Comments for Chris Tindal

Comment on Who is Andrew Frank? by Walter McGinnis

Walter McGinnis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:05:56 +0000

Great post Chris,
I have had the pleasure of knowing a few characters like the one you described above. It seems like every once in a while nature burbs an Andrew and the rest of us are left scrambling to keep up. Forest “Ethics” , yea right! Count your self lucky Andrew, to be free of them.
All the Best,
Walt McGinnis

Comment on Who is Andrew Frank? by Peter Miller

Peter Miller — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:02:40 +0000

It has always been people who are ‘a pain in the arse’ who have brought about change. They hang onto their cause like a pit-bull (another creature which attracts derogatory comment) and don’t let go till the wrong has been righted. The rest of us (nice folks) owe them a great deal of thanks for their causes concern us all.

Comment on Who is Andrew Frank? by genevieve manson-hing

genevieve manson-hing — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:55:12 +0000

Thank you, Andrew, for taking your stand and to your parents for their part in instilling good values in you. Heard you over CKNW this afternoon and was impressed with your direction. We, all, need to become more aware of the true colours of our present government. Go, Andrew!

Comment on Who is Andrew Frank? by Steve Hetherington

Steve Hetherington — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:00:51 +0000

Finally–someone with both balls and knowhow.Yes we must unite and stand up together to fight corrupt and undemocratic government.We are so far into the loss of our freedoms already if we don’t stand soon it will be too late.
Thankyou for integrity and your defence of truth Andrew.We need men like you in Ottawa.Please lets fight together so we can win together—let’s get Canada back to us and let Harper know we are his boss–not vice-versa–Steve Hetherington

Comment on Who is Andrew Frank? by Jack and Heather Frank

Jack and Heather Frank — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:58:28 +0000

Dear Chris – We would like to thank you for the unsolicited support you have given our son Andrew. We are proud of both his honesty and his integrity. We are disappointed that his former employers have caved into pressure from the PMO but like Andrew, we are hopeful that the truth of the situation will one day be revealed. “Be the change you want to see in the world” is a saying that speaks loudly of Andrew’s intentions. With support from individuals such as yourself, he will continue to work towards a more just society. Thank you – Jack and Heather Frank

Comment on Who is Andrew Frank? by Christina

Christina — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:54:08 +0000

Haha, what a great post! Now it all makes sense to me!
Thank you for sharing this.

Dang, that dude is ANNOYING! :)

Comment on Becoming an MP by Stephen LaFrenie

Stephen LaFrenie — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:16:40 +0000

Interesting post Chris. Endorsements of course are valid when they reflect a potential candidate’s outreach and history. Senior party officials, in all political parties, will always maintain control where they feel it necessary and this being Jack Layton’s riding following the success and unfortunate passing of Jack places a heavy symbolism on the riding and the candidate to succeed him.

Comment on Becoming an MP by Steve May

Steve May — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:15:24 +0000

Great post, Chris. I’ve often wondered about these sorts of things myself. The “race” to claim endorsements often now figures prominently for anybody considering making a run for a nomination. Savvy potential candidates will have many of their endorsements in place and ready for announcements before they publicly throw their hat in the ring. Then, endorsements are trotted out periodically to establish momentum in a campaign.

Keep up the great blog posts, Chris. You have great political insights to share with one and all. I, for one, have missed your posts considerably.

Comment on Glen Murray’s move by Becoming an MP | Chris Tindal

Becoming an MP | Chris Tindal — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:53:31 +0000

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Comment on MMP, Inaccuracy by Becoming an MP | Chris Tindal

Becoming an MP | Chris Tindal — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:01:24 +0000

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