Canuck E Stan

A busload of politicians were driving down a country road when the bus suddenly ran off the road and crashed into an old farmer's field. The old farmer heard the tragic crash so he rushed over to investigate. He then began digging a large grave to bury the politicians. A few hours later, the local RCMP officer was driving past the farmer's field and noticed the bus wreck. He approached the old farmer and asked where all the politicians had gone. The old farmer explained that he'd gone ahead and buried all of them. "Were they ALL dead?" asked the puzzled officer. "Well, some of them said they weren't," said the old farmer, "but you know how them politicians lie."

Hey Sparhawk, are you in the advertising agency business?

Okay folks we hear them all the time, how about sharing them with our fellow Canadians. Give us your best political joke. Here's mine: I was travelling between Wawa and Winnipeg the other day when a tire blew out. Checking my spare, I found that it too was flat. My only option was to flag down a passing motorist and get a ride to the next town. The first vehicle to stop was an old man in a van. He yelled out the window, "Need a lift?" "Yes, I sure do," I replied. "You a Liberal or NDP?," asked the old man. "NDP," I replied. "Well, you can just go to Hell," yelled the old man as he sped off. Another guy stopped, rolled down the window, and asked me the same question. Again, I gave the same answer, "NDP." The driver gave me the finger and drove off. I thought it over and decided that maybe I should change my strategy, since this area seemed to be overly political and there appeared to be few NDP on the road that day. The next car to stop was a red convertible driven by a beautiful blonde. She smiled seductively and asked if I was a Liberal or NDP. "Liberal" I shouted. "Hop in!" replied the blonde. Driving down the road, I couldn't help but stare at the gorgeous woman in the seat next to me, the wind blowing through her hair, perfect breasts, and a short skirt that continued to ride higher and higher up her thighs. Finally, I yelled, "Please stop the car." She immediately slammed on the brakes and as soon as the car stopped, I jumped out. "What's the matter?" she asked. "I can't take it anymore," I replied. "I've only been a Liberal for five minutes and already, I want to screw somebody".

In regards to the Sponsorship Program, if Ford or Coca-Cola operated a selling program like this one, they would be out of business. You would have to question the Program portion of it. It appears that the government didn't have a "Program" at all, it was left to ad agencies to make suggestions. Where was the Government propaganda machine that everyone thought would convince Quebecors to love Canada.A dismail failure since the Bloc has gained support. The blame for Bloc support lies soley on the Liberals who NOW are crying for national unity and blaming the Conservatives for it's demise.

Two wrongs don't make a right,right you are, but with Gomery not having any power to do anything but make a recommendation what exactly do you expect the inquiry to accomplish? All I see is a "Yes, we have learned our lesson,sorry it won't happen again." Meanwhile Quebecors have had enough of Canada and it's corruptiion and are ready to bail out. They obviously can't take the corruption they feel that English Canada has bestowed on them,even if happened right in Quebec by Quebecors. It all started in Ottawa ,that's in Ontario,that's in Canada. This thinking is same of many eastern Canadians(east of Winnpeg) in regards to western Canada.If the ideas or the people come from Western Canada,it must not be in our interest. Those Westerners are after something,they're trying to take control. No wonder there is so much regionalism and mistrust between Canadians, what is this government doing to solve this problem other than a lot of talk.Canada is being dithered away by a government that has no solution or plan to keep it together, other than blame the opposition for all it's mistakes.

How much did the Liberals care about Canada since 1995 when they left the convincing ot federalism to a bunch Quebec ad agencies and did little to monitor the results of the campaign. Obviously after 10 years we see the results of trying to get Quebecors on side.

My dear Terrible Sweal, a liar is and always has been one who does not tell the truth. Someone who believes what they are told and accepts that without verification is just plain gullible. Remember the famous politician who said:A Proof is the proof of the proof.

I guess the fool is the person that believes what he wants without knowing who the real liar is.Is it Harper or is it the PM? With all the lies being thrown around about everything in government you have to be pretty naive to believe that the truth is always with the government. But then again you know the truth?

Bigdude,get a life,your becoming a bore.

