bush_cheney2004 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 Missed this from last week.....looks like Layton wants to channel some Barack Obama mojo....NAFTA or not: DENVER – NDP Leader Jack Layton arrived at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado this morning. Layton will be attending the convention for three days. "Democrats here are talking about the same kind of change we’re talking about in Canada," said Layton. "Whether it’s real action on climate change, forging trade policies that work for working families or standing up for jobs and better health care, there’s a real desire here to put the concerns of the kitchen table ahead of the boardroom table." Layton will also be attending the National Democratic Institute’s International Leaders Forum while in Denver and will be speaking to the Labour Caucus of the Democratic Party. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
blueblood Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 (edited) re-copied Opening Post deleted by moderator Layton must be shocked that Obama wants to stay in A-Stan. Layton will do anything for attention. Edited September 5, 2008 by Charles Anthony deleted quote of Opening Post Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
bush_cheney2004 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Posted September 5, 2008 Layton must be shocked that Obama wants to stay in A-Stan. Layton will do anything for attention. Yep...he can't wait to attend the Taliban National Convention in Kabul. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
normanchateau Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 Funny how you failed to mention all the Conservative Cabinet Ministers who also attended the Democratic Convention: http://www.embassymag.ca/html/index.php?di...7/chatterhouse/ No doubt they were there on tax-funded government business, promoting NAFTA... Quote
kimmy Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 Missed this from last week.....looks like Layton wants to channel some Barack Obama mojo....NAFTA or not: Well, at least everybody knows where Layton stands on NAFTA. Is Obama still in favor of renegotiating it, or is that just when he's campaigning in Ohio and Michigan? -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
normanchateau Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 August 26, 2008 DENVER - Dismissing criticism of being AWOL during Canada's food recall crisis, Health Minister Tony Clement said Tuesday his trip to the Democratic National Convention was part of a robust new effort to inject Canadian interests into U.S. politics. "We believe and prime minister Stephen Harper believes that we have to be more aggressive in representing Canadian values and interests in the American political scene," Clement told Canwest News Service from the convention on Tuesday. http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/new...b9-acfe0cf0bb36 Yes, nothing could possibly be more urgent for Canada's Health Minister than telling Americans about Canada's values. Way to go Tony and Steve, eh. Quote
M.Dancer Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 /new...b9-acfe0cf0bb36[/url]Yes, nothing could possibly be more urgent for Canada's Health Minister than telling Americans about Canada's values. Way to go Tony and Steve, eh. Nafta is a vital Canadian interest. Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
normanchateau Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 Nafta is a vital Canadian interest. And there's no better qualified Canadian than the Health Minister to tell them so. And there's no better place for the Health Minister to tell them so than at the Democratic Convention when the focus of Americans is on what Canada has to say. Quote
M.Dancer Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 (edited) And there's no better qualified Canadian than the Health Minister to tell them so. And there's no better place for the Health Minister to tell them so than at the Democratic Convention when the focus of Americans is on what Canada has to say. Given that he is one of 3 Cabinet minister there and the Canadian Pharmaceutical industry is a 18 billion plus dollar enterprise including in excess of 2 billion in trade with the US... Edited September 5, 2008 by M.Dancer Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
normanchateau Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 Given that he is one of 3 Cabinet minister there and the Canadian Pharmaceutical industry is a 18 billion plus dollar enterprise including in excess of 2 billion in trade with the US... And the Cabinet Minister who spoke to Obama about the importance of Nafta is? Quote
M.Dancer Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 And the Cabinet Minister who spoke to Obama about the importance of Nafta is? You tell me. Was Obama the only person there? Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
Ontario Loyalist Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 Explain the use of "apes" in the header. Seems racist to me. Quote Some of us on here appreciate a view OTHER than the standard conservative crap. Keep up the good work and heck, they have not banned me yet so you are safe Cheers! Drea
normanchateau Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 Was Obama the only person there? And so the nameless Cabinet Minister spoke to? And of course this conversation could only have happened at the Democratic Convention. Quote
M.Dancer Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 And so the nameless Cabinet Minister spoke to? And of course this conversation could only have happened at the Democratic Convention. Nameless? I take it reading the articles was above your skill level? Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
normanchateau Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 Nameless? And of course this conversation could only have happened at the Democratic Convention. Quote
M.Dancer Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 And of course this conversation could only have happened at the Democratic Convention. Stategically yes. It is at a crucial time framce when every jr and senior democratic policy advisr and legislator would be in the same room standing on the brink of possibly forming the next government in a few short months. I can't for the life of me think of a better time or place to start high level introductions and to present Canada to a group who quite franky don't have us high on the radar. That would also be the reason a delagation is off at the Republican convention for the very same reasons. Now if you have an idea of when and where it would be better to meet a potential new administration before they take office, I'm all ears. Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
normanchateau Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 It is at a crucial time framce when every jr and senior democratic policy advisr and legislator would be in the same room standing on the brink of possibly forming the next government in a few short months. And no doubt Canada's strategic interests are a high priority for them at this crucial time of trying to convince Americans to vote for them. Quote
M.Dancer Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 And no doubt Canada's strategic interests are a high priority for them at this crucial time of trying to convince Americans to vote for them. Obvioulsy if they were already a high priority there would be no need to send the ministers....but since one of those two groups will be the next admin, now id the time to put Canadian issues into the minds of people who will be forming policy. Too late once they have already tabled their agendas. Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
normanchateau Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 (edited) Explain the use of "apes" in the header. Seems racist to me. The poster could have avoided this apparent racism by using the header Jack Layton apes Tony Clement. Edited September 5, 2008 by normanchateau Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Posted September 5, 2008 Explain the use of "apes" in the header. Seems racist to me. Did it seemed racist to you when critics referred to President Bush as "Chimp"? The word "apes" was purposely chosen to reverse such political love. Note: Jack Layton is the subject, not object in the thread's title. Either way, I knew that somebody would bite and run with it.....thanks! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
bush_cheney2004 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Posted September 5, 2008 The poster could have avoided this apparent racism by using the header Jack Layton apes Tony Clement. Why/how would that avoid the "apparent racism"? Is Tony Clement also not a primate? That's two! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
guyser Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 Did it seemed racist to you when critics referred to President Bush as "Chimp"? your equation missed the mark. One Q. Why would crtics refer to Bush as a chimp? Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Posted September 5, 2008 ....I can't for the life of me think of a better time or place to start high level introductions and to present Canada to a group who quite franky don't have us high on the radar. That would also be the reason a delagation is off at the Republican convention for the very same reasons. Are you kidding me? What happened to "poodle syndrome"? You know, those grand political charades about Harper and Bush, or even Howard Dean speaking at the Grits' convention a while back. Now it is just smart pre-planning to save NAFTA from Obama's rhetoric? It's embarrassing if what you say pans out....talk about "brown nosing"!!!! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
bush_cheney2004 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Posted September 5, 2008 your equation missed the mark.One Q. Why would crtics refer to Bush as a chimp? Beats me, but you can Google "Bush" and "Chimp" to see for yourself. Meanwhile, back at the Zoo: APE: 1. Any of various large, tailless Old World primates of the family Pongidae, including the chimpanzee, gorilla, gibbon, and orangutan. 2. A monkey. 3. A mimic or imitator. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
guyser Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 Beats me, but you can Google "Bush" and "Chimp" to see for yourself. Once realized of your mistake you play dumb. Ok. Quote
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