Topaz Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 The former advisor to the PM, is being investigated by the RCMP, for lobbying for water contracts to an Ottawa based water company were his girlfriend works, who also is an escort. The young 22 year old would get 20% of the gross sales and even though Harper called the RCMP out on this, did he have any choice? BTW, he doesn't have a license to lobby. http://aptn.ca/pages/news/2011/03/17/former-harper-advisor-had-deal-with-escort-on-first-nations-water-deals-document/ Quote
Shakeyhands Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 I'm thinking Mr Harper should just have the RCMP investigators hang out at his office... sure would save a bunch of gas! Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
capricorn Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 The former advisor to the PM, is being investigated by the RCMP, for lobbying for water contracts to an Ottawa based water company were his girlfriend works, who also is an escort. The young 22 year old would get 20% of the gross sales and even though Harper called the RCMP out on this, did he have any choice? BTW, he doesn't have a license to lobby. http://aptn.ca/pages/news/2011/03/17/former-harper-advisor-had-deal-with-escort-on-first-nations-water-deals-document/ Now this is more like it. The question is was the female escort a "busty hooker"? Let's hope so cause a good scandal needs a little spice like sex, wouldn't you say? --- So far all we know is that it is alleged that Carson lobbied the government while he is not a registered lobbyist nor is he by law entitled to lobby. Upon receiving relevant information the PMO asked the RCMP to investigate. The matter was also referred to the Ethics Commissioner and the Commissioner of Lobbying. The Prime Minister’s Office called in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to look into Carson’s post-government activities after an investigative report that suggested the long-time Tory operative was using his past position and close ties to the Conservative government to help companies get access to government contracts.--- Federal laws prohibit former political staffers from lobbying the government on behalf of companies for five years after they leave office. In addition to calling in the RCMP, Harper’s office also referred the matter to the Ethics Commissioner and the Commissioner of Lobbying. http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/955547--former-pmo-official-lobbied-minister-s-office We eagerly await the investigation's findings. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
Shakeyhands Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 I feel pretty confident in saying that if it wasn't true (and dead nuts true...) Haprper would have defended him to the hilt. Of course, with a possible election coming up, it makes sense for Harper to be able to say we are having him investigated by the RCMP. Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
nicky10013 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 I feel pretty confident in saying that if it wasn't true (and dead nuts true...) Haprper would have defended him to the hilt. Of course, with a possible election coming up, it makes sense for Harper to be able to say we are having him investigated by the RCMP. Yep, he did it with Oda. Quote
capricorn Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Of course, with a possible election coming up, it makes sense for Harper to be able to say we are having him investigated by the RCMP. A preemptive strike. Smart move. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
Shwa Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) Interesting front page story from the Sun: Ex-Harper aide, escort linked to deal OTTAWA - One of Prime Minister Stephen Harpers former top advisors is now the subject of an RCMP inquiry for allegedly using his insider connections to land federal contracts worth millions and shovel some of that money to his fiance, an escort that goes by the name of Leanna VIP, the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network said.APTN is set to broadcast a special on March 25 that says Bruce Carson, 66, was trying to use his political connections to land a deal from the feds that would have seen an Ottawa-based company win a multi-million dollar deal to supply water filtration services for First Nations. Twenty-two-year-old Leanna VIP, whose real name is Michelle McPherson, works for that company, APTN said. Carson was trying to set up a deal that would see McPherson get 20% of any purchases the federal Department of Indian and Northern Affairs made from H2O Pro of Ottawa. Hes already bought her a black Mercedes and APTN reviewed records that show the two share a $400,000 house on a two-acre lot with an inground pool near Ottawa. OK, so the Libs had AdScam. What clever 'scam' titles can you think of for this little faux paw? Edited March 18, 2011 by Shwa Quote
scribblet Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Well, not much to lay on Harper here and also remember that Conservatives are a minority in committees so it's a bit difficult to get the actual truth in these kangaroo type courts. Sources in the PMO say Harper was furious when he learned that Carson was trying to trade on his connections to the government to make himself and his girlfriend rich. Less than a day after APTN showed the PMO videotaped interviews with Carson and other documents detailing his activities, the PMO called in the RCMP as well as Parliament’s ethics commissioner and lobbying commissioner. want to read about a real scandal http://www.nationalpost.com/todays-paper/Jean+Chr%C3%A9tien+final+scandal/4461522/story.html Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
Shwa Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Well, not much to lay on Harper here and also remember that Conservatives are a minority in committees so it's a bit difficult to get the actual truth in these kangaroo type courts. Nice failed attempt to hijack the thread Scribblet. But this shows you what kinds of guys - and by proxy, gals apaprently - that make up this party. No need for old Liberal scams when you have fresh Conservative ones to feast on. Quote
Molly Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Wow. "Carson is a former lawyer who was disbarred, convicted of theft and sentenced to 18 months in jail in the early 1980s for stealing money from clients of his law firm. But he rebounded from that to work in the offices of three prime ministers - Brian Mulroney, Joe Clark and Harper." Lovely company they keep, there. 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
cybercoma Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Wow. "Carson is a former lawyer who was disbarred, convicted of theft and sentenced to 18 months in jail in the early 1980s for stealing money from clients of his law firm. But he rebounded from that to work in the offices of three prime ministers - Brian Mulroney, Joe Clark and Harper." Lovely company they keep, there. Nail. Coffin. Goodnight Irene. Quote
