Today PM Harper paid a visit to the BC Legislature. He and Gordon Campbell apparently had a fine time telling each other happy things.

Meanwhile a crowd of about 300 (200 according to one erroneous news report) had gathered outside to protest several things, but mainly the demise of democracy under the connivance of PM Harper — the proroguing PM. Yes, a real pro rogue.

I saw lots of police and heard that there was an RV full of riot police waiting nearby in case manners were shucked aside. They weren't. It was simply a noisy demonstration of dismay. The chanting went on and on.

Your intrepid scribe walked around to see what was going on in the rear of the building. I found a collection of official looking vehicles complete with drivers at the ready and security gents nearby. After a while, there were two crowds, one in front of the Legislature and one by the entrance with the getaway vehicles and the security lads. Turned out the these were decoys. The bully left the scene via means unknown, possibly a tunnel that apparently runs between the legislature and the Royal BC Museum. I was not aware that such a tunnel exists. [Note to self: Find out.]

The sad fact is the PM Harper, who closed down the House of Commons (our House of Commons) came to speak at this House and then slipped off to avoid a noisy but polite crowd of citizens of Jolly Old Victoria. Having to sneak about like a thief is somehow fitting.

These pictures tell some of the story: