How Much for Harper's Make-Up?

[Michael Bluth]

Well now, it appears that comprehension problem you have has really flared up, and now is affecting your simple reading skills. As you can see by my user name I am not hiti. Ooops I'm sorry, apparently you can't see that.

It's ok I understand you have this problem, after all you did believe I was Figleaf at one point.

Anyone else you would care to say I am?

I hope hiti is getting a kick out of this.

Hiti, it's not a matter of a comprehension problem.

If you are going to insist on calling me name that isn't my user name I'll simply do the same to you.

It appears to be bothering you much more than it bothers me. Could it be because you really are hiti? I think so hiti.

Have a good night hiti.

[Who's Doing What?]

Well now, it appears that comprehension problem you have has really flared up, and now is affecting your simple reading skills. As you can see by my user name I am not hiti. Ooops I'm sorry, apparently you can't see that.

It's ok I understand you have this problem, after all you did believe I was Figleaf at one point.

Anyone else you would care to say I am?

I hope hiti is getting a kick out of this.

Hiti, it's not a matter of a comprehension problem.

If you are going to insist on calling me name that isn't my user name I'll simply do the same to you.

It appears to be bothering you much more than it bothers me. Could it be because you really are hiti? I think so hiti.

Have a good night hiti.

Good night Ricki.

[Fortunata]

So Steve's taxpayer paid stylist earned her money today. Steve looked very put together in QP today; nice clothes; great makeup. Yes indeed, very well done............

.............and then he opened his mouth.

More taxpayer's money down the drain.

[jdobbin]

More taxpayer's money down the drain.

In 2005, Harper made this promise:

http://www.conservative.ca/media/20051104-...untability3.pdf

Strengthen Access to Information

He can start by stating the salary of his image consultant and from what department she is being paid.

Being open and transparent is what the Tories promised, it is what they should deliver.

[Michael Bluth]

Harper made it easier to access information.

However, because he hasn't jumped to the NDP's beck and call on this one issue that is somehow not honouring a promise?

Hmmm, interesting.

[Who's Doing What?]

Transparency?

Ya right.

It's more like translucency with a little bit of smoke and mirrors thrown in for good meassure.

[madmax]

If you are going to insist on calling me name that isn't my user name I'll simply do the same to you.

Is your former handle Rickibobbi (SP) or something like that?

I noticed that this poster disappeared, and had a good sense of humour?

Anyone know where he went?

I am curious because I see you being referred to as Ricki?

[madmax]

I understand that Manning and Harper had image consultants and probably lots of others have people following them around to make certain that not a hair is out of place, and the ties are straight. Reminds me of my mom sending me off to school.

It appears that it is all image over substance, which must be the result of television, which brings us back to the Nixon Kennedy era.

Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing a PM with his hair out of place, his sleeves rolled up, tie crooked, and shirt untucked.

There are just as many MPs whom I think fit that bill in the past, and they were constantly on the move, or more concerned in what they were working on, then their own appearance.

Ever notice this in some boardrooms? The immaculant ones, and the ones dressed to the 9s but, dirt on their shoes, suits, and sweat dripping down while the A/C is working OT.

I believe this is much ado about nothing.

Which is why it isn't surprising that Harper was hammering Manning over it.

Harper gets the reality check, and realizes it is necessary. It only shows the pettiness Stephen Harper had for Preston Manning.

[Who's Doing What?]

I would just love to see our PM, just once, talk to reporters looking like this.

http://www.thebestlinks.com/images/6/63/Ni...lte_mugshot.jpg

[noahbody]

Trying to make this an issue of waste really isn't a great strategy for the Liberals with their record. I doubt she gets paid using envelopes.

[Michael Bluth]

Is your former handle Rickibobbi (SP) or something like that?

I noticed that this poster disappeared, and had a good sense of humour?

Anyone know where he went?

I am curious because I see you being referred to as Ricki?

From what I understand he was also a conservative.

Easier for the Harper-haters to attacks the messenger than to actual deal with the issues I guess.

[jdobbin]

According to CTV:

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/stor...19?hub=Politics

Stephen Harper is the first prime minister to have a personal stylist paid for by taxpayers.

And:

There is also no record of her employment at the Prime Minister's Office, an official at the Privy Council Office told The Canadian Press.

An Access to Information request also yielded no records of contracts paid to the stylist.

Time for a little openness.

[jdobbin]

Trying to make this an issue of waste really isn't a great strategy for the Liberals with their record. I doubt she gets paid using envelopes.

Given Harper's record on government openness and information access, he should be telling everyone why he has a stylist and why the taxpayer should pay for it. And perhaps he should apologize to Manning about blasting him for a party clothing allowance.

[ScottSA]

I understand that Manning and Harper had image consultants and probably lots of others have people following them around to make certain that not a hair is out of place, and the ties are straight.

