i know in my lifetime other than voting every so often the government has not sought my approval on issues. I totally understand people's beef with Alberta oil sands...i really doubt much is going to slow them down in the next 3 years or beyond.
honestly I have not seen any polls conducted in Canada on what Canadians think about the tar sands...for all I know maybe the majority have know problem...they are major job producers and I know many from my region that went to Alberta for work as many others from regions that are economically challenged.
Unfortunately for many when it comes to feed your family or taking care of the environment many choose to work in Alberta and give their families a better life.
shortsided and environmentally catastrophically
the unfortunate consequences are very much a disservice
this harmful action is only going to injure & destroy the natural and pristine world
it is not worth the risk; not worth the hazards
it is not the question of will it happen; it is a question of when
canada must use it fucking brain. do not do it; do not kill the rainforests up there. if they do, it will not be pretty. it is not worth the gamble; no matter what there is no win win situation. oneday the disaster will go off like a crude oil bomb/flood gusher smothering everything in its wake
i love canada, i love canadians, i love the rainforests up there, together we have to open our eyes and minds or else shits gonna hit the fan and shit flows downhill. besides, i don't want y'all crude flowing down here
ask the orcas, salmon and gray whales if they mind bathing in this black bunk ass pollution?
i know in my lifetime other than voting every so often the government has not sought my approval on issues. I totally understand people's beef with Alberta oil sands...i really doubt much is going to slow them down in the next 3 years or beyond.
honestly I have not seen any polls conducted in Canada on what Canadians think about the tar sands...for all I know maybe the majority have know problem...they are major job producers and I know many from my region that went to Alberta for work as many others from regions that are economically challenged.
Unfortunately for many when it comes to feed your family or taking care of the environment many choose to work in Alberta and give their families a better life.
shortsided and environmentally catastrophically
the unfortunate consequences are very much a disservice
this harmful action is only going to injure & destroy the natural and pristine world
it is not worth the risk; not worth the hazards
it is not the question of will it happen; it is a question of when
canada must use it fucking brain. do not do it; do not kill the rainforests up there. if they do, it will not be pretty. it is not worth the gamble; no matter what there is no win win situation. oneday the disaster will go off like a crude oil bomb/flood gusher smothering everything in its wake
i love canada, i love canadians, i love the rainforests up there, together we have to open our eyes and minds or else shits gonna hit the fan and shit flows downhill. besides, i don't want y'all crude flowing down here
ask the orcas, salmon and gray whales if they mind bathing in this black bunk ass pollution?
Well as of now we got a government in place that don't give a rats ass about the environment...Only if other countries refuse to buy this oil will things change. My guess is that there are plenty of countries willing to buy this oil. Maybe BC will be able to stop the pipeline...time will tell...
I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
Well as of now we got a government in place that don't give a rats ass about the environment...Only if other countries refuse to buy this oil will things change. My guess is that there are plenty of countries willing to buy this oil. Maybe BC will be able to stop the pipeline...time will tell...
British Columbia's first nations people should be fully capable of sticking oilwells, pipelines and oil tankers square up someone's fat ass. i fully wish i was a indian chief of a British Columbia indian tribe or sat on a indian tribal council up there. we would go to war with Canada and whomever else wants to fuck around! then i'd put a eagle feather in my hair and dance around meditating for guidance and strength. big oil would lose.
Well as of now we got a government in place that don't give a rats ass about the environment...Only if other countries refuse to buy this oil will things change. My guess is that there are plenty of countries willing to buy this oil. Maybe BC will be able to stop the pipeline...time will tell...
British Columbia's first nations people should be fully capable of sticking oilwells, pipelines and oil tankers square up someone's fat ass. i fully wish i was a indian chief of a British Columbia indian tribe or sat on a indian tribal council up there. we would go to war with Canada and whomever else wants to fuck around! then i'd put a eagle feather in my hair and dance around meditating for guidance and strength. big oil would lose.
Many of these First Nation People's see opportunity, jobs and money as well. It's a tricky situation really. Like I said Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan energy sectors are providing well paying jobs for many people, especially those from Ontario where we've just been hit hard with the loss of so many jobs in manufacturing.
