "Curiousity Cat" (who appears to be NDP).....trouble on the over-anxious horizon methinks.
- 5:26 PM, November 29, 2008
- Anonymous said...
Let me comment on how the coalition will affect the Grits.
This is a coalition in which the Grits will be entering with as the weaker coalition partner even though they have the premiership. The NDP will get major finance and social portfolios, they have the hammer given its strong results in the 2008 election. Since the coalition will remain stable until the federalist left make the Bloc pull the plug, the Grits need to consider these points.
Will it hurt the Grits long term? The party will be guaranteed to be in perpetual minority position for a long while. Dissolving this coalition and attacking the NDP in the short term is a non-issue, as it provides cannon fodder for the Cons. A good coalition government benefits Layton and Mulcair as they end up as competent managers and their party usually are better at the grass roots than the Grits. Neither Rae, Iggy, nor Leblanc can defect from the coalition if they become PM. Another election will probably emerge with the Cons getting the most seats and the Grits consoling themselves to being in bed with the NDP again while maintaining the premiership, hopefully without depending on the Bloc for survival.
This is the reality which has forced this coalition. A Liberal Party recognizing that it can no longer realistically challenge the Cons on its own, despite the public assertions of the 308 strategy. When Layton and Broadbent threw this spanner, the Grits grabbed it or face bankruptcy. Silently hoping that Harper can back down will not work. Some Con supporters are consoling themselves that they will be much stronger in two years with a moderate Prentice at the helm than a testy Harper. This is not something the Grits will be in two years time since their political hopes are locked in step with Layton and Mulcair's recent machinations.
- 5:40 PM, November 29, 2008
- Anonymous said...
A progressive coalition will address the needs of Canadians. Fewer people will lose jobs, social services, and businesses with a progressive coalition. This is the reality.
- 6:02 PM, November 29, 2008
- Anonymous said...
Look at these two quotes.
"I wouldn't say the train has left the station but it's gathering speed," said John McCallum, chair of a Liberal economic advisory committee.
"At this point, it's difficult to believe anything this government says. I mean, it's clear that they are desperate so no matter what they say, how can we believe it, given their past record?"
Before the government reversal, Brison said Harper poisoned the atmosphere in Parliament.
"I see virtually no possibility of Stephen Harper being able to earn back the trust of this Parliament."
Tit for tat. Only Harper's resignation would be enough to help the Cons survive. This is from two senior Grit politicians who are definitely NOT fans of Stephane Dion and would want him out sooner.
- 6:14 PM, November 29, 2008
- Möbius said...
Any coalition (LPC + NDP = what? 114 vs. the CPC at 143) involving the BQ will be the end of the LPC in the next election.
Hate to be fatalistic, but I'm not a viscerally anti-LPC person, and I was warming up to an possibly Iggy-lead LPC, following the errors of the Harper CPC. However, seeing Chretien back in the news reminded of why I abandoned the Libs in 2003.
My opinion only, but I never voted PC again after Mulroney, and I think there's a core group of folks out there like myself, with really long political memories.
- 6:45 PM, November 29, 2008
- Scott Tribe said...
IF the Progressive Coalition (as I will be calling it the moment it gets formed and if it gets formed) passes bills and policies that help the economy out and show Canadians it is working, then your proclaimed death sentence will not come to pass. Surely you recognize that.
- 6:49 PM, November 29, 2008
- Möbius said...
I saw that the Cons have backed down, let's see if there is more to come, because the opposition certainly can't accept just this announcement.
I'd like to see them re-introduce the motion, but reducing the subsidy by 10% per year for 10 years, to allow the parties time to find other sources of cash. How many other countries do this sort of thing?
- 6:53 PM, November 29, 2008
- Möbius said...
IF the Progressive Coalition (as I will be calling it the moment it gets formed and if it gets formed) passes bills and policies that help the economy out and show Canadians it is working, then your proclaimed death sentence will not come to pass.
You're very optimistic. Never will happen. Even Liberals on this blog are disagreeing vehemently about hypothetical PM's. Throw in Layton, and a separatist party that wants to show that Canada is a failure........
The next election, and there will be one in any case, will include campaigning about why separatists think your party is so keen.
- 6:56 PM, November 29, 2008
- Anonymous said...
See Scott Reid's piece in G&M. A must read.
- 7:00 PM, November 29, 2008
- Scott Tribe said...
