tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post116377314222584029..comments2023-09-12T12:07:08.126-02:30Comments on Web Talk - Newfoundland and Labrador: Trans Canada Highway into Newfoundland Nearly Abandoned by OttawaPatriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364831921954903098noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1164320612011276872006-11-23T18:53:00.000-03:302006-11-23T18:53:00.000-03:30Up until now anytime us supposed Nationalists supp...<B>Up until now anytime us supposed Nationalists supported or proposed an improved TLH</B><BR/><BR/>Furthermore, Newfoundland nationalists tend to get paranoid about linking Labrador and Quebec with a highway. Just read the nonsense on Kierans' website about "culture" and such.<BR/><BR/>Ridiculous.WJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08070910923518931583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1164320553498003682006-11-23T18:52:00.000-03:302006-11-23T18:52:00.000-03:30Glad to see you coming to the bright side WJM.I ne...<B>Glad to see you coming to the bright side WJM.</B><BR/><BR/>I never left it.<BR/><BR/><B>Up until now anytime us supposed Nationalists supported or proposed an improved TLH</B><BR/><BR/>When have Newfoundland nationalists supported an improved TLH, esp. one that is improved with provincial money from the province that Labrador is supposedly part of?<BR/><BR/>If anything, Newfoundland nationalists have swallowed Danny's (and Grimes before him) line that it's a federal responsibility. It isn't. Labrador is part of a province. 90% of the money ever spent on the TLH has been federal. It's time for the province of which Labrador is supposedly a part to come up with its fair share.<BR/><BR/><B>or fixed link across the Straite Jacket of Belle isle you have debunked in your ususal manner and called it the funnel or something along those lines.</B><BR/><BR/>"The Funnel" is actually a term invented by the Minister of Transportation and Works, the Hon. John Hickey, MHA.<BR/><BR/>The tunnel makes no economic sense. Where do you get the idea that I support it? I don't, not until the highways on the Labrador side are done. Without those highways, the tunnel makes no sense.<BR/><BR/>And with a tunnel, Labrador power will be used to fuel economic growth in Newfoundland, not Labrador. In that sense, Hickey was right. <BR/><BR/><B>It's ok everyone is allowed to change their mind.</B><BR/><BR/>What have I changed my mind about?<BR/><BR/><B>Now if you would just use your talents for good instead of evil and push the federallies to put up their half for the TLH we might be getting somewhere.</B><BR/><BR/>The federal government has spent over half a billion dollars on the TLH over the years.<BR/><BR/>The province has spent maybe $50-million during the same period.<BR/><BR/>The federal share has already been spent. And yet the province wants more, more, more.<BR/><BR/>Isn't Labrador part of a province? If so, which one?<BR/><BR/>Where's the provincial share from the province that Labrador is supposedly a part of?<BR/><BR/><B>Who paid for the National railroad?</B><BR/><BR/>Which one? There are two.<BR/><BR/><B>Who paid for the Saint Lawrence Seaway? </B><BR/><BR/>Canada and the U.S.<BR/><BR/><B>Who paid for the road up to the NWT?</B><BR/><BR/>Which one? The US in part, and Alberta and BC -- unlike the province of which Labrador is supposedly a part -- have kicked in their share over the years in northern highways.<BR/><BR/><B>Who has put up 400 million for a pacific gateway?</B><BR/><BR/>The federal government, CONTINGENT ON PROVINCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS.<BR/><BR/>When is the province of which Labrador is supposedly a part going to spend money, unconditionally, in Labrador? Everything in Labrador seems to be dependent on matching federal funds. Some committment!<BR/><BR/>Danny didn't wait for federal funds to put emergency repairs into the Outer Ring Road.<BR/><BR/>What a bunch of hypocrites that run the province.<BR/><BR/><B>Please NL'ians contribute 4 times more per capita than any other canadian to the GDP of the country.</B><BR/><BR/>You should take Averill Baker with a large grain of salt.<BR/><BR/><B>I add the third coast because there already is a paved road up through the NWT.</B><BR/><BR/>No, actually there is not. There is a paved road TO the NWT, but none through it.WJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08070910923518931583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1164252000198898542006-11-22T23:50:00.000-03:302006-11-22T23:50:00.000-03:30Glad to see you coming to the bright side WJM.Up u...Glad to see you coming to the bright side WJM.<BR/><BR/>Up until now anytime us supposed Nationalists supported or proposed an improved TLH or fixed link across the Straite Jacket of Belle isle you have debunked in your ususal manner and called it the funnel or something along those lines. <BR/><BR/>It's ok everyone is allowed to change their mind.<BR/>You will be embraced in this new stance of yours promoting the best interests of the Province.<BR/><BR/>Don't feel put out I too have changed my stance on a few issues after having seen the light.<BR/><BR/>Now if you would just use your talents for good instead of evil and push the federallies to put up their half for the TLH we might be getting somewhere.<BR/><BR/>Who paid for the National railroad?<BR/>Who paid for the Saint Lawrence Seaway? The funnel that turned Atlantic into Atlantis.<BR/>Who paid for the road up to the NWT?<BR/>Who has put up 400 million for a pacific gateway?<BR/><BR/>Please NL'ians contribute 4 times more per capita than any other canadian to the GDP of the country. But get back one for one.<BR/>http://www.southerngazette.ca/index.cfm?iid=1821&sid=13754<BR/><BR/>After all it isn't for Newfoundland nor Labrador it is for the good of the country quebec included. The final spike if you will uniting canada from coast to coast to coast. I add the third coast because there already is a paved road up through the NWT.