In an era where greed and hate prevail it is comforting that one can find solace, peace and tranquility. Through the velvety voice of the ever so talented Andrea Menard I found myself transported to a place where my mind can be at ease. Andrea and Robert Welsh wrote a beautiful song called “Evergreen” the first song of her new album “Sparkle”. Produced by Big Soul Productions and directed by Tony Hrynchuk, this piece is well worth experiencing.
Andrea, a Métis Native from Saskatchewan Canada, has become the ambassador of everything wholesome and pure in Canada. With the magic that Andrea is famous for she pierces the dark shroud of gloom that has engulfed both Canada and the U.S.A. with her beautiful voice in this wonderfully crafted video. I was whisked away from the harsh realities of contemporary life and placed on lush amber and green fields filled with blue skies. In some way I was given hope for the future for she reminded me that there is still beauty and joy in the tumultuous world we live.
Andrea is a magical creature gifted beyond words. Album after album of her wonderful music has proven to be enriching, endearing and well worth the wait. So take a moment of your time to enjoy this well crafted video and escape into the beautiful world of Andrea Menard. Maybe you will find solace and a little piece of mind if but for only a moment. Discover why she one of the top artists of all time.
Senator Corker called Canada a *parasite in an exchange over Canada’s affordable sale of drugs proving corporate greed will prevail in healthcare reform. The shameful and reveling exchange showed how ambivalent some American politicians are to the needs of their electorates. This exchange also shows how corrupt America’s political arena has become where the needs of corporations overshadow the needs the people. It also draws attention to the trillions of dollars of American taxpayer dollars that went into the research of a multitude of drugs with no compensation to the taxpayer.
Pharmaceutical companies have reaped the mother load of taxpayer dollars in research and development of a wide variety of life saving drugs. With this in mind why has the American pharmaceutical double dipped into the taxpayer dollar with exorbitant costs while the rest of the world enjoyed reasonable prices? The answers, American’s are the cash cow these companies have criminally targeted as they extort high prices for drugs people need to stay alive. Sen. Corker revealed the true reality as he rambled about the “sins” of Canada for making drugs affordable. Corker revealed the fetid and corrupt pharmaceutical corporations for what they are, thugs. He also showed his total disregard for American’s who voted him into office in the first place.
It’s all about the money in the world of American health care that is the bottom line. From prescription drug fiasco, ushered in by Donald Rumsfeld who coincidentally was heavily invested in the prescription drug scam, to the wholesale extortion of the American public it is clear politicians are in bed with these rouge companies. Makes me wonder how heavily invested Sen. Corker is and how many pharmaceutical company cronies he plays golf with. It would be interesting to see how much money this goon (Corker) has received from these thug drug manufacturers.
American’s have lined the pockets of drug companies with bazillions of tax payer dollars. American’s paid through the nose as government officials doled out taxpayer dollars like candy to these firms for research and development. It is high time to conduct an audit on these firms to answer questions as to why American’s had to pay a premium price for something they helped develop. The fact Canada could sell the very same drugs for pennies on the dollar shows how corrupt our political arena has become.
Out of the mire and cesspool of the American political arena rose Senator Byron Dorgan. He took the high and moral ground by introducing legislation to allow for cheaper drugs to be sold in the USA. Dorgan has proven to be a true voice of the people in a time when politicians only care for corporate interests. Dorgan also proves there are still politicians who actually care for the people of America. Corker has only magnified what is inherently wrong with America, greed.
After living in both countries I know the flaws of both for Canada has some major issues that need addressing there is no question. Corporate corruption exists in both nations. Canada has its fair share of corporate goons steering Canada towards corporatism but not the concentration of criminal politicians America has spawned over the last couple of decades. With insurance companies in the pockets of American politicians the citizens have been left in the dust and in many cases, left to die because they could not afford medication their taxpayer dollars developed, plain and simple. Bet you did not know that many American drugs are not allowed to be sold in other nations because of the dangers of some side effects but its ok for Americans. After all, it’s all about the corporate dollar.
