It's Heeeeere

[Numure]

Duceppe has the mandate to seek anything to better the Provincial Government(Let it be the PQ or Liberals in power) and lives of every Québécois.

Thus, he will a support any deal to further his mandate. The BQ are in a position to achieve their mandate more then ever, with only minority governments in sight, and their high number of seats in Québec. As long as they have 50+, they will achieve their goals.

 

[no1important]

Thank-fully Darrel Stinson, Randy White and John Reynolds are not running again for conservatives. That White cost it for conservatives last time.

I never liked Reynolds and White and Stinson are bigots and racists. No wonder with guys that like that, people think the conservatives are scarey. That is also one of the reasons immigrants do not tend to vote to much for conservatives as they have that racist aura hanging over them.

 

[Reverend Blair]

Yup...now we have to see who will say something stupid and embarrass Harper this time. Of course Reynolds still can...he's running the campaign in his riding. My money of who makes the statement tht sinks the Conservatives this time around is on Jason Kenney, with Andrew Scheer running a close second.

 

[MMMike]

Re: RE: It's Heeeeere

What did you guys think of Harpers speech? I thought it was lame. Harper is not a seasoned speaker like Paul or Jack. He does not come across with any authority or determination, just school yard mudslinging.

I'm not going to argue about who has the better speechwriter - who cares? I did like the line in Martin's speech when he was talking about Kyoto, he actually crowed about being the conscience of the world. Really! Does this guy actually take himself seriously? What a joke. How can you tell when Paul Martin is lying? His lips are moving! :lol:

 

[Reverend Blair]

I did like the line in Martin's speech when he was talking about Kyoto, he actually crowed about being the conscience of the world.

I pointed this out in another thread somewhere on here, but Canada does come up with excellent ideas when it comes to the environment. We just don't implement them ourselves. So if you look at a conscience as something that talks a good game but takes no action, Martin has a point.

 

[#juan]

It is going to be very difficult

to see a big improvement very quickly because our biggest greenhouse gas poluter is probably ourselves. We still drive everywhere. We still heat our homes with various fuels that directly or indirectly add to the problem.
On the positive side, we are seeing more and more wind farms. Fuel cells are being seriously looked at for power generation/we won't see them in cars for a very long time. People are learning to conserve energy and polute less. THe news isn't all bad.

 

[Reverend Blair]

It is going to be very difficult

to see a big improvement very quickly because our biggest greenhouse gas poluter is probably ourselves. We still drive everywhere. We still heat our homes with various fuels that directly or indirectly add to the problem.

That's true, Juan, and we all need to make decisions that cut down our personal usage. Governments can play a huge role though. They control building codes, they can impose fuel efficiency standards. They are responsible for designing our cities and providing public transit. They can promote clean technologies while discouraging dirty ones through tax initiatives and legislation.

Most of all, they can provide real vision and leadership. A politician that takes a stand can make the case for clean technologies and their economic benefits. That hasn't happened. Instead they've put Rick Mercer in some ads.

I like Mercer and One Tonne Challenge is something everybody should take, but sticking a comedian on a TV commercial isn't leadership.

 

[no1important]

Fringe parties take turn for the serious

A teaser:

MONTREAL — The Rhinos remain extinct and the yogic flyers have floated away, meaning fun has just about disappeared from the ballot for the 2006 federal election.

Among the 10 or so fringe parties trying to get organized for the Jan. 23 vote, the only one with a plank of whimsy remaining in its platform seems to be to the single-issue Marijuana Party.

"The levity, literally in the case of the Natural Law Party and their yogic flyers, has been dampened,'' Marijuana Party Leader Blair Longley said in an interview Tuesday.

"Politics is getting more serious, people are not having as good a time as they used to. It's just like the last Parliament and the level of nastiness. They call me fringe and I couldn't possibly say anything worse than what the big parties say about each other.''

Ahh those Rhino's will be missed but at least we have the Dinosaur "aka conservative" Party. :twisted:

 

[no1important]

Tories' battle cry: Bring down Belinda

A teaser:


What Belinda did. Oh my.

Some describe it as perfidy most heinous, that waltz across the floor of the Commons last May by Belinda Stronach from Conservative to Liberal ranks. It's certainly the view of Stephen Somerville, president of the Newmarket-Aurora Conservative riding association, once a supporter of the erstwhile Tory and now her staunchest foe in the upcoming campaign.

Bringing Belinda down has become the battle cry.

there are pluses for Belinda Stronach, Liberal. The riding has traditionally voted Liberal. Moreover, she's travelling light this time, according to David Peterson, the former Ontario premier who brokered her deal to cross the floor.

"She had to drag Harper along behind her last time and that was a big disadvantage in Ontario," he said, singing her praises. "She has grown faster than anyone you have ever met in your whole life. She has been through trial by ordeal. And yet, she has never really stepped in it and that is brilliant in itself — just not being dead."

She's most definitely not dead. She's a Canadian oxymoron: a glamorous politician.

She's going places in politics (if she wins), she's famous and she counts Bill Clinton among her friends. And, okay, she's rich, blonde, beautiful and wears Manolo Blahniks.

Still, they say such mean things about her.[/teaser]

The cons sure hate her, but I think the Harperites always did.

I would say Harper is anti women, and would have women barefoot, pregnant, stay at home moms, if he had it his way.

If Harper were ever to unfortunatly win a majority (and the invisible man in the sky help us) he would ban ssm, ban abortion and anything else his neocon fanatics that support him wish.

It would be disasterous for Canada if this guy ever got a majority, thankfully he will just finish second.