Actually Mobius, the US does have a public financing system for their elections, as do many European countries.. so this isn't some unique thing Chretien brought in. He had precedent to look at with other countries.
I note too, that there wasn't a WORD about killing public financing on Blogging Tory sites until Flaherty mentioned it 3 days ago.. and then suddenly it was shrieks of glee over there that the Cons were so smart in killing of any viable opposition to them during an election campaign.. followed by shrieks of outrage at parties sucking the public purse once to their horror they realized Harper wasn't going to get away with it.
As for me being optimistic, I hope Harper and his Cons keep being deluded into thinking this won't happen. In a way, the delay Harper did in chickening out of a non-confidence motion on MOnday and moving it back may have helped the opposition, by giving the opposition time to work on the details of how the Progressive Coalition might work.
- 7:02 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
I think you need to come to grips with your conservatism, and stop with the charade that you're just an unbiased observer. No matter the issue, you find fault for the Libs, just go Con and look yourself in the mirror, because frankly I don't buy any of the qualifications.
- 7:06 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
Interesting points for sure.
- 7:07 PM, November 29, 2008
- Möbius said...
I think you need to come to grips with your conservatism, and stop with the charade that you're just an unbiased observer.
I don't claim to be unbiased. Not sure where you get that from, and if you can find a completely unbiased observer, I'll show you someone who doesn't vote.
I am, however, relatively non-partisan in that I've voted for all parties at some time in my life (conservative, Liberal, Green, and even NDP), when I thought it was the right thing to do.
- 7:12 PM, November 29, 2008
- Möbius said...
Actually Mobius, the US does have a public financing system for their elections, as do many European countries..
Seems like it's optional there. Did Obama not turn down public funding in the last campaign?
I assume that made it easier for him to accept corporate financing.
- 7:16 PM, November 29, 2008
- JimmE said...
I still think the Present PM will sex-up this motion to make it acceptable.
But let's go with your premise; a new Liberal leader after an appropriate amount of time could declare victory & claim (with some truth) the government had come to the end of the issues upon which all the parties can agree. Bad times demand bold moves blah, blah, blah. Statesman like statements thanking the Dippers & BQ for putting the nation first etc. but now - he needs a mandate for these troubled times. If one of the changes a coalition brings in is to raise the max. contribution limit, the Liberal party will suddenly be much more competitive with the Tory air war. It is the Dippers who would be in the pickle as they would be campaigning not on good management, but on the rest of their make-the-rich-pay platform. A new Grit leader as PM would have the middle ground what with the Tories on the other side shoring-up the base with more red-meat snarls. Power has disciplined the Tories, if they're now out of power, would the power of the Harper Kool-aid wear off?
But hey, what do I know? I took what folks said at the doors to be legit! 8-?
- 7:17 PM, November 29, 2008
- JimmE said...
... but hell, I would LOVE this incident to be the present PM's political epitaph.
My advice to the opposition is here:
My feeling on how the preent PM must be feeling is here:
while I'm a roll here's one for the Queen's rep. in Ottawa:
- 7:37 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
I thought this was an interesting summation, from the Reid piece, that has everyone in a tizzy:
"The other elephant in the room is leadership. Stephane Dion has bargained his way to the drive wheel of the new government. Good for him, but only if it suits the greater good. If Mr. Dion can make his case, then great. If he can't, move to an alternative - and do it fast.
Mr. Harper knows that his greatest advantage lies in Mr. Dion's weakness. The coalition can't let that impulse triumph. Don't permit the defeat of Mr. Harper to depend upon Mr. Dion's personal credibility - or that of any single individual, for that matter. There's too much at stake.
The coalition must be ruthless. Be quick to signal that if Mr. Dion can't win the confidence of his own party, or the country, an alternative will be identified before the vote in the House."
- 8:03 PM, November 29, 2008
- Blues Clair said...
Only thing I can say about Scott Reid is that he knows how to irritate the hell out of people of all political stripes. Is that a talent? Hard to say.
Get behind Dion quick Liberals, don't let Harper exploit that obvious weakness.
Suicide is installing Ignatieff (or Rae, Leblanc...), Harper will have field day with that move.
- 8:35 PM, November 29, 2008
- Ashley_Wilkes-Booth said...
Harper's wrong on this one, and has put the CPC's interests and partisan gains over Canada's -- that's wrong, and if it means a coalition gov't taking over, that's totally fine with me. But surely we can come up with something more than "Let's install my personal preference as Leader!".
