Considering gaulois' proposed scenario, I think it provides sufficient reasons to formally invite Bloc members at Vive's debating forums...non ? <br /> <br /> <br /> <i>Y as-tu quékun qui parle français icitte ? <br /> </i>

   

I hear too that there are many Bloc signs in northern NB. There was even a report from la SRC(!!!) Philippe Mura yesterday (can't find a web link on this) saying that this guy in Victoria called Dave Patterson (a western "separatist" type) wanted to promote le Bloc in BC (was praising Duceppe!!!) but the Bloc did not know what to do. Kinda like a deer blindsighted by some car headlights. Reality exceeeding fiction??? <br /> <br /> Not sure if Le Bloc would accept the invitation though. Am not aware of a new media policy <img align=absmiddle src='images/smilies/rolleyes.gif' alt='Rolling Eyes'> either from them and they have refused repeatedly to talk to Le Canard Réincarné (that is really supposed to be dead). Maybe vivelecanada stands a better chance if it tries an invite. Or is vivelecanada supposed to be dead too? <img align=absmiddle src='images/smilies/wink.gif' alt='Wink'>

   

There's never been a WHOLE lot of people who post here, but that doesn't mean anything. I use the site more for information anyway, and 'footprints' usually contributes enough for my satisfaction.<br /> <br /> I've always thought it would be funny to campaign for the Bloc. However, I think if we showed how much money is pumped into Quebec then the campaign would be to get Quebec out of Canada. Keep in mind though that the Bloc votes against virtually all of the federal intrusions into Quebec, so it is somewhat disingenuous of canadians to gripe about 'how much Quebec gets'. It's like forcing $20 on somebody and blaming them for spending it (sort of). I think the country would be far better off without national parties, if every province had their own party. A few other provinces threatening to separate and perhaps then we'd get the feds attention.<br /> <br /> If you look at the legislation it is the Bloc and the NDP which vote for things that would actually contribute to canadians. Unless it is some social legislation then the NC and the liberals always vote in agreement-so much for the idea of a split Parliament.<br /> <br /> Personally I think the BEST scenario is another liberal minority government-at least the best 'feasible' scenario. Although I must admit that I'd far prefer a bloc opposition than a conservative one. Unfortunately, though, the media is always hyping up that they only do what's in Quebec's interest-forgetting that that really means they are doing what's in QUEBECERS interest, and those interests often, even usually, coincide with other canadians. I think I'd almost even prefer to see a Bloc government, that would be hysterical!<br /> <br /> Any more information on the Bloc in Northern New Brunswick? that would be interesting, in fact I've always thought that New Brunswickers themselves would be better off if the northern part were part of Quebec, and the southern part were part of Nova Scotia-or even PEI. Northern New Brunswick is like a ghost region, or the highlands of Scotland. THey'ves simply found a more humane, though less honest, way to rid the area of people so that resource companies can have it.

   

[QUOTE BY= Marcarc] <br /> ...<br /> Any more information on the Bloc in Northern New Brunswick? that would be interesting, in fact I've always thought that New Brunswickers themselves would be better off if the northern part were part of Quebec, and the southern part were part of Nova Scotia-or even PEI. Northern New Brunswick is like a ghost region, or the highlands of Scotland. THey'ves simply found a more humane, though less honest, way to rid the area of people so that resource companies can have it.[/QUOTE]<br /> Mainstream medias are not covering this. This comes from a franco forum that I am participate to (Amerique Francaise) and/or from an other one called capacadie.com. There is much talk of a Parti Acadien.

   

Define 'much talk' dude<img align=absmiddle src='images/smilies/smile.gif' alt='Smile'> I didn't see too many comments on it, but i"m not sure whether you know the history of the parti acadien or not. It disbanded, but you'll always find a few commentors on it, much like the COR party. I wish I still lived in New Brunswick for direct democracy, one thing the province is known for is NEW parties (at least at the provincial level).<br /> <br /> Of course talk is different from action, much like many small organizations there is much friction among the acadians. Those in the northwest are typically related to Quebecers and americans, while in the southeast they are related Nova Scotians. The two often have trouble getting along, something evident in the SAANB. I know acadians who absolutely despise Quebecers at a level most english racists couldn't muster. However, that isn't universal.<br /> <br /> However, I doubt we'll hear 'parti acadien' on a mainstream level, though I'd love to see it. Northern New Brunswickers are derided much the same as maritimers are in canada. The south has 'all' the jobs, and when northerners act at all militantly all the southerners can't understand why they can't just coast through life as they do. It's really quite sad.

