maplesyrup Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Bush in Canada Momentum seems to be building in Canada to protest against US policies, when President Bush comes to Canada (Ottawa) at the end of the month. Will you be joining the other protestors in Ottawa or the protestors in the city in which you live? PM Martin said in Chile this weekend that protests are a good form of democratic expression. Do you agree? Or do you think these protests are useless, a waste of time, and will not impact one iota on the US Administration policies, nor on Canada's policies as well ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoker Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 PM Martin said in Chile this weekend that protests are a good form of democratic expression. Do you agree? I agree that it's a form of democratic expression.......as for if it's "good" or not, I believe it's all in the eye of the beholder....... Or do you think these protests are useless, a waste of time, and will not impact one iota on the US Administration policies, nor on Canada's policies as well ? I do beleive, 100% that those that go are wasting their time.......this is just a side show for Bush.....I hate to break it to yeah, but our collective opinion towards the Bush administration and America in general means squat to Bush and most Americans. Now before you strap on your tin-foil hat MS, I'd also say the same thing for any Pro-Bush rallies......We don't mater that much to America......just so as long as the next terror attack in the States isn't launched from Canada, which if the case may be, we will find ourselves the reciepent of too much American attention..... As for Canada's policies, I doubt it.....Martin understands the concept of not biting the hand that feeds us. The screaming chants of a bunch of pot-smoking, hemp wearing, pinko-commie, University going mid-20 year olds doesn't mater.......the majority of that age group don't vote... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 PM Martin said in Chile this weekend that protests are a good form of democratic expression. Do you agree? Or do you think these protests are useless, a waste of time, and will not impact one iota on the US Administration policies, nor on Canada's policies as well ? I agree with Martin. More importantly, the last time the morons were out in the streets here they screwed up traffic royally. I don't even work downtown but it still took me an extra hour to get home. I say if people are walking in the middle of the street we should be allowed to run them over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 And how would you like your steak done, Mr. Bush? And your pototatoes? None today? Would you like to look at our alternate menu for vegetarians? Today, we have Buddha or Soy - an excellant meat substitute rich in primary protein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabee Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 Just feed Mr. Bush pretzels, extra-large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slavik44 Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 Bush in CanadaMomentum seems to be building in Canada to protest against US policies, when President Bush comes to Canada (Ottawa) at the end of the month. Will you be joining the other protestors in Ottawa or the protestors in the city in which you live? PM Martin said in Chile this weekend that protests are a good form of democratic expression. Do you agree? Or do you think these protests are useless, a waste of time, and will not impact one iota on the US Administration policies, nor on Canada's policies as well ? no won't be joinign them, PEACEFULL protesting is a good way of getting your voice heard, and can make a difference in domestic policies. however people in Canada campaigning against another countries leader or actions will nto accomplish to much but sometimes it is godo to ensure that your voice is heard even if it isn't heeded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caesar Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 I do beleive, 100% that those that go are wasting their time.......this is just a side show for Bush.....I hate to break it to yeah, but our collective opinion towards the Bush administration and America in general means squat to Bush and most Americans. Yeah sure, that's why he was in a four year sulking temper tantrum towards Canada for preferring Gore to Bush for President. Of course we matter. Who else would they blame when things go wrong. They pointed finger to Canada after the 9/11 attack (must have come in through Canada) our joint power failure; again finger pointing to Canada; problem originated in the USA. Same with the mad cow disease; pointing finger at Canada; It'stheir fault despite the fact that our beef industry is completely intermingled with theirs. Did we point to America when the first case in Canada was owned by an American who then disappeared?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamps Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 The sight of our PM and President Bush together in a meaningful way in Chile Saturday was heart warming... the BSE situation was addressed and hopefully when Mr.Bush comes to Ottawa the softwood lumber situation will be next....I never thought I would say this but I was actually proud of our PM Paul Martin in his handling of that loud mouthed Parrish this week and to see his willingness to work with our greatest friend and ally George Bush... onward and upward my fellow Canadians... things are the way they should be...now lets start getting together with our American brothers and sisters and build that NA missile defense shield..... and so far as all of you Bush hating protesters are concerned just play safe.... watch out for the tear gas and do'nt get hit in the eye with any rubber bullets now......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blue Machine Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 It would be funny if Parrish was the room-serivce woman, and she holds a gun to Bush's face, and says "Happy Birthday, Mr President". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamps Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 I was just wondering if there is any rallies planned for Calgary and if there was somewhere a person could go to volunteer for the Police riot squad... the only experiance I have at shooting a gun was at Disneyland years ago... I was quite good back then, I'm sure handling and firing a gun with rubber bullets would not be a problem.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamps Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 It would be funny if Parrish was the room-serivce woman, and she holds a gun to Bush's face, and says "Happy Birthday, Mr President". ......and the vision of Parrish's face being planted into the carpet with a few well and hard connecting jabs to her gut and head by the secret service on the way down... priceless..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndpnic Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 I find it amazing how many out of touch babyboomers use this site! Or maybe there is just 2 different realities to Canada! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caesar Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 I was just wondering if there is any rallies planned for Calgary and if there was somewhere a person could go to volunteer for the Police riot squad... the only experiance I have at shooting a gun was at Disneyland years ago... I was quite good back then, I'm sure handling and firing a gun with rubber bullets would not be a problem.... Hmmmmm sounds like you are all for a dictatorship and do not support freedom of expression. Sounds just like Bush; shooting down the opposition with no consideration of others rights to think differently than you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamps Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 I am all for peaceful freedom of expression... it's just that if things do get out of hand I would be more than willing to lend the fine peace keeping officers of my hometown a hand in protecting the property of the people, and if that includes handing out a few rubber bullets and cans of tear gas to do so then so be it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caesar Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 yes sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoker Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 Yeah sure, that's why he was in a four year sulking temper tantrum towards Canada for preferring Gore to Bush for President. I hardley think that Bush had Canada in the forefront of his mind for the last four years........War on terror/Iraq, economy, jobs, re-election.... etc They pointed finger to Canada after the 9/11 attack (must have come in through Canada) US boarder guards caught a terrorist entering the United States from Canada via the Blackball ferries (MV Coho) which travels between the Victoria inner harbour and Port Angles in 1999, his aim was to blow up LAX during Y2K celebrations. So there is a president. I live twenty minutes from Victoria by the way. our joint power failure; again finger pointing to Canada; problem originated in the USA. And before the cause was proven, we where point fingers at the US......so what? Same with the mad cow disease; pointing finger at Canada; It'stheir fault despite the fact that our beef industry is completely intermingled with theirs. How is it the fault of the Americans that a cow in Canada contracted BSE..........you are really reaching here caeser, I suggest you steady yourself before you reply. Did we point to America when the first case in Canada was owned by an American who then disappeared?? Have you been drinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartman Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 I say if people are walking in the middle of the street we should be allowed to run them over. The left is so low brow. I was just wondering if there is any rallies planned for Calgary and if there was somewhere a person could go to volunteer for the Police riot squad... the only experiance I have at shooting a gun was at Disneyland years ago... I was quite good back then, I'm sure handling and firing a gun with rubber bullets would not be a problem.... Real professional post Stamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 IÂ do beleive, 100% that those that go are wasting their time.......this is just a side show for Bush.....I hate to break it to yeah, but our collective opinion towards the Bush administration and America in general means squat to Bush and most Americans And yet there are still people going around declaring that the words and actions of a single solitary government backbencher have caused great harm to Canada/U.S. relations. I agree, with you that this won't make a dent. Bush ignored the voice of literally millions of people in his own country and around the world by going to war with Iraq. I don't think he'll start listening now. That said, I'll definitely be taking part in the protests. As for Canada's policies, I doubt it.....Martin understands the concept of not biting the hand that feeds us. The screaming chants of a bunch of pot-smoking, hemp wearing, pinko-commie, University going mid-20 year olds doesn't mater.......the majority of that age group don't vote... Typical straw man bullshit from someone whose opinion is shaped by what he's spoon-fed by CanWest Global. I agree with Martin. More importantly, the last time the morons were out in the streets here they screwed up traffic royally. I don't even work downtown but it still took me an extra hour to get home. Would you like a hanky to dry those eyes, lil' fella? I say if people are walking in the middle of the street we should be allowed to run them over. I don't like your opinions, so I should be allowed to bludgeon you with a baseball bat. Fair is fair. now lets start getting together with our American brothers and sisters and build that NA missile defense shield..... Ah yes: the sheild that doesn't work to defend against threats that don't exist. It's almost postmodern in its absurdity. I was just wondering if there is any rallies planned for Calgary and if there was somewhere a person could go to volunteer for the Police riot squad... the only experiance I have at shooting a gun was at Disneyland years ago... I was quite good back then, I'm sure handling and firing a gun with rubber bullets would not be a problem.... Why so much hostility, I wonder? The millions of people who took part in the protests against Iraq did so peacefully. Indeed, most protests only turn ugly because of testostorone fuelled jagoffs like you, stamps. I am all for peaceful freedom of expression... it's just that if things do get out of hand I would be more than willing to lend the fine peace keeping officers of my hometown a hand in protecting the property of the people, and if that includes handing out a few rubber bullets and cans of tear gas to do so then so be it... God forbid someone dent your SUV, jerk. US boarder guards caught a terrorist entering the United States from Canada via the Blackball ferries (MV Coho) which travels between the Victoria inner harbour and Port Angles in 1999, his aim was to blow up LAX during Y2K celebrations. So there is a president. And the alleged 9-11 terrorists were in the U.S. legally on student visas. What's your point. And it's precedent. Personally, I'm all in favour of beefing up security at our borders to keep the criminal element from entering our country. Which is why I find it curious that Bush is being allowed in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoker Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Typical straw man bullshit from someone whose opinion is shaped by what he's spoon-fed by CanWest Global. What strawman? Is Martin in favor of mending our relations with the States? And what is you opinion shaped by? Those that live in glass houses..... And the alleged 9-11 terrorists were in the U.S. legally on student visas. What's your point. And it's precedent. .........the point was that a terrorist entered the United States through Canada.....and thanks for the hand on the spelling there tips. Can we do grammer next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 What strawman? Is Martin in favor of mending our relations with the States? a bunch of pot-smoking, hemp wearing, pinko-commie, University going mid-20 year olds doesn't mater.......the majority of that age group don't vote... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 That said, I'll definitely be taking part in the protests. Fine. Just stay the hell out of my way when I'm going to work Your right to pointless self-righteous protest should not outweigh my right to drive my monster SUV without traffic delays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eureka Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 It took centuries of strugglw and thousands of lives to establish the right to protest. What did the right to drive an SUV cost other than road kill and inconvenience on parking lots - for others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 It took centuries of strugglw and thousands of lives to establish the right to protest.What did the right to drive an SUV cost other than road kill and inconvenience on parking lots - for others. I am talking about the right of solid citizens like me not to be impeded on their daily travels by assorted ignorant rabble and no-good riff-raff. That's a very time-honoured right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartman Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 If you work for the feds, why are you worried about getting to work on time anyways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 If you work for the feds, why are you worried about getting to work on time anyways? I don't want my coffee to get cold. I look forward to sitting down in my thousand dollar chair and reading the BBC news online while sipping my morning coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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