NO LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES SHOULD BE PM AT THIS TIME. Not Rae, not LeBlanc, not Ignatieff. Go with Dion or an interim leader, but you're just trying to shoehorn your choice in early to give your team an advantage. On a moral level, I don't think that scores much higher than Harper's move this week, to be honest. :(
- 8:48 PM, November 29, 2008
- Gayle said...
I read at CTV that Harper is backing down on the funding matter, but will also introduce some stimulus measures tomorrow.
If he does that, then all parties can walk away from this. The opposition will have succeeded in doing their jobs.
Harper will take some time to plot his revenge.
- 8:48 PM, November 29, 2008
- Scott Tribe said...
Scott Reid is right.. Harper will not give us another opportunity to stop him... we cannot back down now.
He must be destroyed, as Reid says (figuratively).
- 8:51 PM, November 29, 2008
- Anonymous said...
I would just like to say that as an NDP supporter who has been very hard on the Liberals and Dion in my postings - i think that the time has come for us to bury the hatchet and work together to rid Canada of the Harper gov't. Let's put some of the poisonous partisan stuff behind us and try to cooperate - its good for the Liberals, good for the NDp and good for Canada if we can find a way to make it work. Maybe someday if we make a relatively modest reform towards preferential voting we can create a longterm coalition arrangement like the Liberals in Australia (who are really the Tories)and the rurally based National Party. If we play our cards right we can keep the Tories out of power for a very, very, very long time. But we both have to put some water in our wine.
- 9:23 PM, November 29, 2008
- Gayle said...
Scott - he is right, but only if the coalition can actually do that.
I am torn because I still think it is best for the opposition if Harper governs during the recession.
As I said above, however, I think if they let him go now he will plot his revenge - and it will not be pretty.
- 9:55 PM, November 29, 2008
- Steve V said...
"It's that last one, I suspect, that may determine how the Liberals decide to proceed. If they can't gracefully replace Stephane Dion, it's probably not going to happen. But if Dion agrees to step aside, Bob Rae takes one for the team and Michael Ignatieff is installed, there'll be a lot more enthusiasm in Liberal ranks for trying to get him into 24 Sussex forthwith.
But then, that assumes the NDP and Bloc were willing to join a coalition led by Ignatieff; there's been buzz that they'd in fact prefer Dion, presumably because of his relative weakness."
Not because he's more palatable spectrum wise, because he's "weaker". Don't think it's kumbaya time, that will be leveraged by the peacock.
- 11:25 PM, November 29, 2008
- Eugene Forsey Liberal said...
Dion & Rae aren't going anywhere. Anyone with the slightest insight into their characters, based on their careers, would know that. These are tough smart guys who have stayed in Canada over the past three decades and fought the good fight while others were elsewhere. Dion is not going to roll over to please the very people who spent three years trying to overthrow him & Rae is not going to let himself get pushed around.
Since the cost of an undemocratic hostile takeover would be too high for even the most maddened Iggiot, I would think (hope?), and definitely for the mass of caucus & Liberals across the country, you & your Iggy-mad like are best advised to take the gentle advice of BC & AWB and deal with it.
Get behind Dion. There may still be a leadership convention, we shall see. But if you wanted to help Iggy, you'd stop engaging in behaviour which turns off the neutral & undecided. Maybe I shouldn't give you this advice since I detest Iggy, but the most important thing is maintaining a united front for the good of the party right now.
Take as a given Dion will be PM in a coalition. Then think how you might best help the party, given that situation. But please, think these things through a bit. While it pleases me to see you alienating the undecided from Iggy, it's hurting the party too much.
It's not the end of the world if Dion becomes PM, surely, even in your headspace. Your guy will probably still have a chance to become leader, if not in Vancouver, then somewhere down the line. I'll do all I can to stop him, but while I appreciate your unintended help, it's at a point where you are doing more harm than good. Think about it.
- 12:12 AM, November 30, 2008
- Anonymous said...
"If one of the changes a coalition brings in is to raise the max. contribution limit, the Liberal party will suddenly be much more competitive with the Tory air war."
Non-issue I'm afraid. The Bloc and the NDP do benefit from Chretien's campaign financing law. Also will not alleviate the weaker senior partner dilemma which the coalition government will permeate. Ironically, it is this weaker senior partner scenario that allows for this coalition to work. That the NDP has a strong enough hand to demand coalition seats encouraged this attempt to defeat Harper in the first place.
