Comments for Transformation 45

Comment on A tooth by Timothy (TRiG)

Timothy (TRiG) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:42:27 +0000

I hadn’t heard of Boyden. Perhaps I’ll check him out.

I’ve read a tiny bit of Card in Legends. Because of what I’ve heard of him since, he’s now on my list of authors to buy only second-hand. As it happens, I’ve not bought anything else of his yet, second-hand or otherwise.

TRiG.

Comment on Happy cows, arcing bats by Cory

Cory — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:37:57 +0000

Nice Louis. Very well stated, and an excellent story.

Comment on I do not support our troops by Louis

Louis — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:34:38 +0000

Canadian troops are not on the front line between civil freedom in Canada and utter chaos. Anyone that thinks so is a hopeless and dangerous romantic.

Canadian troops are not volunteers. They are paid government employees.

Despite the efforts of the government to convince you otherwise, Canadians do not routinely enter the armed services through an act of selfless altruism.

Comment on I do not support our troops by Phil

Phil — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:48:07 +0000

It is only because of people like “our troops” that you actually have the freedom to openly disagree with anything you want. Believe it or not there are still places where you cannot. So I guess you do “support or troops” by using the freedoms that they have provided you with, which is why so many of them have died since before you were born, and they will continue to do that just for Canadians like you.

I suggest that you do a little research, or perhaps even talk to one of the soldiers, or peace officers who have been over there and ask them what they are actually doing there. They are doing more for the people there then just getting themselves blown up. Things like building schools, making drinkable water where there has been none, and numerous other things to make the quality of life better for the people there. Perhaps when you talk to one of the soldiers or peace officers you will learn that they actually believe in what they are doing…. helping the people. There is more to the Canadian Forces then being a war machine, which it is not by any means. Let me provide you with a little information….. there are more spectators at a CFL football game then there are troops in the Canadian Forces. They are also the people that arrive and help out everywhere in the world when problems arise…. you know like ice storms, flooding, earthquakes, tornados and other natural disasters.

Perhaps the “Support our Troops” logo doesn’t just mean while they are at war. Perhaps it means when they doing their job, a job that not everyone can do, or doesn’t want to. Remember these people volunteer to do this for you.

So yes I do support our troops, in everything they do.

Comment on Coyote by Chantal

Chantal — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:51:11 +0000

What a heart wrenching unfolding of events.

I am trying to research how prevelant coyotes are on the Bruce trail which I hike ofter with my small dog.

You’re history given here is close to areas I frequent so I’m guessing no more off leash for him. Thank you for sharing.

It is refreshing to read about kind hearted people like yourself.

Comment on Coyote by Zeus

Zeus — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:06:56 +0000

Thanks for sharing this experience and telling it so true,
ZZ.

Comment on Coyote by Timothy (TRiG)

Timothy (TRiG) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:22:45 +0000

A well-told tale.

TRiG.

Comment on Coyote by Judy

Judy — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:42:29 +0000

What a bittersweet story, Louis. My heart is aching for the dying animal and yet it aches more for you for your anguish and kindness. We are all more alike than we are different, whether human or canine.

Comment on I do not support our troops by Will S.

Will S. — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:10:41 +0000

“Support the troops”, a meaningless slogan designed to stifle dissent, to force everyone to get in line and approve the war, whether or not they do.

http://tinyurl.com/conformistdrivel

Comment on Counter-attack by Timothy (TRiG)

Timothy (TRiG) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:37:29 +0000

The thing is, Dawkins isn’t actually “strident”. He’s unfailingly polite, and an excellent and erudite writer. Hitchens, yes. Hitchens is blisteringly rude. And brilliant.

TRiG.