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Wednesday May 3, 2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER A7 COMMENT U n itin g r ig h t n o t e a s y In the dodgy world of politics, pack aging more often than not transcends policy. And the slicker, the better. Those backroom wizards behind all politicians know if they can't put together a winnable package, they're dead. Today, the workers toiling behind the Canadian Alliance are frenetically at work trying to come up with what will be a winnable package. It's a little like putting together Mr. Potato Head - a little of this; a little of that. And what will it be? Will it be the western homophobic Bible-thumping anti-abortionist with a second language and a mean kick? Or will it be the backroom boy credited with designing the Nonsense Revolution, now glad-handing his way across the country with much of the same verve and intensity those newcomers to poverty now panhandle on the streets of Toronto. Or will it be Preston Manning, the man who has rein vented everything in life including himself? You have to hand it to those on the right: at least they offer their comrades a little entertainment for their money. Joe Clark's the guy I feel sorry for: how must it feel to be the contagious disease of the moment? Card-carrying Tories now falling over each other to sign up for anything other than a party headed by Clark, are on a mission: a perfect package. It sure isn't going to be Clark. These days, even the most ardent Tory just hangs his or her head about the fact his campaign is in disarray; frantic long time Conservatives are running from the Clark campaign in droves. But they have, as they say, moved on. They are in search mode. And now they have three choices - (Stockwell) Day, (Tom) Long and Manning. They like the energy of Stockwell Day, they like even more the fact he's actually been employed as a politician. But time and time again, even the hardiest of Tories find the personal views of Day difficult to take. When Day first announced his candidacy, he looked like the best kind of package - young, energetic, bilingual, reasonably articulate. But then he did what any backroom fella will tell you never to do - look foolish. Manning may never be the most IDIANE HART exciting guy around, let's face it, but at least he hasn't kick boxed on stage in a martial arts stage presentation, tried to worm his way by telephone into the hearts of Canadians (never have I been so grateful for an unlisted number as when I heard about Stockwell Day's telemarketing 905 scheme by tele phone) or joked about smoking dope. And we haven't even mentioned his H altonSearch.c\^n "Preparing childrenfor thefuture through academic excellence " All inclusive enriched, accelerated and challenging curriculum providing a solid foundation in the basics of language arts and mathematics and including science, geography, history, physical education, computer science, music, art and french. · Small class size · Full Multimedia Computer Resource Centre · Computers in each classroom · Music program · Good work habits and study skills taught · Education-related field trips · Up-to-date resources available in our library and classrooms · Gymnasium · Year-round extra-curricular activities offered · School newspaper · Parental involvement encouraged · Hot and healthy lunches · Before and after school supervision provided · Assessments arranged as necessary · Transportation available social conservatism. I hate to be the one to say it, but this Canadian Dan Quayle just isn't going anywhere. They may love him out west, but on the federal stage he'd be eaten up. But Tom Long is another matter altogether. The man is a master of packaging and if he has to squeeze himself into some tiny box that voters will buy, well he'll just do it...pron to! Already, long-standing Tories are looking more closely at a guy who again may not be the most exciting, (what is it about these wanna-be right wing politicos) but at least he's not likely to parade around kick boxing or giggle on nation al radio about Chretien's motto: HRDC (He Really Doesn't Care)...is that funny or what?????? As for the always-underrated Preston Manning, these are early days. Don't write him off yet. He is a man full of sur prise - really. He may be completely out of step with every one even in his own party, but he reminds me of a wily old fox....just out there in the bushes watching it all and waiting for his move. If there is one thing he's always got right (and Joe Clark, the poor guy, has most always got wrong) it's timing. Anyone who writes him out of the picture in this dance for the top job of the Canadian Alliance is a fool: he's smart and cagey and knows when to pounce. He will not be relegated to the sidelines too soon. Already I think he sees the writing on the wall, making pals with Tom Long and envisioning the perfect package: Long bringing all the lost Tory souls of Ontario into the Canadian Alliance with Manning as his right hand man. The Ontario backroom boy wedded to the western chameleon. See, I told you...the perfect package. Mr. Potato Head couldn't be easier. E le c tric a l c o m p a n y finds c o n v e rt Re: The Fri., April 21st, Oakville Beaver headline story: `Sithe power plant still faces opposition' Having attended Sithe's April 18th open house at OTHS, I walked in opposed to the project, and left in full support. Notwithstanding a polished presentation by a team of professionals who couldn't have been more knowledgeable, the venture Letters to the Editor simply makes sense. Given that electricity is first amongst equals regard ing essential commodities, and that both nuclear and fossil fuel power plants are environmental nightmares (including and, in particular, neighbouring Lakeview Generating Station), natural gas, as a proven technology, Setting bilingualism record straight Re: Psssssssssst... Oakville Beaver, Fri., April 21st, 2000 There is no need to keep quiet about the name change. We thank you for your editorial write-up. If I may, I would like to set the record straight. The new name is Canadians Against Bilingualism Injustice. The new logo is the weighted scale set against the stylized red maple leaf. The newsletter, which has been around for 23 years, has a new masthead and has been renamed Bilingualism Watch. , Would you please be good enough to correct our website address. It is (HYPERLINK "http://www.bilingualism.org"). The error was ours and is being corrected in our April newslet ter. The website was up and running as of April 24th, 2000. On our site you will learn a lot about Canada and our stand on national "unity." is the way to go. That the proposed Sithe plant abuts the Joshua Creek residential community is unfortunate. However, resi dents moved in fully cog nizant that the area bounded by Winston Churchill, Royal Windsor, Southdown, and the lake was zoned industri al. Providing Sithe meets provincial environmental stipulations, the plant will conform to prevailing land use. Can anything more be expected from a commercial operation? It begs the question whether the Town of Oakville should have approved housing in such close proximity to land which, historically, has been zoned for industrial use. Sithe appears to be bend ing over backwards to reduce the intrusiveness of its facili ty with enhanced siting, landscaping, and technical modifications. If the plant, and others powered by natur al gas, can bring about the eventual shutdown of coal/nuclear facilities, then it deserves our support if for no other reason than the greater good. I'm reminded of the approach taken with children who suffer mishaps. By sug gesting the situation could have been much worse, their upset is alleviated. I shudder to think what could have been built on the land acquired by Sithe had they not come along. 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