Shwa Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Wow. "Carson is a former lawyer who was disbarred, convicted of theft and sentenced to 18 months in jail in the early 1980s for stealing money from clients of his law firm. But he rebounded from that to work in the offices of three prime ministers - Brian Mulroney, Joe Clark and Harper." Lovely company they keep, there. But his scruples were good enough for the Tories. Quote
Molly Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) It's certainly enough a WTF?!!! statement. How brain-dead do you have to be to place someone with those credentials in a position of (public) trust, held close to 'the heartbeat of the nation'? Even if he was a best bud, and you had absolute faith that that period of his life was OVER, he still doesn't belong in association with a PMO any more than a convicted pedophile should be entrusted with a kindergarten class. There are some things that, when you disqualify yourself, you are disqualified. Full stop. That's one of them- or it ought to be. Ducky that he was fired and the RCMP was called, but what the heck was he doing there in the first place? Edited March 18, 2011 by Molly 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
Molly Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 (Not to mention the apparent Tory penchant for busty hookers. There seems to be a theme developing around that.) 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
madmax Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Well, not much to lay on Harper here and also remember that Conservatives are a minority in committees so it's a bit difficult to get the actual truth in these kangaroo type courts. Sounds like a Conservative Senator in Waiting. Quote
scribblet Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Now this is more like it. The question is was the female escort a "busty hooker"? Let's hope so cause a good scandal needs a little spice like sex, wouldn't you say? --- I'll say, should spice up the Star's usual type 'of investigative journalism' when it comes to the Tories LOL Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
scribblet Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Sounds like a Conservative Senator in Waiting. Not likely, a Liberal one maybe LOL Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
madmax Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Not likely, a Liberal one maybe LOL With a long history in the Conservative Party, the "FIXER" is a Conservative Operative. The FIXER is your guy. Enjoy. Quote
madmax Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 I'll say, should spice up the Star's usual type 'of investigative journalism' when it comes to the Tories LOL All Papers like a good scandal. Not just the Liberal Ones. The National Post is a pretty piss poor paper when it comes to investigative Journalism, but if there are Busty Hookers involved... They will be there. Quote
Scotty Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 All Papers like a good scandal. Not just the Liberal Ones. The National Post is a pretty piss poor paper when it comes to investigative Journalism, but if there are Busty Hookers involved... They will be there. The ex-hooker is not the story, though of course, all the papers have mentioned her, some with pictures. But how the profits of the company were structured is irrelevant, as is her history and age and alleged bustyness. The only question in play is did the former insider lobby the government before the 5 year limit. That's it, that's all. Quote It is an inverted moral calculus that tries to persuade the world to demonize one state that tries its civilized best to abide in a difficult time and place, and rides merrily by the examples and practices of dozens of states and leaderships that drop into brutality every day without a twinge of regret or a whisper of condemnation. - Rex Murphy
Molly Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 I'm also interested in why successive Conservative PM's would hold close a disgraced, disbarred lawyer who spent 18 month in jail for robbing his clients. That such a person would try to sell influence with the prime minister is a completely unsurprising thing. That such a person would be kept, for decades, in a position where such influence sales were possible is apalling. I need a clear explanation for this man's presence, not for his ejection. 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
madmax Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 The ex-hooker is not the story, though of course, all the papers have mentioned her, some with pictures. But how the profits of the company were structured is irrelevant, as is her history and age and alleged bustyness. An Escort of the Conservative "Fixer" who receives 20% of a cut is irrelevant? Are you that naive? Quote
Wild Bill Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 The ex-hooker is not the story, though of course, all the papers have mentioned her, some with pictures. But how the profits of the company were structured is irrelevant, as is her history and age and alleged bustyness. The only question in play is did the former insider lobby the government before the 5 year limit. That's it, that's all. 'Not the story'? 'Sez who, Scotty? To me having a 'busty hooker' involved is everything! Canadian political scandals are always so boring! Not surprising, since Canadian politicians tend to be boring. Look at Harper! He's living proof of the old joke about how a business financial controller is someone who didn't have the personality to be an accountant! As for Ignatieff, if he had more personality he'd be one of the Living Dead! Americans, British, French and especially the Italian politicians all provide great sex scandals! The closest we've come since Gerda Munsinger over half a century ago was Max Bernier's girlfriend. That's a LONG time! I mean, if we have to keep electing these bums can't we at least get some entertainment out of them? Quote "A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul." -- George Bernard Shaw "There is no point in being difficult when, with a little extra effort, you can be completely impossible."
madmax Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Nail. Coffin. Goodnight Irene. Somebody got Nailed Quote
madmax Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 'Not the story'? 'Sez who, Scotty? To me having a 'busty hooker' involved is everything! Canadian political scandals are always so boring! Americans, British, French and especially the Italian politicians all provide great sex scandals! The closest we've come since Gerda Munsinger over half a century ago was Max Bernier's girlfriend. That's a LONG time! I mean, if we have to keep electing these bums can't we at least get some entertainment out of them? OTher then the Guys a Convicted Fellon who was disbard and likes Escorts and using Escorts as a front for his money schemes...... you gotta respect this man for being so close to Harper. Quote
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