I really doubt you'll ever see any federal government interfere much in the tar sands.
Personally I think the situation is very tricky...much more complicated than most realize.
I'm not in favor of what's going on, but it's not going to stop.
I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
Many of these First Nation People's see opportunity, jobs and money as well. It's a tricky situation really. Like I said Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan energy sectors are providing well paying jobs for many people, especially those from Ontario where we've just been hit hard with the loss of so many jobs in manufacturing.
I really doubt you'll ever see any federal government interfere much in the tar sands.
Personally I think the situation is very tricky...much more complicated than most realize.
I'm not in favor of what's going on, but it's not going to stop.
i know this.
and when placed under the thumb of the canadian government with poverty knocking at their frontdoor, many cave in for a income. it is no surprise. fuck that. they gotta be stronger no matter how small. no matter how hungry. do not sell out to big oil. it is not the answer. the opportunities are cloaked by lies and evil ruiners of all that is good, free & living without pollution.
Many of these First Nation People's see opportunity, jobs and money as well. It's a tricky situation really. Like I said Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan energy sectors are providing well paying jobs for many people, especially those from Ontario where we've just been hit hard with the loss of so many jobs in manufacturing.
I really doubt you'll ever see any federal government interfere much in the tar sands.
Personally I think the situation is very tricky...much more complicated than most realize.
I'm not in favor of what's going on, but it's not going to stop.
i know this.
and when placed under the thumb of the canadian government with poverty knocking at their frontdoor, many cave in for a income. it is no surprise. fuck that. they gotta be stronger no matter how small. no matter how hungry. do not sell out to big oil. it is not the answer. the opportunities are cloaked by lies and evil ruiners of all that is good, free & living without pollution.
I guess you need to chat with them about being stronger...good luck.
Hey who uses 25% of the world's oil? with about 5% of the world's population?
I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
The only thing that the federal govnm't cares about more than oil revenue is power - and power for them is obtained with votes. I'm not saying that creating a vocal opposition will end oil production and distribution, that is unrealistic in our lifetimes. I am only suggesting that it could help mitigate the further break-down of environmental safeguards currently in place. This govnm't is working diligently to find new ways to prevent public and scientific scrutiny of any of their project plans. Today, independent bodies operating on scientific data are required to evaluate any major project before it may proceed, as well as a forum for public input. What is currently proposed is a large set of legislation that removes this last hope of preventing new threats to our environment. And Harper wants you to believe you are helpless in this process. The truth is that we are not powerless. While we are not in a position to make decisions about big oil-- we are still in a position to demand democratic and scientific review of new initiatives that affect this country. We have the power to demand accountability and democracy while they are still core Canadian values.
Fear of losing voter support may be the only leverage we as the people have left. Believing there is nothing we can do plays right into their cards; creating ripe breeding grounds for some of the worst corruption this country has ever seen.
One way you can make your voice heard is by speaking out on the newly proposed Bill C-38, which dissolves environmental safeguards across the country and systematically shuts out public input and democratic debate -- by taking part in BlackoutSpeakOut on June 4th: http://blackoutspeakout.ca/index.php
And write those letters, make those calls, let them know this back-door politics shit isn't going to be jammed down our throats.
If anyone has info on how to participate in protecting Great Bear Rainforest, please share.
i will check out this site and make the phone calls and write the letters.
i have an idea on protecting the great bear rainforest.... :twisted: it isn't pretty and involves kicking some ass :evil:
Thank you so much! We truly are helpless if we can never say we at least tried to create some change.
It is really cool to be able to talk to people who are also passionate about these important issues. There are some pretty amazing fans here, its a privilege to hear your perspective and those of the others.
We truly are helpless if we can never say we at least tried to create some change.
It is really cool to be able to talk to people who are also passionate about these important issues. There are some pretty amazing fans here, its a privilege to hear your perspective and those of the others.
Well said and nice work, candleofthought26. No matter how things turn out it's never too late to make things better and doing so makes sense and that gives us hope.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
We truly are helpless if we can never say we at least tried to create some change.
It is really cool to be able to talk to people who are also passionate about these important issues. There are some pretty amazing fans here, its a privilege to hear your perspective and those of the others.
