Parliamentary page sacrifices her job for anti-Harper protest

[Omicron]

And from what I can tell, Harper is the one best suited to haul us away from the edge.

An edge created by hyper-deregulation capitalists.

This is not an edge created by unions nor lack of worker productivity.

So... will Harper bite the hand that feeds him?

He is rebuilding our military, and with it our standing with our allies and our place in the world.

Ooo... so now instead of it taking the US 15 minutes to destroy Canada it will take 20 minutes.

An extra five minutes for how many billion dollars?

He will work to correct our fiscal imbalance.

You really don't know anything about international finance, do you?

Or maybe you do and you're just paid to say stuff like that. I just don't know.

For the record, Canada's global balance of trade is positive, and would be more so if half that money could actually stay in the country.

He is working to reform the Senate, and redistribute seats in a more democratic manner.

Yup, he sure showed that with his post-election appointments, didn't he?

He is committed to the essentials of our society, like medicare.

"Medicare"? Are you American.

The issue is commonized health *insurance*. That's all.

He has stepped away from the UN..........

And you think that's *good*?!? Where the f-ck is your education?!?

He is far from perfect,

Yup

but far and away the best choice offered.

Nope.

In terms of pure vision and leadership, the best choice was Elizabeth May.

 

[Mowich]

This child has much to learn about the value of not burning bridges.

 

[mentalfloss]

This child has much to learn about the value of not burning bridges.

I thought so too, but apparently it already landed her another job.

 

[Omicron]

This child has much to learn about the value of not burning bridges.

Perhaps, but history has been written by those prepared to do so.

 

[YukonJack]

Yeah. Hmm... what do you think it would like if an honorable leader were elected? In fact, it's known that benevolent dictatorship by a qualified leader is the best government. It's what evangelicals are hoping for post-rapture.

Hmm... okay... there are a lot of fringe parties. More than most people know. Back in the day I remember some guy in Lethbridge Alberta running as a pot candidate. His one and only policy was to legalize pot. He got 280 votes.

But basically, what you're saying is that the existing system cannot work if there's more than two parties, right?

Basically, yes. Unless a party among others can not have 50% + 1, then it is not a democracy, is it? And how to convince born losers that their brand is NOT required than voting them out?

That is not to say that there should be only two parties. Heaven knows, the two party system in the United States leaves a lot to be desired. But friendly reminder by the populace to the fringe kooks to remove themselves and prepare for the next election would lead to awareness of their own shortcomings and encouragement to do better. Also as a wake-up call to the strong parties that not everything is hunkey-dorey.

Benevolent dictatorship? Talking about an oxymoron! And please, no evangelicals! I may or may not be one, but it is between my God and me, nothing to do with secular affairs, such as government and elections.

You raised the point as to who is qualified to lead. I say, that within the confines of existing laws, the elected leader is the leader, qualified or not.

 

[Omicron]

That is not to say that there should be only two parties. Heaven knows, the two party system in the United States leaves a lot to be desired.

Then why not do it the way Germans do it?

Their house is appointed by proportional representation. Almost never does a single party get a majority, such that the appointees must then form coalitions.

It works, everyone is represented, and they have the best economy in Europe. In fact it was only a handful of months ago that China overook them as the world's greatest exporting nation. Yes Virginia, Germany with 70 million people was out-exporting the productivity of a nation of 1.2 billion people, and it took a nation of 1.2 billion to finally overtake them.

There's something funny about Canadians where they wouldn't be happy if there *wasn't* something wrong with their system.

Benevolent dictatorship? Talking about an oxymoron!

No it's not. It's self describing. Unless you think that it's impossible for their to be a leader who's benevolent.

Actually it is possible, but if a person like that were to poke his head out of the hole in Canada, he would be so knocked down.

You raised the point as to who is qualified to lead. I say, that within the confines of existing laws, the elected leader is the leader, qualified or not.

Again, your Roman-style respect for the law.

 

[mentalfloss]

Then why not do it the way Germans do it?

Their house is appointed by proportional representation. Almost never does a single party get a majority, such that the appointees must then form coalitions.

It works, everyone is represented, and they have the best economy in Europe. In fact it was only a handful of months ago that China overook them as the world's greatest exporting nation. Yes Virginia, Germany with 70 million people was out-exporting the productivity of a nation of 1.2 billion people, and it took a nation of 1.2 billion to finally overtake them.

That's really impressive. Social democracy is the way to go.

 

[cranky]

When a doctor or engineer violates their ethics, the risk their licence. Her contempt means she should never be trusted with another security clearance. Otherwise, the next time she goes off half calked, sensitive informatio that could hurt civilians could be at risk.

 

[Tonington]

Or, employers could research their candidates and make informed decisions....

 

[cranky]

Is that a quote from lucifer?

Perhaps, but history has been written by those prepared to do so.

 

[taxslave]

Probably... unless you think humans can be so lame-brained all by themselves.

You can never go wrong by under estimating peoples intelligence.

 

[YukonJack]

That's really impressive. Social democracy is the way to go.

Cuba awaits you for more than just a vacation. I'd be happy to buy a one way ticket for you.

 

[taxslave]

Now, if it's not too much to ask, be honest. If it was a Liberal majority government and a page came out showing a sign saying "STOP...Liberal PM" would you be just as supportive? Would you be just as abrasive and offensive to the Prime Minister? Would you start a thread of similar phony indignation?

Just asking. I expect no answers. Liberals (small or big 'l') are usually pretty quiet when cornered with a question they can't answer.

What this kid did was a slap in the face to democracy as well as being rude. There is a time and a place for non violent protest and this was neither.

 

[Tonington]

Cuba awaits you for more than just a vacation. I'd be happy to buy a one way ticket for you.

Cuba is not a social democracy.

 

[relic]

Ha,who has more contemt for the rules of the game than ol' fat steve himself ? Wasn't part of the reason for the last election harpers contempt for parlement ? You harperites look funny talking out of both sides of your face.

 

[CDNBear]

...a recent University of Ottawa graduate...

Why am I not surprised?

Thanks for the negative, mentalfloss. You are so predictable.

That's what you get from people that just can't formulate a reasoned response or think outside their propaganda rich ideology.

Sweet. So there's still some organization out there.

PSAC, lmao!!!

Why am I not surprised they'd hire her, and why am i equally not surprised that you think they're just great.

She spoke volumes. Nice, young, true Canadian gal that one.

If you like addle minded buffoons. She made errors in numbers, negates a system that has functioned freely for decades, prattles on about the sinister harper agenda, calls for violent uprisings like the "Arab Spring".

Ya, how Canadian of her...:roll:

I just don't know.

That's the first honest thing you've ever posted.

 

[Retired_Can_Soldier]

Stop Harper?
How?
He has a majority.

Clean up on aisle #4, more post election blubbering!

 

[petros]

At least she isn't sucking the socialist infrastructure "make work" teat.

 

[CDNBear]

At least she isn't sucking the socialist infrastructure "make work" teat.

If she signs on with PSAC, she sure will be, lmao.

 

[petros]

Nice to see you agree Harper is providing a big Socialist sow for lots of Socialist teat suckers.