Chretien didn't have a makeup artist, he had a reconstructive surgeon and a journeyman plasterer following him around.

[jdobbin]

Chretien didn't have a makeup artist, he had a reconstructive surgeon and a journeyman plasterer following him around.

Very clever. You can now show a picture with his paralysis and ask: "Is this a prime minister?" That worked very successfully last time.

[jdobbin]

CP reports that no one knows if Harper is getting psychic advice from his stylist.

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/070420/...psychic_stylist

Harper's office says neither he nor any of the members of his entourage pay for news from the other side.

Rather, Muntean gets a government salary to maintain Harper's wardrobe and image when he's on the road.

The opposition is continuing to press the government for details about how much taxpayers are shelling out for Muntean.

But finding that out would seem to require a crystal ball - the Conservatives refuse to say what she's being paid.

We've only heard a vague job description. Could Harper, like Nancy Reagan, be getting messages from the paranormal? Is he is following in the best Canadian traditions like King and getting messages from beyond?

[Topaz]

On Thursday, the Cons said Harper or the Cons paid for his attire and everything that went with it and now here on Friday we find out that was a LIE!!!! and Harper wonders why people don't TRUST them!!!

[Fortunata]

and Harper wonders why people don't TRUST them!!!

C'mon topaz, the Stevie's trust everything he does; they make excuses for each and every stunt that would have produced screams if the Liberals did it. Right from day one with the unaccountable ministerial appointment of Fortier, the coercing and crossing of Emerson, the lie about Income Trusts, not only the lie about the psychic stylist but the fact we are paying her and he's covered it up, and on and on. Anything is ok if Steve does it.

[jdobbin]

C'mon topaz, the Stevie's trust everything he does; they make excuses for each and every stunt that would have produced screams if the Liberals did it. Right from day one with the unaccountable ministerial appointment of Fortier, the coercing and crossing of Emerson, the lie about Income Trusts, not only the lie about the psychic stylist but the fact we are paying her and he's covered it up, and on and on. Anything is ok if Steve does it.

What is funny is how some of the Harper people first denied it, refused to acknowledge it and after being shamed into admitting it are trying their best to play it down. It is everything Harper seemed to be against when he went after Manning.

More funny is how some of the Harper supporters here are seem to be tripping over themselves to say that the public has no right to know what the image consultant gets paid. Moreover, they try to say that previous leaders used taxpayers money for travelling image consultants with no evidence whatsoever to back it up.

[Michael Bluth]

More funny is how some of the Harper supporters here are seem to be tripping over themselves to say that the public has no right to know what the image consultant gets paid. Moreover, they try to say that previous leaders used taxpayers money for travelling image consultants with no evidence whatsoever to back it up.

Morer funnier is your mischaracterization of what "some of the Harper supporters" are actually saying.

You used the plural, so please show two examples of Harper supporters saying what you ascribed to them.

If you want others to provide evidence shouldn't you provide it yourself?

Hypocrisy is a two way street. Everyone for such evidently brilliant and unassailable minds such as yourself.

[jdobbin]

On Thursday, the Cons said Harper or the Cons paid for his attire and everything that went with it and now here on Friday we find out that was a LIE!!!! and Harper wonders why people don't TRUST them!!!

It will be interesting to see how much the consultant gets paid and if the Tories will continue to hide it. If it is over $31,000, it will probably leave Manning shaking his head. At least he had the decency not to try and put it off on the taxpayers.

[Michael Bluth]

It will be interesting to see how much the consultant gets paid and if the Tories will continue to hide it. If it is over $31,000, it will probably leave Manning shaking his head. At least he had the decency not to try and put it off on the taxpayers.

If you want others to provide evidence shouldn't you have the decency to provide it yourself?

[jdobbin]

I believe this is much ado about nothing.

Which is why it isn't surprising that Harper was hammering Manning over it.

Harper gets the reality check, and realizes it is necessary. It only shows the pettiness Stephen Harper had for Preston Manning.

He certainly will have a difficult time explaining what was good for the goose is not good for the gander. He owes Manning an apology. So it would seem that a lot of Harper supporters here deserve to say sorry to Manning.

[Michael Bluth]

He certainly will have a difficult time explaining what was good for the goose is not good for the gander. He owes Manning an apology. So it would seem that a lot of Harper supporters here deserve to say sorry to Manning.

Hmmm, so you are going after Harper for needing to apologize to Preston Manning?

What does it have to do with the job Harper is doing as Prime Minister?

[jdobbin]

Transparency?

Ya right.

It's more like translucency with a little bit of smoke and mirrors thrown in for good meassure.

And it looks like a crystal ball thrown in for good measure. Harper gets his hair styled and a tea leaf reading at the same time.

Maybe it will show him the ghost of Harper opposing Manning's clothing allowance that was paid for by party funding.