Progressive Tory Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 I loved last night's show and was so glad I found this. In case you missed it: http://womanatmile0.amfresh.ca/?p=3301 Mr. Ignatieff came off as the wise father figure...caring for Stephen Harper's children. I think this will resonate well with Canadians. He may be a brilliant man but very down to earth. Quote "For all our modesty and self-deprecation, we’re a people who dream great dreams. And then roll up our sleeves and turn them into realities." - Michael Ignatieff "I would not want the Prime Minister to think that he could simply fail in the House of Commons as a route to another General Election. That's not the way our system works." Stephen Harper.
Progressive Tory Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Posted January 14, 2009 Bob Rae was awesome. Very funny. I hope he's going to pay for that TV set. Quote "For all our modesty and self-deprecation, we’re a people who dream great dreams. And then roll up our sleeves and turn them into realities." - Michael Ignatieff "I would not want the Prime Minister to think that he could simply fail in the House of Commons as a route to another General Election. That's not the way our system works." Stephen Harper.
Shakeyhands Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 I loved his wifes reaction to the shoe closet. Now that was honest! Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Progressive Tory Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Posted January 14, 2009 I loved his wifes reaction to the shoe closet. Now that was honest! They made you feel like you could just put your feet up and enjoy their company. Both are so warm, with no pretensions. Not at all what I expected. He wears a sweater not to impress, but that's just how he dresses. I really like them Quote "For all our modesty and self-deprecation, we’re a people who dream great dreams. And then roll up our sleeves and turn them into realities." - Michael Ignatieff "I would not want the Prime Minister to think that he could simply fail in the House of Commons as a route to another General Election. That's not the way our system works." Stephen Harper.
capricorn Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 I feel the love. Really. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
ToadBrother Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 They made you feel like you could just put your feet up and enjoy their company. Both are so warm, with no pretensions. Not at all what I expected. He wears a sweater not to impress, but that's just how he dresses. I really like them As opposed to Harper, who looked like a mannequin stuffed into some leisure wear. "Don't worry Stephen, some day you'll be a real boy!" There are aspects of Harper I admire, but he's about as warm and personable as a freeze-dried icicle. Quote
gordiecanuk Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 It was funny, and it definitely won't hurt his popularity...I noticed how he mentioned "his story". How Canadians can listen to 'his story' and judge for themselves. Reminded me of Obama, he often said 'let me tell you my story'. I'm not surprised Harper refused the offer to use Stornaway, the last thing he wants to do is help Iggy look good....even if it would save taxpayers some $$$$. Quote You're welcome to visit my blog: Canadian Soapbox
DrGreenthumb Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 It was funny, and it definitely won't hurt his popularity...I noticed how he mentioned "his story". How Canadians can listen to 'his story' and judge for themselves. Reminded me of Obama, he often said 'let me tell you my story'.I'm not surprised Harper refused the offer to use Stornaway, the last thing he wants to do is help Iggy look good....even if it would save taxpayers some $$$$. Soon Iggy will have to call Rick Mercer to help him move again when he wins a majority government. Quote
tango Posted January 16, 2009 Report Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) Soon Iggy will have to call Rick Mercer to help him move again when he wins a majority government. Oh please! No more majorities! I don't care what ideology they are, one ideology does not suit all Canadians. We like our minorities. Makes them remember what they learned in kindergarten about "sharing". It's the least we can expect of politicians - that they behave at least as well as 5 year olds and cooperate with each other! It was a funny video, though, and Ignatieff at least has a sense of humour. Edited January 16, 2009 by tango Quote My Canada includes rights of Indigenous Peoples. Love it or leave it, eh! Peace.
