GG Ottawa, PM: Damned by faint praise -&- Film & Music

Remembrance Day Ottawa -- Some veterans refused to acknowledge the Governor General because they believe she is a closet separatist or supports the separatists who would work for the breakup of Canada. Apparently, someone turned his back on her -- maybe more than one.




Shall we parse the meaning of "clear"? of "exonerated"

Damned by faint praise Nov. 6, 05

Source:
Blogging Jamieson - Views of gmason@globeandmail.ca
Weblog: Blogging Jamieson Source: Views of gmason@globeandmail.ca Link: http://bloggingjamieson.blogspot.com/2005/11/views-of-gmasonglobeandmailca.html VANCOUVER

When a mayoral candidate recently admitted to helping an addict buy crack cocaine -- and allowed him to smoke it in the back of his van -- people barely stifled a yawn. Which is what many here are likely doing in the wake of Mr. Justice John Gomery's report, which contained few revelations that weren't previously made public during testimony at his commission. Moreover, Judge Gomery went out of his way to clear Prime Minister Paul Martin, who has made B.C. a priority in Ottawa like no prime minister before him. Money for the province's Asia Pacific initiative, pine beetle infestation, the Olympics, rapid transit. It has not gone unnoticed. Nor was the decision to give B.C. ministers key cabinet positions such as health (Ujjal Dosanjh) and industry (David Emerson). While there are certainly those who believe, probably rightly, that Mr. Martin did not deserve to be let off the hook by Judge Gomery, the fact is there is nothing in his report that directly ties the Prime Minister to the scandal.

Clear?

That is not quite the case. If Justice Gomery were told to investigate the state of the coffee room, then he would have no justification for investigating the boiler room. Gomery was NOT tasked with looking into the $$$ to CSL, Earnscliffe, lobbyists, etc.

See also: The Invisible Hand: Stephen Harper quotes excerpt below posted on Frost Hits the Rhubarb the week of Oct. 30 to Nov 5, 05

"Mr. Martin has been exonerated of something he was never accused of. [. . . . ]

"Where we have suggested - I have to point this out - where we have suggested that Mr. Martin should be investigated is in the contracting practices with Earnscliffe, which were part of the Auditor General's chapters three, four, and five, but were left off of Gomery's terms of reference." [. . . . ]

See "PM is not "mad as hell" about some things." posted today with a link to MK Braaton.

Questionable events under Paul Martin's watch are also mentioned in The List of approximately 200 items: Blue Blogging Soapbox: Best List "A Dubious Day" -- and here -- Search: Blue Blogging Soapbox: Copy, Send & Keep It Too posted on FHTR week of Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, 05


Film & Music

Film: Street Smart is an old film; a NY reporter's "story" of low life triggers real life terror -- a pimp, a hooker and a reporter -- terrifying moments --

Morgan Freeman played an animal, a memorable one; you won't soon forget the scissors scene. Christopher Reeve played a reporter in over his head while Kathy Baker played a hooker.

Music: Since my father played "Turkey in the Haymow" for me when I was a child, I have liked stringed instruments -- all of them -- harp, violin, cello, classical guitar, banjo (Listen to "Duelling Banjos"), mandolin, etc. -- and now, Dobro guitar, thanks to someone who knows the ability of Jerry Douglas.

What is a Dobro/Resophonic guitar?

Slide Rule -- I am listening to it now. Try "Ride the Wild Turkey", "Pearlie Mae", "I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby" (singer: Allison Krauss), "It's a Beautiful Life" . . .

Ah, just enjoy that all that pickin' an' singin'.

"To be sure, Jerry Douglas is one of the most talented, respected, and in-demand Dobro players of his generation. His ripping version of Flatt & Scruggs's instrumental "Randy Lynn Rag" is a mighty impressive testament to his picking powers". --Marc Greilsamer [Genres: Country/Bluegrass, Country/General]

There are free downloads: "Randy Lynn Rag" or Fluxology from the CD: Everything Is Gonna Work out Fine

Restless on the Farm -- Try listening to "Turkish Taffee", "Takarasaka" and "For Those Who've Gone Clear"

Great Dobro Sessions -- Various Artists - Folk -- Listen to Samples

Listen to samples: Alison Krauss & Union Station - Live

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