PIK Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 OTTAWA - A Liberal party researcher has been fired for tweeting salacious information about Public Safety Minister Vic Toews to protest the government's online surveillance bill. Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae told a stunned House of Commons that one of his staffers was responsible for creating the Twitter account that circulated alleged details of Toews' divorce. Rae said the offending staffer had resigned, and the leader extended a full apology to Toews. "I discussed the matter with that individual this morning. He offered his resignation and I've accepted his resignation," Rae told the Commons. "And I want to offer to the minister my personal apology to him for the conduct of the member of my staff." Rae said one of the things that makes public life difficult is when "political attacks become personal." Two weeks ago, Toews was pilloried on the web over his sponsorship of the Internet surveillance bill. The legislation has alarmed civil libertarians because it would allow authorities access to Internet subscriber information - including name, address, telephone number and email address - without a warrant. An effort to track the source of the Vikileaks30 Twitter account suggested the creator worked within the Parliament Buildings. Rae said the Twitter user was a member of the Liberal research office. The staffer has not been publicly identified. Toews sat in his seat impassively during Rae's admission and apology, staring straight ahead through most of it. Rae then took the long walk down the centre aisle carpet from his corner seat in the House, near the exit, to Toews' seat on the Conservative front bench near the Speaker. He offered his hand and a few brief words of further apology. Toews accepted it and the two men quickly parted. The revelation came shortly after Toews rose to complain that the apparent use of a Commons computer to create the Twitter account was "a contempt of the House." "I take no issue with an open attack on the floor of this House in which the source of the attack may be seen by all. I take strong issue with the idea that House resources would be used to attack secretly a member of the House." Toews also complained about a series of Internet videos posted by the group Anonymous about the online surveillance bill. The minister said the threatening videos also constituted a contempt because they were aimed at intimidating him. Toews also took issue with his office being inundated with calls, emails and faxes about the bill, saying they were preventing his staff from serving constituents. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2012-02-27/article-2909581/Liberals-take-blame,-apologize-for-Vikileaks-attacks-on-Public-Safety-Minister-Toews/1 So the libs have been caught,well if they did this, maybe it was them doing the other. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
Shady Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 Gutter politics as usual from the Liberals. Apparently they still haven't learned. Quote
PIK Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Posted February 27, 2012 Gutter politics as usual from the Liberals. Apparently they still haven't learned. Two words, Bob Rae. He is the slimiest of them all. And when the libs get rid of him, then they can turn the corner. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
Jack Weber Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) This looks bad for the Lib's,but still does'nt change the odious nature of the bill or the incompetence of Mr Toews.... Edited February 27, 2012 by Jack Weber Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
Newfoundlander Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 Two words, Bob Rae. He is the slimiest of them all. And when the libs get rid of him, then they can turn the corner. If Bob Rae was responsible for this why would he announce in the House of Commons a Liberal staffer was responsible, instead of say a press release? Quote
Wild Bill Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 I believed I predicted earlier in another thread that the monkeys throwing poo were due for some splashback! I even said it would likely happen in the next day or two! If anyone is looking for lottery numbers or psychic predictions just PM me! 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."
