CCRAP Platform

[The Terrible Sweal]

I have analyzed the Crapper platform. Some items (which I won't bother to discuss) are sensible, others unobjectionably vague. However, other parts of it are rife with lunacy and code-speak. The platform is in bold; my comments are in goatCaps.

• Create an independent Ethics Commissioner appointed by Parliament, not by the Prime Minister.

ALREADY UNDERWAY BY LIBERALS.

• End corporate and union political donations, and end forced taxpayer subsidies of

political parties.

LEAVING ELECTION FINANCING IN THE HANDS EXCLUSIVELY OF WEALTHY INDIVIDUALS.

• Set federal elections on a fixed date every four years and examine other democratic reforms.

LIKE REFERENDA, DORIS?

• Ensure fairness in party nomination and leadership races.

I.E. MEDDLE IN THE INTERNAL WORKINGS OF PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND DEFY THE RIGHT TO FREE ASSOCIATION

• Hold elections to fill vacancies in the Senate.

PROVIDING LEGITIMACY AND THUS BLINDLY ENTRENCHING OTHER PROBLEMS.

• Increase the power of individual Members of Parliament.

GOOD IDEA. HOW?

• Give Parliament, not the Courts, the final decision on issues like marriage.

THIS IS CODE FOR 'TURN BACK THE CLOCK ON CIVIL RIGHTS'. IT'S ALSO UTTER NONSENSE. PARLIAMENT ALREADY HAS THE 'FINAL DECISION' THROUGH THE NOTWITHSTANDING CLAUSE. NO-ONE QUESTIONS THAT PARLIAMENT HAS THAT POWER, ONLY THE WISDOM OF USING IT.

• Improve relations with the provinces and clarify federal and provincial roles.

I.E. SELL OUT THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT WHOLESALE TO THE RICH PROVINCES AND DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

A Conservative government will cut taxes for individuals and families, get spending under control, and invest in critical needs like infrastructure for cities and communities.

HOW HOW HOW? HOW WILL IT DO WITHOUT THE TAX REVENUE? WHAT SPENDING WILL IT CONTROL?

• Introduce a $2000 per child deduction to reduce the tax burden on families with children.

WHAT ABOUT FAMILIES WHO CAN'T MAKE USE OF A TAX DEDUCTION? AND WHY SHOULD TAXPAYERS WITHOUT CHILDREN BE FORCED TO TAKE ON A HIGHER TAX BURDEN?

• Introduce a new Registered Lifetime Savings Plan that will allow Canadians to withdraw their money tax-free.

CODE FOR: 'ESTABLISHING A GOVERNMENT SANCTIONED MONEY-LAUNDERING REGIME WHICH WOULD FAVOR THE WEALTHY.

• Control government spending and pay down the national debt.

WHICH SPENDING?

• Support Canada’s farmers, fishers, and forestry workers.

CODE FOR ANTI-ENVIRONMENTALISM.

• Work with provinces to build on the 2003 Health Accord on Health Renewal.

SELL OUT WHOLESALE TO THE RICH PROVINCES AND THE PRIVATE HEALTH CARE LOBBY, AND DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

• Provide relief to Canadians on low and fixed incomes to help them meet rising utility, insurance, and gasolIne prices.

WHAT DOES 'RELIEF' CONSTITUTE? LIMITING THE BENEFITS UNDER INSURANCE? CUTTING GAS TAXES? PRIVATIZING UTILITIES?

• Expand tax credits for those taking care of elderly, sick, or disabled relatives.

WHAT ABOUT ACTUALLY HELPING THEM TAKE CARE OF THEM?

• Become an environmental world leader by focusing on clean air, clean water, clean land, and clean energy.

MEANING WHAT? WHAT STEPS, TARGETS, POLICIES ARE IMPLIED HERE?

• Protect our communities from crime by instituting truth in sentencing, tightening parole, and holding young offenders accountable.

I.E. PUNISH MORE, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE UTILITY OF THAT IDEA.

• Protect our children by eliminating legal loopholes for child pornography.

RIGHT, LIKE THE 'LEGAL LOOPHOLE' FOR ANATOMY TEXTBOOKS.

• Fight crime by scrapping the firearms registry and redirecting the money to law enforcement.

HOW ABOUT SCRAPPING ENFORCEMENT OF 'VICTIMLESS CRIMES' AND REDIRECTING THAT MONEY TOO?

• Build a more constructive partnership with our major allies and trading partners and enhance the North American trade relationship.

CODE FOR: 'CURRY AMERICAN FAVOR.'

• Implement a Made in Canada foreign policy.

CODE FOR 'FOLLOWING THE U.S. INSTEAD OF THE U.N.'

[takeanumber]

Adults don't type with Caps Lock on.

Go sit in a corner, and when you're ready to come play with the big kids, you can come out.

[playfullfellow]

Adults don't type with Caps Lock on.

Go sit in a corner, and when you're ready to come play with the big kids, you can come out.

lmao, quirky sense of humour, got to have that these days.

[The Terrible Sweal]

Adults don't type with Caps Lock on.

Go sit in a corner, and when you're ready to come play with the big kids, you can come out.

BITE ME

Seriously though, did my politics offend?

[takeanumber]

I didn't read any of it.

I don't read dribble from people who don't know basic skills like typing without caps lock.

[maplesyrup]

What does CCRAP stand for?

[takeanumber]

Canadian Conservative Reform Alliance Party

Herb Gray said:

"At this point, it remains to be seen whether or not CCRAP is here to stay, or if it's just a movement."

It's the old word for "Alliance".

[The Terrible Sweal]

I didn't read any of it.

I don't read dribble from people who don't know basic skills like typing without caps lock.

I guess you miss this part, right at the beginning of it...

I have analyzed the Crapper platform. Some items (which I won't bother to discuss) are sensible, others unobjectionably vague. However, other parts of it are rife with lunacy and code-speak. The platform is in bold; my comments are in goatCaps.

HAd you read it, you would be aware that I'm obviously capable of typing in both cases, and that I used the caps for a specific readability purpose. I guess you just missed that somehow and felt that a pompous lecture was necesarry. Now that you are otherwise informed, you're welcome.