Topaz Posted March 12, 2016 Report Posted March 12, 2016 Anyone wondering what the former PM been up to lately, he's been in the House for votes when needed and has join a oil club in Calgary. http://www.embassynews.ca/news/2016/03/09/stephen-harper-joins-private-club-that-caters-to-oil-execs/48350 Quote
scribblet Posted March 12, 2016 Report Posted March 12, 2016 Good for him, he will need another job eventually. Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
poochy Posted March 12, 2016 Report Posted March 12, 2016 Pure evil, he jumped right over charging charities for speaking engagements and all the way to oil. That SOB. Quote
scribblet Posted March 12, 2016 Report Posted March 12, 2016 Pure evil, he jumped right over charging charities for speaking engagements and all the way to oil. That SOB. Yup.. he has no right whatsoever joining any organization Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
Big Guy Posted March 12, 2016 Report Posted March 12, 2016 Harper deserves nothing but the best. He served a long time and he served well. What he did he did because he thought it was the best for his vision of Canada. Now JT has the power and he will do the same. What I do wonder is how Harper felt as he saw the way Trudeau was feted by Obama in the USA. Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
Smallc Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 Harper deserves nothing but the best. He served a long time and he served well. What he did he did because he thought it was the best for his vision of Canada. He was pure evil. Or so I've heard from the left. Now JT has the power and he will do the same. He's pure evil. Or so I've heard from the right. What I do wonder is how Harper felt as he saw the way Trudeau was feted by Obama in the USA. It's no secret that Harper and Obama didn't get along. Actually, very few world leaders got along with Obama for the last few years. With Hollande and Trudeau that's changed. Quote
SunnyWays Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) Funny how generally speaking, Obama has been one of the least respected American presidents by his Global counterparts - while Harper had the respect of most Western leaders. He was certainly respected, if not admired by Germany, Britain, France and Australia.......let's hope that somehow, Trudeau can gain similar respect beyond the squeaky wheel environmental crowd and its platitudes. Edited March 13, 2016 by SunnyWays Quote
Smallc Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) Harper had the respect of most Western leaders. Did you take a poll? He was certainly respected, if not admired by Germany, He seemed to have the respect of Chancellor Merkel, but claims of admiration seem to lack evidentiary backing. Britain That depends on which British Prime Minister you're referring to. France That depends on which French President you're referring to. and Australia That depends on which Australian Prime Minister you're referring to. Edited March 13, 2016 by Smallc Quote
eyeball Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) Funny how generally speaking, Obama has been one of the least respected American presidents by his Global counterparts - while Harper had the respect of most Western leaders.Notice how most of the people these leaders represent generally all feel the opposite way. They viewed Harper with distaste and admire Obama. Edited March 13, 2016 by eyeball Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Argus Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 He was pure evil. Or so I've heard from the left. He's pure evil. Or so I've heard from the right. Who on the 'right' ever described JT as evil? Most believe him a flighty, dilettante pretty boy with little concept of reality, but that's about it. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Smallc Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 Who on the 'right' ever described JT as evil? Sorry. He advisors are pure evil. Quote
Smallc Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 Most believe him a flighty, dilettante pretty boy with little concept of reality, but that's about it. Most do that without ever considering it further, based on a clips of a few seconds from a year ago. Quote
Argus Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 Most do that without ever considering it further, based on a clips of a few seconds from a year ago. Based on his actions and statements since he came on the political scene a few years ago. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Topaz Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Posted March 13, 2016 This coolness between Harper and Obama, I'm sure the pipeline is most of it but wasn't there something going on when Obama and Clinton were running for the WH and some of the PMO got involved it in some how? Anyone remember? Quote
overthere Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 The last PM to enjoy a chummy relationship with a US President was Mulroney. And is it a coincidence that Mulroney and Trudeau Jr are both hardcore schmoozers with a burning need to be liked? It is all bread and circuses anyway. Obama is totally a lame duck president and has been for a couple of years, since both parts of Congress are solidly Republic and he has to fight for everything, meaning nothing gets done except having the neighbours over for dinner. Whatever he and Trudeau pretend to achieve together will have to get past a US Congress that just ain't interested. They should both focus on keeping it light and sunny, that is their mutual area of expertise. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
Smallc Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 The last PM to enjoy a chummy relationship with a US President was Mulroney. Chretien Quote
Smallc Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 Based on his actions and statements since he came on the political scene a few years ago. His statements since becoming PM have been far more sensible. It's almost like he needed the pressure. Quote
dre Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 Based on his actions and statements since he came on the political scene a few years ago. Mostly based on mindless buy-in into the false left/right dichotomy, and the cognitive disability that comes with that. Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger
SunnyWays Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 His statements since becoming PM have been far more sensible. It's almost like he needed the pressure. Not quite - he needed a brutal awakening to the fact that he's not bright enough to veer off script. He's better prepared and stays on-script much better. Call his remarks "talking points" or platitudes, but he's getting a lot of mileage from them based on his likeability. If people are looking for Bozo Eruptions - they might have to wait a while. Quote
Smallc Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 Not quite - he needed a brutal awakening to the fact that he's not bright enough to veer off script. Right. He's an idiot. Just keep with that theory. Trudeau will get a bigger majority in 2019 if the Conservatives follow that route. He's better prepared and stays on-script much better. Like when he answers unscripted questions from American University students? Quote
Argus Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 This coolness between Harper and Obama, I'm sure the pipeline is most of it but wasn't there something going on when Obama and Clinton were running for the WH and some of the PMO got involved it in some how? Anyone remember? As far as I know ALL foreign leaders have a 'cool' relationship with Obama. He is not a well-liked man. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 Mostly based on mindless buy-in into the false left/right dichotomy, and the cognitive disability that comes with that. Based on him supporting ideas and policies I consider dumb, and not in Canada's interests. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 Like when he answers unscripted questions from American University students? University students are his core. They're pretty much mindless enthusiastic about anything left of centre, just like he is. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
On Guard for Thee Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 University students are his core. They're pretty much mindless enthusiastic about anything left of centre, just like he is. Well it's good you understand that the best educated of our population are supportive of our new leader. Quote
eyeball Posted March 13, 2016 Report Posted March 13, 2016 It must be terrifying to ponder just how many things naturally seem to have a left-wing bias. Does the galaxy spin from left to right or something? Is there some quantum level law or principle at work? Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
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