French Canadian MP's booed Cherry

[Leafless]

Hockey commentator Don Cherry was booed in parliament during question period when Peter Milliken, the Speaker of the House, decided to recognize the controversial commentator's presence who was sitting in the visitor's section. Conservative party whip, Jay Hill said he'd specifically asked the Speaker to recognize Cherry, calling him a "distinguished Canadian.''

How immature can French Canadian MP's be that you be to so badly despise a hockey commentator entertainer that you boo him in parliament after being asked by the 'Speaker of the House' to recognize Mr. Cherry as a "distinguished Canadian".

I never heard howls of protest from English speaking MP's concerning why the 'Bloc' a separatist party is allowed to ply their separatist political business in parliament against the political interest of Canada with salaries paid by Canadian tax payers.

http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/s...548&k=39171

[Charles Anthony]

Don Cherry made desparaging remarks towards French Canadian hockey players. He deserved to be booed.

[Leafless]

Don Cherry made desparaging remarks towards French Canadian hockey players. He deserved to be booed.

Don Cherry is an entertainer and not a politician and says a lot of disparaging remarks as well as interesting concerning the world of hockey and this is what makes the guy so hilarious as well as an authority in hockey commentaries.

Those who can't laugh at yourself occasionally, then they have a problem not Don Cherry.

[Charles Anthony]

I disagree. I think he is a bad hockey commentator. We easily forget when his sound-bite predictions are wrong. The only times that he provides (h)in(d)sight is when he talks about the past with his cued-up videos.

Those who make disparaging racist remarks should expect to be treated with disrespect.

[Leafless]

I disagree. I think he is a bad hockey commentator. We easily forget when his sound-bite predictions are wrong. The only times that he provides (h)in(d)sight is when he talks about the past with his cued-up videos.

Those who make disparaging racist remarks should expect to be treated with disrespect.

What is the racist remark you find so offensive?

[watching&waiting]

Personally I think Don Cherry should be booed at, but not just for his bigotted way with words, but just for being the inflaming idiot he portrays. The fact that it was the Frwench MP's booing him is not surprising as they are also the first ones to tell people to answer them in french even if there are english only people also in the conversation, and if you pint that out, they rudely say that they should then learn french if they want to take part in the discussion. This is looked upon as a normal behaviour for the french, but by any one else's view it is very rude. Cherry being booed at by these guys, will take that as a badge of glory, which by my own standard is not only rude but inflamatory.

[Canadian Blue]

I think people need to get a sense of humour! I remember when people were made at Conan O'Brian for making some remarks about french people with Triumph the insult dog. Some people were even questioning whether he should be charged with hate crimes, people should lighten up.

Besides is that how you treat one of the people that made it be one of the top ten greatest Canadian's.

[Black Dog]

Don Cherry shouldn't be booed. His type thrives on any kind of attention he can get. Better to ignore him in hopes he goes away.

[blueblood]

Vinnie Lecavalier is one of Cherry's favorite hockey players and he's more french than crepes. Cherry is an outspoken person who speaks his mind which happens to be an admirable quality and also happens to get you on the top ten greatest Canadians of all time. Cherry has a strong bias of a certain hockey player he likes, and it just so happens that a lot of French players don't fit into his view of an ideal hockey player, get over it, Cherry can take a punch why can't those MP's from Quebec. Cherry is probably one of the greatest hockey minds out there and he does know what he's talking about. Cherry wouldn't pull a stunt like that, Gilles Duceppe speaks his mind openly, hell I can remember one coach's corner where Cherry said he liked him. Cherry even goes to say Montreal has the some of the best fans in the league. And french people get mad at Cherry for having a mind of his own, what about the idiots in Quebec City who when I speak english to my buddy decide to stop me on the street and scream at me in French because I was speaking english. It's idiots like that which make Quebec look bad to the rest of Canada, it's idiots like that which make me want to take those MP's to the plains of abraham for a quick history lesson, it's idiots like that which make me think "you guys won a silver medal on the plains of abraham and you think you run the country", it's idiots like that which make me think "this is half of my heritage?" If those clowns hate living in Canda so much, hop on a plane and leave we as a country would be better off.

[MightyAC]

Cherry repeatedly refers to European and French Canadian as wimps that hide behind visors. His sometimes controversial comments endear him to some and make enemies of others. The jeers were deserved but I'm sure he couldn't care less. If Grapes doesn't care why should we?

