March 28, 2007 - What is the reason that I was specifically not included in this? Well, here is an answer directly from the horse's mouth:

"Mark Marissen did an interview on the call. I know your history. I couldn't invite you. And, so you know, I did not ask for his opinion on this."

Truth be told, being a part of a "blogger" conference call isn't exactly my cup of tea, considering how I can't stand the word and will never refer to this website or my commentaries in those terms.

Rather, I post this to show the mentality of the organizer. I am not yet ready to assume that everyone surrounding Stéphane Dion thinks the same way, although I am beginning to have my concerns.

For the record, there is no lingering resentment that I feel towards Mark. In fact, this is what I wrote on December 8, just after the convention:

"December 8, 2006 - Despite my emphatic critiques of his past practices, I will do what I have done in the past and once again offer praise: Mark Marissen surprised the country and took Stéphane Dion from longshot to competitive candidate. And the best part about it? It wasn't a dirty campaign this time around.

In this instance, whatever new role Marissen achieves, he earned it. Congratulations, Mark."

Many months ago, Mark was also made aware of my offer of assistance to the campaign.

Anyways, I will continue to consult with the campaign chair of British Columbia, who has asked me for my ongoing advice and contributions. Antonio DiDomizio, who was also left off of call, will continue to do the same with the party's Quebec organization, which continues to seek him out.

I've never been a big fan of Kool Aid, and I don't function very well in echo chambers.

POSTSCRIPT: Can someone please explain how publicly listing the names of every individual involved in the aforementioned conference call is strategically smart?

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