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News flash! This just in: “The happy truth: Optimists live longer“. A study conducted by Boots drug store indicates that highly optimistic people live 7.5 years longer than pessimists, on average.
That figures. I always knew that my negative attitude would catch up to me in the end. Bloody optimists.
Today’s article on Canada.com gives a taste of what the future holds for Gordon Campbell.
BC’s premier hasn’t been a popular guy. In fact, I can’t remember any BC premier who has been less popular. Considering the goofy politics in this province, that’s saying a lot. Since he was elected, his government has torn the health care and education systems to shreds, and at every turn seems to spare no effort to make deep cuts that affect only the poor, elderly, or disabled. How many times have protestors burned his effigy? Not a good situation in a career where popularity is the key to success.
Then on Friday, while on vacation in Maui, he was charged with drunk driving. I honestly feel sorry for him. The media sharks are already circling. This article doesn’t hesitate to point out that “While in opposition, Campbell often called for cabinet ministers to resign if they faced conflict-of-interest investigations or criminal charges.” One stupid mistake (in addition to the billion stupid mistakes as premier) and the media will tear him to shreds. If he’s convicted, he could be fined and lose his license for a year. Isn’t that enough punishment for a first offense? Do we really need to tear him down for a misdemeanor?
Well, maybe something good will come of this. If they take away his license, maybe we’ll see more money spent on our pitiful public transit system.
Don’t forget to watch Rockpoint PD tonight on the Comedy Network at 10:30.
From comedynetwork.ca:
Misfiring tazer guns, fork- wielding newlyweds, rampaging raccoons and pugilistic mascots are just some of the “high-pressure” situations Rockpoint’s “finest” are confronted with daily. Led by the ambitious and impatient, Sergeant Grace Harris (Catherine Lough Haggquist), this motley crew of peace officers muddle through their shifts bored by paperwork and stymied by procedure. Constables Mike Edwards (Randy Schooley) and Burt Cooper (D. Neil Mark) rely on “gut instincts” and “hunches” — a sure-fire recipe for disaster. Meanwhile, rookie Constable Rita Tait (Jennifer McLean) tries the patience of her experienced partner, Constable Sam Kimizu (Simon Hayama). Supervising the squad is the morally bankrupt and politically out-to-lunch Inspector (Jon Raitt).
Do you get the Comedy Network where you are? If you do, check out this show coming up soon: Rockpoint PD – Thursdays at 10:30 PM Pacific time (that’s Fridays at 1:30 AM Eastern).
Described as “the anti-COLD SQUAD”, it’s a cop comedy whose principal cast includes a good friend of mine — Simon Hayama — and Jen MacLean (another UBC theatre alumnus). It’s a must-see. Okay, so it’s on late. Just tape it and watch it later, for crying out loud!
Here’s some weirdness from east of Prince George, BC, as reported in the Vancouver Sun: “60-acre spider web baffles biologists“.