Madman

Madman thank you... but I'll role play if you like. Don't worry, I'll be gentle with your spike.

I'm sure you've got them shaking in their boots. You could pop a vein and fall into an epileptic fit of rage, and the parades and skiing will go on.

What 'meaning' are you talking about? Do you think anyone cares what you think the 'meaning' of their marriage is? Since I doubt you’d be invited a wedding of a same-sex wedding anytime soon, leave that meaning to those involved. The only encompassing meaning there is to any union that matters is the legal one. And as far as that goes, you don't really have a choice. And what about divorce? Is it meaningless if it's forbidden by the church? Do you think inter-faith marriages are meaningless if their respective churches EXPLICITLY forbid it? This holier than thou attitude you exuberate is pathetic.

not just more PC, more accurate.

Since we're all big on links and research: How about what the American Psychological Association says on sexuality and whether it's a choice? You'd think that the largest association of psychologists in the world would know a thing or two about the matter. You can also browse around to see their position on marriage. You can also read on, though I doubt it would help in changing anyone's mind around here, the American Psychiatric Association's position on sexuality and whether it can be changed.

The conservatives had the luxury of being idealistic because of their opposition status. All their policy propositions were theoretical. Talk is cheap. Once you get into power, it doesn't take long to realize you'll have to face the music and balance that ideology with practicality. What bugs me even more than the strategies of the new government, is the naivety of some who think the PM is gonna prove to be a hero for their ideals. Harper is Prime Minister of the nation now, the heat is on, and he'll do what he thinks he must to make it work. He knew he was gonna piss people off with this, but he did it anyway for what he thinks is the greater good. It's easy for the rest of us to criticize; we don't have to govern. Now for some venting: Vic Toews for Justice Minister? Canadian John Ashcroft on our hands? Emmerson is a... what's the agreed upon term? Political whore. And Fortier can suck it. BUT. I'm so glad Jason Kenny didn't make the cut, so glad... it almost makes up for it all.

You're so full of it man... leave the building already.

What Emmerson did wreaks from where I'm sitting... but I gotta say, the guy's got balls sauntering into the swearing in ceremony like it was just his own business and no one else's.

What do you mean Dosanjh was unelected? He sits in the HoC.

Bwaahahah!! Thanks for the line.. this thread could use a little humor.

Ooh! ooh! me me!!! I know! Vengeful God! Right? With lightning bolts and erupting volcanoes and stuff. Are we gonna need bomb shelters? Thump that bible baby... Thump it!

It's the government that's setting the different rules.. EGALE is asking that they be made the same across the board. What's your rationale for keeping the age of consent for the gay community higher than the rest?

I thought it was worth pointing out because of the clean cut urban/rural divide. Stark.

Conservatives have no presence in the GTA. Atlas of Canada Map of Election Results

Almost got hooked on the bait. It really does look more like a setup the more I thinks about it.

Anyone have any details to add about US (And apparently other governments)'s refusal to recognize Canadian claims over Arctic waters?? in addition to what's in the articles. Harper slaps Wilkins Another link Glad to see Harper standing up on that issue. Apparently journalists didn't bring it up during a press conference today, but Harper made sure he brought the issue to the forefront before leaving.

there's still biotic migration to consider... I'd play it safe and give those rights to the trees.

which conservative ass did you pull that argument out of??

McKenna's a good guy, took a little while before I took a shining to him, but he grew on me. Met him a little while back in DC. Still can't see him leading the Libs. He's too, ummmm... short.

Seems like all Liberals opposed to SSM were either re-elected or replaced by Consevatives. I think the only additon to the ranks of Cons supportive of SSM is John Baird... No clue with regards to the new Libs. So with more NDPs elected, and the BQ being fairly stable, it would be interesting to see how the tides are shifting on this issue. I can't quite see it shifting either way.

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