Freedom Flyer (Issue #12: Summer, 1988)

 All, Freedom Flyer
Jun 011988
 

Contents:
FP Calendar 1989; Elections 1987-88 Overview; Bridging the Credibility Gap, Peterson’s Liberals win majority, analysis; Fringe Parties Jockey for Fourth Place (Globe & Mail); FP Election Results Analysis; Newspaper Excerpts, Candidates, Highlights of Marc Emery, Ray Monteith – Elgin Riding, Emery’s Calendar of Individual Freedom, FP Candidates Balabanian, Frampton, Pengelly, Magder – FP (London Free Press); FP Election Issues 1987; North London By-election Sets New Precedents, vote gains; Freedom Party Scoffs at Fringe Party Title; Freedom For Sale on Ballot, highlight of FP Campaign; Freedom Briefs, news of FP activities; Welland-Thorold About to discover Freedom Party, by-election, Barry Fitzgerald. Continue reading »

Robert Metz on animal rights

 All, FPO Call-in
Jun 011988
 

1985-fpo-radio-thumbAUDIO – DESCRIPTION:
On an unknown date in 1988, Michael Schwab (Canadian Vegans for Animal Rights) and Dr. Ron Calhoun (Partners in Research) were the guests of Radio 98’s “Talkback” program, with host Ann Hutchison. Although most of their discussion was not recorded by Freedom Party, they apparently were two sides of a debate over the propriety of using animals as test subjects in scientific research. Freedom Party president Robert Metz called in about Michael Schwab’s position on “animal rights”.

 

 

Complete Recording
Continue reading »

Robert Metz and Marc Emery on Asset Seizure (Operation Zero Tolerance, 1988)

 All, FPO Call-in
May 011988
 

1985-fpo-radio-thumbAUDIO – DESCRIPTION:
In March of 1988, the U.S. border patrol began seizing cars, boats, other vehicles, and their contents, in situations where illegal drugs were found in the vehicle. On her “Talkback” program (Radio 98), host Ann Hutchison wanted to know whether people thought asset seizure to be “fair”. Both Freedom Party president Robert Metz and Freedom Party Action Director Marc Emery called in to share their thoughts on the matter.

 

 

 

Robert Metz Excerpt

Marc Emery Excerpt

Complete Recording
Continue reading »

Robert Metz on the 1988 provincial budget and the 1% increase of Ontario’s retail sales tax

 All, FPO Call-in
Apr 211988
 

1985-fpo-radio-thumbAUDIO – DESCRIPTION:
On April 20, 1988, Ontario finance minister Robert F. Nixon tabled the Liberal government 1988 provincial budget. It proposed, in part, that Ontario’s Retail Sales Tax be increased by one percentage point: up to 8% from 7%. The tax increase was, therefore, one of the subjects of discussion on Radio 98’s “Talkback” program, in the days that followed. Freedom Party president Robert Metz called-in, and explained that taxes are the secondary issue, and that the main issue is getting spending under control. He speaks, especially, to Ontario’s two most expensive programs: health care and education.

 

 

Complete Recording
Continue reading »

 Older Entries  Newer Entries