tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post596558752690172221..comments2023-08-01T04:17:03.628-04:00Comments on Liberal Arts and Minds: Missing in ActionKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-3291030303024039942008-08-17T14:57:00.000-04:002008-08-17T14:57:00.000-04:00That's a good point ottlib. It'll be interesting ...That's a good point ottlib. It'll be interesting with all the attention paid to this just how much she participates in the future.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-81737647689527809472008-08-17T12:22:00.000-04:002008-08-17T12:22:00.000-04:00The Conservative Headquarters puts a higher priori...The Conservative Headquarters puts a higher priority on their message.<BR/><BR/>By-elections, which can often be decided by local issues, are not conducive to keeping the candidate on message.<BR/><BR/>So, the Conservative Party is willing to sacrifice this by-election to prevent any deviation from that message. <BR/><BR/>Anal retentive much?<BR/><BR/>Steve and knb,<BR/><BR/>I can guarantee if the Conservatives lose the Guelph by-election you will never see jarrid again. He will disappear from the blogsphere as suddenly as he appeared. So, good luck in getting to eat his words. (I realize both of you are already aware of that.)<BR/><BR/>I wonder what his next incarnation will be?ottlibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12695135535019042279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-74415373752374778722008-08-17T00:19:00.000-04:002008-08-17T00:19:00.000-04:00Not sure if these antics are really doing anything...Not sure if these antics are really doing anything but pandering to the CPC base.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01498883352676519800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-56580022679614330792008-08-16T19:05:00.000-04:002008-08-16T19:05:00.000-04:00I thought it was funny.Political wonks think alike...I thought it was funny.<BR/><BR/>Political wonks think alike I guess.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-54959225066325458002008-08-16T18:45:00.000-04:002008-08-16T18:45:00.000-04:00knbSorry, I missed your comment :)knb<BR/><BR/>Sorry, I missed your comment :)Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-25035034521889011392008-08-16T18:42:00.000-04:002008-08-16T18:42:00.000-04:00Lol Steve. I can confirm that Steve and I have nev...Lol Steve. <BR/><BR/>I can confirm that Steve and I have never met.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-69719104505097260642008-08-16T18:23:00.000-04:002008-08-16T18:23:00.000-04:00"The Conservatives will come ahead of the Liberals..."The Conservatives will come ahead of the Liberals in Guelph and St. Lambert. Mark my words."<BR/><BR/>Okay, I'll mark them, so you know which one's to eat Sept 9.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-91651577149631568902008-08-16T17:08:00.000-04:002008-08-16T17:08:00.000-04:00Here's a link to what Sandi is referring to.Here's a <A HREF="http://communities.canada.com/montrealgazette/blogs/onthehill/default.aspx" REL="nofollow">link</A> to what Sandi is referring to.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-7524944411172637932008-08-16T17:06:00.000-04:002008-08-16T17:06:00.000-04:00I'll mark them jarrid if you're prepared to eat th...I'll mark them jarrid if you're prepared to eat them.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-69416462251447544352008-08-16T17:05:00.000-04:002008-08-16T17:05:00.000-04:00Penlan, it'll be interesting to read the paper on ...Penlan, it'll be interesting to read the paper on the 21st.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-87087434507819514192008-08-16T16:18:00.000-04:002008-08-16T16:18:00.000-04:00Three medals actually Omar....and -Well, it seems ...Three medals actually Omar.<BR/><BR/><BR/>...and -<BR/><BR/>Well, it seems that Dion decided to fish. While on holiday in Quebec, he landed a 4.5 kg pike and won a fishing tournament held at Rivière Rouge. He then donated the $100 prize to the fish restocking fund for the Réservoir Kiamika.<BR/><BR/>"What was Harper doing?" while Dion was fishing and cutting bait, asked Dion aide Jean-François Del Torchio. "He was cutting arts programs."RuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-71886403447818343802008-08-16T16:13:00.000-04:002008-08-16T16:13:00.000-04:00Jarrid - another Jonathon type (is he really Jonat...Jarrid - another Jonathon type (is he really Jonathon) who goes all over the blogosphere with nonsense. Another one to put on ignore.<BR/><BR/>..... we don't know who will win, but the Dewey Wins story comes to mind.RuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-44392943713813536212008-08-16T14:23:00.000-04:002008-08-16T14:23:00.000-04:00The Conservatives will come ahead of the Liberals ...The Conservatives will come ahead of the Liberals in Guelph and St. Lambert. Mark my words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-1548998845659713592008-08-16T14:14:00.000-04:002008-08-16T14:14:00.000-04:00From the GuelphMercury today:"In Guelph on Tuesday...From the GuelphMercury today:<BR/><BR/>"In Guelph on Tuesday, the Action Read literacy centre will host a public meeting of the byelection candidates.<BR/><BR/>The Green, NDP, Liberal and Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party candidates will participate but Kovach has a scheduling conflict, Action Read said."<BR/><BR/>Agaun she has a scheduling conflict!<BR/><BR/>She will be attending this:<BR/><BR/>"The first debate Kovach will attend is Aug. 20 at the Village by the Arboretum, a residential community for adults."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-47583512095906021962008-08-16T10:05:00.000-04:002008-08-16T10:05:00.000-04:00I believe Dion has been to NS a few times, but I d...I believe Dion has been to NS a few times, but I don't believe he has come to counties Digby, Shelburne or Yarmouth. He may have visited the Annapolis Valley end of West Nova. <BR/>He needs to come here though. The sooner the better.<BR/><BR/>Three medals? Watch out America!Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058734544373976550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-2917715507521484012008-08-16T09:58:00.001-04:002008-08-16T09:58:00.001-04:00I forgot about that calendar Omar. Thinking back I...I forgot about that calendar Omar. Thinking back I now remember he s lauded for it.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-38796757568512742542008-08-16T09:58:00.000-04:002008-08-16T09:58:00.000-04:00Anon, your concern for individuals who are doing j...Anon, your concern for individuals who are doing just fine thank you very much is touching.<BR/><BR/>The Con's haven't even named a candidate to run against Garth yet.<BR/><BR/>As Omar points out, Brison is doing just fine.<BR/><BR/>How's Wajid Khan doing?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-42413849207087072442008-08-16T09:55:00.000-04:002008-08-16T09:55:00.000-04:00Boy, the CPC trolls just can't get over the fact t...Boy, the CPC trolls just can't get over the fact that Stronach realized what a bunch of a**holes the CRAP party are.<BR/><BR/>What about Emerson and Khan? Huh, it that different somehow, huh?<BR/><BR/>Anon's response is pretty pitiful I must say. Best they can do?<BR/><BR/>At least Brison is up front about who he is - too bad a couple of the CON caucus are too chicken to come out of the closet.RuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-64410685729333793212008-08-16T09:53:00.000-04:002008-08-16T09:53:00.000-04:00Three medals actually Omar.Wasn't Dion out east ea...Three medals actually Omar.<BR/><BR/>Wasn't Dion out east early on in his tour? I can't remember where he went.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-17510444723930471912008-08-16T09:51:00.000-04:002008-08-16T09:51:00.000-04:00Sandi, I recall some recent by elections where the...Sandi, I recall some recent by elections where the Con candidates were told not to participate.<BR/><BR/>I don't think it was inexperience that kept her away.<BR/><BR/>I guess we just keep watching.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-15248685521658560302008-08-16T09:35:00.000-04:002008-08-16T09:35:00.000-04:00Scott might have to return to selling fridges agai...<EM>Scott might have to return to selling fridges again soon, an appropriate end to this disloyal politician.</EM><BR/><BR/>For any one who doesn't know, what anonymous is referring to is the photograph Scott Brison did for a local cancer support calendar where the participants appeared partially nude. Brison was standing next to a refrigerator with the open door concealing his 'package'. The calender was a big success and to the best of my knowledge Brison was applauded for participating. Unlike Robert Thibault, Scott Brison is not in any trouble whatsoever in King's-Hants. The tide doesn't need turning in Nova Scotia as the Conservatives never really resonated here in the first place.Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058734544373976550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-21766245985219490052008-08-16T09:20:00.000-04:002008-08-16T09:20:00.000-04:00"That's Garth's get together.Not too shabby."Garth..."That's Garth's get together.<BR/><BR/>Not too shabby."<BR/><BR/>Garth Turner, Scott Brison, and Belinda Stronach - all defected to the Liberals in the last three years. All were opportunists, all misjudged the ensuing political winds. All ran for the leadership of the parties they later betrayed and have huge egos.<BR/><BR/>How has their short-sighted opportunism furthered their respective careers?<BR/><BR/>Well Belinda jumped ship just as the Liberal ship was sinking in May 2005. The Liberals were already in a downward spiral but her political antenna didn't catch it. She's now leaving politics. She couldn't take becoming yet again an opposition backbencher. Her betrayal backfired.<BR/><BR/>Scott Brison jumped ship in December 2003 when Martin took over the reigns of the Liberal party. There was heady talk of the Liberals winning more than 200 seats in the upcoming election. Brison thought his political future was bright. Instead, as we know, the 2004 election turned into the first nail in the coffin for the Martin regime. He won his riding with a comfortable margin last election. But the tide is turning in the Maritimes. Scott's not so hot anymore. Scott might have to return to selling fridges again soon, an appropriate end to this disloyal politician.<BR/> <BR/>Garth Turner - he won his riding for the Conservatives by less than 3 points last election. He's a great self-promoter putting Garth before party. He's in a swing seat. If the Conservatives improve on their numbers in Ontario from 2006 when they were beaten 40-35, then he's toast. Even if they don't, he's still toast.<BR/><BR/>Do Garth's politcal prospects look good? Look to see what happened to Belinda and is happening to Scott.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-29516324165553949142008-08-16T09:06:00.000-04:002008-08-16T09:06:00.000-04:00Excellent news. As is waking up to find we've won ...Excellent news. As is waking up to find we've won two Olympic medals!<BR/>I am hoping Dion comes to my neck of the woods. I'd love the opportunity to hear him speak and Thibault could definitely use the shot in the arm. The local Acadian population is fiercely federalist and Dion can not afford to alienate them.Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058734544373976550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-45318762219007013862008-08-16T07:53:00.000-04:002008-08-16T07:53:00.000-04:00One would think that Kovach, having experience at ...One would think that Kovach, having experience at the municipal level, would have a lot of experience talking to the people, debating, etc.<BR/><BR/>I find it odd that she didn't make it to the debate - she should be very used to debating.RuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-43229095643933891342008-08-15T23:48:00.000-04:002008-08-15T23:48:00.000-04:00Omar, 700 have rsvp'd to see Dion next week in Hal...Omar, 700 have rsvp'd to see Dion next week in Halton. That's Garth's get together.<BR/><BR/>Not too shabby.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.com