August1991 Posted March 22, 2006 Report Posted March 22, 2006 "My responsibilities are about the ... needs of Canadians," Harper said. "I don't intend to participate in the actions of famous people for publicity." CTVExactly. Quote
Shakeyhands Posted March 22, 2006 Report Posted March 22, 2006 well she's obviously evil!!!! what benefit does the seal hunt provide again? Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Leafless Posted March 22, 2006 Report Posted March 22, 2006 August1991 You wrote- " My responsibilities were about the... needs of Canadians," Harper said. " I don't intend to participate in the actions of famous people." LOL, tell this to the famous wealthy pork barrelling contributors to the Conservative party and I will be clicking my heels. Is Paul Martin and Bono forgotten already? I think Stephen Harper does owe BB discussion time as she is one of the more prominent fiqures that represents a worldwide public outcry against Canada's annual seal cull. In fact I think that discussion should be televised so Harper can educate the world in this matter while at the same time being confronted by BB's anti-seal cull concerns. Dodging the press, refusing to particpate in controversial issue's... I think we have another Liberal party on our hands. Quote
cybercoma Posted March 22, 2006 Report Posted March 22, 2006 What a joke. Why don't these buffoons protest all hunting/fishing in general and see how far they get. Quote
August1991 Posted March 22, 2006 Author Report Posted March 22, 2006 I think Stephen Harper does owe BB discussion time as she is one of the more prominent fiqures that represents a worldwide public outcry against Canada's annual seal cull.In fact I think that discussion should be televised so Harper can educate the world in this matter while at the same time being confronted by BB's anti-seal cull concerns. Larry King allowed Danny Williams on his show for a couple of minutes after first interviewing Paul McCartney and his wife. You tell me if anything constructive was accomplished, other than Larry King making a living. Quote
Army Guy Posted March 22, 2006 Report Posted March 22, 2006 Why does'nt the PM just open-up the doors to everyone every friday, call it "state your bitch day" put it on TV, every wacko is invited not just the rich and famous. I'm sure that BB "botox briget" has worn fur before why now is there a concern about seals...perhaps they remind her of those saggy breasts she tucks into her pants every day.... in fact she could glue some wiskers onto the nipples and invite the macCartney family over for a party now that would make for great TV. Or maybe we can have the PM concentrate on running the country and solving real problems. Quote We, the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have now done so much for so long with so little, we are now capable of doing anything with nothing.
Shakeyhands Posted March 22, 2006 Report Posted March 22, 2006 what benefit does the seal hunt provide again? ????? Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
GreenWhiteandPink Posted March 22, 2006 Report Posted March 22, 2006 We have so many children in this world that need help and protection what do Paul McCartney and Bardot do? It's certainly not defend and fight for them but baby seals! I agree with Danny Williams arguments and Mr. Harper's avoidance of Ms. Bardot and the McCartney's. They think because they're celebrities that heads of government should make time for them when they demand it. Quote
fellowtraveller Posted March 23, 2006 Report Posted March 23, 2006 Did anybody else see the footage of McCartney and his wife out lying on the floes, looking all misty eyed at a little seal pup, all being filmed of course. Heather reached out to pet the cute little feller and it whipped around and nearly took her hand off with some very nasty looking teeth. Lovely moment. Quote The government should do something.
geoffrey Posted March 23, 2006 Report Posted March 23, 2006 Did anybody else see the footage of McCartney and his wife out lying on the floes, looking all misty eyed at a little seal pup, all being filmed of course. Heather reached out to pet the cute little feller and it whipped around and nearly took her hand off with some very nasty looking teeth. Lovely moment. Should have bit off her hand... they'd be calling for a full cull immediately. Quote RealRisk.ca - (Latest Post: Prosecutors have no "Skin in the Game") --
Hicksey Posted March 23, 2006 Report Posted March 23, 2006 Its just another Hollywood whacko jumping out of her fantasy world into reality without researching her new role. If only they knew how irrelevant they are. How can someone take seriously people whose vocation requires they be disconnected from reality? Liberal or conservative they're all equally nutty--who cares what they have to say? Quote "If in passing, you never encounter anything that offends you, you are not living in a free society." - Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell - “In many respects, the government needs fewer rules, but rules that are consistently applied.” - Sheila Fraser, Former Auditor General.