Well said and nice work, candleofthought26. No matter how things turn out it's never too late to make things better and doing so makes sense and that gives us hope.
yes thank you the both of you. candleofthought, you and brianlux are both very intelligent. like you said it is a privilege to write and read amongst such passionate pj fans. important causes such as this need our full attention. if no one cares big oil does as it pleases. i don't know about everyone on here or outside this site across the earth but i do have a problem with bullying and those who try very hard at blinding us all. fuck that bullshit. no one will ever blind me to where i do not give a damn especially about the environment. big oil is a bully and a carefree demonic power that does not give a fuck; look at all the oilwells gushing into the sea, for example.
insane to even drill that deep down under water. fucking idiotic.
^^ Chadwick and Brianlux, you guys said it. The most amazing thing that never ceases to astonish me, is the caliber and integrity of the PJ family -- some obviously drawn so strongly to this band because (beyond the intense love for the music) we share their passion and desire to stand up for what we believe is right. As you perfectly stated, standing up may or may not yield the desired outcome- but if you don't there is no hope at all. We underestimate how much impact the average regular person can have on social and political change. Historically, people just like us have shaped society by demanding the rights and freedoms that we enjoy today. Had they sat back thinking there was nothing they could do to change things, we would still be living in dark times. Please read Howard Zinn's A people's history of the U.S., or see The People Speak for some of the hugely impactful ways people in seemingly powerless positions have changed society, very inspirational, if you're interested. And we continue to shape society and policy; environmental organizations using the voice of the people to lobby the government and corporations win important victories for the environment each year. Victories that wouldn't be possible without our participation.
Bullying is exactly what is going on here. Our own government more than ever bullies us into a place of complacent submission. I too have a real fucking problem with a government that bullies its people into doing what it wants. In other parts of the world this is called: a dictatorship. It is despicable and I for one, won't sit back and accept this shit. Thank you both, and anyone else who won't either. You guys give me hope.
--"If you don't have that sense of how things have changed in the past, it would be very easy to despair about the present," Anthony Arnove, co-editor of Voices of a People's History of the United States
Watched the the video I posted. That pristine wilderness should be left untouched. They go ahead with that pipeline in that area would be a national travesty :nono:.
I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
Thanks so much for posting this. Just watched it, its really eye-opening.
To go ahead with this proposal would be a real travesty indeed. I can't even believe it's being considered. There is no limit on greed.
Thanks so much for posting this. Just watched it, its really eye-opening.
To go ahead with this proposal would be a real travesty indeed. I can't even believe it's being considered. There is no limit on greed.
It truly boggles the mind that beautiful places would been seen as nothing more than a stock pile of resources. People that see the world this way would be happy to live in a world of steel and plastic. This kind of mental and spiritual estrangement from the natural world will only lead to destruction. The concept of Gaia- of the world as a living organism- is unrecognized by those who would continue to plunder the earth for resources without consideration of balance and restoration. That sad thing is that we who believe in preserving nature are seen as "granola" types or even fruit cakes. But there's much good science and clear, intelligent thinking behind preservation and conservation of resources and wild places as well as our aesthetic appreciation for nature.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
The only real solution is the world needs to use way less oil...no demand for oil...the tar sands would slow down greatly...imo.
whatever happened a few years ago when gas sky rocketed in price...I read about all the electric vehicles that would be available in years to come...was it just some sick joke.
i am happy to say that Windsor is purchasing 10 electric buses. a start.
I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
The only real solution is the world needs to use way less oil...no demand for oil...the tar sands would slow down greatly...imo.
whatever happened a few years ago when gas sky rocketed in price...I read about all the electric vehicles that would be available in years to come...was it just some sick joke.
i am happy to say that Windsor is purchasing 10 electric buses. a start.
EV's have been around for a while ...
like everything else ... ignorance is the primary culprit here ...
The only real solution is the world needs to use way less oil...no demand for oil...the tar sands would slow down greatly...imo.
whatever happened a few years ago when gas sky rocketed in price...I read about all the electric vehicles that would be available in years to come...was it just some sick joke.
i am happy to say that Windsor is purchasing 10 electric buses. a start.
