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Slater says no thanks as the Premier calls to secure his budget vote
VANCOUVER/CKNW (AM980)
Laura Baziuk | Email news tips to laura.baziuk@corusent.com
2/13/2013

An independent B.C. MLA has refused to return to the BC Liberal party, despite a call from the premier herself.

John Slater, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen, says Christy Clark called him this week, asking if he would rejoin the caucus and support her government's budget, to be tabled on Tuesday.

"I said, well, you know, I'm really reluctant because I think the leaders of the Liberal party betrayed me in the last four weeks, five weeks, whatever it is."

Last month, the B.C. Liberals blocked Slater's bid for re-election, citing his 'personal issues.'

Slater promptly quit the party and now sits as an independent.

He says he refused Clark's offer, as well as her request to help support other Liberal candidates, saying that would be a 'flip-flop.'

"I don't have enough faith in you guys, and frankly, I don't believe you."

Slater says he is also considering calling in the RCMP or a Special Prosecutor after some of his personal information leaked out.

He says within hours of his meeting with the Premier details known only to the two of them hit the internet.

"You know that the Liberals had recently ordered copies of government texts, and phone, and email records so that they would have something on me to, to kind of hold me to the fire."

Slater is also concerned about personal content on his phone being leaked last month, he says he suspects it is someone inside the Liberal party.

He says IT guys in the BC Government have the capability but if it is happening it is "clearly wrong."

Slater had initially said he would run as an independent in the Spring election but in late January he suddenly opted out, about an hour later the NDP candidate also in the Boundary Similkameen riding, Marji Basso, also resigned.


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  1. BlakeN posted on 02/13/2013 10:25 PM
    Yeah, I didn't think he'd help her. I'd say that he's just waiting three months for her government to capsize.
  2. Ken280 posted on 02/13/2013 11:07 PM
    More of the honest BC Government at work! How long will you people put up with this crap? He says IT guys in the BC Government have the capability but if it is happening it is "clearly wrong." Wrong!!! I thought it is against the law? Not when the people in charge of the courts and the Judges are the Government! Go NDP GO
  3. UnemployedinBC posted on 02/14/2013 12:32 AM
    Christy Clark is an insult to MILFs everywhere.
    John. I support you unconditionally. One day at a time.
  4. RegA [deleted] posted on 02/14/2013 07:06 AM
    This caper is living proof, Christy can do nothing right. She would be much better off 'doing nothing'. Sheeeeesh, this one takes the cake.
  5. Ken280 posted on 02/14/2013 07:19 AM
    Wow! The coalition following every news cast on CKNW are very silent on this one! Just 2 more Liberal back benchers voting against the upcoming Budget and government brought down. A motion of no confidence is primarily a statement or vote which states that a person in a superior position - be it government, managerial, etc. - is no longer deemed fit to hold that position. This may be based on said person falling short in some respect, failing to carry out obligations, or making choices that other members feel are detrimental.
    1. taxed to death posted on 02/14/2013 08:26 AM
      @Ken280 Your calculations are 100% correct...it will only take 2 more and its over...this has been 100% verified by Alex Tsakumis.
  6. joes_2868 posted on 02/14/2013 07:51 AM
    Ken280: The readers consultant with a briefcase 50 miles away from home. Ken oh Ken, what are the readers going to do about your way of thinking and making decisions.

    Once again as normal shooting off the hip.

    You are forgetting that independents Vicky Huntington and Bob Simpson will be voting along with the Liberals to pass the budget.

    Now re do your calculation. You are a consultant.
    1. taxed to death posted on 02/14/2013 08:31 AM
      @joes_2868 Joe go read this to get the real low down on what could happen....there is more going on that you are aware of!

      http://alexgtsakumis.com/2013/02/12/bc-premier-christy-clarks-desperate-efforts-to-close-bc-liberals-ranks-a-government-in-peril/
    2. WizardOron posted on 02/14/2013 09:51 AM
      @joes_2868 You like to come on here and criticize everyone for their opinions or discussion of facts that are contrary to yours holding onto the idea that you are the only who knows anything and everything about BC politics. I highly doubt that you are the only one with such knowledge. I have been watching and studying BC politics for as long as I can remember and like you and everyone else on here I have my own opinions.

      This story is about leaked information discussed in a private meeting between two people, information that casts a shadow over one of those in attendance. Who could have leaked that information?

      Then onto the budget vote, the BC Liberals could very well fall on this as they only have a four seat majority/ Political watchers, pundits, and the like are theorizing that some BC Liberals might not always be in attendance and the votes could go in favour of the opposition, if you will. This is what is floating about in the political universe.