- 12:41 AM, November 30, 2008
- Anonymous said...
"he is right, but only if the coalition can actually do that."
The key to the coalition's success is recognizing that the Grits have the weakened hand. Dion as PM also helps Layton as Steve points out.
Iggy and Rae have a role to play too. They will need to step in once the Bloc withdraws their support in confidence supply measures. There will probably be an election in the fall of 2009, for the simple reason of having the Canadian public ratify the Liberal-NDP coalition. The Grits will need to target Quebec more than ever before, for the simple reason that we will have to let Layton a free rein in the West. Dion does not have mileage in Quebec, so he needs to go in May 2009.
What you are suggesting is preposterous. Trudeau came back in 1980 because the party thinks that it can win a majority then. There may be a dozen who seriously thinks that Dion can do the same in 2009, once this Parliamentary session finishes with Harper or Prentice as Leader of the Opposition.
- 12:59 AM, November 30, 2008


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Now is the time of year when sportswriters traditionally look back on the year past, highlighting the best players and the best events they find in their rear view mirrors. Many publications choose a "Sportsman (or Sportswoman) of the Year."
Sports Illustrated chose the Miami Heat's LeBron James as its cover boy for Sportsman of the Year, the most coveted and respected of the year-end honors.
The AP picked swimmer Michael Phelps, winner of 22-Olympic-medals, as its male athlete of the year. Locally, the Daily News cited South Jersey's Mike Trout, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim's All Star outfielder and unanimous choice as the American League's Rookie of the Year.
Other possibilities for year-end honors include Oscar "The Blade Runner" Pistorius, the double amputee who ran in the London Olympics, the first disabled athlete to do so; Penn State football's head coach Bill O'Brien who, with his dedicated team, took the Nittany Lions' troubled program to an 8-4 record, far better than anyone thought possible; Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz, at least until he was suspended after the season for taking the banned stimulant Adderall; and the Flyers' Claude Giroux, one of the best players in the NHL (remember that?), who might have gotten more press if the idiots who run the league and its players association could get their acts together and unlock the doors so the teams can get back on the ice.
Clearly, the "Good Sport of the Year" kudos should go to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her amazing entrance at the London Olympics' opening ceremonies.
For all the accomplishments of those noted and honored, I was at a loss about what to write. Then on the Saturday before Christmas, needing a hockey fix, I watched the American Hockey League (AHL) Adirondack Phantoms (né the Philadelphia Phantoms and the Flyers principal farm team) play the Bridgeport (Conn.) Sound Tigers in Bridgeport, which is 20 miles from Newtown, the site of the horrible massacre of 26 people – 20 of whom were five- to seven-year-old children – at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
AHL teams, like their big brothers in the NHL, dress 20 players for each game. As a tribute to the kids, each player's name was replaced on his sweater by the name of one of the young victims. Even on TV it was a tremendously moving event. It made a clear statement about what our priorities should be.
A few days prior to that, New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz had written a tribute to his young fan Jack Pinto, who died in the massacre. Cruz was Jack's favorite player. Cruz wrote, on the cleats and gloves he wore in the game against the Atlanta Falcons: "Jack Pinto 'My Hero'" and "R.I.P. Jack Pinto." Several days later he took those cleats and gloves to Newtown and gave them to young Jack's parents. Jack had been buried in Cruz' jersey.
All NBA and NFL games were preceded by moments of silence and other tributes to those slain in Connecticut.
Back in November, after Hurricane Sandy devastated the Jersey shore, a group of locked out NHL players staged Operation Hat Trick, a charity game at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall. The game raised more than $500,000 to aid the hurricane's victims.
The game featured some of the league's top stars. Team Philly/New Jersey, captained by the Flyers' Scott Hartnell, included Flyers Braydon Coburn, Wayne Simmonds, Jody Shelley, and Kimmo Timonen as well as Colorado's Steve Downie, LA's Simon Gagne, Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos, Toronto's James van Riemsdyk, and New Jersey Devils' goalie Martin Brodeur.
Team New York, captained by the Rangers' Brad Richards, featured Buffalo's Ville Leino, Pittsburgh's James Neil, Anaheim's Corey Perry and Bobby Ryan, and Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, who flew in from Sweden for the game.
Scott Hartnell, in addition to organizing the game in Atlantic City, challenged his former teammate, New Jersey native James van Riemsdyk, to see who could raise the most to help Sandy victims. Hartnell raised $22,000 to JVR's $18,000. The prize: Hartnell made JVR, traded to Toronto in July, wear Flyers gear when he was doing his Christmas shopping.