EV's have been around for a while ...
like everything else ... ignorance is the primary culprit here ...
yes I realize they've been around it's just that without better infrastructure and recharging stations they'll be nothing more than an about town car. The hybrid's an option and more models of those are appearing. I would like to see all electric vehicles and infrastructure for them...but with this current PM that will not happen.
I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
Thanks so much for posting this. Just watched it, its really eye-opening.
To go ahead with this proposal would be a real travesty indeed. I can't even believe it's being considered. There is no limit on greed.
as posted on the very first post in this exact thread. :?
Thanks so much for posting this. Just watched it, its really eye-opening.
To go ahead with this proposal would be a real travesty indeed. I can't even believe it's being considered. There is no limit on greed.
as posted on the very first post in this exact thread. :?
Sorry my friend - when I read your original post I was so engaged with the text, I forgot to check out the link. In any case, thanks again for posting.
Thanks so much for posting this. Just watched it, its really eye-opening.
To go ahead with this proposal would be a real travesty indeed. I can't even believe it's being considered. There is no limit on greed.
as posted on the very first post in this exact thread. :?
Sorry chadwick...didn't realize I was reposting your video. We can all agree if this pipeline goes ahead their bound to be a disaster...sad, very sad.
I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
Lush Cosmetics attacks oilsands with controversial campaign
By Noel Hulsman | Insight – Wed, 30 May, 2012 8:54 AM EDT
Lush Cosmetics wants Canadian oilsands operators to clean up their act. The British-based soap and shampoo company announced this week plans to turn their 44 Canadian stores into polling stations to encourage customers to vote against Enbridge's oil shipping proposal.
Enbridge's plans calls for bitumen extracted from the oilsands to be piped across Northern B.C. before being loaded on to supertankers for refining in California and Asia. The $5.5-billion project is set to begin operations in 2017, unless the federal government withholds approval.
Recognizing that the Harper government supports oilsands development, Lush is now prompting customers to join Aboriginal and environmental groups in trying to stop the project.
For Lush, courting controversy on behalf of ethical issues is nothing new.Two years ago, it led a North America-wide initiative against the oilsands, using all of its Canadian and U.S. stores to raise awareness of the environmental risks involved. And last year, it turned one of its London, England stores into a stage to demonstrate the cruelties of animal testing in cosmetic research. A 24-year-old performance artist subjected herself to injections, shaving and force-feeding, as a part of 10-hour store window demonstration.
Last year, the company upped the ante wading into even more polemic waters by backing OneWorld's Freedom for Palestine efforts, resulting in a boycott of its products in Israel.
In adopting such public stands on loaded topics, the privately-owned chain is following in the well-established footsteps of The Body Shop, the British firm that turned its support for animal rights and environmental issues into huge marketing gains. The similarities here are no accident. Lush's founders got their start in the 1970s by making for cosmetics for The Body Shop.
As with The Body Shop, Lush's controversial stances invariably lead to headlines, and all of the free (and hugely valuable) publicity that comes with them. And whether the positions pursued reflect the owners' true political beliefs, or a cold calculation of their target market's values, there is no questioning the company's play for integrity and authenticity.
Compare Lush's messaging with the Buick's latest campaign discussed here yesterday where we're meant to believe that the Rolls Royce and Lamborghini-owning Shaquille O'Neal actually favours a mid-range domestic hybrid. That's farcical and everyone knows it.
For Lush, the marketing math around the oilsands surely plays to its advantage. While Enbridge maintains that the pipeline will lead to thousands of new jobs in local communities from Fort McMurray to Kitimat, that's not where Lush's customers live. Nine of the company's 10 B.C. stores are in the southern parts of the province, where opposition to the pipeline is by far the strongest. Only two of its outlets are in Calgary, the city seen as the most generally in support of the oil industry.
Perhaps taking a page from Lush, Enbridge is now fighting back. On Tuesday it launched an radio, print and digital advertising campaign, extolling the economic benefits and the environmental safety of its efforts.
This isn't all that far from the proposed super tanker route. How they can even consider risking this area to feed China with oil is beyond me. Sickening.