      Maybe you know Huntington and Simpson personally and know how they plan to cast their vote. All well and good however, it is still possible that the budget could however unlikely bring down this government. I'd like to see it happen as it would be great karma for the massive failings of a government that is always better than everyone else whether it be the NDP, Social Credit, scientists, researchers, experts in a variety of fields, municipal governments, etc. This government is arrogant and conceited beyond measure. it is time for them to fall. . .and this is my humble opinion. . .
  7. taxed to death posted on 02/14/2013 08:28 AM
    This (and I use the term loosely) woman will stoop to any level....nothing surprises me anymore....she is a complete psychotic narsacist....
    1. MichaelD_10 posted on 02/14/2013 11:03 AM
      @taxed to death Didn't anyone listen to her talk radio segment? Her personality was evident long before she took over the premiership. Anyone who called in with a point of view that was not Christie's, was talked over and disconnected.
  8. insite posted on 02/14/2013 10:10 AM
    If a 2012/13 budget is actually presented-and this appears to be the case-the interesting question is whether Mr. Slater will blink and vote with the government.

    So far, Mr. slater has only indicated that he will not return to the Liberal caucas. He has not indicated how he will vote on the budget next week.

    But, no one has raised the possibility that Mr. Slater can abstain from voting.or not even be present.in the chambers at the time off the vote. This will allow Mr. Slater some wriggle room and still say he has not backed down..

    This doesnot necessarily apply to Mr. Slater alone. Such options are available to any other MLA.-including Independents or disgruntled Liberals if there are any.

    Our statistic and mathematic experts might have a go at this and lay out the permutations and calculate the outcomes..
  9. joes_2868 posted on 02/14/2013 10:25 AM
    WizardOron: Okay. Let's take it one step further. How about keeping both the Liberals and NDP both in opposition status.
    Saskatchewan did it with the Saskatchewan party. They are now in their second term of government.

    In summary if the Liberals have to go, the NDP is not the answer.
    1. MichaelD_10 posted on 02/14/2013 11:07 AM
      @joes_2868 I hear people successfully making this argument every day, and I agree. We need another free enterprise party and I think the Conservatives will have to do.
  10. speakup posted on 02/14/2013 10:41 AM
    WOW this guys thinks he is being watched and phone tapped and followed and the Loberals DESPERATELY want him back????? really??
    Maybeeeee you think he just might have some 'personal issues"........
    I wonder is MILFY even called him ?
    Maybe he imagined that too?
    1. BY_7463 posted on 02/14/2013 12:19 PM
      @speakup Remember. Snookums used to sling beer at the Blue Boy. She is capable of anything. She has absolutley no scruples about anything other than feathering her own nest. But you do have to admit she has certainly come a long way with what is (maybe) grade 12 education. Just goes to show that UBC just might be a waste of time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  11. joes_2868 posted on 02/14/2013 10:58 AM
    taxed to death: Very interesting. Thanks for the information.
  12. HJDH posted on 02/14/2013 11:06 AM
    I don't get the sense that the Liberals have control over anything - frightening!
  13. insite posted on 02/14/2013 01:05 PM
    This is off topic, but Mr. Terry Lake, Environment Minister, indicated to Simi that the government is committed to reducing greenhouse gases (GHG) 33 percent by 2020.

    Then, he threw in a zinger! He says it is not possible to predict the future-meaning seven years out in 2020.

    Yet, his government is able to predict $100-240 billion in revenue from LNG -not over 7 years but over 30 years from 5-count them-LNG plants.

    Now, we have a Senior cabinet minister at odds with the pie-in-sky dreams of his own government. And, don't forget that he told the G & M that perhaps only three of the promised 5 LNG plants may go ahead.

    Food for thought............
    1. BY_7463 posted on 02/14/2013 04:36 PM
      @insite Insite: Why would you give the the DISHONOURABLE LIE BERAL the the honor of calling him Mr????
      I watched him and the rest of the LIE BERALS that slthered out of the septic tank today in the Ledg.
      I can sure see why 'THE TOWN DRUNK" said it is called question period. It doen't say anything about giving an answer. What I saw today not one of the LIE BERALS actually got out of grade 2.
      While watching chong you could tell she wanted it to end so she could get to the free food line first!!!!!!!!!!!
  14. bctaxpayer posted on 02/14/2013 01:48 PM
    Great John first risky Clark the local Milf craps on you then then she wants to to come back into her filthy embrace.My what a Milf? You got great class John keep it up as you have a lot of supporters as long as you stay away from Milfy the corrupt BC lie beral.
  15. RegA [deleted] posted on 02/14/2013 04:47 PM
    Hang in their John Boy. I heard you a week or so ago with Bill Good, and you sound like an MLA that serves his people, not the crooked ways of the Liberals. I wouldn't worry about being re-elected. Once again, the Liberals tried their damndest to make a Whistler out of a mouse turd and it backfired. They (Lierals) make me think of Mortimer Snerd, hunting that "Pesky Wabbit" or that coniving "Wiley Coyote" trying to do in the " Road Runner". For those of us that have vintage under their belts, wouldn't it be a total hoot, if "Len Norris" was still around???????
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