waldo Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 Guess we didn't bribe them enough. U.N.'s loss, Canada's gain. whaaa! Conservatives pulled out all the stops... offering maple syrup, flying down a real for goodness Mountie in "Red Serge" dress uniform for member photo-ops... and... offering Canadian beer. Oh mama! That was it... expecting all those 'Euro types' to drink swill! Quote
nicky10013 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 All we lost was seat on the old boys club that is now being run by dictators and thugs. United States France UK Russia China Austria Bosnia Brazil Gabon Japan Lebanon Mexico Nigeria Turkey Uganda 5 of which to be replaced with India, South Africa, Germany, Columbia and Portugal My question is, where are the dictatorships? Are a couple non-democracies? Sure, but where are the dictators? Quote
wyly Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 United States France UK Russia China Austria Bosnia Brazil Gabon Japan Lebanon Mexico Nigeria Turkey Uganda 5 of which to be replaced with India, South Africa, Germany, Columbia and Portugal My question is, where are the dictatorships? Are a couple non-democracies? Sure, but where are the dictators? only non democracy I can see is China and even that's subjective as it has elections as well, one party but with factions within the party not all that different than the US with two parties... Quote “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”- John Stuart Mill
dre Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 United States France UK Russia China Austria Bosnia Brazil Gabon Japan Lebanon Mexico Nigeria Turkey Uganda 5 of which to be replaced with India, South Africa, Germany, Columbia and Portugal My question is, where are the dictatorships? Are a couple non-democracies? Sure, but where are the dictators? I was wondering the same thing... Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger
nicky10013 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 only non democracy I can see is China and even that's subjective as it has elections as well, one party but with factions within the party not all that different than the US with two parties... Russia and Gabon as well, but the use of the term dictator implies that these governments are runnin around chopping people's heads off which isn't true. Quote
M.Dancer Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 only non democracy I can see is China and even that's subjective as it has elections as well, one party but with factions within the party not all that different than the US with two parties... Well there's Uganda....a quasi democratic dictatorship chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of governmenthead of government: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Prime Minister Apolo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators (For more information visit the World Leaders website ) elections: president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held on 23 February 2006 (next to be held in February 2011) election results: Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 59.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 37.4%, other 3.3% https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ug.html Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
dre Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 Show the world we will no longer be pushed around? Who the hell is "pushing" Canada "around"? You guessed it! Frank Stallone. Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger
Argus Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 We gained nothing and lost a great deal. It is time to consider our international position from a domestic standpoint. Make our relations a matter of public debate during an election campaign. Put the cards on the table. With what aim? Adjusting our foreign policy to please foreigners? If Frum is correct, and his piece is quite cogently put, our foreign policy had absolutely nothing to do with our not being selected. 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 October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 only non democracy I can see is China and even that's subjective as it has elections as well, Anyone who thinks calling China a dicatorship is 'subjective' because of supposed elections is laughably ignorant about everything even remotely related to China or democracy or human rights. 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 October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 Russia and Gabon as well, but the use of the term dictator implies that these governments are runnin around chopping people's heads off which isn't true. And you know this because of your extensive investigation of their human rights records? 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
nicky10013 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 And you know this because of your extensive investigation of their human rights records? Yep. Quote
nicky10013 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 Well there's Uganda....a quasi democratic dictatorship https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ug.html Freedomhouse has them partly free. Fair elections, lack of resources to fight bureaucratic corruption. he single-chamber National Assembly and the powerful president, who faces no term limits, are elected for five-year terms. Quote
Argus Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 Yep. Putin has slaughtered more of his people people than any other modern day dictator outside of North Korea. 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 October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 Yep. Putin has slaughtered more of his people people than any other modern day dictator outside of North Korea. 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
nicky10013 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 Putin has slaughtered more of his people people than any other modern day dictator outside of North Korea. I suppose you'd have proof to back up this idiotically moronic claim. Quote
wyly Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 Russia and Gabon as well, but the use of the term dictator implies that these governments are runnin around chopping people's heads off which isn't true. russia has 4 politcal parties in it's Duma and use a PR system so they're technically more democratic than us, they may have some corruption issues but so do we...I checked Gabon and it's a one party state but i don't know that works for them... Quote “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”- John Stuart Mill
RNG Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 russia has 4 politcal parties in it's Duma and use a PR system so they're technically more democratic than us, they may have some corruption issues but so do we... I checked Gabon and it's a one party state but i don't know that works for them... And what's the life expectancy of anti-Putin (cause Medvedev is a puppet) reporters and editors? Quote The government can't give anything to anyone without having first taken it from someone else.
PIK Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 United States France UK Russia China Austria Bosnia Brazil Gabon Japan Lebanon Mexico Nigeria Turkey Uganda 5 of which to be replaced with India, South Africa, Germany, Columbia and Portugal My question is, where are the dictatorships? Are a couple non-democracies? Sure, but where are the dictators? The UN is alot bigger than 18 countries,nice try. Tell me who runs the commission on the Status of Women? Don't bother looking ,Iran, case closed. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
guyser Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 The UN is alot bigger than 18 countries,nice try. Tell me who runs the commission on the Status of Women? Don't bother looking ,Iran, case closed. So you like to move the goalposts as you move along? Ok. Quote
nicky10013 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 russia has 4 politcal parties in it's Duma and use a PR system so they're technically more democratic than us, they may have some corruption issues but so do we... I checked Gabon and it's a one party state but i don't know that works for them... 1 is United Russia which controls 75% of the duma. The rest support United Russia unconditionally. Quote
nicky10013 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 And what's the life expectancy of anti-Putin (cause Medvedev is a puppet) reporters and editors? Depends on how anti-putin they are. Quote
Shady Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 The UN is alot bigger than 18 countries,nice try. Tell me who runs the commission on the Status of Women? Don't bother looking ,Iran, case closed. Ouch. I believe the term is checkmate! Once again nicky's pounded into dust. Quote
guyser Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 Ouch. I believe the term is checkmate! Once again nicky's pounded into dust. We are all talking Apples, and someone mentions grapefruits and Shady wets his pants.....and laughs. Aint too bright there are ya boy. Quote
bloodyminded Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 The UN headquarters are in NY, and NY has a lot of gay people. Just sayin'.......draw your own conclusions. Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
scribblet Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Posted October 14, 2010 The UN headquarters are in NY, and NY has a lot of gay people. Just sayin'.......draw your own conclusions. Enlighten me... Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
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