tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post4596283650877882179..comments2023-08-01T04:17:03.628-04:00Comments on Liberal Arts and Minds: It MattersKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-43868226369962399062008-08-13T18:44:00.000-04:002008-08-13T18:44:00.000-04:00There you go!Yes May is a social conservative on s...There you go!<BR/><BR/>Yes May is a social conservative on some issues, actually I think abortion may be the extent of it, but I don't think it's part of the party platform, though I can't be sure.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-43745711271253905442008-08-13T18:41:00.000-04:002008-08-13T18:41:00.000-04:00I have no idea what their principals entail other ...I have no idea what their principals entail other than the obvious one. I've heard Lizzy May is rather conservative, but I've never investigated that assertion. West Nova had three chances to vote for an NDP candidate who imho would have made more than a fine MP, but so it goes. Maybe I'll run for the Marijuana Party!Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058734544373976550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-47185788487899889552008-08-13T18:34:00.000-04:002008-08-13T18:34:00.000-04:00Hmmm. I think we give up our right to complain if...Hmmm. I think we give up our right to complain if we don't vote.<BR/><BR/>Why not go Green if you believe in the principals of their platform?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-30345624948478259082008-08-13T18:27:00.000-04:002008-08-13T18:27:00.000-04:00I may not even bother voting to tell you the truth...I may not even bother voting to tell you the truth. It hardly seems worth it most days..Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058734544373976550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-91957349480863902082008-08-13T16:25:00.000-04:002008-08-13T16:25:00.000-04:00Yes, I heard what he said and while I think it was...Yes, I heard what he said and while I think it was stupid, the media have gone over the top with it, imo.<BR/><BR/>CTV carried that as their lead and not a peep about the committee meetings.<BR/><BR/>I wish you luck in your choice. Do you know the candidates?<BR/><BR/>At least I can vote for Szabo with a clearer conscience, though why he'd want to run again after this is beyond me.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-79102470994924934752008-08-13T13:49:00.000-04:002008-08-13T13:49:00.000-04:00I suppose Jean Chretien being flippantly dismissiv...I suppose Jean Chretien being flippantly dismissive about missing advertising millions sounded pretty asinine to those of the opposing political bent.<BR/><BR/>I'm assuming you've heard Robert Thibault's latest faux pas? Any notion I had about casting for him has gone up in a puff of smoke this past week. I am definitely in the market for a candidate to vote for in the upcoming election. Shall it be green or orange? I haven't decided.Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058734544373976550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-32063424230710848092008-08-13T13:29:00.000-04:002008-08-13T13:29:00.000-04:00I'm not a thug, but I share your sentiment.What I ...I'm not a thug, but I share your sentiment.<BR/><BR/>What I cannot get over is the mentality of those members. How can they not know that they look and sound like jackasses?<BR/><BR/>Whether they are being disruptive or making stupid (non)jokes, they look ridiculous. You can only assume that the people they associate with are similar.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-79084719314105058532008-08-13T13:25:00.000-04:002008-08-13T13:25:00.000-04:00I know, I know. It's just that this entire charade...I know, I know. It's just that this entire charade makes me boil. I'd love to have the opportunity to wipe those smug and smirking smiles off those Conservative faces. I tend to be a bit of a thug myself at times and sometimes fire is best fought with fire. Szabo is really doing a helluva job in spite of the challenges presented by the dirtbags sitting across from him.Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058734544373976550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-45418999565791068572008-08-13T13:09:00.000-04:002008-08-13T13:09:00.000-04:00It seems he has litle choice Omar. He has to go t...It seems he has litle choice Omar. He has to go to Milliken and I presume that can only be done while the House is sitting.<BR/><BR/>It really is outrageous how he is treated. Who does that in real life?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-85923600967612332008-08-13T11:39:00.000-04:002008-08-13T11:39:00.000-04:00While I admire Mr Szabo's dogged tenacity and cool...While I admire Mr Szabo's dogged tenacity and cool under fire persona, I would like to see him grow some balls and stop coming across as such a namby-pamby whipping boy to these fucking Conservatives. I mean, just, wow.Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058734544373976550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-18799197518357518902008-08-13T09:41:00.000-04:002008-08-13T09:41:00.000-04:00I was wrong about EC showing today.It's Retail Med...I was wrong about EC showing today.<BR/><BR/>It's Retail Media, official agents, (most won't be there), some ex candidates and Finley.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-28231107278226659672008-08-13T09:34:00.000-04:002008-08-13T09:34:00.000-04:00Yes, interesting IF witnesses show up.Yes, interesting IF witnesses show up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-18187623964057580622008-08-13T08:39:00.000-04:002008-08-13T08:39:00.000-04:00It truly would be something if they were held in c...It truly would be something if they were held in contempt penlan.<BR/><BR/>Today should prove interesting.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-37244736024941136412008-08-13T08:38:00.000-04:002008-08-13T08:38:00.000-04:00The law may be arcane to some anon, in which case ...The law may be arcane to some anon, in which case it should be tightened and clarified, however on this issue it seems pretty clear to me.