Sandy MacNab

Indeed! Toronto's media are not professionals. They are bullies. Ford may get drunk now and then but his main sin (unforgiveable to the lefties) was to beat a politically correct soft-head. The so-called progressives are poor losers. Just look at the relentless personal attacks on PM Harper.

Are you trying to tell the good folks that the OIL sands industries are receiving, in cash, $1.3 billion per year. If so, you have absolutely no idea what capital cost allowance is OR anything about income taxes in general. That accelerated CCA also gave a big shot in the arm to Ontario's economy too. So, as 'tis often said, "don't look a gift horse in the mouth". And, I read that propanda spewed out by the Green Party. If, that represents a good start to research, we'd still be hunters and gatherers.

Could corruption have a little bit to do with that?

Sounds like a great idea! Good for Sudbury! Obviously they have people with imagination.

Their champagne standard of living and politically correct "green" environment paid for by the sweat of others. Reminds me of the feudal system.

Of course not! Ontario and Quebec have had it their own way from well before Confederation. You keep reminding us how much you have "given" to the ROC (that is really a whine per se) but keep forgetting that Canada's economic system has always made sure the ROC bought most goods and services from Central Canada. Ergo, your prosperity, our poverty. Now that the West is wealthy, we "owe" you. Frankly, Western Canada owes Central Canada SFA! YOU still owe US a poltical system that provides each province a level playing field. Highly unlikely, aint it?

I understand Hudak is a dud on his own and thoughts of Harris don't even enter iinto the equation for most voters.

If you are so sure of that why don't you put a few dollars into some shares and make a "killing" too?

Have there been any highly-respected, in-depth studies on the effects of pot on the ability to drive? How do they measure the THC in one's system? Do they even know if there is a level at which one should appoint a designated driver? I'm an old guy who doesn't have a crusade for or against. But, if a pot user can be as dangerous as one using alcohol, I could be a fanatic "anti" very quickly.

I'm afraid your words prove you are defending him. None but the most dedicated Liberal supporters are pointing right at McGuinty. There is considerable "politicing" from the critics - that's for sure - but from what I've seen and read McGuinty's government was a snafu even if only half was true.

Do you still claim to be non-partisan? Your rhetoric certainly indicates the opposite.

Sorry, you're way out to lunch on this one. Look at the Chretien government and the number of prosecutions, convictions, and people who received jail sentences among those who supported or were part of that government. Then tell me who among the CPC and its supporters are currently headed in the same direction. I don't hate the Liberals. I just think they have been so smarmy they haven't earned my respect and certainly not my trust. Frankly, they need to completely remake themselves..and JT hasn't the ability to do it.

Do you mean "fix" as in the term "castrate"? If so, I'm sure that your prediction - in the unlucky event he becomes PM - will come true.

So, it's largely someone else's fault? I think it is a sign of maturity when people take reponsibilty for their own self-inflicted misfortunes. Dalton, by some accounts, was not great; but people still voted for him.

It has been over a month and no answers have been forthcoming from Quebec's champions. Your quesion is an excellent one. Frankly, for the very reasons you give, Quebec should be a "have" province; rivalling if not at the top of the other haves.

No, I don't think we look silly and we don't think Harper is a saint. Your hyperbole makes you look dogmatically partisan and in fact pretty silly yourself. We just look at the facts and make wise choices.

No matter what JT's reason, it is a bad idea and I'm sure most tax-paying immigrants as well as the other over-taxed know it. Just another example of poorly thought out policy.

I think the Left, especially the Liberals, are far more interested in trashing Harper. They are so bitter that they are quite willing to belittle Canada and snort at our achievements. I'd wage most of the World, including the USA, marvel at what a great country this is.

Don't you wish!

Waldo, when people are making points that make you uncomfortable, do you always run to the rule-book? Did you also run to the teacher when you were in elementary school? $90 a day is a pittance and not at all unreasonable. It amounts to less than $33,000 for a whole year. Nobody is going to get rich by claiming, but not spending, that kind of money.

Well, as much as you Liberals would like us to "..move on, move on folks - nothing to see, nothing to see." I believe Harper and his government have betrayed Canadians by letting the matter drop. Yes, IF there is as much corruption in the current government as there was in Chretien's, let's see a full investigation with full disclosure. But, I am an idealist and very naive.

What exactly do you mean by "lying politicians" and "the opposition"? I would take great exception to your comment if you meant "lying CPC politicians" and "the pure, innocent opposition".

I think the key word you used was "kid". Young Trudeau may be a nice guy but he is so wet behind the ears he should wear terry-towel collars. If the LPC expect him to be the next PM they'd better get busy. He needs a considerable amount of coaching in damned near every realistic aspect of living and working in this society. At the moment "this kid is dangerous.."

Michael, with all due respect, I have been watching Canadian politics and public affairs for more than 50 years and knew exactly what he was getting at. Although the natives had and may still have legitimate gripes, I am sure that honest, reasonable Canadians would like to see high fiduciary standards be established by all bands. Any misappropriation or incompetance should be dealt with in accordance with national legal standards and normal standards required in the workplace.

Oh yes it would - especially if it was a made-up story favourable to them. The plethora of made-up stories (smears) arising from the MSM with respect to Harper is out of control.