[genkav]

Heard about this? NDP Federal Leader Jack Layton says he'll busk on a street corner to raise money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Lewis is a former NDP head too. Great little event going on here though. A Dare to Remember has all sorts of Canadian celebs raising money and performing "dares" for Africa.

Here's the Layton article.

[leewgrant]

genkav wrote:

Heard about this? NDP Federal Leader Jack Layton says he'll busk on a street corner to raise money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Lewis is a former NDP head too. Great little event going on here though.

His recent experience as one of Three Stooges should stand him in good stead. He also shows a high degree of arrogance in the House of Commons. Maybe he could display that on a street corner too.

[ridenrain]

It's a fundraiser for AIDS so it's not such a dumb move by Jack to go busking in his own Toronto riding. It's not like he's going to lose any credability.
Maybe Hedy Fry could join in, although that would probably kill any donations.

[stratos]

Ok I'm an American what the heck is BUSKing?

[ridenrain]

Musicians or street performers begging for money.
It's a regular career in some Canadian cities.

[leewgrant]

ridenrain wrote:

It's a fundraiser for AIDS so it's not such a dumb move by Jack to go busking in his own Toronto riding. It's not like he's going to lose any credability.
Maybe Hedy Fry could join in, although that would probably kill any donations.

He's a performer, like most pols. He'll put on a decent show - and he'll invite the press.

[PENATRATOR]

Hey Jack, stick this nickel up your ass

[PENATRATOR]

[ridenrain]

Posted before.. DON"T BLAME ME!

[stratos]

ridenrain wrote:

Musicians or street performers begging for money.
It's a regular career in some Canadian cities.

Ok thanks now I know what the heck your all talking about

[ShepherdsDog]

Walk by him and tell him to get a job.

[PluggyRug]

Jack needs all the help he can get, he even has 12 strings on his guitar.

[Lemmy]

PluggyRug wrote:

Jack needs all the help he can get, he even has 12 strings on his guitar.

And that's a Martin. That instrument is worth >$10K; not really a "man of the people" instrument. He needs a Canadian-made $1K Garrison, like Alex Lifeson played on the 'Snakes and Arrows' tour.

[Thanos]

If he wears his Starfleet uniform I promise that I'll give him a bright shiny penny.

[genkav]

Woah, it's been confirmed! He's going to busk on the corner of Danforth and Logan (his riding) from 3-5 pm on Saturday Oct 24th. More here.