Nocrap Posted March 23, 2006 Report Posted March 23, 2006 Its just another Hollywood whacko jumping out of her fantasy world into reality without researching her new role.If only they knew how irrelevant they are. How can someone take seriously people whose vocation requires they be disconnected from reality? Liberal or conservative they're all equally nutty--who cares what they have to say? " My responsibilities were about the... needs of Canadians," Harper said. " I don't intend to participate in the actions of famous people." I agree with the PM to a certain extent, however, many Canadians may feel that the way they are perceived in the world IS a need. We hold ourselves up as as being 'nice' and I believe on the whole that we are. By simply refusing not to discuss it, could send a negative message, that Canadians are just a bunch of bloodthirsty yokels. Avoiding the issue will not make it go away. Remember, the Beatles still have a huge following around the world, and while I don't really remember much about Bardot, she is seen as high profile in this issue. Quote
scribblet Posted March 23, 2006 Report Posted March 23, 2006 Agreed he shouldn't meet with her, it only gives more publicity to these narcisstic stars, has beens or otherwise. As for the McCartneys on LK, they sounded more like a couple of illiterate 12 year olds, they should take their private jets and helicopters back to England and learn how to speak. Then maybe use some of their billions towards helping children and the poor in their own country before trying to destroy the lives of Canadians. Like you know, like, well, like ... Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
Shakeyhands Posted March 23, 2006 Report Posted March 23, 2006 what benefit does the seal hunt provide again? ????? ???????????? Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Army Guy Posted March 23, 2006 Report Posted March 23, 2006 It provides a source of income to those that do it, much like those that still trap beaver,otter, etc. if there was not a demand for it there would be no profit in it. Everything we do in this country is driven by profit. Quote We, the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have now done so much for so long with so little, we are now capable of doing anything with nothing.
Hicksey Posted March 23, 2006 Report Posted March 23, 2006 Its just another Hollywood whacko jumping out of her fantasy world into reality without researching her new role. If only they knew how irrelevant they are. How can someone take seriously people whose vocation requires they be disconnected from reality? Liberal or conservative they're all equally nutty--who cares what they have to say? " My responsibilities were about the... needs of Canadians," Harper said. " I don't intend to participate in the actions of famous people." I agree with the PM to a certain extent, however, many Canadians may feel that the way they are perceived in the world IS a need. We hold ourselves up as as being 'nice' and I believe on the whole that we are. By simply refusing not to discuss it, could send a negative message, that Canadians are just a bunch of bloodthirsty yokels. Avoiding the issue will not make it go away. Remember, the Beatles still have a huge following around the world, and while I don't really remember much about Bardot, she is seen as high profile in this issue. Here's a hint: if you're that serious about opposing the seal hunt, first research it and find out if your cause is even worthwhile. Then send someone with some credibility to get your point across! They obviously haven't researched their cause to find the reasons for the hunt. Its also obviously a knee-jerk reaction by a couple of animal rights activists that probably only heard about it in passing and relished the chance to leave the realm of their irrelevance for 15 more minutes of fame. Quote "If in passing, you never encounter anything that offends you, you are not living in a free society." - Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell - “In many respects, the government needs fewer rules, but rules that are consistently applied.” - Sheila Fraser, Former Auditor General.
