End of the Gong Show

[pigdog47]

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Certainly not a poster child for nutrient deprivation, but she did get a lot of attention, for better or worse.

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/attawapiskat-chief-theresa-spence-set-end-43-day-090018321.html

[puckstopshere]

Idle No More: Chief Spence wouldn't be standing on 'true hunger strike,' says doc

A medical expert says there is no way Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence would be standing if she was really on a hunger strike.

Spence began what she’s called a hunger strike on Dec. 11. She plans to end it Thursday.

“On a true hunger strike, by day 30 to 40, you’d be bed-ridden. A person can die from the cumulative effects of protein depletion,” said Dr. Blake Woodside, a specialist in eating disorders at Toronto General Hospital.

“With Spence, it’s different because she’s having fish broth. You can survive on some subsistence for a long time.”

http://www.lfpress.com/2013/01/23/chief-spence-wouldnt-be-standing-on-true-hunger-strike-says-doc

[stevephinn2012]

last night the wife said "it's so cold out and I don't really want to cook. How about a nice hot bowl of soup for supper"

Once I had determined that she was not protesting anything (well besides the cold) and that we were not starting a hunger strike. I was Ok with hot soup for supper!

[pigdog47]

Oops....my bad.  I got mixed up;  this has never happened before.

Here is the correct link to the subject that I was trying to post:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gong_Show

[puckstopshere]

Chief Spence hurting her own cause and AFN's, interim leader says

Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence’s public pursuit of her cause is “becoming a concern” and could make it harder for Assembly of First Nations representatives to do their jobs, one of the organization’s leaders says.

Roger Augustine, regional chief for New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, made the comments after Ms. Spence appeared on a political talk show Sunday morning.

“I don’t think it helps, to be honest with you,” said Mr. Augustine, who is chairing AFN executive meetings while National Chief Shawn Atleo is on sick leave.

“You know, let us do our jobs, as the Assembly of First Nations’ chiefs executive. Let us do our job. I don’t think she can do or say anything at this point to influence the Prime Minister.”Ms. Spence has been subsisting on tea and fish stock since Dec. 11 and suggested on Sunday that she would continue her hunger strike until Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Governor-General David Johnston meet at the same time with first nations leaders. The Northern Ontario chief’s stand has helped make her a prominent figure among those involved in Idle No More. The grassroots movement has galvanized first nations activists as they express frustration over recent federal legislation.

In her interview with CTV’s Question Period on Sunday morning, Ms. Spence said she was unsatisfied with the meeting that took place earlier this month between Mr. Harper and some chiefs, calling it a “working group” when native leaders had asked for a “nation-to-nation” meeting.

Asked what he thought of the interview, Mr. Augustine said: “It’s becoming a concern.”

“I think right now she should somehow respect our process in terms of the Assembly of First Nations.”

Mr. Augustine said he was speaking in his capacity as a regional chief, adding that Mr. Atleo has consistently supported Ms. Spence in her hunger strike.

Ms. Spence did not respond on Sunday to requests for a follow-up interview made through her spokesman.

At the end of the Jan.11 meeting, Mr. Harper told Mr. Atleo that the two leaders would have to take time to consult with their own people – Mr. Harper with his cabinet and Mr. Atleo with the other chiefs – and said they should meet one-on-one in the coming weeks.

In the interim, the AFN executive decided to ask for an additional meeting – this time with both Mr. Harper and Mr. Johnston. Some native leaders, including Ms. Spence, have insisted on the Governor-General’s presence because first nation treaties were signed with the Crown. The group prepared a letter on Saturday asking for that meeting to be scheduled on Jan. 24.

A spokeswoman from the Prime Minister’s Office said in an e-mail: “As we said following the last meeting, the Prime Minister will be meeting with the National Chief [Atleo] in the coming weeks.”

Mr. Augustine said he’s not sure what will come of a second meeting with the Prime Minister and the Governor-General, if it occurs. “The big question is now, OK, what if we do have this meeting, with the Prime Minister and the Governor-General, I think the results and the direction will be exactly what we got from the Prime Minister last week,” he said.

Asked if he was satisfied with the initial meeting with Mr. Harper, Mr. Augustine said the outcome was “better than what we had before we went in there.”

Despite apparent differences on a first nations agenda, Mr. Augustine said he believes most people want the same results.

“When you take a look at some of the voices that you hear from different parts of Canada, like issues on treaties, issues on comprehensive land claims, issues on the inquiry [into missing and murdered aboriginal women], we’re all saying the same thing,” he said. “It’s just that everyone has a different time frame. Some would like to have answers immediately, and some are demanding that the Governor-General and the Prime Minister be in the same room.”

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/chief-spence-hurting-her-own-cause-and-afns-interim-lea...

[prior-of-verity*shake-hands-with-your-devil]

“Those who revert to childishness allow those around them quiet insight into their true souls.”

Apache translation

[prior-of-verity*shake-hands-with-your-devil]

Mr. Augustine, who is chairing AFN executive meetings while National Chief Shawn Atleo is on sick leave.

The AFN does not have the power nor the mandate to discuss treaties. Treaties are nation to nation. Atleo and Augustine are like all politicians....they don't like their power taken away from them.... by the people.