When you look back at 2012, don't focus on the Phillies phlop, the disastrous Eagles season, the anger, hurt and sadness at Penn State, or the idiocy of the NHL lockout.
Think instead about the Sound Tigers, Victor Cruz, Hartnell and Richards' teams in Atlantic City, JVR in Flyers gear at the mall, and the countless other athletes in many sports who publicly or privately contributed to those in need or helped those suffering after a terrible tragedy.
That's the image I have of 2012 and it makes all of the other stuff seem terribly insignificant.


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C.S.Lawrence was born in East Africa to Maltese/Irish parents. From an early age she demonstrated an outstanding ability to draw faces, a skill for which she is now renowned. In 1969 her family moved to the Middle East and a few years later she exhibited her first collection of Bedouin portraits which immediately sold, thereby confirming her resolution to pursue a career in art. Thereafter, all her annual exhibitions in the Middle East met with similar success and established her as a household name among art collectors in the region. Having travelled widely throughout her life - from Africa to the Middle East to Europe - Lawrence has absorbed much of the varying cultural influences of the places shes lived in, which are all very evident in her art. The launch of her Faces of Africa portfolio exhibited first in Malta in 2004, followed by Sicily the year after, signalled her enduring fascination and preoccupation with capturing the faces of the continent where she was born.Determined to constantly push the boundaries of her own self-expression, Lawrence is currently exploring the fascinating techniques of mixed media collage art.


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Dennis Genpo Merzel Roshi is the founder of Kanzeon Sangha and is the abbot of Kanzeon Zen Center in Utah. He has been teaching Zen since 1978 and received Dharma transmission from Taizan Maezumi Roshi in 1980. Genpo Roshi now holds the position of president of the White Plum Lineage, the lineage of Maezumi Roshi. His books include Beyond Sanity and Madness, The Eye Never Sleeps, and 24/7 Dharma.
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Born in New York in 1856, Orville Gibson headed west to Kalamazoo, Michigan, in the 1880s. Finding employment as a clerk, he spent every free moment hand-crafting mandolins.
By 1896, Gibson was able to produce mandolins on a full-time basis, and opened his store at 114 South Burdick. Three years later he moved his shop to his residence on the second floor of 104 East Main Street.
Gibson preferred using old furniture wood to make his instruments, believing it to be more durable and of higher quality. This emphasis on quality and craftsmanship limited Gibson's output to only six or seven instruments a year. This changed in 1902, when Gibson was approached by five men who offered to provide money to establish a manufacturing facility for his instruments. Gibson accepted, and the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Company was incorporated in 1904. Under the agreement, Gibson would serve as a consultant, training workers in the fine art of instrument building. Apparently frustrated by this new arrangement, Gibson moved back to New York in 1909 where he died in 1918.
With an aggressive sales policy, the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Company flourished despite the absence of its founder. First it moved to a larger facility at 523 E. Harrison Court. In 1917, the company moved to its permanent location, 225 Parsons Street, where it remained for nearly seven decades. Over the years, the Parsons Street plant expanded five times into a 120,000 square foot building spread out over an entire city block.
Until the 1920s, Gibson had specialized almost exclusively in mandolins. But as America's musical tastes evolved during the 1920s and 1930s, so did Gibson's. Banjos, ukuleles, and guitars became increasingly popular. In the early '20s, the company introduced a truss rod neck construction which streamlined a guitar's neck. Now standard on most guitars, this innovation allowed easier fingering and faster playing. During the 1920s, Gibson was also one of the first manufacturers to experiment with the electric guitar, twenty years before it found popular success. In 1934, Gibson introduced the "Super 400" guitar, which revolutionized standards for tone and volume. Unfortunately, the consumer's buying power had been drastically reduced during the Depression. To remedy this, Gibson produced a lower-cost "Kalamazoo" line of guitars that helped keep the company afloat during the lean years.
During World War II, Gibson contributed to the war effort bymanufacturing electrical and mechanical radar assemblies, glider skids, and precision machine-gun rods. The company was even awarded three Army/Navy "E" awards for production excellence.
