Because it prevents heinous crimes such as the one that James McLeod perpetrated at his graduation from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia.
Mr. McLeod's mother, Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod, Conservative Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod was reported by the Canadian Press to have been horrified when she found out about what her son did at last Thursday's convocation.
Wait, she wasn't there? For one of the most momentous occasions of her son's life? But, but, but, isn't the Conservative Party the party of family values and all that? I would understand it if she was a member of the Godless NDP or Green parties but a Tory? OMG.
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Showing posts with label NDP. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NDP. Show all posts
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
965...Who Is Jack Layton?
The last leader of the New Democratic Party to win more than ten seats.
With apologies to Merv Griffin and Alec Trebek I have Jeopardy!'d Mr. Layton which will most likely be his legacy.
On the good side I presume it will be a 2000$ dollar question or, may be, even the end of game question that could be worth thousands upon thousands.
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With apologies to Merv Griffin and Alec Trebek I have Jeopardy!'d Mr. Layton which will most likely be his legacy.
On the good side I presume it will be a 2000$ dollar question or, may be, even the end of game question that could be worth thousands upon thousands.
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
953...When He Is Wrong He Is Wrong
If you watched Lloyd Robertson on the CTV National News last night you got a peek at NDP leader Jack Layton's adverts that are hitting the air for real today across our home and native land.
The ad is an attempt by the NDP to sell its new message, the message being we are propping up the Stephen Harper government because if there is an election we will get beaten like a rented mule and end up with 8 seats.
This from the party that made such a big deal about being the party that consistently voted against the Conservatives at every turn.
Until now that is.
When it counts.
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The ad is an attempt by the NDP to sell its new message, the message being we are propping up the Stephen Harper government because if there is an election we will get beaten like a rented mule and end up with 8 seats.
This from the party that made such a big deal about being the party that consistently voted against the Conservatives at every turn.
Until now that is.
When it counts.
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952...When He Is Right He Is Right
Michael Ignatieff has said no truer words than those reported by the Canadian Press in a story just moved:
"'How do I explain to these people that I keep letting this government go on?' Ignatieff told reporters. 'And that's why, in my heart of hearts, after much reflection, we've decided as a party that we can't continue to give the government confidence in the House of Commons.'"
Jack Layton, the ball is in your court brother, your court.
"'We will do our job, even if they will not,' Ignatieff told the nearly empty Conservative benches in the Commons after detailing his list of government failings for more than 10 minutes."
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"'How do I explain to these people that I keep letting this government go on?' Ignatieff told reporters. 'And that's why, in my heart of hearts, after much reflection, we've decided as a party that we can't continue to give the government confidence in the House of Commons.'"
Jack Layton, the ball is in your court brother, your court.
"'We will do our job, even if they will not,' Ignatieff told the nearly empty Conservative benches in the Commons after detailing his list of government failings for more than 10 minutes."
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951...SPP Movie On The Hill Tonight
New Democrat Peter Julian, the Member of Parliament for Burnaby-New Westminister will be hosting the launch of the film tour for Paul Manly's You, me and the SPP: Trading Democracy for Corporate Rule.
It is going to be tonite in Room 200, West Block, Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
SPP stands for the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America.
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It is going to be tonite in Room 200, West Block, Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
SPP stands for the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America.
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Monday, September 28, 2009
935...Now On To More Important Things
The party that should be running the show will be introducing a motion today to topple the Tory government today.
The Canadian Press reports that the Liberals will table a non-confidence motion in the Commons today and bring a vote on that Thursday. According to the story I am sourcing this is probably going to fail but at least, unlike, well, not to point fingers but, Jack Layton, hello, at least Mikey I talks the talk and walks the walk.
Gilles Ducppe, the Bloc Quebecois leader, says that he will support the Liberal motion.
This week we find out if the NDPers really are true to their convictions or going to hang with their friends in the Conservative Party. Like they did earlier this month.
The NDP's only Quebec MP Thomas Mulcair said today "...the important thing is to try to keep Parliament working so that we can do things that are in the public interest.'' He failed to mention that if the election is held this fall the NDP will get beaten like a rented mule.