Killer Whales Chase Dolphins
Incredible footage showing white-sided dolphins being chased by killer whales within Hyacinthe Bay in British Colombia, Canada.
Comments
the unfortunate consequences are very much a disservice
this harmful action is only going to injure & destroy the natural and pristine world
it is not worth the risk; not worth the hazards
it is not the question of will it happen; it is a question of when
canada must use it fucking brain. do not do it; do not kill the rainforests up there. if they do, it will not be pretty. it is not worth the gamble; no matter what there is no win win situation. oneday the disaster will go off like a crude oil bomb/flood gusher smothering everything in its wake
i love canada, i love canadians, i love the rainforests up there, together we have to open our eyes and minds or else shits gonna hit the fan and shit flows downhill. besides, i don't want y'all crude flowing down here
ask the orcas, salmon and gray whales if they mind bathing in this black bunk ass pollution?
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
Well as of now we got a government in place that don't give a rats ass about the environment...Only if other countries refuse to buy this oil will things change. My guess is that there are plenty of countries willing to buy this oil. Maybe BC will be able to stop the pipeline...time will tell...
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
Many of these First Nation People's see opportunity, jobs and money as well. It's a tricky situation really. Like I said Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan energy sectors are providing well paying jobs for many people, especially those from Ontario where we've just been hit hard with the loss of so many jobs in manufacturing.
I really doubt you'll ever see any federal government interfere much in the tar sands.
Personally I think the situation is very tricky...much more complicated than most realize.
I'm not in favor of what's going on, but it's not going to stop.
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
and when placed under the thumb of the canadian government with poverty knocking at their frontdoor, many cave in for a income. it is no surprise. fuck that. they gotta be stronger no matter how small. no matter how hungry. do not sell out to big oil. it is not the answer. the opportunities are cloaked by lies and evil ruiners of all that is good, free & living without pollution.
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
I guess you need to chat with them about being stronger...good luck.
Hey who uses 25% of the world's oil? with about 5% of the world's population?
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
Fear of losing voter support may be the only leverage we as the people have left. Believing there is nothing we can do plays right into their cards; creating ripe breeding grounds for some of the worst corruption this country has ever seen.
Thank you so much! We truly are helpless if we can never say we at least tried to create some change.
It is really cool to be able to talk to people who are also passionate about these important issues. There are some pretty amazing fans here, its a privilege to hear your perspective and those of the others.
Well said and nice work, candleofthought26. No matter how things turn out it's never too late to make things better and doing so makes sense and that gives us hope.
insane to even drill that deep down under water. fucking idiotic.
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
Bullying is exactly what is going on here. Our own government more than ever bullies us into a place of complacent submission. I too have a real fucking problem with a government that bullies its people into doing what it wants. In other parts of the world this is called: a dictatorship. It is despicable and I for one, won't sit back and accept this shit. Thank you both, and anyone else who won't either. You guys give me hope.
--"If you don't have that sense of how things have changed in the past, it would be very easy to despair about the present," Anthony Arnove, co-editor of Voices of a People's History of the United States
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3bKmz4od3g&feature=plcp
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/poli ... kable-wall
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-in ... le2426746/
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
bribery usually works ...
Watched the the video I posted. That pristine wilderness should be left untouched. They go ahead with that pipeline in that area would be a national travesty :nono:.
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
Thanks so much for posting this. Just watched it, its really eye-opening.
To go ahead with this proposal would be a real travesty indeed. I can't even believe it's being considered. There is no limit on greed.
It truly boggles the mind that beautiful places would been seen as nothing more than a stock pile of resources. People that see the world this way would be happy to live in a world of steel and plastic. This kind of mental and spiritual estrangement from the natural world will only lead to destruction. The concept of Gaia- of the world as a living organism- is unrecognized by those who would continue to plunder the earth for resources without consideration of balance and restoration. That sad thing is that we who believe in preserving nature are seen as "granola" types or even fruit cakes. But there's much good science and clear, intelligent thinking behind preservation and conservation of resources and wild places as well as our aesthetic appreciation for nature.
