Borg Posted May 21, 2009 Report Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) Ok, seriously, is it not against the rules of this forum to intentionally misspell the name of a Canadian province for the purpose of insulting it? Getting to you? Gotta run - back in a few days - I actually have to put a few people at risk (myself included) and cannot be at the computer while I do it - hope you have a good one - try to take a valium - if that does not work just drink a warm milk and take a couple of aspirin and get a couple extra hours of sleep. You take yourself far too seriously - time to climb down off that pedestal and take the chip off your shoulder. I will see you Friday or Saturday In closing - why can't one insult a bunch of traitors? Better we jail them. Borg Edited May 21, 2009 by Borg Quote
Smallc Posted May 21, 2009 Report Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) Getting to you? Yes, ignorance and misdirected insults do tend to upset me. Edited May 21, 2009 by Smallc Quote
CANADIEN Posted May 21, 2009 Report Posted May 21, 2009 In kebec? Well, that is a place that needs a lesson or two on how to be Canadian at the best of times. Good. You can sit with them on the school benches. Certainly they have a party that is supported by folks in that province - who are dedicated to breaking up the country.[/qupte]What's your problem? After all, you too do not consider Quebecers to be Canadians, and you want Quebec out. At least, they manage not to make fools of themselves to the extent you do. Quote
Argus Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 I suppose that is true isn't it? I didn't give it much thought, but upon reflection I guess you are right. I will maintain that the target demographic is off a country mile in my opinion, but that is just me. Well, that may be. God knows the Tories have looked like hapless idiots in terms of their communications strategies for years now. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 Just pointing out that Harper acts like sociopath in his behaviour. Are you so rabid in your convictions that you don't see that? He is known as Mr. Mean in Quebec. Not exactly the most electable title. Sociopath? That's getting pretty stupidly childish, even for you. I read an article a short time ago which suggested that Canadians like having a mean SOB in charge, as opposed to a slimy crook (chretien), a dithering sleaze (Martin) and a bumbling fool (Dion). The jury is still out on Ignatieff, but so far he doesn't seem to have impressed Canadians to the extent they feel he'd make a better leader than Harper. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
jdobbin Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 Sociopath? That's getting pretty stupidly childish, even for you. That is pretty mild compared to what was being said by Andrew Coyne this week. I believe that Harper acts the way he does even when it hurts his support. He can't help it and it is sociopathic in the way it happens. I read an article a short time ago which suggested that Canadians like having a mean SOB in charge, as opposed to a slimy crook (chretien), a dithering sleaze (Martin) and a bumbling fool (Dion). The jury is still out on Ignatieff, but so far he doesn't seem to have impressed Canadians to the extent they feel he'd make a better leader than Harper. Chretien won majorities. Harper has not. Quote
Argus Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) That is pretty mild compared to what was being said by Andrew Coyne this week. Which one would that be? The last one I'm aware of was where he mocked Elections Canada's selective enforcement of the laws, and stated without reservation that nothing the Tories had done with regard to election financing was in any way illegal. Unsurprising you didn't decide to quote that one.... I believe that Harper acts the way he does even when it hurts his support. He can't help it and it is sociopathic in the way it happens. I believe the Tories have a piss poor communications strategy. I'm not sure I have sufficient personal experience with Harper to pronounce on his psychological state. But then, clearly that's not important to you. Chretien won majorities. Harper has not. Chretien had a fractured opposition which let him pull in 100 seats every election from Ontario. Not hard to pull majorities under those circumstances, and it's unlikely it will happen again any time soon. Which means that even if Iganatieff wins an election it will almost certainly be a minority. Edited May 22, 2009 by Argus Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
jdobbin Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 Chretien had a fractured opposition which let him pull in 100 seats every election from Ontario. Not hard to pull majorities under those circumstances, and it's unlikely it will happen again any time soon. Which means that even if Iganatieff wins an election it will almost certainly be a minority. Harper faces fractured opposition too. Only in Harper's case, it is weighted more heavily against him. Quote
Jerry J. Fortin Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 It is a dirty game - one that the chretien and martin teams did well at. In fact excelled at - nice to see some turn about.Be that as it may - I ask again: Is there anything in these ads that is not truthful? If there is - or they have been falsified to mislead - then perhaps they could be considered an attack. If there was anything not truthful - I am certain the libs would be in the courts and the ads would be pulled Now - how many people in Canada do not know about this transplanted American? I would venture many - from young to old - simply because of the standard Canadian apathy. If they encourage discussion then I am all for them. You do not have to like it - the truth may hurt - but it is the truth. Cannot take the heat? Get out of the kitchen. Borg There is literally no doubt that partisan distinctions blur in this regard. One is as bad as the other, but is not the correct question to ask "Why must we play this game?" I will suggest that it would not be done if there was no hope of success. Since it is being done there is cause to believe that to some degree there is at leeast the chance of success. It is a political tactic, no more and no less. The citizens whose votes are being courted are in fact the jury on this matter. The decide whether or not they approve of this tactic. Quote
Alta4ever Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) . Edited May 22, 2009 by Alta4ever Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
M.Dancer Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 Calling the Conservatives facsists means the poster is either patheticall ignorant of fascism, tragically brainwashed or both.YTV has very good adult numbers. It could be that the Conservatives know that parents with young kids are more open to their message than childless hippies who moan over legalizing pot.The Liberals don't need attack ads, the got Dobbin. Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
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