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Kitsilano 'coup' comment cuckoo

To the editor: Re: "Kerfuffle at Kits Community Centre," April 24. The Vancouver Park Board and its allies are describing the annual general meeting last week at Kitsilano Community Centre as a "failed takeover" and unsuccessful "coup.

Olson wrong on thatcher

To the editor: Re: "Thatcher conjured up socialism for the rich," April 19. Never in my life have I read a more biased and leftist column about Margaret Thatcher than the one written by Mr. Olson.

Call a slave a slave

In the 1987 film Someone to Love, Henry Jaglom plays a loose version of himself: a guy directing a play starring his real-life actor friends. In one scene, the house lights come up and reveal a portly figure watching from the back of the theatre.

Olson also envied

To the editor: Re: "Thatcher conjured up socialism for the rich," April 19 I hate Mr. Olson! I'm jealous. Not only is he an excellent writer but also a talented cartoonist and truly funny guy at times. But there is also a bite to his humour.

Candidate's collapse a familiar NDP faux pas

B.C. New Democrats are very inclusive. They'll take just about anybody who wants to be a candidate. The party's loose approach to picking candidates has been shown several times over the years. The B.C.

Does the plan to build a new Vancouver Art Gallery have a realistic chance of success?

Last week's poll question: Will the election campaign have any effect on how you will vote May 14? YES - 14 per cent NO - 86 per cent This is not a scientific poll. Go to www.vancourier.com to vote

Vag and emily Carr should combine

To the editor: Re: "Mayor supports new $350 million art gallery," April 19 Does it no strike you as strange that our mayor and council proclaim their vision for Vancouver by offering to finance a new art gallery by selling off some real estate.

Mayors Misguided

To the editor: "Mayor says referendums would paralyze transportation projects," April 17 The mayors use the argument that no referendum was required for the Port Mann Bridge and Sea to Sky Highway projects, therefore, no referendum should be required

Stuck in the middle with you

Ive made fun of Francis Fukuyama before. Hes about as stupid as a really, really smart guy can be.

Candidate's collapse a familiar B.C. NDP faux pas

B.C. New Democrats are very inclusive. Theyll take just about anybody who wants to be a candidate. The partys loose approach to picking candidates has been shown several times over the years. The B.C.
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