olpfan1 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) Two words, Bob Rae. He is the slimiest of them all. And when the libs get rid of him, then they can turn the corner. Even more slimy than Vic Toews? is that possible? Edited February 27, 2012 by olpfan1 Quote
PIK Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Posted February 27, 2012 This looks bad for the Lib's,but still does'nt change the odious nature of the bill or the incompetence of Mr Toews.... Jack it is the same bill the libs tried to pas before martin fell and it was the libs that changed the laws after 9/11. This is nothing new. the only new thing is how the left have become nothing but drama queens. Never a peep from nobody when the left is invovled. They have no credibilty left. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
olpfan1 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 Gutter politics as usual from the Liberals. Apparently they still haven't learned. Its gutter politics that started this because it all started when Toews accused Canadians of siding with child pornographers Quote
Shady Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 Even more slimy than Vic Toews? is that possible? Yuuuuuup! Quote
PIK Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Posted February 27, 2012 Even more slimy than Vic Toews? is that possible? Ask iggy how slimy his buddy is. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
olpfan1 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 Yuuuuuup! What has Rae done that is slimier than the life of vic toews? Quote
dre Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 Two words, Bob Rae. He is the slimiest of them all. And when the libs get rid of him, then they can turn the corner. I disagree, I dont think Canadian politics work that way. We dont really vote for winners... we vote against scandals etc. The conservatives will be given the chance to government until theres a major scandal, or the economy tanks. Just like the liberals were allowed to government until sponsorship happened. The idea that that the canadians that gave the CPC a majority are suddenly going to swith to the liberal party because they get a more charismatic leader or get a little better organized is false. Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger
Guest Derek L Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 I believed I predicted earlier in another thread that the monkeys throwing poo were due for some splashback! I even said it would likely happen in the next day or two! If anyone is looking for lottery numbers or psychic predictions just PM me! Someone needs to change their name to Wise Bill: Quote
Jack Weber Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 Jack it is the same bill the libs tried to pas before martin fell and it was the libs that changed the laws after 9/11. This is nothing new. the only new thing is how the left have become nothing but drama queens. Never a peep from nobody when the left is invovled. They have no credibilty left. I agree...It was bad then and it's bad (and basically unnecessary if one believes Argus) now! Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
capricorn Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 This looks bad for the Lib's,but still does'nt change the odious nature of the bill or the incompetence of Mr Toews.... This wasn't the way Rae wanted this day to unfold. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
Shady Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 What has Rae done that is slimier than the life of vic toews? I couldn't give a crap about Vic Toews. And the focus on him is pretty juvenile and particularly irrelevant to the pros and cons of a particular piece of legislation. If Vic Toews was a model of virtue, that certainly wouldn't change the issues regarding the greater legislative debate. Stop focusing on the shiny object. Quote
PIK Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Posted February 27, 2012 Its gutter politics that started this because it all started when Toews accused Canadians of siding with child pornographers No, what started it was the hypocrits, when they went ballistic over the same bill they were going to pass if martin won the election. And when you actually read the bill, it is nothing. Not like the guy whose daughter drew a pic in crayons about her dad holding a gun. Arrested at the school stripped search and house searched , no warrent and no weapons found. And that is because the lefts nose is out of joint over the gun reg , so they will torment us gun owners in other ways. The teacher that started this whole mess should be fired. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
Shady Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 This wasn't the way Rae wanted this day to unfold. You gotta love how people like Jack feel bad for the Liberals. Yeah, too bad for them. Quote
olpfan1 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 No, what started it was the hypocrits, when they went ballistic over the same bill they were going to pass if martin won the election. And when you actually read the bill, it is nothing. Not like the guy whose daughter drew a pic in crayons about her dad holding a gun. Arrested at the school stripped search and house searched , no warrent and no weapons found. And that is because the lefts nose is out of joint over the gun reg , so they will torment us gun owners in other ways. The teacher that started this whole mess should be fired. no, the vikileaks guy and canadians even agree vics youre with us or youre with the child pornographers approach is what caught everyones attention.. not the bill Quote
PIK Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Posted February 27, 2012 What has Rae done that is slimier than the life of vic toews? Working the back rooms bringing goverment downs, read his history some time. That is his niche, not leading just a sneak, hiding in the shadows. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
olpfan1 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 Working the back rooms bringing goverment downs, read his history some time. That is his niche, not leading just a sneak, hiding in the shadows. Do i need to tell you about vics life or do we all know it already? Quote
PIK Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) Do i need to tell you about vics life or do we all know it already? What he does privately is none of our concern, how you act in your political life ,different story. He was supposedly iggys best friend ,well IMO rae stabbed iggy in the back. Edited February 27, 2012 by PIK Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
Newfoundlander Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 Working the back rooms bringing goverment downs, read his history some time. That is his niche, not leading just a sneak, hiding in the shadows. Bringing governments down? Are you referring to him moving the non-confidence motion on Joe Clark's government? Quote
olpfan1 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 What he does privately is none of our concern, how you act in your political life ,different story. He was supposedly iggys best friend ,well IMO rae stabbed iggy in the back. wrong. Toews was the one talking about traditional family values being the most important fabric in society then he has multiple affairs.. and child lol typical republicans Quote
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