Bryan Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 Why are tax cuts very "Right"? The Ontario Liberal Party is touting their program of tax cuts to provide economic growth. Are you saying that Dalton McGuinty's government is Right Wing? That's a laugh and a half. Not only that, but the NDP government in Manitoba has also been cutting corporate taxes. Down to zero in many cases. Those pesky right-wing NDP! Quote
Michael Hardner Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Posted March 27, 2011 That is not a problem, that is a feature with a benefit. Elections could be so boring no follows at all... If they were boring enough so that the 20% of so of people who follow the issues would pay attention, I would be happy. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Michael Hardner Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Posted March 27, 2011 Stupid Media serves up what stupid people want to watch. That's what they do. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
GWiz Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 Stupid Media serves up what stupid people want to watch. That's what they do. Which is what I've been saying all along... Regardless of the outcome of an election, in a Democracy like Canada's, Canadians will ALWAYS get exactly the Government they deserve... As Forrest Gump said, "stupid is as stupid does"... Quote There are none so blind, deaf and dumb as those that fail to recognize, understand, and promote TRUTH...- GWiz
WWWTT Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 I looked this really quick and I thought it said "The problem with electrons." Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us Jack Here's a little riddle for you: Whats the last thing to go through a flys mind just before it hits your windshield? WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
WWWTT Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 I'm watching Jack Layton right now and he is discussing things like health care,HST,job creation and families. Ya Maybe I will start a thread about these issues! Thank You WWWTTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
Scotty Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 Nope, all I'm saying is that "the media" in general know which side their bread is buttered on... Ergo their willingness to mostly ignore certain things, like the Historic event of a Government being found in Contempt of Parliament (aka Contempt of Canadians), This is so much nonsense, you know. The fact the media focused on one story over another has absolutely nothing to do with their political ideology. We are in the era of infotainment, and the media is focusing on whatever they think the viewers will find to be the most interesting. And most Canadians are underwhelmed by the 'historic' nature of this contempt business. They see it as nothing more than petty bickering between the opposition and the government. And the only reason there was a 'historic' vote of contempt is because never before was a combined opposition so politically irresponsible as to officially vote in a 'contempt of parliament' charge against a minority government. Oh yes, yes, the government was also pig-headedly stupid in not doing as parliament ordered, for parliament is supreme. But still and all, in the entire history of English parliamentary systems around the world, do you really and honestly believe that the Tories not turning over all the estimated costs of prisons to be built is the most shocking breach of tradition and law EVER? I think not. The public doesn't see that as a huge and awful, world shattering event and pretty much figures the opposition were just using it as an excuse to force an election. It bores them and so the media found a better show, the squirming, uncomfortable, uncertain foolishness of Ignatieff's doing his pathetic dance around the direct question of a coalition. 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
GWiz Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 We are in the era of infotainment, and the media is focusing on whatever they think the viewers will find to be the most interesting. And most Canadians are underwhelmed by the 'historic' nature of this contempt business. Oh yes, yes, the government was also pig-headedly stupid in not doing as parliament ordered, for parliament is supreme. Yup... Pretty much what I said... The reason for Parliament being supreme is that Parliament is us, all of us Canadians, it's our voice in our Government... We're not the US where they have three supposedly equal parts of a Government, Executive, Legislative and Legal... We have one, Parliament, it's our only freely elected institution and therefore, we, ALL Canadians, must be equal in Parliament as the supreme institution of Canadian Democracy... The Harper Regime tried to usurp my (and your) rights as a Canadian... There is no bigger story than that for me... To hold the Harper Regime in Contempt of Parliament is in fact saying that the Harper Regime has contempt for Canadians... Now if the "media" had portrayed that fact I think it may make the Harper Regime downfall the main story and a little more interesting to most Canadians... So my question is, why didn't the media do that? Some political bias perhaps? Quote There are none so blind, deaf and dumb as those that fail to recognize, understand, and promote TRUTH...- GWiz
Scotty Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 To hold the Harper Regime in Contempt of Parliament is in fact saying that the Harper Regime has contempt for Canadians... Rex Murphy quoted someone or other on the subject of 'contempt' for parliament. To paraphrase, he said "So the Tories have caught up to how the rest of Canadians feel, eh?" | 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
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 We're not the US where they have three supposedly equal parts of a Government, Executive, Legislative and Legal... LOL! I hope that helps to clarify things for you in this election. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