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The Canadian Press reports that the Liberals will table a non-confidence motion in the Commons today and bring a vote on that Thursday. According to the story I am sourcing this is probably going to fail but at least, unlike, well, not to point fingers but, Jack Layton, hello, at least Mikey I talks the talk and walks the walk.
Gilles Ducppe, the Bloc Quebecois leader, says that he will support the Liberal motion.
This week we find out if the NDPers really are true to their convictions or going to hang with their friends in the Conservative Party. Like they did earlier this month.
The NDP's only Quebec MP Thomas Mulcair said today "...the important thing is to try to keep Parliament working so that we can do things that are in the public interest.'' He failed to mention that if the election is held this fall the NDP will get beaten like a rented mule.
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
924...George W. Bush Costs You Money
The former POTUS is reaping the money, money that is shoved in the wallets of former United State's presidents after they leave office.
He is also costing you, a tax payer in a country that is not his country, money.
Like the one before him, Bill Clinton, President Junior is on the speaker's circuit looking to pick up a few shekels here and there.
Unlike President Clinton, President G. W. Bush attracts an unruly crowd who seem to think he is some sort of war criminal. Bill Curry in the Globe and Mail this morning reports that this is costing you beaucoup d'argent.
Security for President Bush is going to run in the half million dollar range this year. When he appeared in Toronto it cost over 100 k to protect him from harm; same town, same venue, same time for President Clinton and the cost was a tenth of that.
Libby Davies, NDP MP from British Columbia "...said private-sector firms are likely making money from these events and should be helping the government with the security costs."
Yes they should.
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He is also costing you, a tax payer in a country that is not his country, money.
Like the one before him, Bill Clinton, President Junior is on the speaker's circuit looking to pick up a few shekels here and there.
Unlike President Clinton, President G. W. Bush attracts an unruly crowd who seem to think he is some sort of war criminal. Bill Curry in the Globe and Mail this morning reports that this is costing you beaucoup d'argent.
Security for President Bush is going to run in the half million dollar range this year. When he appeared in Toronto it cost over 100 k to protect him from harm; same town, same venue, same time for President Clinton and the cost was a tenth of that.
Libby Davies, NDP MP from British Columbia "...said private-sector firms are likely making money from these events and should be helping the government with the security costs."
Yes they should.
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Friday, September 25, 2009
921...Good News For Toronto
According to Bill Curry at the Globe and Mail NDP Generalissimo Jack Layton is not going to run for mayor of Hogtown.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
902...MoreTalkingOutOfBoth Sides Of Their Mout's
This time it is Alex Atamanenko in the Nelson Daily News explaining how, as the MP for the BC Southern Interior, the NDP MP for the BC Southern Interior, he is not supporting the Conservatives he is just voting for them.
In fact, Colin Paynes writes, Mr. Atamanenko "...says the federal NDP has done Canadians a favour by voting for EI reform and helping avoid an election." See, and if you have boots, put them on now please, "...his party did not support the Conservatives, but it supported the initiative."
By the way, and this comes as no surprise, Mr. Atamanenko, a retired school teacher, was first elected to Parliament in 2006 and he needs three more years to get his pension. Not that personal interests would supercede the interests of the country and of his riding. It pains me to think that anyone would consider that a man of Mr. Atamanenko's regard would be thinking of his pension at a time like this when BC Southern Interior, West Kootenay and the country are in peril.
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In fact, Colin Paynes writes, Mr. Atamanenko "...says the federal NDP has done Canadians a favour by voting for EI reform and helping avoid an election." See, and if you have boots, put them on now please, "...his party did not support the Conservatives, but it supported the initiative."
By the way, and this comes as no surprise, Mr. Atamanenko, a retired school teacher, was first elected to Parliament in 2006 and he needs three more years to get his pension. Not that personal interests would supercede the interests of the country and of his riding. It pains me to think that anyone would consider that a man of Mr. Atamanenko's regard would be thinking of his pension at a time like this when BC Southern Interior, West Kootenay and the country are in peril.
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900...Champions Don't Make Excuses; NDPers Do
Steve Wicary in today's Globe and Mail talks about why "..my party cannot, in good conscience, vote down legislation that is a step in the right direction."
By "...my party..." he of course means Jack Layton's party, the NDP, a party that if they drew Canadians into an election would get beaten like a rented mule.