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-47050737430302631792008-08-13T08:35:00.000-04:002008-08-13T08:35:00.000-04:00Sandi, re Tories, I suspect you're right, it's jus...Sandi, re Tories, I suspect you're right, it's just my pet peeve, ;).<BR/><BR/>I doubt Finley will show up, but I hope I'm wrong.<BR/><BR/>I see your point about lawyers, but the concept is to have individuals who reflect the nation being one of the checks to power.<BR/>That said, Tilson and Hiebert are lawyers.<BR/><BR/>I wonder what happened to Poilievre.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-38281560763772215112008-08-13T08:19:00.000-04:002008-08-13T08:19:00.000-04:00david toronto, I found his line of work ironic to ...david toronto, I found his line of work ironic to say the least.<BR/><BR/>He may be a clever bean counter but he didn't strike me as someone who would do well with nuance.<BR/><BR/>He like many was used by the Con's.<BR/><BR/>Sad.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-7612260275566120722008-08-13T08:16:00.000-04:002008-08-13T08:16:00.000-04:00It honestly blows my mind some time, how they can ...<I>It honestly blows my mind some time, how they can convince themselves that what they do is acceptable, or won't come back to bite them.</I><BR/><BR/>Steve, I think part of that attitude comes from getting away with a hell of a lot when they first came to office.<BR/><BR/>Media gave them a pass and as a result, so did Canadians. With that their arrogance grew as quickly as Harper's waist line.<BR/><BR/>The other problem is the calibre of people they have. While they should be admired I suppose for choosing to serve the public good, there are so many that are small minded, purely ideologically driven and limited in their exposure to a big picture. Not all of them of course, but many.<BR/><BR/>As to what they've portrayed thus far, I'd say you're bang on.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-42025252575840431072008-08-13T08:04:00.000-04:002008-08-13T08:04:00.000-04:00Anon at 7:53 AMYes, the CONs will come out smellin...Anon at 7:53 AM<BR/><BR/>Yes, the CONs will come out smelling like roses - dead, stinking, rotting roses that have been sitting in putrid water.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-35407227844194804362008-08-13T08:02:00.000-04:002008-08-13T08:02:00.000-04:00knb,I feel the same towards Mr. Lowry as you did. ...knb,<BR/><BR/>I feel the same towards Mr. Lowry as you did. Sorry for him. He was/is used/abused by the CONs & doesn't even know it. And believes every single thing this Party says.<BR/><BR/>But he did give out lots of information that had the CONs cringing. It was enlightening to say the least & what he said can't be "taken back".<BR/><BR/>I, too, dislike the use of using the word "Tories" as it denotes a different Party that no longer exists thanks to Mackay & Harper.<BR/><BR/>I get dumped on, here & there, for using the word "CONs", but to me that is exactly what they are - con-artists. So obvious due to the different scams, like Cadman, In-Out, etc. that they have perpetrated on us all. <BR/><BR/>Their behaviours at the Ethics Committee is apalling & I sincerely hope they are held in contempt of Parliament once the House sits again. If it does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-19934630432646300712008-08-13T07:53:00.000-04:002008-08-13T07:53:00.000-04:00Elections Canada blew it and the Cons will come ou...Elections Canada blew it and the Cons will come out of this smelling like roses.<BR/><BR/>This is an arcane and esoteric issue about differing and reasonable interpretations of the Canada Elections Act.<BR/><BR/>But knock yourself out knb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-26552985182485077892008-08-13T05:35:00.000-04:002008-08-13T05:35:00.000-04:00I think most people say Tories because it's easier...I think most people say Tories because it's easier to type, etc.<BR/><BR/>Actually, I say keep it up as Harper apparently really dislikes being referred to as a Tory.<BR/><BR/>I watched - I am disgusted.<BR/><BR/>The BT's mock Szabo - good grief the man was so patient. They are trying to get to him, attacking him personally.<BR/><BR/>Wallace looked like the class dunce and Tilson had a smirk on his face (boy would I like to wipe that smirk off).<BR/> <BR/>I wonder if Finley will show up now...it will be interesting.<BR/><BR/>I wonder if it would be better is MP's that are lawyers only be on these committees.RuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-3044897598106285182008-08-13T05:04:00.000-04:002008-08-13T05:04:00.000-04:00An interesting sidelight to the Doug Lowry matter....An interesting sidelight to the Doug Lowry matter. He works in the <BR/>financial community and yet he's so naive about things that he can't see money laundering when it's under his nose!<BR/><BR/>I wouldn't trust him with my estate or my legacy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-73826576091168204462008-08-12T23:11:00.000-04:002008-08-12T23:11:00.000-04:00Knb, your update link might be the big story out o...Knb, your update link might be the big story out of today. For all the moaning and whining from Conservatives, once again they show they are their own worst enemies, most of the damage really self inflicted. In some way, they're just so detached from reality, seeming to forget that almost everything ends up coming out in the wash. It honestly blows my mind some time, how they can convince themselves that what they do is acceptable, or won't come back to bite them. If I can be blunt, the first two days basically portray a "who the fuck do they think they are" flavor to Canadians.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-76686994603553971462008-08-12T22:12:00.000-04:002008-08-12T22:12:00.000-04:00Thanks RC.Thanks RC.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-82307230382909219632008-08-12T21:50:00.000-04:002008-08-12T21:50:00.000-04:00Anon - HA! Keep dreaming, buddy.KNB - I updated m...Anon - HA! Keep dreaming, buddy.<BR/><BR/>KNB - I updated my post with a link to your blog. :)Red Canuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14856310732637244052noreply@blogger.com