Second Birthday
When Bonnie pointed out KootenayCuts is two years old this Friday, January
23, I could hardly believe it. This is definitely NOT a case where time
has flown by. It feels as if we have been doing this forever. It is hard
to believe that gang of dullards and cutthroats in Victoria, two of whom
are our very own disastrous elected "representatives", could
have done so little good and so much damage in so little time. And of
course that's only the microcosm. They are only our own manifestation
of the global neo-liberal corporate agenda.
The up side of all of this is we have formed some good partnerships
and gotten to know and work with some terrific people. Personally, Bonnie's
friendship and support is a wonderful gift I have received. And we hope
we have helped to keep the rebel spirit alive in the Kootenays, ragged
as it does seem at times.
Thank you to all our friends and allies. Thanks for posting, thanks
for reading, thanks for all the kind words you have sent our way, and
for the hugs you share with us when you see us.
This won't go on forever. One day these horrid people with their destructive
social agenda and their self-serving behaviours will be defeated, and
the work we have all done will give us the skills and knowledge to help
create a more just world for all.
I read a great quote in the new "Geist" magazine: "Time
kills all weasels." Unfortunately, however, we don't have that much
time. Every piece of our province these jerks sign away or sell to their
corporate friends is one piece we will never get back short of a revolution.
We love you.
"The people united can never be defeated!"
In sisterhood and solidarity
Moe Lyons
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I've been reorganizing the website, sorting out old links, etc., and
I can hardly believe the amount of material we've produced in two years.
And Moe has been there the whole time, calling me late in the evening
to chat, swear or laugh at the latest bewildering news from Victoria.
Thank you my friend.
Oh, and did someone mention weasels?
Our apologies to all our animal sisters and brothers, but we've taken
the opportunity of our two year anniversary to create two new designs.
You can see them here and we hope you
enjoy them.
Bonnie Nilsen
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