   

I have become aware over the last month of past divisions in Acadie.<br /> <br /> "Much talk": for a minority that has little confidence in itself and little Net presence, this is huge:<br /> http://capacadie.com/forum/forum_list.cfm?id=10<br /> <br /> 30 déc 2005 On saît qui mène, au N.-B.... L'oeil ouvert 59 / 3 <br /> 28 déc 2005 Des chiffres éloquents L'oeil ouvert 55 / 0 <br /> 27 déc 2005 Nouvel annee Pagide 30 / 0 <br /> 23 déc 2005 Acadie Pagide 54 / 1 <br /> 22 déc 2005 La province d`acadie Daddy-O 68 / 1 <br /> 22 déc 2005 Dieppe la peste 44 / 0 <br /> 22 déc 2005 Joyeux Noel et Bonne Annee la peste 31 / 0 <br /> 22 déc 2005 CLOVIS AcadieMontréal 51 / 7 <br /> 22 déc 2005 Pour Barnèche et le reste de la gang AcadieMontréal 37 / 0 <br /> 22 déc 2005 Joyeuses fêtes Barnèche 49 / 7 <br /> 21 déc 2005 L'oeil ouvert AcadieMontréal 40 / 1 <br /> 21 déc 2005 Formation du Parti Acadien AcadieMontréal 40 / 1 <br /> 21 déc 2005 Votre Opinion Nordsud 39 / 2 <br /> 20 déc 2005 Formation du PA AcadieMontréal 26 / 1 <br /> 19 déc 2005 Choses à faire pour le Parti Acadien Guevara116 23 / 1 <br /> 19 déc 2005 Logo du Parti Guevara116 47 / 4 <br /> 19 déc 2005 Vive le Parti Acadien Nordsud 25 / 2 <br /> 19 déc 2005 Formation du Parti du Peuple Acadien AcadieMontréal 24 / 0 <br /> 19 déc 2005 Formation du Parti du Peuple Acadien AcadieMontréal 35 / 54 <br /> 19 déc 2005 Condescendance, ignorance et mépris Melvin 38 / 1 <br /> 19 déc 2005 Condescendance, ignorance et mépris Melvin 36 / 0 <br /> 18 déc 2005 Formation Parti Acadien AcadieMontréal 38 / 4 <br /> 18 déc 2005 Formation du PA AcadieMontréal 38 / 1 <br />

   

20 posts is huge? Just because 20 people are interested in something doesn't make it a political entity. But I can give you many links if you think acadians have no net presence and not much confidence-I don't think you know too many acadians!<img align=absmiddle src='images/smilies/smile.gif' alt='Smile'> Check out CBC and Rogers in the french parts of New Brunswick, the adventures of "Chiac Man" are just beginning!

   

***of main topic thread***<br /> Well Acadians are certainly pretty quiet on Vive, Rabble and Politiquebec. If you are aware of political or acadian activist forums, please let me know. My evaluation is based on comments of acadians I have met on the Net and that have given me their assessments of their activities on that Net. I have also known many hors-acadie people for many years. Finally I am a "Netwatcher" for franco activities (google&technorati&RSS feeds) probably more so than anyone else. Check:http://lecanardreincarne.freesoul.ca/forum_viewforum.php?14 for the Acadian Net presence I am aware of.<br /> <br /> <br />

   

http://www.acadiancultural.org/current.htm<br /> <br /> http://www.cyndislist.com/acadian.htm<br /> <br /> http://www.nbami.com/<br /> <br /> Those are in my recent file, I've got to run so I'll post the rest later. It's true that acadians keep to themselves more than other groups, but there's also often a room or two on IRC and there are many genealogical mailing lists where acadia in general is discussed.

   

I really did not see much Net life in there. And it is also all in English. cqfd? (i.e. ce qu'il fallait démontrer?) <br /> <br /> http://www.acadieurbaine.net forum looks <b>relatively</b> lively although in general I would say most of the forum headings deal with politically "correct" matters. The political/environment forum where poverty activist Charles Leblanc promotes his blog is the most lively one. My old article <a href="http://www.vivelecanada.ca/article.php/20041103201706366">"Correctness, a threat to multiculturalism"</a> amongst our protected minorities seems most relevant again. Some people suck a lot of money out of the system and do not appreciate the shit disturbers telling them off. Shit disturbers generally end up paying for their freedom of expression and most will abstain from the Net.