Shakeyhands Posted March 23, 2006 Report Posted March 23, 2006 It provides a source of income to those that do it, much like those that still trap beaver,otter, etc.if there was not a demand for it there would be no profit in it. Everything we do in this country is driven by profit. Thanks for the response. I was starting to wonder how many ??'s I was going to have to type. Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Newfie Canadian Posted March 24, 2006 Report Posted March 24, 2006 I think Stephen Harper does owe BB discussion time as she is one of the more prominent fiqures that represents a worldwide public outcry against Canada's annual seal cull. Stephen Harper and Loyola Hearn owe BB nothing, and they did the right thing. Mr. Hearn summed it up best by saying that this is hardly anything more than a fundraiser for these groups. BB hasn't been to Canada in 30 years. What right does she have to try to meedle in anything Canadian, especially something that provides an economic boost to some people wo really need it? I read in another post somewhere that someone said it only amounted to a coouple of hundred dollars per person. First of all, while I don't know the exact figures, I would say that's lowballing the number. Even if it is correct (and I'm not conceding that), a couple of hundred dollars is a help for people whose lives are lived from cheque to cheque, month to month. August, the Larry King thing was farcical, yes? Despite the fact that it was slanted, scratch that, totally fixed to favour Sir Paul and Whatsherface, Williams did okay. Quote "If you don't believe your country should come before yourself, you can better serve your country by livin' someplace else." Stompin' Tom Connors
August1991 Posted March 24, 2006 Author Report Posted March 24, 2006 August, the Larry King thing was farcical, yes?Despite the fact that it was slanted, scratch that, totally fixed to favour Sir Paul and Whatsherface, Williams did okay. Welcome back, Newfie.Anyone interested can read the transcript here. I watched it by download. Between King mispronouncing Newfoundland, McCartney claiming to be there (when they were in PEI), Heather McCartney doing all the talking and King clearly more interested in talking about other things, I found Danny Williams handled himself well. I guess Williams can do this sort of thing but I'm glad Harper walked away from Bardot. ---- I could be wrong but I think a celebrity's mere presence no longer changes people's opinions. Charlie Chaplin was the world's first celebrity in that he was the first person recognized around the world. This notion of celebrity has been ldevalued ever since. But that's a topic for a different thread. Quote
uOttawaMan Posted March 24, 2006 Report Posted March 24, 2006 Will somebody please think about the chickens.... Harper cares about chickens. In fact, its clear he and the majority of politicians love KFC. Their wastelines prove it. /discuss Quote "To hear many religious people talk, one would think God created the torso, head, legs and arms but the devil slapped on the genitals.” -Don Schrader
Newfie Canadian Posted March 24, 2006 Report Posted March 24, 2006 August, the Larry King thing was farcical, yes? Despite the fact that it was slanted, scratch that, totally fixed to favour Sir Paul and Whatsherface, Williams did okay. Welcome back, Newfie.Anyone interested can read the transcript here. I watched it by download. Between King mispronouncing Newfoundland, McCartney claiming to be there (when they were in PEI), Heather McCartney doing all the talking and King clearly more interested in talking about other things, I found Danny Williams handled himself well. I guess Williams can do this sort of thing but I'm glad Harper walked away from Bardot. ---- I could be wrong but I think a celebrity's mere presence no longer changes people's opinions. Charlie Chaplin was the world's first celebrity in that he was the first person recognized around the world. This notion of celebrity has been ldevalued ever since. But that's a topic for a different thread. Thanks August. I've been checking in every once in a while, but too many things have been happening to devote much time to the forums. Good to see some familiar names at the bottom of the board, along with a slew of new ones. Like I said, farcical. The same sort of thing would have happened no doubt in the circus that would have inevitably erupted at a Bardot/Harper meeting. ---- In comment to celebrity's no longer holding the influence they once did, Sir Paul and Bardot are two good examples of why that isn't a bad thing. Quote "If you don't believe your country should come before yourself, you can better serve your country by livin' someplace else." Stompin' Tom Connors
differenttwist Posted March 24, 2006 Report Posted March 24, 2006 what benefit does the seal hunt provide again? ????? ???????????? WHAT DO YOU MEAN ? ? ? ? ? ? ???????????? ???????? ?? ? #!#!! Quote
Slavik44 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Posted March 24, 2006 Well Bardot gained her influence by being attractive...so it makes sense that she no longer has any influence. And as for the economic benifiets if they are so small, that they amount only to a couple hundred dollars per person why doesn't McCartney sell the damn helicopter on E-bay and use the money to pay the people to stop hunting seals. Quote The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. - Ayn Rand --------- http://www.politicalcompass.org/ Economic Left/Right: 4.75 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.54 Last taken: May 23, 2007
geoffrey Posted March 24, 2006 Report Posted March 24, 2006 A star actually doing something about a problem instead of just running their mouth? I don't think so Slavik... Quote RealRisk.ca - (Latest Post: Prosecutors have no "Skin in the Game") --
betsy Posted March 24, 2006 Report Posted March 24, 2006 And then there's Bono. What is he anyway, aside from being U2???? He must be a great somebody or something since the Liberals were scrambling to get his approval. Quote
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