Council Member
Posts: 1,179 
June 24th, 2006, 01:23 PM
If Harper was riding on a majority Government today he would not give a rat’s ass about the Chinese early immigrant. Harper is as phoney as a three dollar bill.
The apology on the head tax is nothing but pure manipulation for the liberal Chinese vote. It is clear on Harpers face what exactly he is out to achieve. The Chinese majority vote on the other hand will look at Harper with a doubtful distance before they will give him a majority. Past history has shown that the Chinese community the majority has always voted for a Liberal government vs. a Conservative Government.
It will be interesting to see if the Chinese majority vote will stay Liberal or be persuaded with $20.000 apology payment to change their political elegance.
If Harper was riding on a majority Government today he would not give a rat’s ass about the Chinese early immigrant. Harper is as phoney as a three dollar bill.
The apology on the head tax is nothing but pure manipulation for the liberal Chinese vote. It is clear on Harpers face what exactly he is out to achieve. The Chinese majority vote on the other hand will look at Harper with a doubtful distance before they will give him a majority. Past history has shown that the Chinese community the majority has always voted for a Liberal government vs. a Conservative Government.
It will be interesting to see if the Chinese majority vote will stay Liberal or be persuaded with $20.000 apology payment to change their political elegance.
Senate Member
Posts: 5,212 
Location: Saint John, N.B.
Location: Saint John, N.B.
June 24th, 2006, 03:15 PM
This is just silly.
I'm 51 years old, and been interested in politics since my early teens.
IMHO, Harper has SO FAR turned out to be, without a doubt, the BEST Prime Minister since I started paying attention.
He has moved to keep his promises, especially those concerning his five priorities, exactly as he said he would.
He has moved to keep lesser promises, even though they are not on his personal agenda, such as the elimination of the gun registry, and a discussion on SSM.
He has moved towards giving Quebec a new federalist option in a national party.
He has shown support, as opposed to distaste, for the Canadian military.
He has started to rebuild relations with our greatest ally and trading partner.
The combination of these things puts him head and shoulders above Trudeau, Clark, Turner, Mulroney, Chretien and Martin.
May he be blessed with a majority within 2 years.
This is just silly.
I'm 51 years old, and been interested in politics since my early teens.
IMHO, Harper has SO FAR turned out to be, without a doubt, the BEST Prime Minister since I started paying attention.
He has moved to keep his promises, especially those concerning his five priorities, exactly as he said he would.
He has moved to keep lesser promises, even though they are not on his personal agenda, such as the elimination of the gun registry, and a discussion on SSM.
He has moved towards giving Quebec a new federalist option in a national party.
He has shown support, as opposed to distaste, for the Canadian military.
He has started to rebuild relations with our greatest ally and trading partner.
The combination of these things puts him head and shoulders above Trudeau, Clark, Turner, Mulroney, Chretien and Martin.
May he be blessed with a majority within 2 years.
Steven Hawking's Tutor
Posts: 4,838
Location: Independent Palestine
Location: Independent Palestine
June 24th, 2006, 03:17 PM
The only two good Prime Ministers in Canadian History was Conservative John Diefenbaker, and Lestor Pearson.
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Harper an exceelent PM yeah right.
This is just silly.
I'm 51 years old, and been interested in politics since my early teens.
IMHO, Harper has SO FAR turned out to be, without a doubt, the BEST Prime Minister since I started paying attention.
He has moved to keep his promises, especially those concerning his five priorities, exactly as he said he would.
He has moved to keep lesser promises, even though they are not on his personal agenda, such as the elimination of the gun registry, and a discussion on SSM.
He has moved towards giving Quebec a new federalist option in a national party.
He has shown support, as opposed to distaste, for the Canadian military.
He has started to rebuild relations with our greatest ally and trading partner.
The combination of these things puts him head and shoulders above Trudeau, Clark, Turner, Mulroney, Chretien and Martin.
May he be blessed with a majority within 2 years.
I'm 51 years old, and been interested in politics since my early teens.
IMHO, Harper has SO FAR turned out to be, without a doubt, the BEST Prime Minister since I started paying attention.
He has moved to keep his promises, especially those concerning his five priorities, exactly as he said he would.
He has moved to keep lesser promises, even though they are not on his personal agenda, such as the elimination of the gun registry, and a discussion on SSM.
He has moved towards giving Quebec a new federalist option in a national party.
He has shown support, as opposed to distaste, for the Canadian military.
He has started to rebuild relations with our greatest ally and trading partner.
The combination of these things puts him head and shoulders above Trudeau, Clark, Turner, Mulroney, Chretien and Martin.
May he be blessed with a majority within 2 years.
The only two good Prime Ministers in Canadian History was Conservative John Diefenbaker, and Lestor Pearson.
Senate Member
Posts: 5,212
Location: Saint John, N.B.
Location: Saint John, N.B.
June 24th, 2006, 03:27 PM
Unfortunately the latter type has taken over the NDP.
Remember, I voted NDP in the seventies.
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Oddly enough, I wouldn't even argue that point. Douglas was an icon. Honest, hard-working, a Baptist minister, realistic, a country boy, and a boxer. A man, not some latte-sucking academic dumbass whose head is shoverd so far up his arse he contemplates his navel from the INSIDE.
And of course the best Politican ever in Canadian history is Tommy Douglas.
