Will Ruby Dhalla Survive this Political Scandal?

[capricorn]

Every time Ignatieff raises his eyebrows, the Liberals rise a point in the polls.

Well then he made a mistake trimming them. There used to be more eyebrow to raise.

[jdobbin]

Well then he made a mistake trimming them. There used to be more eyebrow to raise.

He thought it was only fair since Harper's toupee was trimmed.

[Jerry J. Fortin]

Surely the physical attributes of these political leaders are simply irrelevant. Is not the issue of more import than the men? What is the real issue here?

[Mr.Canada]

Dr. Dhalla, will not survive. Dr., lol, this is ridiculous. Why does she call herself a Doctor? She completed 2 years of chiropractic school, she is not a Doctor. She cheapens the title every time she's announced as a Doctor, outrageous. She isn't recognized by anyone she really needs to stop using Doctor in her title, it's very misleading and fraudulent.

I'm not surprised though look at the many distasteful things she's done so far. Starred in a Bollywood film that included many racy scenes that were nearly x-rated. She and her family is currently under investigation for the extremely poor treatment of nannies under her employ. She denies both of these things of coarse. She cannot possibly be innocent of everything. She's another Liberal politician who's got caught with their pants down, so to speak.

She needs to resign or she'll be slaughtered by a very strong Tory candidate in her riding next time around.

[Smallc]

Why does she call herself a Doctor? She completed 2 years of chiropractic school, she is not a Doctor.

Yes, yes she is. Also, it's 4 years on top of a BSc, not 2 years.

Edited May 18, 2009 by Smallc

[Bryan]

Yes, yes she is. Also, it's 4 years on top of a BSc, not 2 years.

Sure chiropractors are doctors, in the same sense that witch-doctors are doctors. The Rug Doctor is a doctor too then.

[Smallc]

Sure chiropractors are doctors, in the same sense that witch-doctors are doctors. The Rug Doctor is a doctor too then.

Chiropractors are doctors even if they aren't Doctors of Medicine. They are Doctors of Chiropractic, a discipline that now has pretty widespread acceptance, and they have the education to back it up.

[Moonbox]

Chiropractors are not doctors. They're chiropractors. They doctors only in the same sense a PhD is a doctor.

If someone was shot and someone yelled, "Is anyone a doctor!!?" The chiropractor wouldn't stand up and take charge.

[Bryan]

Chiropractors are doctors even if they aren't Doctors of Medicine. They are Doctors of Chiropractic, a discipline that now has pretty widespread acceptance, and they have the education to back it up.

Doctor of Chiropractic means "not actually a doctor".

[Smallc]

If someone was shot and someone yelled, "Is anyone a doctor!!?" The chiropractor wouldn't stand up and take charge.

If there wasn't a medical doctor around I would certainly hope that they would. The ones I know have a great deal of medical knowledge. Also, PhDs are doctors, and they deserve the respect of the title if they prefer it.

[Smallc]

Doctor of Chiropractic means "not actually a doctor".

No, it means 'Doctor of Chiropractic'.

[Mr.Canada]

Sure chiropractors are doctors, in the same sense that witch-doctors are doctors. The Rug Doctor is a doctor too then.

Good one on "The Rug Doctor", had a nice chuckle there.

It's absurd, they offer courses to be a chiropractor on late night television, courses over the internet and by mail. So sorry mail order Dr.'s are not Doctors, it's absurd. Chiropractors are giving people stroies by manipulating their necks and spines. As far as I know they don't take the Hippocratic oath either. These are quacks not Doctors.

[Keepitsimple]

No, it means 'Doctor of Chiropractic'.

It would be nice if you could get off your Liberal soapbox just once. This would be a good time to perhaps concur that the continuous use of the term Doctor as it relates to Ms. Dhalla is misleading and in using it herself, verges on Hubris. Most non-medical "Doctors" have a sense of humility and only use their titles within the spectrum of their professional community.

Edited May 18, 2009 by Keepitsimple

[Smallc]

Most non-medical "Doctors" have a sense of humility and only use their titles within the spectrum of their professional community.

My chiropractors office has the title doctor in front of the name of each chiropractor working there. It is not at all misleading and to say so is simply untrue.

[Mr.Canada]

My chiropractors office has the title doctor in front of the name of each chiropractor working there. It is not at all misleading and to say so is simply untrue.

The coarse of CHripractic study isn't listed in the doctorate degree programs offered by UofT, I checked. The usal MD, Dentistry etc are all there though....give it up Smallc, you're beat and you know it.

[Smallc]

Chiropractic isn't taught at UofT.

Edited May 18, 2009 by Smallc

[Smallc]

Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

These are the only chiropractic schools in Canada.

[Mr.Canada]

Chiropractic isn't taught at UofT.

Thank you, that's what I needed you to say. So she completed her "her Doctor of Chiropractic in 1999 in Toronto" which is to say it is taught in only one place in Canada in English - Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. This goes on to prove that Chiropractors aren't seen as real health professionals as the course isn't offered in ANY major institution of higher learning as MD's, Dentists etc are.

[Smallc]

So in other words, you have no idea what you're talking about. You do know that doctors (M.D.) teach at CMCC, right? Edited May 18, 2009 by Smallc

[Mr.Canada]

So in other words, you have no idea what you're talking about. You do know that doctors (M.D.) teach at CMCC, right?

I wanted you to say that they don't teach it at UofT or any other recognized University in Canada. It isn't recognized by the CMA, the governing body for Doctors.

Chiropractors aren't looked at in the same light as MD's by MD's and that's a fact. Doctors would never send one of their patients to a Chiropractor and they certainly would never refer to one as a fellow Dr. Don't be ridiculous.

Edited May 18, 2009 by Mr.Canada

[Smallc]

Doctors would never send one of their patients to a Chiropractor

Just keep thinking that and it'll all be ok. I saw one of the Doctors (M.D.) from the local clinic at the chiropractors office getting treatment...and doctors often send their patients to chiropractors...insurance agencies will also refer you there after car accidents, etc..but this is getting pretty far off topic.

[Mr.Canada]

Ok good, you agree with me on the other points then.

1. They don't teach it at UofT or any other recognized University in Canada. It isn't recognized by the CMA, the governing body for Doctors.

2. Chiropractors aren't looked at in the same light as MD's by MD's and that's a fact.

3. They certainly would never refer to one as a fellow Dr. Don't be ridiculous.

And aside from a few Doctors who would send their patients to one ...

4. Doctors would never send one of their patients to a Chiropractor is largely true.

Thank you.

[Smallc]

Ignorance is bliss I suppose...now, back to assuming guilt until proof of innocence.

[Bryan]

Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

These are the only chiropractic schools in Canada.

Exactly. Not taught at any real medical college. Not a real doctor.

Gene Simmons calls himself Dr. Love, does that make it so too?

[Smallc]

Like I said, ignorance is bliss.