Monday May 3

There were a lot of questions on the issue of offshore drilling and tanker traffic. The Liberals got a few digs in by noting the 2 week delay on the NDP's questioning of the Liberals. Poor Blair Lekstrom probably had his briefing notes prepared for that long, and was just so happy to finally use them. I've decided though, that the Liberals really don't like John Horgan, the energy critic. They seem to show this dislike by always finding quotes by Johnny painting him in favour of an issue he states himself to be against. I've already mentioned the HST quote. Perhaps they dislike Johnny b.c they consider him to be a potential next leader of the NDP? Anyhoo, Johnny actually got some good questions in on Monday by starting off the festivities and also following up on Blair's responses.

Environment critic Robbie F then stood up to continue with the questions, I'm glad I mostly just read the transcripts b.c I find Robbie F's mock outrage and cool boy demeanor slightly irksome. I have to give him credit though for also forming his questions on the basis of Blair immediately previous response. Proves the boy can listen!

Shane Simpson then got up to try and nail the Liberals to the wall over their commitment to raising the moratorium on offshore drilling. His questions weren't as good though b.c Blair was more than happy to talk about the potential actuality of offshore drilling, he had no qualms over the governments intentions. Minus 1 point for Shaney Boy for asking useless questions.

As for Sue Fraser, she was more than a tad pretentious when she stood up to claim her lordship over riding of Alberni Pacific Rim. No offense Sue, actually no, please take offense, but I'm sure the Liberal Party is well aware of the glories of our island, they've probably taken a few deluxe retreats there.

Questions they should have asked:
1) What is your definition of environmentally sustainable? How can we hold you to this? Does it involve public consultation?

Gary then entered into a spirited exchange with Barry on the remains of the Queen of the North. Gary wanted to know why the fuel hasn't been removed yet, and Barry said that drilling (ahaha drilling) for the fuel wasn't a viable option b.c the Coast Guard ENGINEERS told him so. Gary was all upset due to the pollutants leaching out of the remains of the Queen of the North. Gary was the definite looser in this exchange because he failed to ask about alternate methods of removal. Same for Dougie D.

Leonard Krog then asked what appeared to be a totally redundant question. In a battle of he said he said, Mike DJ shut poor Leonard down. Funny that LK didn't get a follow up, guess it has something to do with some proviso of Erskine's. Dougie D also needs to work on his question forming lack of abilities.

Spencer then tried to hold Mike DJ to the wire by asking about a report that Mike DJ suggested Spencer has already looked at. So....... what was the point of this question Spence? Who ever is in power likes to help their friends. Period. Norm and Jenny also attempted some mock outrage.