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To: koan who wrote (34278)	6/30/2011 3:16:10 AM
From: Jorj X Mckie	3 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 36917

Democracy and Republics mean more or less the same thing. no, they really are not. How is Glenn Beck not honest or nice? Bachman? Palin? I see the left being vicious to these people. I see the left being not so nice to pretty much anybody who doesn't see the world through progressive colored glasses. Your mention of slaves, serfs, peasants, feudal lords, tribal leaders and plantation owners are exactly who the right despises. the powerful right now are the liberals. And they certainly are doing their best to make life hell for those who don't agree with them. If your filter is who is nice and who is not, perhaps you should look a little closer to home. Or is calling someone who you disagree with a "sociopath" considered "nice" in koanland? Or perhaps those nice liberals who taunted Glenn Beck and his family at a public event? Going so far as to kick a drink onto his wife. Are those the kind of nice people you want to associate yourself with? or is it the liberals who have made fun of Palin's son who has down's syndrome. Those are really nice people. How about one example where Glenn Beck has been dishonest and otherwise not nice. Just one example would be fine. What did Palin do that was dishonest and mean? One example...just one. The problem that I have with many liberals is that they see themselves of victims. And people with victim personalities are the most vicious people you will ever find. All the while claiming that everyone around them is being mean and not treating them fairly.

To: koan who wrote (34278)	6/30/2011 10:21:03 PM
From: average joe	Respond to of 36917

Hey Koany, have you ever thought about being a community organizer in Canada. Landshark can sponsor you for a work visa. "It's about what's in the best interests of the collective." Chiefs move forward on drive to oust Lonechild By Jason Warick, The StarPhoenix June 30, 2011 FSIN Chief Cree Indian Guy Lonechild wears Apache headress and suit The campaign to oust Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Chief Guy Lonechild is advancing and may come to a head at next week's FSIN assembly at the Onion Lake First Nation. Little Black Bear, Lac La Ronge and Black Lake are among more than 25 First Nations that have reportedly passed resolutions calling for a non-confidence motion against Lonechild. "You've got to move as quickly as you can on the issue," said Perry Bellegarde, chief of the Little Black Bear First Nation, 280 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon. These First Nations, along with a chorus of groups including the last six FSIN chiefs, believe Lonechild is no longer fit to lead after they say he attempted to cover up an impaired driving charge in the weeks leading up to his election last fall. A number of leaders called for Lonechild's resignation at an FSIN assembly in February, but he declined. "It's political. It's not any surprise he's hanging on to it. But if the people decide (to remove him), that should be respected," Bellegarde said. Bellegarde, also a former FSIN chief, said the matter needs to be resolved as soon as possible. "We've got too much work and too many issues to deal with, whether it's education or economic development, health and welfare, child and family services, treaty implementation. The list goes on and on," he said. "It's about what's in the best interests of the collective." Bellegarde said there are several reasons he and his council are calling for the non-confidence motion. "There's a number of reasons: Trying to hide the thing in September, covering it up and then trying to move it out of Saskatoon. And then the drinking and driving itself," Bellegarde said. "Alcohol and drugs has affected all of our communities and so the federation must set the example at all levels," Bellegarde said. Black Lake Denesuline Chief Donald Sayazie said the non-confidence motion needs to happen as soon as possible to put the matter to rest. He agreed with others who have called it a "distraction." "Right now, we're all split because of what this person (Lonechild) has done," he said. However, Lonechild retains some powerful allies. The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, one of the province's largest First Nations, is not among those calling for a vote against Lonechild. Chief Darryl McCallum said Lonechild has visited his community more than once since the controversy began. McCallum has been impressed with Lonechild's handling of important issues such as governance reform. "I'm a little bit on the satisfied side for his performance," McCallum said. McCallum, however, said he'll listen to fellow chiefs at the assembly and will agree to the non-confidence vote if that's their will. Several other chiefs contacted this week declined to comment on the issue. Late Wednesday, Lonechild issued a news release saying he would not be commenting on the matter because he had not received official notice of a non-confidence motion. The process to impeach an FSIN chief is complex. First, the 25 bands submit their resolutions to the clerk of the FSIN legislative assembly, Bellegarde said. The clerk then has to call a meeting of the FSIN's Indian Government Commission executive council. At that point, if all of the paperwork is in order, a vote of non-confidence will be called. "The steps will progress," Bellegarde said. It's unclear whether that will all take place at the FSIN assembly next week, although the issue is sure to be on the agenda. Bellegarde said the First Nations calling for the non-confidence vote are from all regions of the province. thestarphoenix.com