DrGreenthumb Posted January 16, 2009 Report Posted January 16, 2009 Oh please! No more majorities! I don't care what ideology they are, one ideology does not suit all Canadians. We like our minorities. Makes them remember what they learned in kindergarten about "sharing". It's the least we can expect of politicians - that they behave at least as well as 5 year olds and cooperate with each other!It was a funny video, though, and Ignatieff at least has a sense of humour. Better than a Liberal majority would be a liberal minority with the NDP holdingh the balancxe of power. That would be dandy. Quote
DrGreenthumb Posted January 16, 2009 Report Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) doublepost Edited January 16, 2009 by DrGreenthumb Quote
Oleg Bach Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 Looks like Iggy is guilty of idol worship of a celeb...yep this is real down to earth - but as we know Mercer is really the Prime Minister. He is the only public figure in Canada that tells the truth. Quote
noahbody Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) I loved his wifes reaction to the shoe closet. Now that was honest! You guys are hilarious. It's TV. The wife's bit was scripted. The cameraman even changed set-ups during that scenario. I couldn't care less if Ignatieff was as stiff as a board. Judge the guy on how he performs on behalf of the country. Edited January 17, 2009 by noahbody Quote
Keepitsimple Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) I must have been watching another version of this program. I admit that I lean towards being Conservative, but the only thing I found funny was the Bob Rae skit. I found Ignatieff to have pretty well zero personality, even though the program obviosly took the best shots they could find......and of course he took the opportunity to show how "gracious" he was in offering Stornaway to Harper. I know that Conservatives and Liberals are highly polarized on this forum, but I found Harper's Christmas with Mercer to be of much more substance and pretty darn funny. Edited January 17, 2009 by Keepitsimple Quote Back to Basics
Molly Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 "Some people laugh at the flying pig; some people laugh at what the flying pig has to say." Quote "Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!" — L. Frank Baum "For Conservatives, ministerial responsibility seems to be a temporary and constantly shifting phenomenon," -- Goodale
DrGreenthumb Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) Hmmm We already knew that Ignatief was highly intelligent, his resume speaks for itself. I think the Mercer skit and even the 22 minutes skits showed us that he also has pretty good social skills. I think the skits showed that Micheal Ignatief has a good personality, something that Harper is sorely lacking. Even if we gave Harper the benefit of the doubt and evaluated the two men as intellectual equals, Ignatief is a clear winner in the personality department. I think that Canadians will have an easier time seeing Ignatief as "one of us" than they do with Harper. I think women in particular will feel more comfortable trusting Ignatief with their rights. In an election a lot can be made of the "financial update" and what it said about pay equity for women. Edited January 17, 2009 by DrGreenthumb Quote
Mr.Canada Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 FACT: Ignotieff has spent 2.5 of the last 30 years inside Canada! FACT: Ignotieff was named leader of the party without letting its membership have a vote! FACT: Ignotieff is a staunch supporter of the Iraq war! FACT: Ignotieff has never led or organized anything in his life! FACT: Ignotieff is not an elected to lead Canada! Don't let the Liberal cronies steal the PMO's office. Quote "You are scum for insinuating that isn't the case you snake." -William Ashley Canadian Immigration Reform Blog
betsy Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 It can be really said that Iggy's performance was without any pretense IF he did not know who Mercer is, and if he didn't know he's on tv being viewed by millions of voters Iggy's trying to impress. I guess this is just another "reality"-tv. I'd say the only sure thing here is that Iggy's moving to Stornaway. I'm not even sure if his moving day was not scheduled to coincide with Mercer's schedule. But I must say he's definitely better than Dion. Quote
jdobbin Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) FACT: Ignotieff has spent 2.5 of the last 30 years inside Canada! Fact: His name is Ignatieff. I take it you think Horper is the bestest! Edited January 17, 2009 by jdobbin Quote
stignasty Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 FACT: Ignotieff is not an elected to lead Canada! Wow. . . . . . just. . . Wow. . . on so many levels. . . Wow. Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
Topaz Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 I must have been watching another version of this program. I admit that I lean towards being Conservative, but the only thing I found funny was the Bob Rae skit. I found Ignatieff to have pretty well zero personality, even though the program obviosly took the best shots they could find......and of course he took the opportunity to show how "gracious" he was in offering Stornaway to Harper. I know that Conservatives and Liberals are highly polarized on this forum, but I found Harper's Christmas with Mercer to be of much more substance and pretty darn funny. Now that you mentioned it why didn't Harper take him up on that? It would save us taxpayers alot money, now we have to pay for his family taking one floor in a rather expensive hotel along with the added security and it was close for the kids to go to school. Quote
Smallc Posted January 18, 2009 Report Posted January 18, 2009 now we have to pay for his family taking one floor in a rather expensive hotel Where did you read that? I was trying to find the information earlier today and I couldn't. Quote
Radsickle Posted January 18, 2009 Report Posted January 18, 2009 Mr. Halton Hills, go back to public school and pay attention to spelling and grammar this time. Iggy rocks. Quote
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