Yes St. BigDude I guess I don't get it.I also don't get it with our aboriginal people living in poverty conditions all through the last 40 years without much improvement on the promises of our government,I don' t get it when our homeless living on the streets with a government that is doing nothing for them,I don't get it when single mothers are holding on two jobs so they can pay the rent and have nothing left over at the end of the month. I don't get it when 400 million is given to a big corporation as a loan of which they owe the government a billion dollars already. I don't get it when a person has to wait 12 hours to get medical help in a hospital. I don't get it when the pensioners have to eat cat food to survive. I don't get it when our military personnel don't earn enough and have to go to food banks.I don't get it when the government hides billions in Trust and Foundations for a rainy day. I just don't get it. Human rights mean a lot to all Canadians,and to me but if it is so bad, this country would revolt against the government. So I say to you stop and smell the stench that's coming from Ottawa.

Again I'm hearing about scarey Harper...why? What has Harper done. And I'm asking DONE not what you think he will do. Get a grip,this is Canada,this crap of he's scarey is just that crap. Half of the stuff Harper suggested in the last election has all of a sudden become Liberal ideas. Liberals laughed at Harper with the "where is he going to get all this money to do all these things" Gee, good old Paul seemed to have found the dough in the last two months. The real hidden agenda lies in the trusts and foundations the Liberals have set up and the auditor General can't look at because of the Liberal legislation prohibits her from doing so. That sounds pretty hidden agenda like to me. The Liberals answer to everything is to throw money at the problem.Where is the health care PLAN we were promised,or the daycare PLAN,or the democratic deficiency PLAN. Nothing is there,the Liberals are winging it as they go along, buying more time. As for Mulroney, if you remember the Kim Campbell election, you will recall even the Conservatives were pissed off and voted for the Liberals.Chretien made promises that everybody liked,no GST,Child care,Getting rid of NAFTA, and a whole lot of others.Thirteen years later we are only seeing some of it coming about. A lot of it has been hastily put together with out any real plan. That's what I can't understand,Canadians who were conservatives aren't afaid to get rid of a government. While Liberals make excuses as to why they have to retain their government. And all the excuses are about someone who has never been given the chance to govern. I personally think the Liberals should take a break from governing for a while and regroup.

Economic Left/Right: -3.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.10 Interesting results, I'll take it again next week and compare the two.

Or calling the Conservatives,members of the KKK. Or Parrish calling the Americans names or Martin calling Harper scarey.Sparhawk is right,apologies should be sufficient. Leave the resignations to stupid acts of waste,corruption and deceit of the public. We need the democtratic process revitalized and renewed to newer and higher standards than we currently have accepted for so long. Time for the Democratic deficit to be eliminated and democracy returned to the people.

Hey BigDude if this is so meaningless to you why did you make such a big deal about the closure? I personally am happy that people will be employed and know where the next tax buck they have to overpay for comes from.Twenty Billion dollars in surplus dithered away in the last 2 months.Isn't big government great.

BigDude tell that to Paul,before he runs around the country giving away money and telling everyone that if an election is called they won't get the money. Fearmongering? Get a grip, the Liberals are the pros on fearmongering. Again I ask who is telling the truth about the closure? You seem to have made up your mind. I say if Harper did say say they are closing the base, and if the Liberals at one point were thinking about it , it won't happen now.Harper statement has secured the base to stay open regardless of who wins the by-election. We should all thank Mr.Harper for keeping it open.

If Layton is on the ball we will see Mr. Dithers sweating the small stuff if the NDP budget gets delayed. This one's got to get activated real soon not like all the $$$$ promised over 5,8,10 or in the case of airport taxes,full reduction 4o years from now. Layton will pull the plug on Liberal support if PM delays. How can a government promise monies way beyond their mandate? I guess 5 billion over 5 years sounds better than 1 billion in one year. To bad the primary budget won't start to get processed until March 2006.

Damn, and to think we almost got to find out. Maybe BS can give us an inspirational guide book on Canadian politics. She can call it "How to Get Ahead in Canadian Politics Without Really Trying".

Now that Belinda is a Cabinet Minister of the Liberals shouldn't it be her duty to tell us Canadians what the "Hidden Agenda" of the Conservatives is. I keep hearing Liberals talking aabout it but no one ever tells what it is. Belinda has the inside dope ,being right in the thick of it. So, should she tell us all orkeep it a Libral secret?

Mcqueen625, I had to read your post again. I thought your were talking about Paul Martin.

Now let me get this right,Harper lied about the military base being closed but the source for this informatiion is the Prime Minister's office.The same people who were going to get rid of the GST,start daycare 13 years ago among other things promised in the Red Book of Promises ever so long ago. Bigdude, how do you know who is telling the truth?