As the interview ended, a volunteer at CHUO-FM said to me: "What a speaker." And what a speaker indeed. JWR2 has focused on interviews like this one and Friday's debate. The logic being JWR2 can win any debate in this election, one on one.Interesting points:
- He is against CFS personally. Not necessarely against a referendum, but he is clearly against any adhesion to CFS.
- Feels OPIRG should be opt-in, not opt-out. Refused to go into details on other services.
- Disagrees completely with Sylvia's reasoning on why he was fined.
- Talks about green issues at the end of the interview, without going into specifics.
- Described Renaud as a "radical" and Dean as the "status quo" candidate.
- Commented on Mel Wood's question of why "II" instead of "Jr."
(Bilingual interview)
Photo courtesy of Jason Chiu. The SFUO Blog™ exclusive.
10 comments:
F@#! the CFS!!!
LOL! If it's good enough for Royalty, it's good enough for me!
- Feels OPIRG should be opt-in, not opt-out.
what does he mean by this?
it means that if you want to be part of OPIRG, you would go pay for a membership rather the the SFUO automatically charging every student
I am sorry but the SFUo is not charging anything.
THe student choose to join OPIRG, the SFUO does not gain anything out of it.
Just like for CHUO, The Fulcrum and in a near futur La Rotonde
There leavy goes directly to the organisation not to the coffers of the SFUO.
Seriously, this guy (JWR2) needs to know how the SFUO constitution works and how the SFUO legally works.
He also needs to know what power the student has on the SFUO and that he cannot stop a referendum that would be brought up by the students with the proper amount of signature. Like if student decide to have a referendum about CFS
Thank goodness Nick is not running for president...
1) Students many years ago (not sure of the actual date of referendum assuming it happened that way) chose to join OPIRG. Most students don't use the service, and in fact they don't want to pay into an organization that does not provide ANY type of programming that could ever be of interest to them in the same way the other enshrined services do. Most people will pick up at least 1 Fulcrum or 1 La Rotonde while at uOttawa.
2)FAIR REFERENDUM. Figure it out, and he said he's not opposed to it.
I'm tired of reading your partisan hackery, so say something truthful or keep it to yourself.
"Partisan Hackery"?! What is that? hmmm...I can only begin to imagine...
In any case...
On the topic of opt outs... you say "they don't want to pay into an organization that does not provide ANY type of programming that could ever be of interest to them". So what if I am a student who is anglophone and damn proud and wish never to learn or bother with french? can I opt out of the bilingualism centre? What if I am an able-bodied student with no interest in assisting those with disabilities? Can I opt out of CSD? What is I am homophobic? Can I opt out of Pride Centre? What if I believe men and women are equal right now? Can I opt out of the WRC? what if I hate multiculturalism and don't see racism as an issue? Can I opt out of IHouse?
Great slippery slope you've created for yourself there. Have fun sliding down to the nothingness that is a school without these services, including OPIRG.
Thank you anonymous, who ever you are. At least I publicly stand up for my opinion and do not hide myself
OPIRG does indeed provide services of use to students.
Beyond the day-to-day operations of offering a safe space, resource centre, and a wealth of information, its rather meagre budget goes to supporting a wealth of services.
Muggy Mondays - distributes free coffee/tea/hot chocolate every Monday morning in the UCU to anyone who brings their own mug. Promotes less waste on campus, gives free coffee.
The People's Republic of Delicious - cooks and gives away donated vegan food every Wednesday in the UCU to well over a hundred people each week. Promotes healthy eating, a sense of community, and offers a brief respite from the normally limited food options on campus.
Bike Club - has successfully lobbied to increase the number of bike racks on campus, aiding all bikers. Also offers workshops and events free of charge.
So much more. Thousands of students benefit and have benefited from OPIRG in just this year, whether or not they know that it was OPIRG that supported the service they used.
Free food, free coffee, the annual free store - honestly, I don't know where you get the idea that students don't need, or don't use, the services OPIRG provides.
Also runs Social Theatre!!! Free shows on March 15th and 16th in the Alumni Auditorium!
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