Unfortunately the latter type has taken over the NDP.
Remember, I voted NDP in the seventies.
Steven Hawking's Tutor
Posts: 4,838
Location: Independent Palestine
Location: Independent Palestine
June 24th, 2006, 03:29 PM
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Unfortunately the latter type has taken over the NDP.
Remember, I voted NDP in the seventies.
I agree. And I think the NDP should have a mixture of both, because if you had an equal number of both you would appeal to alot of people.
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Oddly enough, I wouldn't even argue that point. Douglas was an icon. Honest, hard-working, a Baptist minister, realistic, a country boy, and a boxer. A man, not some latte-sucking academic dumbass whose head is shoverd so far up his arse he contemplates his navel from the INSIDE.
And of course the best Politican ever in Canadian history is Tommy Douglas.
Unfortunately the latter type has taken over the NDP.
Remember, I voted NDP in the seventies.
Steven Hawking's Tutor
Posts: 4,995
Location: Florida, Hurricane Central
Location: Florida, Hurricane Central
June 24th, 2006, 04:03 PM
Do you mean "Good" heads in French
or did you mean "Bone" heads
Because if you meant Bone Heads, well, isn't it ironic mis-spelling "Bone Heads."
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"BON" heads?
Bush and Harper make the greates cast, on the movie BON HEADS, still playing.
Do you mean "Good" heads in French
or did you mean "Bone" heads
Because if you meant Bone Heads, well, isn't it ironic mis-spelling "Bone Heads."
what green dots?
Posts: 3,157
June 24th, 2006, 04:12 PM
you should grab a latte and read a decent newspaper some time. the same-sex vote was bought and paid for by the xtian fundies.
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He has moved to keep lesser promises, even though they are not on his personal agenda, such as the elimination of the gun registry, and a discussion on SSM...
He has moved to keep lesser promises, even though they are not on his personal agenda, such as the elimination of the gun registry, and a discussion on SSM...
you should grab a latte and read a decent newspaper some time. the same-sex vote was bought and paid for by the xtian fundies.
what green dots?
Posts: 3,157
June 24th, 2006, 04:39 PM
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just a hunch is all. Him and Flannagan popped off a corker about Liberal populism a few years back and here he is now swinging so hard to the center his backbenchers are getting whiplash. I just think its funny, is all.
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keep on dreaming.
Personally I take solace in the likelihood that having become the very thing he most despises, he probably hasn't had a decent bowel movement since January.
Council Member
Posts: 1,179
June 24th, 2006, 05:19 PM
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Do you mean "Good" heads in French
or did you mean "Bone" heads
Because if you meant Bone Heads, well, isn't it ironic mis-spelling "Bone Heads."
Thanks for the correction indeed "BONE HEADS" we all make spelling mistakes from time to time, because we push against time on a daily bases. I am sure you understand.
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"BON" heads?
Bush and Harper make the greates cast, on the movie BON HEADS, still playing.
Do you mean "Good" heads in French
or did you mean "Bone" heads
Because if you meant Bone Heads, well, isn't it ironic mis-spelling "Bone Heads."
Senate Member
Posts: 5,212
Location: Saint John, N.B.
Location: Saint John, N.B.
June 24th, 2006, 05:32 PM
But let a Christian try to push forward an agenda....OMG the HORROR! You remember Christianity, don't you......you know, The foundation of western culture and the philosophical base of modern democracy?
And how about secular issues, like gun control, and agenda pushed hardest by two organizations.....the Chiefs of Police and Canadians for Gun Control......both largely funded by the Federal government......so the government pays organizations to lobby them to pass legislation they want anyway......no problem. But let any firearms organization......funded ONLY by members, speak and it is the dreaded GUN LOBBY!
You lefties have a strange view of freedom of speech and political culture..............
BTW, Harper has set up the SSM thing to fall apart on one free vote.....SSM is here to stay.
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you should grab a latte and read a decent newspaper some time. the same-sex vote was bought and paid for by the xtian fundies.
And perhaps you would like to explain to me what the propblem is with Christians voting? Because, after all, Hindus vote and politicians cater to them, sikhs vote and politicians cater to them, Muslims vote, and politicians cater to them, indeed some of these populations have actively worked to completely take over riding associations, without a whisper of complaint........ Quoting
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He has moved to keep lesser promises, even though they are not on his personal agenda, such as the elimination of the gun registry, and a discussion on SSM...
He has moved to keep lesser promises, even though they are not on his personal agenda, such as the elimination of the gun registry, and a discussion on SSM...
you should grab a latte and read a decent newspaper some time. the same-sex vote was bought and paid for by the xtian fundies.
But let a Christian try to push forward an agenda....OMG the HORROR! You remember Christianity, don't you......you know, The foundation of western culture and the philosophical base of modern democracy?
And how about secular issues, like gun control, and agenda pushed hardest by two organizations.....the Chiefs of Police and Canadians for Gun Control......both largely funded by the Federal government......so the government pays organizations to lobby them to pass legislation they want anyway......no problem. But let any firearms organization......funded ONLY by members, speak and it is the dreaded GUN LOBBY!
You lefties have a strange view of freedom of speech and political culture..............
BTW, Harper has set up the SSM thing to fall apart on one free vote.....SSM is here to stay.
