tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post126378120937890913..comments2023-08-01T04:17:03.628-04:00Comments on Liberal Arts and Minds: We Read LettersKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-89983523651540013582009-08-14T19:08:24.798-04:002009-08-14T19:08:24.798-04:00He's from Timmins. Even if he happens to work...He's from Timmins. Even if he happens to work in Ottawa doesn't mean that he is no longer allowed to have opinions in his home riding. Just because someone has a political job doesn't mean they are no longer normal citizens with the right to have and express opinions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-57707566157898898932009-07-07T00:06:59.634-04:002009-07-07T00:06:59.634-04:00I am a former resident of Schumacher (now part of ...I am a former resident of Schumacher (now part of Timmins) and responded to the letter...I would rather wear a Canadian pin that boasts "Proudly Canadian" than one that's "made in China".Big Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18396077232214728401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-56478994027669630382009-07-06T17:40:40.614-04:002009-07-06T17:40:40.614-04:00Sandi, the real irony is this isn't the first ...Sandi, the real irony is this isn't the first time this kind of thing has happened...with the pins I mean.<br /><br />The one's screeching about it back then were non other than?..the Con's (or their party name of the day)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-56299547070149412472009-07-06T17:38:47.012-04:002009-07-06T17:38:47.012-04:00Attawapiskat is an issue that I care about too and...Attawapiskat is an issue that I care about too and on that, he's certainly done a lot of work Cam.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-36252325399494960822009-07-06T17:37:30.594-04:002009-07-06T17:37:30.594-04:00True enough ScottTrue enough ScottKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-50623929177272469372009-07-06T17:26:03.004-04:002009-07-06T17:26:03.004-04:00I could never vote NDP, but Charlie Angus is good ...I could never vote NDP, but Charlie Angus is good at getting under the Cons skins - I love it.<br /><br />I think Angus' point is that why not make the pins in Canada and create jobs. Perhaps that point is having an impact so the Cons are trying to destroy Angus and make him look like he's not up to the job.RuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-10470592675552636642009-07-06T14:40:34.695-04:002009-07-06T14:40:34.695-04:00Charlie has been doing a great job as the MP in th...Charlie has been doing a great job as the MP in that riding, and that has really gotten under the skin of the Conservatives, especially on issues like Attawapiskat. The Conservative have no love for Mr. Angus at all, which is why it doesn't surprise me that they did this.northwestern_ladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16833632861345350726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-17495263993778800152009-07-06T14:07:57.637-04:002009-07-06T14:07:57.637-04:00I'm glad he at least knows that the Conservati...I'm glad he at least knows that the Conservatives are doing zilch for these people he's mentioned. What's both comical and appalling at the same time is that this fellow lists all the groups that are crying out for help from the government - the government he's employed by - and then tries to pit it as Angus's fault for not standing up for them to the government. <br /><br />Talk about chutzpah.Oxford County Liberalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12181314055142726735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-2510557723711885882009-07-06T13:29:23.976-04:002009-07-06T13:29:23.976-04:00I could I suppose c_wtf, but then again, that'...I could I suppose c_wtf, but then again, that's why I blog.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-76861992877926848942009-07-06T13:25:18.012-04:002009-07-06T13:25:18.012-04:00Sandi, he is from Timmins. I imagine a number of ...Sandi, he is from Timmins. I imagine a number of hill staffers do not live in their MP's riding.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-55025183252212493492009-07-06T13:23:02.490-04:002009-07-06T13:23:02.490-04:00wilson, imagery is my real world lean.
Re'fre...wilson, imagery is my real world lean.<br /><br />Re'freedom of speak (sic), indeed, he is free to say whatever he likes, but we have a right to know who he is. I can only presume that he omitted his position intentionally in an effort to provoke debate and discredit Angus, as if he were just an average citizen.<br /><br />He's doing the party's bidding without telling us he's associated with the party.<br /><br />I haven't seen chq's signed by Lib's with party slogans on them, nor the letters you refer to. Have you?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-51448690256116896822009-07-06T13:16:01.991-04:002009-07-06T13:16:01.991-04:00KNB, I'm surprised that you have not left a co...KNB, I'm surprised that you have not left a comment over at http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1643256 putting the letter in context...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-45067691774770810452009-07-06T13:15:23.578-04:002009-07-06T13:15:23.578-04:00I know James...maybe he'll be promoted?I know James...maybe he'll be promoted?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-70779807735262417682009-07-06T13:13:56.390-04:002009-07-06T13:13:56.390-04:00Freedom of speak, even for Conservatives, is our r...<i>Freedom of speak, even for Conservatives, is our right as Canadian citizens.</i><br />Of course it's your right. Just as much as it can be pointed out the context of that person writing.<br /><br />I find it odd that Free Speech warriors just seem to mindlessly echo the party line. Even the instructions on the Conservative web site on how to write letters and get on talk radio screamed "Here let us think for you".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-49278099346968641902009-07-06T13:05:45.784-04:002009-07-06T13:05:45.784-04:00Curious - does this staffer reside in Timmins? Ga...Curious - does this staffer reside in Timmins? Galipeau's riding is in Ottawa.RuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-7794697729400927962009-07-06T12:49:34.574-04:002009-07-06T12:49:34.574-04:00Wilson, it must be very tiring to have to dig thro...Wilson, it must be very tiring to have to dig through Con talking points, old news and all to try to defend your God Harper and his gang of bobbleheads. <br /><br />Freedom of speak - keep in mind KNB has the same freedom.RuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-5757232557184276712009-07-06T12:46:48.186-04:002009-07-06T12:46:48.186-04:00I'm amazed at your pic galley, another good o...I'm amazed at your pic galley, another good one knb.<br /><br />'Just another example of the Conservatives using every under handed tactic they can think of.'<br /><br />Freedom of speak, even for Conservatives, is our right as Canadian citizens.<br /><br />File this along with those 'big cheques signed by MPs'<br />where Liberals moan and complain about things Liberals have done for decades, but when a Conservative does it, it's a crime.<br /><br />Interviews and letters to the editor re: the Candian Wheat Board are stacked with 'Liberals', like ex-Liberal candidates.wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03589410224972050999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594727.post-38417588851064370252009-07-06T12:40:36.002-04:002009-07-06T12:40:36.002-04:0041% to 17%? Yeah, definately too close to call, u...41% to 17%? Yeah, definately too close to call, unless this staffer is pulling for the Liberals now!James Bowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08128476102232612633noreply@blogger.com