August1991 Posted March 17, 2016 Report Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) Another selfie, at our expense. Canada is making a bid to take a seat on the United Nations Security Council for a two-year term beginning in 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today. CBC ===== I reckon that many young women, older women, immigrant voters are realizing what many old stock male Canadians already know: Justin Trudeau is nice and cute but he's not the guy you want as a lawyer if you're involved in a divorce/civil case. Edited March 17, 2016 by Charles Anthony fixed quote Quote
poochy Posted March 17, 2016 Report Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) Phew, i mean, what a travesty it would be if we let great nations like Pakistan, Argentina and Columbia get even further ahead of us in years served on the council. Hopefully we will get to ineffectually serve besides some of the better known African nations ruled by murdering despots while the permanent members simply do whatever they were going to do with or without us. But hey, it's worth the money to pump the tires of mushy headed liberals, think of how many more times the poor dears will be able to pat themselves on the back for how good we are. Edited March 17, 2016 by poochy Quote
Argus Posted March 17, 2016 Report Posted March 17, 2016 Don't worry. The government's representatives will have a quiet word in the ear of the 61 voting members of the Islamic bloc (don't worry, we hate the dirty Jews too!) and they'll support us this time. For all the left wing whinging and bemoaning of the notion we weren't as 'loved' in the world as they presumed we had previously been, it all boiled down to Canada strongly supporting Israel, that country full of Jews. Once we promise to stop doing that the Muslims and those African countries who vote according to what the Muslim bloc pays them to vote will be happy to let us have our little seat on the council. Then Trudeau will do another "Canada's back!" celebration and all the lefties will sing and dance as if tit actually meant a damned thing. Style over Substance should be Canada's new motto. Translate it into Latin and put it under the coat of arms. 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
eyeball Posted March 17, 2016 Report Posted March 17, 2016 All the lefties? I don't know why anyone would say that. Trudeau should be regarded as a hero of the right. Canada is still with the coalition, we're shipping weapons to dictators, weed is back on the back burner and the lefties are still all aquiver. Style over substance indeed, what exactly is there to whine about? Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Big Guy Posted March 17, 2016 Report Posted March 17, 2016 Any time a person representing Canada is feted by an international body, it is a honor for every Canadian. If you do not feel that way then I suggest you review your approach. When your political leaning begin to overshadow your patriotism then it is time to re-think just where your priorities lie. You see what is happening 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.
eyeball Posted March 17, 2016 Report Posted March 17, 2016 Any time a person representing Canada is feted by an international body, it is a honor for every Canadian. That's contingent on who's doing the feting. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Argus Posted March 18, 2016 Report Posted March 18, 2016 Any time a person representing Canada is feted by an international body, it is a honor for every Canadian. If you do not feel that way then I suggest you review your approach. When your political leaning begin to overshadow your patriotism then it is time to re-think just where your priorities lie. I don't feel my country should be proud of my leader being feted by a bunch of murdering, thieving dictators who despise democracy, thanks. I can't imagine what sort of political leanings would feel honoured by such a thing. 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
Big Guy Posted March 18, 2016 Report Posted March 18, 2016 .... I can't imagine what sort of political leanings would feel honoured by such a thing. Perhaps that is weakness that you might improve through additional research and study. It is always refreshing to see posters accept and identify their weaknesses and share them with others on this board. Thank you for your frankness. 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.
Argus Posted March 18, 2016 Report Posted March 18, 2016 Perhaps that is weakness that you might improve through additional research and study. It is always refreshing to see posters accept and identify their weaknesses and share them with others on this board. After doing some research I've found the kind of political leanings which would honor the UN. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autocracy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maoism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communism Which is your particular brand? I believe you have spoken favourably of both Russia and Iran. So perhaps a mix of Autocracy and Islamism. Neither political outlook, of course, has much love of Israel - or Jews. 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
Big Guy Posted March 18, 2016 Report Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) After doing some research I've found the kind of political leanings which would honor the UN. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autocracy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maoism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communism Which is your particular brand? I believe you have spoken favourably of both Russia and Iran. So perhaps a mix of Autocracy and Islamism. Neither political outlook, of course, has much love of Israel - or Jews. Congratulations on actually taking the time for some google searchs. Perhaps if you actually read your stated references then you would have found the answer there. I notice that it took you from 8:38 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. to research the topic on 5 different web sites. So in 47 minutes, you read and understood the information presented with hundreds of thousands of words, digested them and created and keyed in your response. You really are something else. Methinks that you might not be truthful. Edited March 18, 2016 by Big Guy 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.
Argus Posted March 19, 2016 Report Posted March 19, 2016 Methinks that you might not be truthful. Methinks you don't know how to google. Methinks you have avoided answering my question about which of the political systems best describes those who feel honored that the UN likes Canada. Methinks people who use 'methinks' are poseurs. 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
Big Guy Posted March 19, 2016 Report Posted March 19, 2016 Methinks you just got caught in another untruth and are trying to deflect my pointing out that untruth. How were you able, in 47 minutes, read and understand the information presented with hundreds of thousands of words, digest them and create and key in your response? Your posts and references do remind me of poor students who use others work or copy others opinions as their own and then throw out a number of references to try to validate poor work. I give you an F on this last research project. I suggest that you spend more time reading, researching and listening. Once credibility of a person has been questioned than all of his/her previous efforts become suspect. 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.
GostHacked Posted March 19, 2016 Report Posted March 19, 2016 Any time a person representing Canada is feted by an international body, it is a honor for every Canadian. If you do not feel that way then I suggest you review your approach. When your political leaning begin to overshadow your patriotism then it is time to re-think just where your priorities lie. You see what is happening in the USA. Feted or vetted? Two different words with different meanings. Quote
Argus Posted March 19, 2016 Report Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) Methinks you just got caught in another untruth and are trying to deflect my pointing out that untruth. Sorry, but I don't respond to posts that start with 'methinks' as I know there'll be nothing of substance to them, and stop reading after the first sentence. Edited March 19, 2016 by Argus 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
Big Guy Posted March 19, 2016 Report Posted March 19, 2016 Sorry, but I don't respond to posts that start with 'methinks' as I know there'll be nothing of substance to them, and stop reading after the first sentence. Methinks you have just given me a way of avoiding an annoying buzzing in my ear. Thank you. 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.
Big Guy Posted March 19, 2016 Report Posted March 19, 2016 Methinks that the Liberal attempt to get back into the UN is a great idea. While Canadian influence will still be minimal it will give us a voice on the world stage. The UN needs more voices which attempt to avoid war than encourage it. 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.
Argus Posted March 19, 2016 Report Posted March 19, 2016 Some people seem to be under the illusion Canada is not now a member of the United Nations. It always has been. Of course, we could only dream of having the worldwide influence and respect of current security council members like, uhm, Uruguay and Angola... 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
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