[Black Dog]

Cherry is probably one of the greatest hockey minds out there and he does know what he's talking about.

Sorry...WHAT? Cherry is an amusement, a sideshow attraction who's scthick has been wearing thin as fast as his knowledge of the game has faded. He's a dinosaur and its a sad testament that he remains popular and that his ignorant, backward views (on hockey and anything else) continue to "inform" Canadians.

[Leafless]

Cherry repeatedly refers to European and French Canadian as wimps that hide behind visors.

Is this supposed to be interpreted as a racist comment or is it simply Don cherry has a general dislike to visors worn by hockey players?

[g_bambino]

Cherry repeatedly refers to European and French Canadian as wimps that hide behind visors.

Is this supposed to be interpreted as a racist comment or is it simply Don cherry has a general dislike to visors worn by hockey players?

Just to clarify: since when were either Canadians who speak French, or people who live in Europe, a race?

[blueblood]

Cherry is probably one of the greatest hockey minds out there and he does know what he's talking about.

Sorry...WHAT? Cherry is an amusement, a sideshow attraction who's scthick has been wearing thin as fast as his knowledge of the game has faded. He's a dinosaur and its a sad testament that he remains popular and that his ignorant, backward views (on hockey and anything else) continue to "inform" Canadians.

Well, that is definetely a matter of opinion. There are a lot of Canadians who agree with him, are you saying that people who agree with him and share his views any less of a person than you? Just remember it works both ways, some people might consider your views backward too. That's just like liberal minded people "informing" us on their ways too, some of it I agree with, most of it I think is BS, just like you with Cherry. It just so happens that people with that persona, personality, and outspokenness tend to get sky high approval ratings, it's an attractive quality. just because you don't agree with him, you have to at least respect what he's done which happened to make him one of the greatest Canadians ever.

[FTA Lawyer]

Cherry repeatedly refers to European and French Canadian as wimps that hide behind visors. His sometimes controversial comments endear him to some and make enemies of others. The jeers were deserved but I'm sure he couldn't care less. If Grapes doesn't care why should we?

BINGO!

[MightyAC]

Cherry repeatedly refers to European and French Canadian as wimps that hide behind visors.

Is this supposed to be interpreted as a racist comment or is it simply Don cherry has a general dislike to visors worn by hockey players?

He often makes blanket negative statements about both groups, generally calling them wimpy, whiners, etc. He does make positive comments about a handful of foreign or French players but for the most part he speaks negatively about them as a group.

I guess he's technically being a racist but most players seem to let it slide. I guess they just consider the source. He's a loud mouthed, bigoted, fool but entertaining at the same time. He's kind of like Archie Bunker, a bigot but a boob....people seem to understand that.

In short I'd say the boos were deserved and I'd guess that they didn't bother Grapes one bit. We've no doubt discussed it longer than he did.

[Black Dog]

It just so happens that people with that persona, personality, and outspokenness tend to get sky high approval ratings, it's an attractive quality. just because you don't agree with him, you have to at least respect what he's done which happened to make him one of the greatest Canadians ever.

The fact that Don Cherry made the list of "Greatest Canadians" either shows how bereft we are of great Canadians, or that the people who voted for him are pig-ignorant yokels.

There are a lot of Canadians who agree with him, are you saying that people who agree with him and share his views any less of a person than you?

I thought I made that clear. Just to clairfy, then: yes.

[blueblood]

It just so happens that people with that persona, personality, and outspokenness tend to get sky high approval ratings, it's an attractive quality. just because you don't agree with him, you have to at least respect what he's done which happened to make him one of the greatest Canadians ever.

The fact that Don Cherry made the list of "Greatest Canadians" either shows how bereft we are of great Canadians, or that the people who voted for him are pig-ignorant yokels.

There are a lot of Canadians who agree with him, are you saying that people who agree with him and share his views any less of a person than you?

I thought I made that clear. Just to clairfy, then: yes.

hmm. interesting, i thought left wingers were supposed to be tolerant and accepting of ALL people. Those pig-ignorant yokels are every bit as Canadian as you are, their vote counts just as much as yours, their opinion counts just as much as yours, just because they are different doesn't mean that they aren't any less of a person. With that statement I don't understand how you can get mad at people who are anti-muslim and say we should tolerate and accept them (which you are 100% in the right by the way) and at the same time trash your own country men and that they are not your equal, that sounds pretty ignorant to me. That comment reeks of elitism and shows a disrespect of a group of Canadians that are an important part of this country.

