For the love of trains…

it promised, juror, spat… The consideration of the ecology, it is as if it was done! All the parties, all the candidates swear, hand on heart, that they have changed, and it is now ul-tra-pri-o-ri-mentary. Proof? We will stop making investments in roads and rail.

The proof that this is important, Michel Boyon. It was well understood that it was not really a passion for trains that had led the former chief of staff of xxxx at the head of Reseau Ferre de France. That leaves RFF for the CSA under sixteen months after his arrival, shows that the rail, well, he would laugh. Outside the TGV lines, the network french deteriorates at high speed. It is not likely to improve, if we judge by the sums ridiculous that the state plans to put on the rail contracts in the "draft".

The name circulating to replace Boyon to RFF, no surprise that those who have not yet understood that the appointments, it is used primarily to recycle old colleagues and to resolve political problems. A few years ago, Dominique Perben had rid of Charles Millon, who contrariait his parachute on Lyon, while appoint ambassador in Rome for FAO. It seems today decided to propose the presidency of RFF Christian Philip, to take his constituency Lyon. It's beautiful, though, the public interest…



The campaign has taken a new turn in recent days. Because of the (good) decision to "who you know", but also because, twenty-four hours of our first campaign meeting, Nantes, I feel definitely a thrill, in the joyful hi bystanders, in the 'ardor militants in the pace of calls from journalists, the number of letters and e-mails!
The calendar is filling at a brisk pace, as always with difficult choices: we would like to be able to say yes to all these friends who are waiting for the candidate it helps to highlight a local fight, to denounce a scandal, and sometimes… to launch the parliamentary campaign!



The text of the statement by Dominique Voynet is already online, but in the video as a bonus there are answers to the questions of journalists.




Press conference Monday, January 22, 2007 at 15.45 to ChocolaterieLa Nicolas Hulot decision to force compliance. First, because it should not be so easy to give up, when the polls promise a two-digit result, such an adventure - difficult, but rewarding.
Secondly, because Nicolas was able to find words to reflect, without demagogy, populism, doubts that it inspires a political postures often reduced to sound-bites, without neglecting to acknowledge, after that of the grassroots, Labour elected environmentalists in cities where they help to demonstrate that other policies are possible.
Finally, because in spite of his doubts, he chose to trust, confidence in the given word, confidence in the commitments made by the candidates, but let down our guard.

I appreciate the responsibilities that weigh on my shoulders.
It is my job to ensure that the expectations of the people of "ecology" is not, once again, disappointed.
I will be at the side of those who are fighting against the plans dangerous, unnecessary, costly, empty public coffers, undermining our health and ability to prepare for the future: big incinerators, bypasses and road bypasses, nuclear facilities, farms, industry GMOs or agro-based fuels… It is my job also meet the concerns of millions of people who pay the price of junk food, pollution, living conditions deteriorated, and are not safe yet that the change we offer them also addresses, and even the first place, by themselves. While Abbé Pierre has just died, after a life dedicated to the most needy, I feel even more strongly the need to remember: we will not reduce poverty without taking into account the new environmental, and we not protect seriously the planet and its resources without policy to combat poverty. With the Greens, I will engage.



We know Monday if Nicolas Hulot decided, or not, to become a presidential candidate. I do not hide, I will be relieved of his decision whatsoever. Because it is now several months that the question stirs the microcosm politics.

Everyone, of course, has his opinion on the matter. I do more reactions, by mail, by e-mail or blog. There are those who m'ordonnent rally Hulot, and others who m'enjoignent to persevere. There are those who believe that the smallest reserve against him is already an intolerable attack, and those who deem my moderation, born of a real believed that I never tried to hide, as a symptom of a guilty indulgence .

Myself, I feel quite calm, because I am starting to find my rhythm, because the Greens are now really mobilized because, in the field, I feel great sympathy for the Greens and their candidate. "Stand firm! "We need you! "

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Wednesday 17 January 2007
Donations to associations

By Dominique Voynet, Wednesday 17 January 2007 at 12:46:: Impressions of campaign

I received a few days ago a question from a visitor wishing to verify that I have kept our word: do not make greeting cards this year and give the equivalent of what it would have cost to the associations.

Here are the details:

* 500 euros in Emmaus alternatives;
* 500 euros to the association Beautiful star, which helps undocumented refugees in Calais;
* 250 euros Organbidexka free pass, Protection of Birds;
* 250 euros at CPEPESC, Commission for Protection des Eaux, Heritage, Environment, the Assistant basement and Bat;
* 250 euros at the Climate Action Network;
* 250 euros FERUS, association for the protection of wolves, bears and lynx.

Voilà!



Jean-François Copé is irreplaceable. His latest release yesterday on France Info, as a kind of masterpiece! Criticizing the tax proposals Francois Hollande, he had these words to defend "the middle class" who earn according to him, 4000 4100 euros per month. A computer after 10 years of experience, a driver TGV end of their career, a VRP, it also wins between 4000 and 4200 euros per month. " The standard of Radio France has been awash with calls of protest. The SNCF, the FSU teachers union have corrected the figures given by the Minister of Budget, visibly angry with reality. As 13H, without dying, he instead added in the France 2.

We advise Jean-François Copé reading the latest issue of Alternatives Economiques, which is a useful update on "who is rich, which is poor." We learn including that from 3400 euros in net salary, it is just at the level of ... 3% favoured the most of the population. Quite close to the "average", so.

And these are the same people who claim we speak of "the France that suffers" ... A masterpiece, this gaffe. And definitely an admission of the divide that separates the right of those it claims to represent.



I take this weekend a little calm in response to the many letters received at the beginning of this year, many wishes, interpellations also strong, and to read newspapers too quickly over the past few days. In a time when many lament the dictatorship of the "democracy" of opinion, it is wrong, I believe it, not to observe how it is formed, opinion! The 1st page of Liberation, on January 4, is fascinating. The daily title "housing crisis: left without a voice." And Laurent Joffrin push the nail in its editorial. "The left has neglected the mobilization… led by the children of Don Quixote." The explanation for this is provided summary judgement on "In a strange reversal, a president has worn… better understood that the opinion polls Madonna" and later "the PS has failed in its project to dig the housing issue ". That is clear, right? The left is the PS, and only the PS! Never mind that the militants of the Greens be present at Canal St Martin since the 1st day of the movement! And in the field of housing for years.