tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post8447335563012919957..comments2024-03-03T17:01:57.876-05:00Comments on Montreal Simon: The Fort Mac Beast and Our Fiery FutureSimonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-55999093119272657222016-05-19T17:55:56.323-04:002016-05-19T17:55:56.323-04:00I agree with your article, but coming from a write...I agree with your article, but coming from a writer who refers to Alberta as "Klanberta", your concern for the people of that province comes off as disingenuous.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163917560224064146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-74564175478897357782016-05-14T13:41:40.341-04:002016-05-14T13:41:40.341-04:00http://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2016/05/14/Fort-McMurray...http://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2016/05/14/Fort-McMurray-Communist/<br /><br />Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09630890163958807048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-52172359683052920982016-05-12T06:49:34.419-04:002016-05-12T06:49:34.419-04:00hi David.... don't be a beast. Those poor oil ...hi David.... don't be a beast. Those poor oil companies are suffering. This is putting a tiny dent in their massive profits. So be a good boy, and send them some dollars... ;)Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-43161717347447386592016-05-12T06:48:17.813-04:002016-05-12T06:48:17.813-04:00hi TS... Yes, I'm afraid that the suffering of...hi TS... Yes, I'm afraid that the suffering of many people in Fort McMurray is just beginning, and they will need our support for the province was already in bad shape, and this will only make the economic situation worse. But at least many homes were saved, and hopefully it will serve asa warning of what will happen if we don't do enough to fight climate change....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-91396311671797739462016-05-12T06:45:20.304-04:002016-05-12T06:45:20.304-04:00hi anon...try to be nice, the people of Alberta ar...hi anon...try to be nice, the people of Alberta are just the same as you and me. It's true that all that oil wealth did make some of them lord it over us. But governments and oil companies are the ones who are really to blame...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-62850889273684280912016-05-12T06:42:18.771-04:002016-05-12T06:42:18.771-04:00hi Dan...I'm sure it already is being discusse...hi Dan...I'm sure it already is being discussed, for even the oil pimps can see the writing the wall. In fact, irony of ironies, I see the Saudis are already making plans for a post oil future...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-80499714846552457632016-05-12T06:39:58.352-04:002016-05-12T06:39:58.352-04:00hi e.a.f...yes while we shouldn't beat the peo...hi e.a.f...yes while we shouldn't beat the people on Fort McMurray on the head when they are suffering, we do need to start the discussion about what we can do to try to prevent climate change from getting even worse, and start making plans for a greener future...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-29228359003247711472016-05-12T04:21:21.747-04:002016-05-12T04:21:21.747-04:00I'm still waiting to hear of millions of dolla...I'm still waiting to hear of millions of dollars donated to help the folks of Fort Mac from each and every oil company who saved millions of dollars during the Harper regime because he lowered corporate tax rates.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09630890163958807048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-89914626004188606532016-05-11T20:45:11.391-04:002016-05-11T20:45:11.391-04:00Reading comments above, I have to say that I agree...Reading comments above, I have to say that I agree with most. Undeniable, as you point out Simon, that climate change was a factor in what happened last week. My heart goes out to all of those who have been displaced, pets lost, and surrounding wild life devastated. It is truly heart wrenching. These people will be traumatized for quite some time, and they need support of fellow Canadians. I have met some smug migrant workers over the years who went west for work. Too bad they were not able to work where they wanted. Years lost to chasing tar sand dollars are not easily recaptured.<br /><br />As time marches along, I believe that the tar sand "dream" will fade. The Beast just accelerated that process. With insurance dollars, infrastructure money, and true grit, Im hoping future Fort Mac will be less destructive to our planet.<br /><br />As for the suits, perhaps the Panama Papers will seal their fate.<br /><br />Cheers Simon!<br />TSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-79929643413610761482016-05-11T12:42:06.980-04:002016-05-11T12:42:06.980-04:00People who think these weather conditions are not ...People who think these weather conditions are not a result of climate change must have their heads in the sand...... or work in the dirty, disgusting, tar pits of Northern Alberta, the armpit of Canada. They are Hell bent on turning Alberta into a sewage dump for their own personal GREED. Everyone really, really, really needs these Quads, pickups, boats, snowmobiles, 5th wheels..etc..... This is a result of Alberta GREED and ignorance towards climate change!!!!! Alberta and Newfoundland make good bed partners on this issue. Being a Newfie, I am happy the dirty tar pits are not producing. Less Alberta GREED coming back to destroy our island by the Newfies that worked out there. And a lot less bragging when they come home to visit now. Funny not so much bragging by displaced Alberta Newfies these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-86749082911366692952016-05-11T10:08:39.061-04:002016-05-11T10:08:39.061-04:00This discussion really should be held loudly in ce...This discussion really should be held loudly in certain board rooms of Calgary, Beijing, Houston and Riyadh. The people of Fort MacMurry be better left alone to rebuild their lives in the immediate aftermath.<br /><br />Hopefully the suits won't bury their heads in the oil sands again, but I suspect they will.<br /><br />Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-40516589676737635942016-05-10T23:46:48.310-04:002016-05-10T23:46:48.310-04:00At this time having the "discussion" isn...At this time having the "discussion" isn't appropriate, but it will have to be had some time and not in the distant future. First and foremost Fort Mac needs to get back on its feet. <br /><br />it has been amazing to see all the work the fire fighters have done, how everyone cooperated. its like everyone has been doing what they needed to do at the right time, in the right manner. when it is time, lets hope this cooperation continues as we have "the chat". <br /><br />The need for oil isn't going away. It is used in all sorts of things, like our cloths, meds, cars, etc. We just need to "talk" about how we proceed with it and what is the best way to do that.<br /><br />In the meantime, thank you to all the people who are making this work.e.a.f.noreply@blogger.com