Gibson experienced remarkable growth in the 1950s, aided in part by the introduction of the famous Les Paul guitar in 1952. Named after the famous guitarist, it was designed to his specifications. The company's success continued during the 1960s, when it manufactured over 1,000 guitars a day and employed nearly 1,000 workers, but a sharp nationwide decline in guitar sales contributed to Gibson's difficulties during the 1970s and 1980s. The company moved its headquarters to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1981, and three years later it closed the Kalamazoo plant.
Four former Gibson employees soon formed a new company, Heritage Guitar, Inc., and set up shop in part of the old Gibson plant. With Gibson's retreat to Tennessee, the success of Heritage Guitar guarantees that Orville Gibson's trade will continue in Kalamazoo indefinitely.
On March 11, 2009, local musician Mark Sahlgren, along with friends and family, performed at Central Library as part of KPL's Live Music series and Reading Together. The program also featured a discussion of vintage instruments made in Kalamazoo by the Gibson Company.
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Merzouga is a village in the Sahara Desert in Morocco.
Merzouga is a village in the southeast of morocco , and built near the largest erg (sand dune), 50 km long (North/South) by 5 km wide swathe of sand that reaches a height of 350 m. As a result of these dunes, the village has developed into a popular tourist destination.
The local population is Arabs,blacks and Berber,very hospitable people who make visitors feel very welcome.
Get in
From Marrakech, drive East to Erfoud (2 days drive, stop for the night in or near Ouarzazate). From Fez, drive South to Erfoud (1 day). From Erfoud, continue South 14 km (11 miles) to Rissani, carry on through the village and follow the road South-East 40 km (24 miles) to Merzouga. In recent years, the road to Merzouga has been asphalted and also to Taouz, a southern military border town. The short access roads (1 or 2 km long) from the main road to the hotels alongside the sand dunes are normally not asphalted but well maintained. There is now an asphalt road to Hassi Lybed a smaller village - located about 4 km before reaching village of Merzouga.
Beware of guides in Rissani or Erfoud who offer to take you to Merzouga for 5 dihram each, but instead strand you at their auberge 20 km north of the village. If you decline their offers of camel rides and lodging, it is often quite difficult (and expensive) to make your way back to town. From Rissani to Merzouga, a grand taxi or van is 10/12dh. If you don't want to wait for other people to fill your grand taxi, pay 60dh. If you arrive before sunrise (if you come in the 21hs bus from Fez) you can pay up to 100dh for a grand taxi to Rissani
You can also fly to Ouarzazate from Casablanca, then continue to Erfoud, Rissani and Merzouga. There are also weekly flights into Errachadia- about 2 hours north of Merzouga by car.
Get around
Rent a quad (sand-buggy) or a 4x4. Hike. There are no local busses. There are taxis from Merzouga and Hassi Lybed to Rissani and back, but they don't do other routes.
Tour operators can arrange 4x4s or SUVs with driver/guides from Marrakech or Casablanca and back.
Sunrise/sunset over the dunes. Folk dances and black G'naui music.
See the ducks, and in early spring, flamingos, on the Dayet Srji salt lake, just West of Merzouga. There are many other species of birds (ruddy sheldrack and Kittllitz's plower during the spring migration, Tristram's desert warbler, the Egyptian nightjar, the arabian buzzard and falcons), and the desert sparrows are unique to this region and can be seen all year round.
There are also reptiles (algerian sand lizards, berber skinks and snakes), mammals such as gerbils, desert hedgehogs, field mice and desert foxes, and scarab beetles. In the morning, you can often see their tracks in the sand. Brown scorpions can occasionally be seen, but they come out at night and tend to avoid humans.
Visit the Sahara
For day or overnight trips to the sahara you have 3 main options:
By camel
The camel option is the best option (more connected with the environment than the 4x4 and less effort than walking). All the hotels can arrange this trips, and they get a share from what you pay ...60% of tourist viiting Erg chebbi sand dunes do that at least once.
There are different excursions, spending 1, 2 or more nights in the desert. Most trips departing from Merzouga stop in the same oasis for the first night, so it may be crowded depending on the season. You will sleep in tents, with blanket-floors and your guide will cook dinner for you while you go to see the sunset (if you reach the top of the huge dune there, that is).
Then, if your excursion was 1 night, you will be woken up to see the sunrise (which is on the "other" side, so you don't have to climb the dune), drink tea and go back.
If you are going to stay one more night, you'll leave the oasis and continue.
Take in mind:
There are about 50 small hotels of varying categories along the sand dunes and in Hassi Lybed, about 4 km from Merzouga.


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