Mr. Wicary writes that "Jack Layton explains himself in the op/ed pages of the Ottawa Citizen. The New Democratic Party, he says, is supporting the Prime Minister's legislation on employment insurance reform - not the government as a whole."
And the fact that they are, when you factor in the margin of error, at less than 10 per cent in the national polls and face probable ruin if an election were held this fall has nothing to do with Mr. Layton's stand.
Yeah, surrrrrrrrrrre.
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By "...my party..." he of course means Jack Layton's party, the NDP, a party that if they drew Canadians into an election would get beaten like a rented mule.
Mr. Wicary writes that "Jack Layton explains himself in the op/ed pages of the Ottawa Citizen. The New Democratic Party, he says, is supporting the Prime Minister's legislation on employment insurance reform - not the government as a whole."
And the fact that they are, when you factor in the margin of error, at less than 10 per cent in the national polls and face probable ruin if an election were held this fall has nothing to do with Mr. Layton's stand.
Yeah, surrrrrrrrrrre.
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
888...NDP At A Crossroads
Your Toronto Star has a piece from Angelo Persichilli that summarizes the dilemma that Jack Layton and the Dippers are in. One can synthesize the problem to this concise paragraph:
There is a split in the party. There are some who are tired of being in opposition and want to be in government. Others would prefer to remain in opposition and keep preaching what is right for Canadians without being bothered by the annoying question of what is possible. Going in either direction presents some problems for the NDP leader. However, the worst decision is not to make one at all and risk losing both options.
We have seen this movie before with Ed Broadbent and I am willing to wager that Mr. Layton will dilly and dally and squander whatever political capital the NDP and their 36 seats have.
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
885...The Headline Says It All
NDP support for Tories sign of broader strategy, analysts say (NDP-Switcharoo)
The Byrds sang Turn, Turn, Turn in 1965; Jack Layton sings Spin, Spin, Spin in 2009.
After a gazillion years of not supporting the anathema that is the Conservative Party of Canada the NDP did a nice 180 degree turn this week propping up the Stephen Harper regime so they, the Tories, can fight another day and shape Canada in the Conservative image.
The above Canadian Press headline is reflective of the both the spin "...broader strategy..." and reality "...Switcharoo...".
The broader strategy is the Dips strat to rule the country by being more practical and accessible and acceptable to Canuckistanians in the same way Premier Darrell Dexter appeals to the Nova Scotians.
The switcharoo is their selling their souls to save their thirty plus seats, a number that will go way, way, way down [Julie Van Dusen on CBC Radio Friday mentioned the magic number could be crazy, as in eight] if we hit the polls this fall.
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
873...More Tory Propaganda
This time from a more credible source, Peter Worthington, in the Toronto Sun.
Mr. Worthington postulates that the next Prime Minister of Canada, Michael Ignatieff, may be getting bored with partisan politics and may just be gerrymandering an election so he can get defeated and go back to scribbling books and sipping champagne on the international smart guy circuit.
The emminent Toronto Sun writer goes on to say that he is speculating and that now that both the Bloc Quebecois and NDP seem to have backed off what was sure-fire election agitation a couple of weeks ago, maybe Mr. Ignatieff is now captive of election-mania rather than its instigator. He also makes the important point that since the Tories seem likely to benefit most if there's an election, maybe Stephen Harper will provoke one.
After a few hundred words disparaging partisan politics, Mr. Worthington does point out that Mikey I is an intriguing fellow and that it would be surprising if one as bright at the next PM wasn't distracted a bit by the goings on on the Hill.
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Mr. Worthington postulates that the next Prime Minister of Canada, Michael Ignatieff, may be getting bored with partisan politics and may just be gerrymandering an election so he can get defeated and go back to scribbling books and sipping champagne on the international smart guy circuit.
The emminent Toronto Sun writer goes on to say that he is speculating and that now that both the Bloc Quebecois and NDP seem to have backed off what was sure-fire election agitation a couple of weeks ago, maybe Mr. Ignatieff is now captive of election-mania rather than its instigator. He also makes the important point that since the Tories seem likely to benefit most if there's an election, maybe Stephen Harper will provoke one.
