[fvc-wat-disc] (Canvassing on Tuesday & Wednesday?)Fwd: 10/4 -Vote for MMP U

Fri Oct 5 08:27:53 EDT 2007

What was this news conference mentioned in there? The link won't open for 
me.

>From: "Bryn Ossington" <bryn.ossington at gmail.com>
>Reply-To: FVC Waterloo Region Discussion 
><fvc-wat-disc at listserv.thinkers.org>
>To: "FVC Waterloo Region Discussion" <fvc-wat-disc at listserv.thinkers.org>
>Subject: Re: [fvc-wat-disc] (Canvassing on Tuesday & Wednesday?)Fwd: 10/4 
>-Vote for MMP Update - MORE JANES, FEWER DICKS
>Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 02:47:24 -0400
>
>Great work everyone who worked hard tonight getting signs up. That was more
>of and undertaking than most people realize. Also, thanks for the night 
>off.
>
>
>Bryn
>
>On 10/4/07, Derek Kraan <derek.kraan at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I don't know if you actually read these thoroughly enough to see the
> > little gem buried halfway through this one. Apparently the blackout 
>period
> > applies only to paid advertisements. So we may yet be able to campaign 
>on
> > Tuesday and possibly Wednesday.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Derek
> >
> > p.s., we got 36 signs up today (Tracy and Angela and I) and Paul and 
>Adam
> > got a bunch up also. Look for the new signs when you're driving around
> > tomorrow.
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: Vote for MMP <info at voteformmp.ca>
> > Date: 4 okt. 2007 16:58
> > Subject: 10/4 - Vote for MMP Update - MORE JANES, FEWER DICKS
> > To: Derek  Kraan <derek.kraan at gmail.com>
> >
> >  [image: Vote for MMP] <http://voteformmp.ca/>
> >
> > Hello MMP Supporters!
> >
> >
> >
> > *Our news conference yesterday was a fantastic success; see the throng 
>of
> > media: * http://votefommp.ca/104update
> >
> >
> >
> > *THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS: *http://voteformmp.ca/donate* *
> >
> > We asked and you responded: we made a record $10,608 from dozens of 
>donors
> > - and that's just online. People were also calling or hand delivering
> > checks. Your response will make a real tangible difference to the 
>campaign.
> > Vote for MMP can now accelerate our radio and web advertising for the 
>final
> > 6 days of the campaign!
> >
> >
> >
> > *PRESS RELEASES:* http://www.voteformmp.ca/about_campaign/news
> >
> > 10/4 - "Vote for MMP releases "Dubious Democracy" study illustrating the
> > need to scrap first-past-the-post voting in Ontario"
> >
> > 10/4 – "Student Unions across Ontario call for a Vote for MMP in the
> > referendum"
> >
> > 10/3 – "Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform got it right: Ontario
> > voters urged to go directly to the source for the facts"
> >
> >
> >
> > *IN THE NEWS:* http://voteformmp.ca
> >
> > There's more than we can report, with interviews, articles and media
> > events occurring across the province. Here's a small sample:
> >
> > * "The Ontario referendum explained"* - Sandie Benitah, CTV.ca 
>News*"Referendum awareness drowned out"
> > * - Colin Perkel, The Canadian Press
> >
> > *"Vote for real change"* - Editorial, Eye Weekly, Oct 4
> >
> > *"Reality Check MMP"* – Now Toronto, Oct 4
> >
> >
> >
> > *PHONE IN WITH QUESTIONS:*
> >
> > Tonight at 9:00 pm: Rogers Television (Ottawa region). Peter Black will 
>be
> > appearing with someone from No MMP. Phone 613-728-1001.
> >
> > Saturday at 8:00 pm: Nick at Night show on CFRA radio (580 AM) Phone
> > 613-580-8255.
> >
> >
> >
> > *POSITIVE FEEDBACK OF THE DAY:*
> >
> > After her grandfather sent her an anti-MMP email, Lindsay wrote back the
> > following (and copied us):
> >
> >  *"Hi Grandpa, Thanks for the info., but I have decided to vote for the
> > MMP system. I have always hated the way we vote in Canada and this 
>system
> > seems to make a lot of sense.  I agree that there is a pitfall with the
> > 'list', however the advantages for me far outway the disadvantages.  
>With
> > this new system everyones vote will truly matter and it will matter
> > equally!  I am excited about the MMP system and hope that everyone takes 
>the
> > time to read up on this important issue - no matter how they decide to 
>vote.
> > Thanks again!  I love you a lot, Linds"*
> >
> >
> >
> > *MORE JANES, FEWER DICKS:*
> >
> > Equal Voice held a press conference today and Nancy White sang her "More
> > Women (In the Legislature)" song. And did the media show?* "Of course. 
>We
> > were a bunch of girls in tight pink dress and Marilyn Monroe wigs."* -
> > Kael
> >
> >
> >
> > *WHAT OTHER GROUPS ARE DOING:*
> >
> > Meanwhile, Josh Matlow (Liberal) and Patrick Boyer (Conservative) put 
>out
> > the following release: *"Bi-partisan campaign to ask Ontario voters to
> > choose Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)" *and the Asian Canadian Labour
> > Alliance and the Chinese Canadian National Council, Toronto Chapter held
> > their press conference yesterday. Joseph Wong, Susan Eng, Winnie Ng and
> > Jenny Ahn announced that electoral reform was integral to address the 
>needs
> > of the Chinese Canadian community and they recommend support for MMP:
> > http://votefommp.ca/104update
> >
> > * *
> >
> > *QUOTE OF THE DAY:*
> >
> > *"It's time that all political parties in Ontario take the issue of
> > representation of racial minorities seriously*", states Jenny Ahn,
> > Co-President of the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance.* "For too long they
> > have ignored our voices; MMP will provide us with the opportunity to 
>hold
> > politicians accountable both through direct democracy as well as 
>challenging
> > who political parties choose as candidates on their 'party slates'".*
> >
> >
> >
> > *BLOG OF THE DAY: *
> > http://www.garth.ca/weblog/2007/10/03/one-voter-two-votes
> >
> > MP Garth Turner just wrote a great blog in favour of MMP, and Dr. Dawg
> > blogs about the Ottawa Citizen's cantankerous Randall Denley:
> > http://drdawgsblawg.blogspot.com/2007/10/curmudgeonly-fudge-on-mmp.html
> >
> >
> >
> > *ANIMATION OF THE DAY: *http://democracy-v20.blogspot.com
> >
> > Check out the "Policy Lurch" animation.
> >
> > * *
> >
> > *VOLUNTEER:* http://voteformmp.ca/volunteer
> >
> > We have 6 DAYS left to make history. Whether you commit 6 minutes or 6
> > hours, we need your help to pass MMP and make every vote count! Note: 
>the
> > "campaign blackout" on Oct 9 & 10 only refers to paid advertising so you 
>can
> > still distribute literature.
> >
> >
> >
> > *RIDING CONTACTS:* http://www.voteformmp.ca/ridings_contact_list
> >
> >
> >
> > *FROM THE FIELD*
> >
> > *"We spontaneously decided to leaflet the Star tomorrow at noon" -* June
> >
> >
> >
> > *E-ACTIVISM:* http://voteformmp.ca/10_reasons
> >
> > Monday we sent you an email "Ten Reasons to Vote for MMP" that we hope 
>you
> > will forward widely.
> >
> > * *
> >
> > *ORDER A SIGN:* Email info at voteformmp.ca
> >
> > If you have a great location for a LARGE sign, please email
> > info at voteformmp.ca and put "LARGE SIGN" in header - include your postal
> > code and riding.
> >
> >
> >
> > *DIY (DO-IT-YOURSELF) SIGNAGE:* http://voteformmp.ca/campaign_materials
> >
> > Thousands of MMP signs are up around the province, prompting media calls
> > and a surge of interest. Make your own by downloading the design of your
> > choice.
> >
> >
> >
> > *DIY BROCHURES:* http://voteformmp.ca/campaign_materials
> >
> > Brochures and flyers available in 17 languages
> >
> >
> >
> > *EXCITING EVENTS:* http://www.voteformmp.ca/events
> >
> > These next few days are really busy - check out our calendar to see 
>what's
> > happening across the province. Let us know what events are coming up in 
>your
> > community by emailing events at voteformmp.ca with the word "EVENT" in the
> > subject header.
> >
> >
> >
> > *THANK YOU FOR READING THIS UPDATE.  WE'RE MAKING HISTORY!*
> >
> >
> >
> > If your browser doesn't support display of this image,
> > http://www.voteformmp.ca/104 <http://www.voteformmp.ca/104update> 
>updatefor your daily dose of campaign activities and happenings, including 
>all the
> > fun - and serious - ways we are spreading the message that MMP will 
>deliver
> > more choice, fairer results and stronger representation.
> >
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