The Tony Richard "Stark"e Reality Of The Situation

Mr. Tony Stark, Aka: "Iron Man"

Richard Starkey, Aka: "Ringo Starr", Rock & Roll Legend

Richard Starke, DVM, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Vermilion-Lloydminster

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

July XXVth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Dr. Starke had to face the "stark"e reality of the political situation he was in. Sure he chose to keep the Progressive Conservative label rather than move over to the United AirlinesConservative Party (UACP) label. Yes it might see that his "stark"e choice was seeded by the jealously of losing the PC Alberta Leadership race to Senor Kenney. But I for one don't think so as Dickie had quite the loss, he wasn't even close in the balloting. Analyze Davey if you will the fact that this "simple country doctor of animals" took his considered choice & chose the party & caucus name that was best for him. If people in politics are going to get after the doc, maybe they should "take a look in the mirror" (thanks Jim) & realize that Richard met with Mr. Kenney, Mr. Jean & others. He obviously was a "no" vote in the balloting to merge the two parties. Well what in the hell is wrong with that exactly? I'd say nothing as there were a few thousand votes against the merger among those who voted in both parties, a full 10% of ballots electronically or phone-in cast. Should we throw those members out? No in politics you have to be diplomatic & thank them & Dr. Starke for exercising their right to vote.

Stark Bark Lark Dark Mark Embark,

Rory

Source: Kelly Cryderman, The Globe & Mail.