Local Politicos

I went to the book sale for the Brantford Symphonic Orchestra today. Most of you will know that this is an annual event to raise money for the band. I got a load of books for rock bottom prices and a worthy Brantford institution doesn't have to step up to the taxpayer's teat to get support.
It must have been a note worthy event, because both our MP and our MPP were there. I didn't see any cameras but I may have missed the photo op.
I thought of a few questions that I should have asked them and then I thought, " Well why not. Is a blog not a form of journalism? Shouldn't someone ask these guys why they won't respond realistically to our situation while an NDP rep. in Hamilton does. I emailed Levac in January and yet he made it sound in the paper the other day like he sprang into action as soon as he found out.
If we offer to take his picture maybe he'll come to the rally at the plant on Tuesday.
I'm not bitter, just senselessly unemployed.
On a good note, I got an email from Rob Mason today and he was encouraging. I would love to have Rob and some of the action committee posting on this blog. I think they would be more qualified than I am and their content would be of higher calibre as well.

Anyway Later, In Solidarity dave

More Intent

In the first installment of this blog I sort of expressed some of the intent behind it. Much of what I wrote was ad hoc because I was just setting the Nation up and a first post was part of the process. As it stands now, readers can leave comments by clicking on the comment link at the end of each post. If you have a specific announcement or something of interest to be posted, for now just write to me at :
dawelsby@gmail.com
and I will post it.
In the near future, as long as there is a trend for appropriate use, a number of contributers will be invited to become team bloggers and be given direct access to the blog as well as permissions to moderate comments. I spend enough time in my own head that I just know, no one else wants to see my thoughts published so I hope to see some good material contributed by the rest of you.

Don't forget the rally at the plant Tues. May 1 at 9:00 AM. Come and show support.

later Dave

Welcome To A New Reality

So anyway, at the Union portion of our meeting on April 26, someone asked Rob Mason if there was a web site where they could find out basically whats happening. I'm sorry but I missed who actually asked the question, but the reply was that no one has the time to set something like that up. I find this believable. The Union and others have been scrambling to put things together for us and I believe that they are doing well considering the foot dragging on the part of Brant's local politicians as well as the twilight zone atmosphere at the plant over the final few months.
Fortunately blogs are the new media and they do allow some reader input. The format, appearance and general tone of this blog may change as we develop a better concept of it's usefulness or uselessness but the main idea at the present is to provide a place where news of any sort relating to our post Genfast lives may be passed on.
If enough people are willing to check the blog for news, if enough are willing to contribute and if it begins to appear to be a good medium for spreading the news about our issues then maybe we can attract frequent postings by our executive.
Remember that the blog is not for blame casting or flaming people. It is for useful and true news. Remember also that what you write can be used as evidence and does not disappear when you sign off. Be responsible!
Get the word out, and lets see if this puppy can fly!

By the way, I'm just startng at blogging so expect imperfection.