After a few hundred words disparaging partisan politics, Mr. Worthington does point out that Mikey I is an intriguing fellow and that it would be surprising if one as bright at the next PM wasn't distracted a bit by the goings on on the Hill.
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872...It's Over Now
Charles W. Moore, a Nova Scotia based freelance writer and editor, writes in today's Telegraph-Journal, a bird cage liner that is prominent in New Brunswick, that the remedy for all that ails in the halls of power in Ottawa and, by extension Canada, is to give Stephen Harper his majority.
This should give pause to all good Liberals [and those from the Orange and Green parties too].
Charles W. Moore has spoken.
In the Telegraph-Journal.
In his thoughtful article Mr. Moore points out that the Liberals received support in only 77 ridings last year and that 2008's result was their worst in over a century.
Actually, Mr. Moore, if you may recall, back in '84 the John Turner Liberals got smoked badly, 40 seats. 2008 - 1984 = not a century.
Why let facts get in the way of a good argument, eh?
But there is more in this poorly researched piece of Conservative drivel and propaganda. Mr. Moore just makes up stuff as he goes along but comes to the same conclusion at each turn: to save Canada from the quagmire it is in one must vote Conservative.
It's over.
Charles W. Moore has spoken.
Drop the future Pulitzer Prize winner a line and thank him for the advice:
cwmoore@gmx.net
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This should give pause to all good Liberals [and those from the Orange and Green parties too].
Charles W. Moore has spoken.
In the Telegraph-Journal.
In his thoughtful article Mr. Moore points out that the Liberals received support in only 77 ridings last year and that 2008's result was their worst in over a century.
Actually, Mr. Moore, if you may recall, back in '84 the John Turner Liberals got smoked badly, 40 seats. 2008 - 1984 = not a century.
Why let facts get in the way of a good argument, eh?
But there is more in this poorly researched piece of Conservative drivel and propaganda. Mr. Moore just makes up stuff as he goes along but comes to the same conclusion at each turn: to save Canada from the quagmire it is in one must vote Conservative.
It's over.
Charles W. Moore has spoken.
Drop the future Pulitzer Prize winner a line and thank him for the advice:
cwmoore@gmx.net
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
870...At Least Michael Ignatieff Has Stones
Love him or hate him, fact is at least one knows where the next Prime Minister of Canada stands.
New story out of Ottawa bureau of the Canadian Press states that, following the Bloc Quebecois, Jack Layton and the NDP will support the Tories in Stephen Harper's bid to cling to power and the perks that it gives him.
"The NDP says it will support the Conservatives on a crucial budget motion Friday - and keep propping up the government long enough to pass EI legislation to help unemployed workers. The news appears to rule out a fall election - as long as EI legislation is still in play."
So now we have the right wing right way Tories in bed with the party that wants to break up the country and the dreaded socialists. At least you are consistently inconsistent Mr. Harper.
My Lord we do need Mikey I and we need him now but I am willing to wait til next summer when all the pensions of the soon to be losing candidates in the NDP and Bloc are vested.
Then Canada will truly soar.
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New story out of Ottawa bureau of the Canadian Press states that, following the Bloc Quebecois, Jack Layton and the NDP will support the Tories in Stephen Harper's bid to cling to power and the perks that it gives him.
"The NDP says it will support the Conservatives on a crucial budget motion Friday - and keep propping up the government long enough to pass EI legislation to help unemployed workers. The news appears to rule out a fall election - as long as EI legislation is still in play."
So now we have the right wing right way Tories in bed with the party that wants to break up the country and the dreaded socialists. At least you are consistently inconsistent Mr. Harper.
My Lord we do need Mikey I and we need him now but I am willing to wait til next summer when all the pensions of the soon to be losing candidates in the NDP and Bloc are vested.
Then Canada will truly soar.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
862...The BQ Blinks First
It was either Jack Layton or Gilles Duceppe that was going to save the Tories from another election. Gilles Duceppe, who has 16 MPs who need to hang in til middle of 2010 to get their pension, was the man who blinked first.
The BQ says it will support the Ways and Means motion because there is nothing bad in it. Just in case the NDP will also support the motion Friday because of the EI stuff they want pushed through.
This means that future Calgary realtor of the year [or should that be Realtor of the Year] Stephen Harper and the minority Conservative government will survive at least until the first week of October when the next Prime Minister of Canada, Michael Ignatieff and the Liberals plan to introduce a non-confidence motion.
