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Ooooo, I'd like to answer that! It would be centre-centre, or dead centre. Their logo would be a bullseye. Some guys discussed this over a game of darts at the pub. Trouble is... If the party is based in Newfoundland, as appears to be the case from the website, and you are facing north, the party is most definitely on the left. But, magically, if you face south, it is on the right. I think they owe us an explanation about this.

Well from an Archives staff point of view they might not have been in the position or been unprepared to host an event that drew a protest, potentially violent. For all we really know at this point they were postponing the event until all their pencils were sharpened.

I don't find it a coincidence at all, I think there was some communication within the community. A film and an election are two different things, come on now. However, I can see security being stepped up at polling stations if that were the case. I mean, this is Archives defended by librarians and file clerks. Well, yes and no. However, I don't think our image is tarnished over this at all, especially since the hand wringers in government stepped up and actually made a decision. So if there is any real 'damage' it must be so slight that it will buff right out. Piece of cake. No need to call the insurance company, know what I mean? Oh, I don't think it will reduce any of the demands from Iran, dictatorial countries, enemies, friendlies, rogues nor The Pogues and their ilk. People are always making demands, especially embassies. No, what bothers me is that Canadians or residents of Canada attempted to impose their censorship in our own country. The Iranian Embassy made a request. It was only cancelled when others - presumably Canadians or residents - dropped off threatening packages. That is the worse part and that is why I hope the cops get to them quickly and deal with them in an open way. Kind of like the Toronto 8. The Iranian Embassy can talk until their blue, that doesn't bother me. We should allow them to in fact. From what I gathered from a newscast yesterday....somebody already sent letters to Tehran. Let's wait and see what happens next.

And I would gather, just on the surface, that some of that Iranian pseudo-embassy displeasure filtered down to a few people in and around that community and they acted on those 'orders from Tehran.' No doubt that Archives staff were concerned for public safety, but it was a bold display on the part of some folks in Ottawa and I hope the cops get to them quickly and then some enterprising film student makes a film of the whole trial and such and then debuts said film at the Archives. Hopefully soon.

The risk to cops is a different kind of risk though. Miners and even firefighters do not have to deal with the risk to public order that police have to deal with and that is the greatest risk of them all. And since they symbolize the order and stability we wish for our society, it only makes sense that their ceremonial displays are orderly and stable as well. There is a lot of messaging going on with a cop funeral, obviously. So long as that message is not oversold, then I am all for it.

Well, to be fair, as was pointed out in another thread on this subject, there is no proof that "orders from Tehran" was the cause of the original cancellation. But if there is no proof that the Embassy ordered this, they didn't obey. Although I think they were more concerned about any persons in the public being hurt by any violence that could result. I am surprised you didn't say 'rainbow' flag, you know, in keeping with the rant. Oh, there's a dangerous question you don't want to know the answer to. But probably a couple. There has been no real "damage to our image" except maybe your image of us. Is that what you meant? Some federal employees made a decision not to take a risk to the public and property, even though the risk - IMO - was very low. if it can be proved that they orchestrated the whole thing, but rather than kick anyone out, why not have someone in the government department respond instead? Took him long enough.

It's raining in the gym? Or Tandoori restuarant? But I'd walk a mile in a blizzard for some chicken paprikash!

Because it doesn't satisfy the dirty appeal to popularity, emotion or association. And it is dirty, as noted by the title of this thread. You belong to the nation, which is a nation of whimps, therefore you are a whimp too. Get upset about already! LOL This is what I call the weak-minded argument. Usually started by someone who wishes to project their own personal weakness upon a group or, in this case, upon a whole nation. They'd feel better - and so would their "nation" - if they would get out more and maybe hit the gym more often.

From the Star: Muslim charity squandered money for poor No shit Sherlock. It is nice to see the Star apply it's eye equally here, as this is part of an on-going series of looksees into charities in the GTA.

The Inge Hammerstrom of Canadian politics?

Where's your website with all the platforms listed and described? I try not to go for a party that "me and a lot of guys" are throwing together without at least a humble website in place. Heck, even a splash page would do at this point. URL please.

I said 'poor,' not 'stupid.' Don't get those terms mixed up again.

msj, if you wish to enter into a discussion by first implying poster "idiocy" for not adhering to a standard you yourself blatantly and clumsily ignore, you qualify for the unfortunate moniker of 'douche.' I am sorry, but that's just the way it is. Now get back to the bar and solve the world's problems. Billions are counting on you.

Ah, but you see, I didn't specify who the quick call from the Iranian Embassy was to. Agreed, but it is bothersome that the chose to shut the screening down in the face of threats.

The risk to the public is far greater when police are at risk that either miners or soldiers. Therefore we compensate them more, not because of the risk they take, but because of the risks at stake for us.

You didn't offend me, you amused me. And here you are hiding behind you weak strawman again, like a douche. Show me where - anywhere - in this thread where I unequivocally stated I have a "preference for subjective viewpoints." Can't do it? Didn't think so. Right, because everyone knows that only objective viewpoints using statistical methods get discussed while "sitting down in a bar." While you are at it, fix the world's problems will ya? That happens in bars alot too. Yes of course, because talent evaluation is so overrated. All that scouting and coaching and decision making, all by computer now didn't you hear? Point out 5 obvious weaknesses. No, I am sure you will get another ass-kicking wherever you go and pull the douche routine. Oh, the psychology! LOFL!

From the Sun: Threats block anti-Iran movie screening So this is what? A quick call from the Iranian Embassy and all of a sudden free speech is disallowed in Ottawa? I am thankful we take our domestic policy clues from the Iranians, with their wonderful track record and all. Now, if the film was a simple hate piece, I can see some merit to looking into it, but this is a stretch.

And with the Walmart marketing model, you just know the suppliers of the bacon and toilet paper are going to be poor too.

Fair enough, but I demand a suitable pension for my efforts!

So is the strawman, which you have done here - rather clumsily too, I might add. So you argue for decorum all the while wallowing in the muck yourself. Very douche-like.

From Pro Football Reference.com Butkus Lambert Taylor Lewis The interesting stat box is their 'Similar Players' box near the bottom of the page...

Which is perfect. Now if the Steelers can get by those pesky Jets...

I am calling you on your horsehit. According to your logic, one is disallowed from meaningful discussion because it doesn't fit with some form of legitimacy framed by your opinion of what the form is. You even suggest that Super Bowl winning coaches are idiots. Good God, you failed the "intelligent discussion" test right there. Lets just wallow in our own little subjective opinions on things and not even attempt to establish logic or reason as a basis to make an interesting discussion somewhat more coherent, logical and more objective. According to your logic fans cannot have meaningful discussion because they didn't see all the game films and the all the snaps from 36 different angles. Oh, the psychology! Gimme a break. Seriously, if you got something to add, go for it. Just try not be a douche while doing it.

From the Star: Woman’s cries ignored as she freezes to death: Police OK, the police are saying this and one guy actually heard some screams, but he thought it was a fight or some partying. No need for alarm in this friendly neighbourhood right? A simple call to 911 might have saved a life. Gawd...

LOL! True, true. We all love Hamilton anyways and we love the Ti-Cats so much some of us (not me!) wanted to bring them to Civic Stadium here in the Shwa.