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
whatever happened a few years ago when gas sky rocketed in price...I read about all the electric vehicles that would be available in years to come...was it just some sick joke.
i am happy to say that Windsor is purchasing 10 electric buses. a start.
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
EV's have been around for a while ...
like everything else ... ignorance is the primary culprit here ...
yes I realize they've been around it's just that without better infrastructure and recharging stations they'll be nothing more than an about town car. The hybrid's an option and more models of those are appearing. I would like to see all electric vehicles and infrastructure for them...but with this current PM that will not happen.
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
Sorry my friend - when I read your original post I was so engaged with the text, I forgot to check out the link. In any case, thanks again for posting.
Sorry chadwick...didn't realize I was reposting your video. We can all agree if this pipeline goes ahead their bound to be a disaster...sad, very sad.
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
Lush launching campaign
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Lush Cosmetics attacks oilsands with controversial campaign
By Noel Hulsman | Insight – Wed, 30 May, 2012 8:54 AM EDT
Lush Cosmetics wants Canadian oilsands operators to clean up their act. The British-based soap and shampoo company announced this week plans to turn their 44 Canadian stores into polling stations to encourage customers to vote against Enbridge's oil shipping proposal.
Enbridge's plans calls for bitumen extracted from the oilsands to be piped across Northern B.C. before being loaded on to supertankers for refining in California and Asia. The $5.5-billion project is set to begin operations in 2017, unless the federal government withholds approval.
Recognizing that the Harper government supports oilsands development, Lush is now prompting customers to join Aboriginal and environmental groups in trying to stop the project.
For Lush, courting controversy on behalf of ethical issues is nothing new.Two years ago, it led a North America-wide initiative against the oilsands, using all of its Canadian and U.S. stores to raise awareness of the environmental risks involved. And last year, it turned one of its London, England stores into a stage to demonstrate the cruelties of animal testing in cosmetic research. A 24-year-old performance artist subjected herself to injections, shaving and force-feeding, as a part of 10-hour store window demonstration.
Last year, the company upped the ante wading into even more polemic waters by backing OneWorld's Freedom for Palestine efforts, resulting in a boycott of its products in Israel.
In adopting such public stands on loaded topics, the privately-owned chain is following in the well-established footsteps of The Body Shop, the British firm that turned its support for animal rights and environmental issues into huge marketing gains. The similarities here are no accident. Lush's founders got their start in the 1970s by making for cosmetics for The Body Shop.
As with The Body Shop, Lush's controversial stances invariably lead to headlines, and all of the free (and hugely valuable) publicity that comes with them. And whether the positions pursued reflect the owners' true political beliefs, or a cold calculation of their target market's values, there is no questioning the company's play for integrity and authenticity.
Compare Lush's messaging with the Buick's latest campaign discussed here yesterday where we're meant to believe that the Rolls Royce and Lamborghini-owning Shaquille O'Neal actually favours a mid-range domestic hybrid. That's farcical and everyone knows it.
For Lush, the marketing math around the oilsands surely plays to its advantage. While Enbridge maintains that the pipeline will lead to thousands of new jobs in local communities from Fort McMurray to Kitimat, that's not where Lush's customers live. Nine of the company's 10 B.C. stores are in the southern parts of the province, where opposition to the pipeline is by far the strongest. Only two of its outlets are in Calgary, the city seen as the most generally in support of the oil industry.
Perhaps taking a page from Lush, Enbridge is now fighting back. On Tuesday it launched an radio, print and digital advertising campaign, extolling the economic benefits and the environmental safety of its efforts.
Killer Whales Chase Dolphins
Incredible footage showing white-sided dolphins being chased by killer whales within Hyacinthe Bay in British Colombia, Canada.
http://www.edmontonsun.com/videos/1706413984001
http://www.businessinsider.com/canadian-oil-sands-flyover-2012-5#to-get-a-look-at-the-oil-sand-mines-we-rented-this-cessna-172-which-the-pilot-was-allowed-to-bring-down-to-1000-feet--from-there-through-the-open-window-and-with-a-long-lens-we-were-able-to-see-what-really-goes-on-in-one-of-the-most-controversial-places-on-the-planet-1