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The BQ says it will support the Ways and Means motion because there is nothing bad in it. Just in case the NDP will also support the motion Friday because of the EI stuff they want pushed through.
This means that future Calgary realtor of the year [or should that be Realtor of the Year] Stephen Harper and the minority Conservative government will survive at least until the first week of October when the next Prime Minister of Canada, Michael Ignatieff and the Liberals plan to introduce a non-confidence motion.
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Monday, September 14, 2009
849...Here Is Why There Won't Be An Election
For months I been saying privately what Mike De Souza writes about in today's Edmonton Sun.
What I have been saying is that there is not going to be an election because one in five Members of Parliament need to stay put until July of next year to qualify for their pensions. The amount of money at stake is not huge but it is hugeish, to wit, if the 74 affected members [36 Conservatives, 16 Bloc Quebecois MPs, 14 Liberals and eight New Democrats] stay put for another ten months or so they will qualify for a 25,000 dollar annual pension. If they don't and they go down, no pension.
New Democrat Nathan Cullen, who finds himself in the category of members with less than six years of experience, suggested the issue of pensions might be a concern for some of the older politicians. He added, however, that he doubts it is a major factor that could determine whether they try to force or prevent an election.
Interestingly Jack Layton is one of the MPs that needs to build time to get his pension. I would posit that his seat is a safe one but he has seven fellow Dips who also need to build time and at least one, Dennis Bevington from the Western Arctic, is looking at a tough fight to hold his seat and if he loses, no pension. This has to be weighing on his and many other MPs minds.
It all factors in.
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What I have been saying is that there is not going to be an election because one in five Members of Parliament need to stay put until July of next year to qualify for their pensions. The amount of money at stake is not huge but it is hugeish, to wit, if the 74 affected members [36 Conservatives, 16 Bloc Quebecois MPs, 14 Liberals and eight New Democrats] stay put for another ten months or so they will qualify for a 25,000 dollar annual pension. If they don't and they go down, no pension.
New Democrat Nathan Cullen, who finds himself in the category of members with less than six years of experience, suggested the issue of pensions might be a concern for some of the older politicians. He added, however, that he doubts it is a major factor that could determine whether they try to force or prevent an election.
Interestingly Jack Layton is one of the MPs that needs to build time to get his pension. I would posit that his seat is a safe one but he has seven fellow Dips who also need to build time and at least one, Dennis Bevington from the Western Arctic, is looking at a tough fight to hold his seat and if he loses, no pension. This has to be weighing on his and many other MPs minds.
It all factors in.
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
841...No One Reads Comments Sooooooo
I am printing this one.
Even though the person that wrote it was not proud or secure enough to sign it he/she/ts/q/etc [see I am politically correct!] he/she/etc makes some valid points:
Even though the person that wrote it was not proud or secure enough to sign it he/she/ts/q/etc [see I am politically correct!] he/she/etc makes some valid points:
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "824...Stephen Harper Makes A Video":
Why would Stephen Harper get warm fuzzies over the Opposition? Layton proudly declares he has voted against the Cons 79 times (didn't have to even read the budget to declare the NDP would vote NO!) That's real cooperation, Jack.
As for Ignatieff, he has met with the P.M. 3 times since his coronation in Jan. (twice at the request of the P.M.) His attitude of "he (Harper) knows where to find me" reeks of arrogance. When Harper was in Opposition, he was in constant communication with the P.M. advocating for Canadian people, a high-salaried job that Ignatieff has no clue about as official leader of the opposition. So... 9 months into the year we have heard blustering remarks from Ignatieff about his desire to take down the government no less than 3 times. We are starting to look like a banana republic internationally. The NDP and Liberals equate Harper's "meaness" with not caving in to their expensive demands, other than the budget which was opposition driven. I think the shoe is on the other foot..the Opposition is not cooperating with Harper. If you doubt this check "How'd They Vote" a website which clearly shows the voting records of all M.P.'s. It's an eye-opener!
As for the justice system --WHAT JUSTICE SYSTEM??? Thankfully Harper has initiated a federal agency to support VICTIMS of crime, since they have largely been forgotten by the NDP/Liberals and Bloc.