[Argus]

Don Cherry made desparaging remarks towards French Canadian hockey players. He deserved to be booed.

What did he say?

[Argus]

Personally I think Don Cherry should be booed at, but not just for his bigotted way with words, but just for being the inflaming idiot he portrays.

So people with strong opinions that many disagree with should always be booed?

The fact that it was the Frwench MP's booing him is not surprising as they are also the first ones to tell people to answer them in french even if there are english only people also in the conversation, and if you pint that out, they rudely say that they should then learn french if they want to take part in the discussion. This is looked upon as a normal behaviour for the french, but by any one else's view it is very rude.

This sounds like it is very disparaging towards the French. I bet that if you said this and then were introduced in the House of Commons all the Quebec MPs would boo you.

[Argus]

hmm. interesting, i thought left wingers were supposed to be tolerant and accepting of ALL people.

Well, they are tolerant and accepting of all people, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, or skin colour or race or religion or language.

But if you disagree with them about political or social issues well now sonny, that's something else again! Now you're morally and intellectually inferior and probably a danger to all of society! You must be banned and fined and prevented from causing social upheaval and engendering anti-social unrest and hurtful feelings!

[Black Dog]

hmm. interesting, i thought left wingers were supposed to be tolerant and accepting of ALL people.

I guess I'm a bad bad lefty, then.

Those pig-ignorant yokels are every bit as Canadian as you are, their vote counts just as much as yours, their opinion counts just as much as yours, just because they are different doesn't mean that they aren't any less of a person.

No. They aren't lesser people. They're just not very bright.

With that statement I don't understand how you can get mad at people who are anti-muslim and say we should tolerate and accept them (which you are 100% in the right by the way) and at the same time trash your own country men and that they are not your equal, that sounds pretty ignorant to me. That comment reeks of elitism and shows a disrespect of a group of Canadians that are an important part of this country.

My support for equality and human rights and all that happy leftist crap in no way negate smy ability to be elitist and to look down my nose at people. Let me put it this way I disapprove of idiocy, but I will defend to the death anyone's right to be an idiot.

[blueblood]

hmm. interesting, i thought left wingers were supposed to be tolerant and accepting of ALL people.

I guess I'm a bad bad lefty, then.

Those pig-ignorant yokels are every bit as Canadian as you are, their vote counts just as much as yours, their opinion counts just as much as yours, just because they are different doesn't mean that they aren't any less of a person.

No. They aren't lesser people. They're just not very bright.

With that statement I don't understand how you can get mad at people who are anti-muslim and say we should tolerate and accept them (which you are 100% in the right by the way) and at the same time trash your own country men and that they are not your equal, that sounds pretty ignorant to me. That comment reeks of elitism and shows a disrespect of a group of Canadians that are an important part of this country.

My support for equality and human rights and all that happy leftist crap in no way negate smy ability to be elitist and to look down my nose at people. Let me put it this way I disapprove of idiocy, but I will defend to the death anyone's right to be an idiot.

thx for clarifying that, that makes more sense

[Canadian Blue]

Just to clarify: since when were either Canadians who speak French, or people who live in Europe, a race?

Pretty well anything considered politically incorrect can be considered racism nowadays.

The fact that Don Cherry made the list of "Greatest Canadians" either shows how bereft we are of great Canadians, or that the people who voted for him are pig-ignorant yokels.

I blame the fact that Canadian's aren't taught enough history in the education system. Their are many great Canadian's, its just that most people don't know who they are.

[gerryhatrick]

Hockey commentator Don Cherry was booed in parliament during question period when Peter Milliken, the Speaker of the House, decided to recognize the controversial commentator's presence who was sitting in the visitor's section. Conservative party whip, Jay Hill said he'd specifically asked the Speaker to recognize Cherry, calling him a "distinguished Canadian.''

How immature can French Canadian MP's be that you be to so badly despise a hockey commentator entertainer that you boo him in parliament after being asked by the 'Speaker of the House' to recognize Mr. Cherry as a "distinguished Canadian".

I never heard howls of protest from English speaking MP's concerning why the 'Bloc' a separatist party is allowed to ply their separatist political business in parliament against the political interest of Canada with salaries paid by Canadian tax payers.

http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/s...548&k=39171

It's all part of the Conservative effort to connect themselves to hockey, as they were advised by Frank Luntz.

My sig has a link to a story about that very thing.