[rosscd57]

Mr. Augustine, who is chairing AFN executive meetings while National Chief Shawn Atleo is on sick leave.

He likely has that 24 oz. flue thats been going around.

[prior-of-verity*shake-hands-with-your-devil]

24 oz flu. I appreciate yet more insight into the soul. 

It reminds me of a radio transmission from the OPP that was caught and taped during the Ipperwash standoff when the Native people took their land back. It can be Googled by searching for .....Ipperwash and the Killing of Dudley George. 

[stevephinn2012]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ3AOmZ2fps

[prior-of-verity*shake-hands-with-your-devil]

mikey, I didn't know you also had a Deli.

[rosscd57]

It reminds me of a radio transmission from the OPP that was caught and taped during the Ipperwash standoff when the Native people took their land back. It can be Googled by searching for .....Ipperwash and the Killing of Dudley George. 

Well there there was always: "Brocket 99"

[prior-of-verity*shake-hands-with-your-devil]

Ah yes Brockett. Established in Alberta. Not that that surprises me. Ezra Levant, also from Alberta. Must be something in the air out there!

The founder of Brockett, Hitchner spent time in jail for dangerous driving causing death.

Brockett was an underground radio production and now where is Hitcher himself?…..underground.

I wonder, if where he has gone, if he’s laughing now.

[stevephinn2012]

What are the odds/ spence has decided to end her "hunger strike" (read soup diet) just after she was notified that her own band was taking measures to have her removed as chief.

I know it's racism at it's best and they are just picking on her!

amazing how she came to realize that she had done enough and should head back and become chief again (read cash cow)

Despite that, the band council was prepared to put a resolution in place to have Spence step down if she wouldn't return to Attawapiskat.

"If she was not to accept [to end] her hunger strike, then she would be asked to step down," Kataquapit told CBC News.

The band had contacted its law firm and would have put in place a resolution forcing Spence out as chief, she said.

"That was our last resort from the community."

[prior-of-verity*shake-hands-with-your-devil]

was taking measures to have her removed as chief.

Slightly incorrect. It’s an attempt to save her health from a news report I seen on TV. They are proud of her and support her and also care about her.

You conveniently forgot what acting Chief Kataquapit said, that.....  Spence has made history and that she supports her. Maybe that’s why you do not provide links with full information. http://www.cbc.ca/m/touch/news/story/2013/01/24/pol-spence-ceremony-thursday.html

Your spin……..just got spun.

[pigdog47]

"Watching a person flop can be almost as entertaining as watching them soar. Watching someone act bizarre, even better. So the Gong Show not only featured a parade of bizarre and mediocre talent, it actively cultivated it (its promos called for “good or unusual acts”) — with the eponymous gong used to cut short acts so bad no one could take it anymore."

Eponymous gong...

[stevephinn2012]

Slightly incorrect. It’s an attempt to save her health from a news report I seen on TV. They are proud of her and support her and also care about her.

You conveniently forgot what acting Chief Kataquapit said, that.....  Spence has made history and that she supports her. Maybe that’s why you do not provide links with full information. http://www.cbc.ca/m/touch/news/story/2013/01/24/pol-spence-ceremony-thursday.html

Your spin……..just got spun.

SORRY the 'acting chief said SHE SHE SHE supported her the BAND on the other hand said get here or get out!!

Some in the community wanted Spence to return to her role as chief, while others felt she was doing work on behalf of all First Nations people and should continue the protest, acting chief Christine Okinaw Kataquapit said.

Despite that, the band council was prepared to put a resolution in place to have Spence step down if she wouldn't return to Attawapiskat.

"If she was not to accept [to end] her hunger strike, then she would be asked to step down," Kataquapit told CBC New

HARD WHEN THE FACTS GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR SPIN!

maybe you could get someone to read it to you!

[nuvistors]

The Gong show is far from over.

In her own warped little mind the Little chief thinks she has accomplished something.   That is quite true.    She has united  Canadians in a stand against indian terrorism... Blocking railroads and highways at a whim cannot be tolerated.

Support for indian Terrorism is at an all time low.

[prior-of-verity*shake-hands-with-your-devil]

I don’t know what you are reading mikey.

Where do you see ..... 'acting chief said SHE SHE SHE supported her the BAND’….. in the link? I would like to see those words…..or is that just your personal interpretation on the article?

Yet you ignore what the same acting chief Kataquapit said ….that (and I have to repeat again)…. “Spence has made history and that she supports her”.

Maybe you could take up a hobby. How about dancing  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJIofU-0jC0

[stevephinn2012]

Spence has made history and that she supports her

SHE is the acting chief and DOES NOT speak on behalf of the entire BAND which has approached their lawyer demanding that SPENCE either return or be REMOVED!!!

No matter how many time you say it , it does not make it FACT!

the BAND (you know the majority rules) have said that she had a choice of returning or they were removing her!

So nobody give a flying fig what the "ACTING" chief says it goes by what the BAND says

If all memebrs of her tribe supported her (as you seem to want people to think) They would not have searched for legal council to have her removed