And NO, the Bloc should have no positions in the outcomes of what happens to the rest of Canada, since their mandate is to separate from it. They represent Quebec--leave it at that. Canadians don't want a nanny state --although lately the groanings indicate we might have to grow up a little. As Kennedy said (paraphrased) "ask what you can do for your country, not what it can do for you."
Why would Stephen Harper get warm fuzzies over the Opposition? Layton proudly declares he has voted against the Cons 79 times (didn't have to even read the budget to declare the NDP would vote NO!) That's real cooperation, Jack.
As for Ignatieff, he has met with the P.M. 3 times since his coronation in Jan. (twice at the request of the P.M.) His attitude of "he (Harper) knows where to find me" reeks of arrogance. When Harper was in Opposition, he was in constant communication with the P.M. advocating for Canadian people, a high-salaried job that Ignatieff has no clue about as official leader of the opposition. So... 9 months into the year we have heard blustering remarks from Ignatieff about his desire to take down the government no less than 3 times. We are starting to look like a banana republic internationally. The NDP and Liberals equate Harper's "meaness" with not caving in to their expensive demands, other than the budget which was opposition driven. I think the shoe is on the other foot..the Opposition is not cooperating with Harper. If you doubt this check "How'd They Vote" a website which clearly shows the voting records of all M.P.'s. It's an eye-opener!
As for the justice system --WHAT JUSTICE SYSTEM??? Thankfully Harper has initiated a federal agency to support VICTIMS of crime, since they have largely been forgotten by the NDP/Liberals and Bloc.
And NO, the Bloc should have no positions in the outcomes of what happens to the rest of Canada, since their mandate is to separate from it. They represent Quebec--leave it at that. Canadians don't want a nanny state --although lately the groanings indicate we might have to grow up a little. As Kennedy said (paraphrased) "ask what you can do for your country, not what it can do for you."
By the way, about 20 sics in there.
LOL.
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LOL.
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Friday, September 11, 2009
832...IxNay To The OalitionCay
That is what Michael Ignatieff says and good on him.
It is reported by all credible news outlets in our land that their will be no sleeping with the enemy for the next Prime Minister of Canada; he is going to lead a government made up entirely of Grits after the next trip to the ballot box.
Unless the Bloc Quebecois or the NDP prop up the Tories this fall that trip is going to be sooner rather than later.
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It is reported by all credible news outlets in our land that their will be no sleeping with the enemy for the next Prime Minister of Canada; he is going to lead a government made up entirely of Grits after the next trip to the ballot box.
Unless the Bloc Quebecois or the NDP prop up the Tories this fall that trip is going to be sooner rather than later.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
824...Stephen Harper Makes A Video
And Andy Blatchford at the Canadian Press reports that the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada did not impress his fellow leaders.
The next Prime Minister, Michael Ignatieff said that the leaked video taped comments show the real PM, a man who doesn't like the other political parties in the Great White North nor does he like the social institutions and justice system that we have developed in this country.
Gilles Duceppe, the captain of team Bloc Quebecois, says that the behind closed doors Mr. Harper sounds like a leader on the fringes of the Republican Party in the States. The BQ is particularly vexed by the fact that Mr. Harper takes pride in blocking leftists from being appointed to the judiciary and other public institutions.
The NDP called the remarks "...low politics that undermine Canada's justice system."
Interestingly nothing from Elizabeth May, the leader of the Green Party who, as has been observed, tends to not be particularly current.
She's probably waiting for the movie.
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The next Prime Minister, Michael Ignatieff said that the leaked video taped comments show the real PM, a man who doesn't like the other political parties in the Great White North nor does he like the social institutions and justice system that we have developed in this country.
Gilles Duceppe, the captain of team Bloc Quebecois, says that the behind closed doors Mr. Harper sounds like a leader on the fringes of the Republican Party in the States. The BQ is particularly vexed by the fact that Mr. Harper takes pride in blocking leftists from being appointed to the judiciary and other public institutions.
The NDP called the remarks "...low politics that undermine Canada's justice system."
Interestingly nothing from Elizabeth May, the leader of the Green Party who, as has been observed, tends to not be particularly current.
She's probably waiting for the movie.
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