Monday, January 15, 2007

An Inconvenient Truth - Convenient for Politicians


I saw the film by the name of An Inconvenient Truth a couple days ago, and I must say, it was as I expected. An exceptionally well done film that spoke only facts, and wasn't afraid to say the truth. I recommend it to you all, if you haven't seen it already. Now, even if you don't believe in this global warming, or don't want to see the film*, keep an open-mind and watch it anyway. There isn't anything wrong with having cleaner skies, at the least.

What I have noticed, is that Global Warming is a large topic among the politicians. Especially our unbeloved** Conservative party. They speak, pledge, and promise to do something, but really, its just an empty promise meant to ease our hearts and sink us back into a false sense of security once again. At least that's how I perceive it. Don't take everything I say at face value. Think about it first, and then believe every word I say... or rather, type.

Back to the point. They give us empty promises, and do nothing about it. I notice that a lot of people keep saying that they know that no one can change the world alone, that we should just wait for the government to change it, but the thing they don't understand is that every movement starts small, be it with one person or one hundred, these notions start small, and grow as more people become aware. Sitting around, waiting for others to change things won't get you anywhere. Since the others are sitting around as well!

Hrm, which is why I'm going to do some digging in my community and find out what I can do. If I'm to have a voice, I need to act.

Well, I daresay I've gotten quite off topic. Hm, no matter. My post is at an end.

*Bollocks. Believe in it, and do something, or you'll regret your decision fifty years later. If you're not six feet under, that is.

**Yes, I know I made a word up. Live with it!

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Walkin in a winter wonderland...


Hm. We seemed to receive a good dumping of snow about a week past. Or was it two? I can't even remember. The last two weeks have been a haze. Interpret that how you will. From 1ft. to 3ft. in some places, it hit the Lower Mainland like a storm - literally. Temperatures dropped, snow became ice, and cars had a lovely time spinning around on the ice.

Apparently, we're supposed to get more snow tonight as well.

Just a short post, but I just thought you should know. The West is engulfed in piles of snow, while the East (as of a week ago*) has green grass and are playing soccer... in Newfoundland!

Remind me again, when did we exchange weather? Did our governmental leaders do that? They've been known to execute sneaky deals in the past. Let's all go petition.

*Now they're starting to feel the cold, but.. ignore it. Pretend this is two weeks ago.