The true parasites are the politicians like Corker who pander for corporations rather than the voting public that put them in office. And it is a good thing Corker drew the line in the sand because we now know who lines his pockets. Shame on you Corker or should I say thank you for showing the world your true colors.
Apparently Corker did not do his homework but the honorable Carolyn Bennett of Canada clearly pointed out in a statement;
“It’s the drug companies, sir, and they’re multinational – it’s nothing about the United States of America,”
Is it a case of foot and mouth disease for Sen. Corker? Does this raise more questions about where American taxpayer dollars are really going? One thing is for certain, Corker is not on the side of the voting public and they should remember his position on affordable medication when he panders for his job. I would not give him a job driving a Zamboni. It also shows how corporatism has putrefied every facet of life in America.
With Canadian blood being spilled on America’s bogus wars, sadly some by American’s, you would think this bonehead Corker would have offered some respect in this debate. Yes there is a major difference between Canada and America. Courtesy, politeness and reservation are attributes that has long since faded from the American landscape. And that is why I still savor my Tim Horton coffee eh.
Compañia Guatemalteca de Niquel (CGN), a subsidiary of Manitoba’s HudBay Minerals killed two Guatemala Natives. While extracting *Natives from resource rich tribal land the private army of Hudbay shot and killed two people who did not want to be evicted from their homes. The private army opened up on villagers who refused to leave their tribal land in protest. Killed in the assault was Adolfo Ichi Chamán, a teacher and community leader. Eight others were wounded in the assault.
If that was not enough blood shed, a bus load of Native educators and town elders was ambushed in a hale of machine gun fire killing Martin Choc and wounding nine more Natives. With Guatemalan government assistance homes were burned to the ground forcing villagers to flee for their lives on more than one occasion. This is a common practice throughout South America where Canadian mining companies and corrupt government officials have evicted thousands of indigenous people from their tribal land. Farms and homes have been systematically destroyed to make way for these unscrupulous mining companies with no regard for the Indigenous population. Thousands protested the evictions while mining officials claimed most of the villagers willingly complied with the resettlement order. One official claimed the villagers shot each other casting more doubt on the credibility of the mining officials claim. They complied all right, with a gun barrel aimed at their heads. Ah but Hudbay stocks are up and that’s all that matters eh.
Barrick Gold has an equally dismal track record as well as a private army who has murdered a multitude of people over the years. Africa and Asia has been plagued by corrupt politicians and mining companies who have wreaked havoc on the Indigenous populations for years. It’s not only Canadian companies by any means but in light of PM Harper’s bogus claim about colonization in Canada these events were worth noting. Guess it’s OK to colonize people in other countries. Time and time again the mainstream media has all but ignored the cries of the people as the land grab continues in the cloak of secrecy. Then if they reported the news they distorted the truth to whitewash the brutality committed by these firms. After all, much of the media is owned by a hand full of corporations. If you follow the money it will stagger the imagination how much the corporate web of deceit has spread throughout the planet.
If we as human beings would just open our eyes and see through the blarney we will notice that humanity throughout the world is under siege. People are being arrested, tortured and killed for simply living on mineral rich land for the sake of corporate interests. Politicians are not of the people, by the people or for the people anymore. They are of the corporations, by the corporations and for the corporations. No matter which country you reside humanity is under assault as nation after nation is turned into an economic zone and citizens are relegated to the ranks of consumers. Just be forewarned when your national leader’s returns from the G20 summit they will have a “Global” solution to save their economies. It’s all a sham. Politicians call it Globalization. I simply call it the colonization. And it’s all about the money. Humanity was tossed in the dumpster. Just more New World Order malarkey.
Good thing we are living in the “time of change” because this is not a civil society. Mankind has come full circle for we have become animals who only lust for material gratification at any cost. Human life has become a nonissue in the corporate eye. Just remember my words, natural events will soon overshadow the petty land grabs as Mother Earth convulses and cleanses the globe of all the cancer that has infected her skin, lock, stock and tomahawk.
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