<BR/><BR/>For those of you uninformed on this proposal here are some links for you.<BR/><BR/>http://nl-outsidethebox.blogspot.com/2005/09/cable-car-fixed-link-option.html<BR/>http://nl-outsidethebox.blogspot.com/2005/09/cable-car-fixed-link-left-4463-metre.html<BR/>http://www.gov.nf.ca/publicat/fixedlink/<BR/>http://ca.geocities.com/fixedlink2005/<BR/>http://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2005/exec/0228n03.htm<BR/>http://www.comt.ca/english/NHS-Report-English.pdf<BR/>http://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2006/tw/1006n05.htm<BR/>http://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2006/tw/0406n02.htm<BR/>http://www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/gulfferry/DeckandBelow.htm<BR/>http://www.tw.gov.nl.ca/FerryServices/<BR/>http://www.thetelegram.com/index.cfm?sid=468&sc=1<BR/>http://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2006/tw/1107n01.htm<BR/><BR/>Sorry for spam Myles just thought your readers might be interested in some info links.NL-ExPatriatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938647714308913350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1164246624156919482006-11-22T22:20:00.000-03:302006-11-22T22:20:00.000-03:30That's because the Cabot trail is way more interes...That's because the Cabot trail is way more interesting than a 14 hour run to NL. <BR/><BR/>Better food too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1164189413958002892006-11-22T06:26:00.000-03:302006-11-22T06:26:00.000-03:30I do agree with you WJM. Danny has to put more em...I do agree with you WJM. Danny has to put more emphasis on that route and see that it is completed. It must be completed. We need it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1164172415451867662006-11-22T01:43:00.000-03:302006-11-22T01:43:00.000-03:30If Newfoundland is "dependent" on Marine Atlantic,...If Newfoundland is "dependent" on Marine Atlantic, the solution is NOT "more Marine Atlantic".<BR/><BR/>Newfoundland needs a second route to and from the rest of the country. That's why the province has to kick in meaningful money for the TLH, no strings attached, no demands for federal matching funds... AND work with Quebec on the 389/138... AND put ferries on the Strait of Belle Isle that can handle larger loads for more of the year, if not year round.<BR/><BR/>But that would require imagination, foresight, and a willingness to spend provincial revenues in the Labrador part of the province... three qualities which are sadly lacking in Danny Williams' shrinking empire.WJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08070910923518931583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1164139824834656852006-11-21T16:40:00.000-03:302006-11-21T16:40:00.000-03:30The sign that marks the road to the ferry in Cape ...The sign that marks the road to the ferry in Cape Breton is misleading and encourages people to take the Cabot trail instead of continuing on the NL.<BR/><BR/>The road in Cape Breton only has one or two passing lanes and is in deplorable condition for the amount of traffic it carries. Mostly all rush hour with people making the cannon ball run to the ferry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1164122924684362642006-11-21T11:58:00.000-03:302006-11-21T11:58:00.000-03:30The preceding comments were deleted because they d...The preceding comments were deleted because they did not relate to the topic under discussion.Patriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17364831921954903098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1164074850780708952006-11-20T22:37:00.000-03:302006-11-20T22:37:00.000-03:30This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1164065015820869132006-11-20T19:53:00.000-03:302006-11-20T19:53:00.000-03:30This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1164048857925973272006-11-20T15:24:00.000-03:302006-11-20T15:24:00.000-03:30This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1164039538894653422006-11-20T12:48:00.000-03:302006-11-20T12:48:00.000-03:30This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1163951277206475062006-11-19T12:17:00.000-03:302006-11-19T12:17:00.000-03:30It is not nice to see that you are still after New...It is not nice to see that you are still after NewfoundlandLabrador's resources. Go fly a kite you leeches!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1163950286438445342006-11-19T12:01:00.000-03:302006-11-19T12:01:00.000-03:30Nice to see you are still all in denial.Nice to see you are still all in denial.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1163939639678214432006-11-19T09:03:00.000-03:302006-11-19T09:03:00.000-03:30This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1163939054786194272006-11-19T08:54:00.000-03:302006-11-19T08:54:00.000-03:30This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1163906379266953592006-11-18T23:49:00.000-03:302006-11-18T23:49:00.000-03:30What does the above have to do with the topic?What does the above have to do with the topic?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1163876881999915952006-11-18T15:38:00.000-03:302006-11-18T15:38:00.000-03:30This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1163844091435184282006-11-18T06:31:00.000-03:302006-11-18T06:31:00.000-03:30I share your pain.Well no I don’t really. I have w...I share your pain.<BR/>Well no I don’t really. <BR/>I have way more pain, suffering under the Provincially/P3 run, federally funded Provincial ferry service. <BR/>Now that the Federal funds are all but expired, one wonders what third world type system the Island centric burgers will stick us with.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616269412884770034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1163779471868802472006-11-17T12:34:00.000-03:302006-11-17T12:34:00.000-03:30boo hoo....boo hoo....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com