 

[Reverend Blair]

Stronach and Brison are major targets this time out. Their leaving the party, and the brutally stupid remarks that Conservatives made because they left, showed that the Conservative Party is petty, small minded and vindictive.

In true Harperite fashion, instead of a little introspection they are lashing out and blaming everybody else.

 

[Numure]

It is going to be very difficult

to see a big improvement very quickly because our biggest greenhouse gas poluter is probably ourselves. We still drive everywhere. We still heat our homes with various fuels that directly or indirectly add to the problem.
On the positive side, we are seeing more and more wind farms. Fuel cells are being seriously looked at for power generation/we won't see them in cars for a very long time. People are learning to conserve energy and polute less. THe news isn't all bad.

This is quite true. And at that I've done alot this year to try and do my part. I installed new windows all threwout my home. With these new air tight windows, I've already noticed a difference of 40$ this month compared with last years monthly electric bill (The only source of power in my home, and most quebecers homes is Electricity, 95% comming from Hydro Electricity). It droped my personnel consomation a little, im still not quite sure I meet the requirements of 6-10% personnal decrease in green house emissions.

So the next thing on my list, im the market for a new car now. I was looking at does new hybrid vehicles, though they are expensive. Not sure yet, though the car I do drive, doesnt consume alot of gasoline (Cavalier 2004). Still I'd love to do a little more.

 

[Jay]

Buy a smart car, Numure. (if you can get one)

 

[Doryman]

Re: RE: It's Heeeeere

I think it's up to every voting Canadian to think very carefully about their choices for this election.

I think it's up to every voting Canadian to vote for some ridiculous fringe party like the Libertarians, Marxist-Leninists, or Greens. Maybe if one of these ( admittedly unqualified and laughable) parties comes out of nowhere in the election, the current "Big 3" will wise up and start actually listening to what Canadians want.

To me, all three of the parties seem unqualified and horrible for the job of running our country, but maybe I'm just bitter.

 

[Reverend Blair]

This is quite true. And at that I've done alot this year to try and do my part. I installed new windows all threwout my home. With these new air tight windows, I've already noticed a difference of 40$ this month compared with last years monthly electric bill (The only source of power in my home, and most quebecers homes is Electricity, 95% comming from Hydro Electricity). It droped my personnel consomation a little, im still not quite sure I meet the requirements of 6-10% personnal decrease in green house emissions.

See, Numure is saving money on energy, and contributed to the economy by buying building materials.

So the next thing on my list, im the market for a new car now. I was looking at does new hybrid vehicles, though they are expensive. Not sure yet, though the car I do drive, doesnt consume alot of gasoline (Cavalier 2004). Still I'd love to do a little more.

Hybrids do the trick. There's somebody (I think I saw them on Discovery) that offers a home charging system for hybrids as well. I'm not sure if it's on the market yet or what it does to your car warranty, but it leads to you burning even less gas and makes sense in places like Quebec where electricity is clean.

 

[Jay]

"Hybrids do the trick."

I've heard (on the CBC) that you have to be very careful with these things when they come off of warranty. They become very expensive.

If you’re going to get one, try to lease it for no longer than the warranty it comes with.

 

[Reverend Blair]

I've heard (on the CBC) that you have to be very careful with these things when they come off of warranty. They become very expensive.

So do Cavaliers.

 

[no1important]

Belinda Stronach tries to stave off Tory wrath

A teaser:

She crossed the floor last May but the upcoming federal election will soon prove if voters feel Liberal MP Belinda Stronach crossed them too.

One of the most closely watched ridings in the Toronto area this federal election campaign will be her riding of Newmarket-Aurora.

That's where Stronach, first elected as a Conservative MP, will be hitting the hustings as a Liberal cabinet minister. She crossed the floor last spring, two days before a crucial confidence vote in Parliament. [/teaser]

Personally thi is the only one riding I hope the Liberals win. I hope Belinda Stronach kicks Lois Brown, the Conservative candiates ass.

I also think she could be the future Liberal leader down the road. Not that her being liberal leader will ever change my vote from NDP. I vote NDP and will vote for them until I am six feet under.

 

[TenPenny]

Hybrids do the trick. There's somebody (I think I saw them on Discovery) that offers a home charging system for hybrids as well. I'm not sure if it's on the market yet or what it does to your car warranty, but it leads to you burning even less gas and makes sense in places like Quebec where electricity is clean.

Hybrids only help if you do mostly city/stop and go driving. Once you're on the highway, it's all engine power, not battery power. If you expect to do mostly highway driving, the best thing you can do is get something like a Yaris or equivalent with a really low fuel consumption number.

 

[Reverend Blair]

Most people drive mostly in cities though, Ten Penny. It's also the stop and go driving that causes most of the pollution.

 

[no1important]

Garneau to run as Liberal candidate in Quebec

A teaser:

Former astronaut and Canadian Space Agency President Marc Garneau announced that he will be fighting for a Quebec riding as a Liberal in the coming election on Wednesday.

Garneau said it was time to turn the page on the sponsorship scandal, which has battered Liberal fortunes in Quebec.

Garneau will vie for the rural Vaudreuil-Soulanges seat in western Quebec near Montreal, which is currently held by Bloc Quebecois MP Meili Faille.

The longtime Liberal riding was captured by Faille in last year's election after a stunning resurgence for the sovereigntist party.

[/teaser]

Well I wish him luck.

I know he was just put there for the Libs to try and regain seat, but I think with the "political mood" in Quebec, he will be in tough.