gordiecanuk Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 We've got a Finance Minister who wouldn't last a week predicting the weather. Les Nessman wannabe Jim Flaherty would be telling us a bright sunny day is on the way just as lightening started hitting the station. Quote You're welcome to visit my blog: Canadian Soapbox
Progressive Tory Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 We've got a Finance Minister who wouldn't last a week predicting the weather. Les Nessman wannabe Jim Flaherty would be telling us a bright sunny day is on the way just as lightening started hitting the station. I haven't trusted Flaherty since he was in the Ontario Legislature. He was such a crook then. Still Is. After giving his economic update in November, where he predicted five years of surpluses, then two hours later telling CBC we were heading for a deficit. I don't know if it's booze, drugs, or stupidity, but Ignatieff is right to question the numbers. He's giving his decision to tomorrow at 11 am. It'll probably pass unless they find something in the budget that sets off warning bells. However, the big cheeses in the Conservative Party have laid down the law, so we'll see. 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.
gordiecanuk Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Posted January 28, 2009 I haven't trusted Flaherty since he was in the Ontario Legislature. He was such a crook then. Still Is. After giving his economic update in November, where he predicted five years of surpluses, then two hours later telling CBC we were heading for a deficit. I don't know if it's booze, drugs, or stupidity... My old man has met Flaherty on several occasions, and I have played in a golf tournament with him once, in the foursome behind his....he hits left ironically. Take my word on this, Jim is personable and upstanding. There is nothing in his character which would suggest anything about booze or drugs. And he is far from stupid. With that being said it is possible to be smart, upstanding and personable...yet still incompetent. Quote You're welcome to visit my blog: Canadian Soapbox
DrGreenthumb Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 My old man has met Flaherty on several occasions, and I have played in a golf tournament with him once, in the foursome behind his....he hits left ironically.Take my word on this, Jim is personable and upstanding. There is nothing in his character which would suggest anything about booze or drugs. And he is far from stupid. With that being said it is possible to be smart, upstanding and personable...yet still incompetent. I don't believe a word Harper or Flaherty say, they are proven liars. Anyone who believes them is proven dumbass. Quote
Topaz Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 Well he must be doing what Harper wants or he would have fired him long ago so I guess it more Harper's ideas than Flaherty. Quote
Progressive Tory Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 Well he must be doing what Harper wants or he would have fired him long ago so I guess it more Harper's ideas than Flaherty. Perhaps, but the Harper/Flaherty relationship goes back a long way. The National Citizens Coalition Has taken credit for the victory of Mike Harris. They ran a campaign "The Common Sense Revolution" and I think I still have the videotape of Mike Harris they sent me years ago. I was only blowing smoke when I suggested drugs and booze. I just don't like the man. He once opposed funding for the province's First Nations by saying that the money should go to 'real people'. That sums up any commitment to this country's aboriginals. I know many and they seem pretty 'real' to me. I don't even want to get into his questionable practices (the dictionary definition of corrupt), but my dislike is not without basis. He is not a man to be trusted. He's been giving out contracts to Harris cronies like it's Halloween and they've got their trick or treat bags open. Of course he's smart and personable. He's a politician. How else is he going to get elected? Bit if this man is a golfer, I have one word of advice: 'Fore'. 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.
Molly Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 After last years very cynical budget announcement of federal money for GO services near his riding (completely bypassing GO planners, and impossible to accomplish as planned on the back of that envelope) I'm hard pressed to consider him 'upstanding'. I do have faith that he can predict with some accuracy. I do not, however, trust those predictions to be accurately reflected in the budget. And no, I don't believe that the sun will come out in a magical glow to evaporate the deficit and consequent debt. 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
Progressive Tory Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 And no, I don't believe that the sun will come out in a magical glow to evaporate the deficit and consequent debt. Damn, I was counting on that. 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.
madmax Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 With that being said it is possible to be smart, upstanding and personable...yet still incompetent. Flaherty is going to be sacrificed within two years and if the CPC still manage to hold onto government by their fingernails, they will put in a Finance Minister from the West. Quote
Progressive Tory Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) Flaherty is going to be sacrificed within two years and if the CPC still manage to hold onto government by their fingernails, they will put in a Finance Minister from the West. Any suggestions who could take his place? I read several papers in the morning and the vibe you get from the West about deficits and bailouts is in direct contast to that in the East. The word 'deficit' is a dirty word there (in the west), and while many are blaming it on the Opposition, it's still a Conservative budget. Edited January 28, 2009 by Progressive Tory 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.
madmax Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 Any suggestions who could take his place? I read several papers in the morning and the vibe you get from the West about deficits and bailouts is in direct contast to that in the East. The word 'deficit' is a dirty word there (in the west), and while many are blaming it on the Opposition, it's still a Conservative budget. Deficits are run in the West, and more often when Conservatives get Power. The only party worse for that is the Liberals. While the public might be soothed into believing Conservative and Liberal Propoganda that deficits are good, once the reality hits, and little change occurs in the economy, then all will be facing the piper. This is a Conservative Budget. If the Liberals Support it, then they will own a share of it. Quote
Mr.Canada Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 Deficits are run in the West, and more often when Conservatives get Power. The only party worse for that is the Liberals.While the public might be soothed into believing Conservative and Liberal Propoganda that deficits are good, once the reality hits, and little change occurs in the economy, then all will be facing the piper. This is a Conservative Budget. If the Liberals Support it, then they will own a share of it. I think it's going to depend on whether it works or not. If the deficit works to help Canadians then all will be forgiven imo. Especially if Harper is seen with Obama getting along well. Quote "You are scum for insinuating that isn't the case you snake." -William Ashley Canadian Immigration Reform Blog
Topaz Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 This AM the news on the radio said that Flaherty weren't wearing his "new " shoes, why?? They were too tight. IF he can't buy a pair shoes how can he do his job, common sense goes a long way. Quote
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