GWiz Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 Rex Murphy quoted someone or other on the subject of 'contempt' for parliament. To paraphrase, he said "So the Tories have caught up to how the rest of Canadians feel, eh?" I like Canadians so unlike Harper I've never had contempt for them.. Thought some Canadians as pretty stupid, but never contempt... Hell I've never even had contempt for Americans regardless of political leanings... You on the other hand? Quote There are none so blind, deaf and dumb as those that fail to recognize, understand, and promote TRUTH...- GWiz
blueblood Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 I like Canadians so unlike Harper I've never had contempt for them.. Thought some Canadians as pretty stupid, but never contempt... Hell I've never even had contempt for Americans regardless of political leanings... You on the other hand? Stop the madness! Every sensible canadian knows that the cpc had as much chance in the contempt of parliament committee as a minority in the deep south had in court during jim crow. ---> Next to none! The coalition started the contempt business and now ignatieff gets to be brow beaten with his nonsensical economic policies and his coalition affiliation. Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
jbg Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 I'm watching Jack Layton right now and he is discussing things like health care,HST,job creation and families. Ya Maybe I will start a thread about these issues! Maybe if he ever had to govern using his ministrations he'd talk less about them or he'd be more practical. Remember Bob Rae's "deer in headlights" persona when he was suddenly forced to actually govern in Ontario? Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
ToadBrother Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 Stop the madness! Every sensible canadian knows that the cpc had as much chance in the contempt of parliament committee as a minority in the deep south had in court during jim crow. ---> Next to none! The coalition started the contempt business and now ignatieff gets to be brow beaten with his nonsensical economic policies and his coalition affiliation. So the Government didn't, in violation of Parliament's privileges, withhold documents? Quote
blueblood Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 So the Government didn't, in violation of Parliament's privileges, withhold documents? That's not the issue, the issue is the stacked committee. The committee would have more credibility had there been independents on there. Unfortunately, having a stacked committee with the coalition running it fits right into the coalition advertising campaign. Why aren't canadians as outraged as you are? Its in the media that the opposition dotted their I's and crossed their t's, so why no controversy? Sponsorship created a controversy, why not this? Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
Scotty Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 I like Canadians so unlike Harper I've never had contempt for them.. Thought some Canadians as pretty stupid, but never contempt... Hell I've never even had contempt for Americans regardless of political leanings... You on the other hand? Me on the other hand understands the difference between the twisting snake-pit of self promoting weasels in parliament and Canada as a whole. 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
WWWTT Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 Maybe if he ever had to govern using his ministrations he'd talk less about them or he'd be more practical. Remember Bob Rae's "deer in headlights" persona when he was suddenly forced to actually govern in Ontario? No actually I don't remember. I remember the 407 getting the green light which opened up the door for municipalities to allow land to be developed which helped the construction industry. I remember Sunday shopping to finally be approved of which helped the retail industry combat "Buffalo shopping" I remember a deal being reached with municipal workers province wide to come up with tax savings and no lay-offs. Actually I remember his provincial parliament being one of the most creative and advanced thinking this province or any other Canadian province has seen. Where is Mike Harris or Brian Mullroney now that there isn't anyone convenient to use as a scapegoat?Oh ya I forgot Earnie Eaves too. I know where Bob is,he's not hiding! WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
jbg Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 I know where Bob is,he's not hiding! Were "Rae Days" days of sunshine? Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
WWWTT Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 Were "Rae Days" days of sunshine? It was a choice between Rae days or lay-off,I don't know which would you prefer? WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
jbg Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 It was a choice between Rae days or lay-off,I don't know which would you prefer?Ideologically and practically I prefer "Rae Days" but both are indicative of problems. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
blueblood Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) It was a choice between Rae days or lay-off,I don't know which would you prefer? WWWTT That only works until the bond vultures start circling the carcass... Just ask bill clinton and james carville!! Edited March 27, 2011 by blueblood Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
WWWTT Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 That only works until the bond vultures start circling the carcass... Just ask bill clinton and james carville!! Is this why Mike Harris,Earnie Eaves and Brian Mullroney are only reachable via public hearings? WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
blueblood Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 Is this why Mike Harris,Earnie Eaves and Brian Mullroney are only reachable via public hearings? WWWTT And they relate to rae days how? Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
WWWTT Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 And they relate to rae days how? Stop trolling buddy! WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
blueblood Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 Stop trolling buddy! WWWTT :D :D Nothing brings the fear of god to a left idealist than the realization of bond vigilantes! Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
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