Okay, I took editors licence with the title, but heck, if the MSM can be creative, so can I, right?
Here's an example of CTV's creative reporting, I can't call it writing because they took a Canadian Press article and changed the emphasis.
PM top choice as golf buddy, Dion to gallery hop
THE SLANT: Harper, helped in no small part by the overwhelming support of Conservative-leaning respondents, was the preferred choice in four of five activities.
Okay, so that gives the impression that more Conservatives answered this survey and that's why PM Harper did so well. Not necessarily so. What they cut from the original article, is this:
Decima noted there's a significant caveat in the poll results: those who like Harper, like him a lot. Others, not so much.
Conservative supporters in the survey overwhelmingly preferred Harper in all five activities, with Dion managing only single digit support.
"While the news is generally more positive for Mr. Harper than Mr. Dion, the advantage for Mr. Harper is substantially based on the views of his own party's supporters," said the Decima release.
Self-identified Liberal supporters in the survey preferred Dion's company in four of five activities - although more chose Harper for a round of golf. And even for a backyard barbecue, a significant 39 per cent of Liberal backers would prefer the Conservative prime minister's company, compared with 45 per cent who chose Dion.
NDP and Green party supporters preferred Dion in all five activities.
Bloc Quebecois backers, meanwhile, would camp and golf with Harper, could take or leave either leader for a barbecue or a day reading on the dock, but preferred a museum visit with Dion.
"Neither leader to date has made a strong positive connection with a majority of Canadians," noted Decima CEO Bruce Anderson.
Harper, said the pollster, "needs to generate more positive feelings among the 70 per cent of Canadians who are not inclined to vote Conservative right now."
As for Dion, "he is not disliked, but in order to draw voters towards him he needs to convey a more down-to-earth quality than he does right now," said Anderson.
The survey of more than 1,000 respondents was conducted May 31 to June 4 and is considered accurate to within plus or minus 3.1 percentage points, 19 times in 20.
Okay, now it starts to make better sense! Why would CTV have edited out the fact that "those who like Harper, like him a lot."? Or the fact that even Liberals would prefer to golf with Harper? Or the fact that Liberals, NDP and Green votes for Dion, combined, still had Dion trailing in 4 out of 5 categories? Talk about reporting by ignoring.
So, Dion is favoured by people who want to see smelly dead or old things (museums), not the best recommendation, I would think, for a maybe future PM!!
(h/t) ThePolitic.com
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Tax Freedom Day!! Wow, I Feel Richer Already!
We slave through the long cold winter, through the spring, and finally, just before our short summer starts, we reach tax freedom day! Why don't I feel richer?
Could it be because 46% of what I make goes to governments? Think about that for a second, close to 50% of what you make gets taken away from you, most of it before it even hits your bank account! How do you benefit from those taxes? Let me break some of them down:
Municipal property taxes, these pay for my:
Roads (pothole city),
Schools (Kids go to a Catholic school, contrary to what people think, only Catholics pay for Catholic schools. We had to sign a special letter making sure that our portion of school taxes go to the Catholic schools, because my husband isn't Catholic, they wanted 1/2 of the taxes to go to the public schools. If you are non-Catholic and your kids go to a Catholic school, your taxes still go to the public school system.)
Sidewalks (we had our taxes raised because they needed to replace our sidewalks)
Provincial taxes, these pay for my:
Healthcare (Can't find a family doctor since ours retired, thank goodness we are healthy, I haven't seen a doctor since I had my last kid and he's 11 now.)
Environment (Going green has killed oil exploration here in Alberta, so watch all of Canada start to tank soon, very soon.)
Infrastructure (Costs are sky high, we can't afford to build anything here anymore, and don't have the workers even if we could afford it.)
Federal taxes, these pay for my:
EI (I've been working since I was 15, have used EI twice, once for 4 months, when my first child was born, once for 8 months when my second was born.)
CPP (If I live long enough, I might get some benefits from that tax.)
GST (Never have seen a rebate cheque.)
Childcare (For a few years my 2 kids received a $40 cheque for both of them. We couldn't even use our total childcare expenses, as the lowest wage earner is the only one who can claim the expense.)
So, 50% disappears from my paycheque, and very little helps me. I don't take the bus, I don't use the foodbank, I don't use EI, I pay extra for Alberta Bluecross, I pay for water, I pay for sewage, I pay for gas to heat my house, on and on it goes.
Who's benefiting, if it's not me, who is it? Special interest groups, have not provinces, government workers, seasonal workers, and welfare recipients. I get tired of listening to question period, because all the lefties want is more money for their socialist ideas. The Bloq is particularily disgusting, always wanting more for Quebec, they want layed off workers who are 55 to be able to get EI until their QPP kicks in, instead of having them look for new work. The NDP is now after help with prescription drugs, another healthcare sink hole. The Liberals are still yapping about their national daycare and Kyoto, both are money pits.
So, tax freedom day, WOW, I feel richer already! NOT!
Could it be because 46% of what I make goes to governments? Think about that for a second, close to 50% of what you make gets taken away from you, most of it before it even hits your bank account! How do you benefit from those taxes? Let me break some of them down:
Municipal property taxes, these pay for my:
Roads (pothole city),
Schools (Kids go to a Catholic school, contrary to what people think, only Catholics pay for Catholic schools. We had to sign a special letter making sure that our portion of school taxes go to the Catholic schools, because my husband isn't Catholic, they wanted 1/2 of the taxes to go to the public schools. If you are non-Catholic and your kids go to a Catholic school, your taxes still go to the public school system.)
Sidewalks (we had our taxes raised because they needed to replace our sidewalks)
Provincial taxes, these pay for my:
Healthcare (Can't find a family doctor since ours retired, thank goodness we are healthy, I haven't seen a doctor since I had my last kid and he's 11 now.)
Environment (Going green has killed oil exploration here in Alberta, so watch all of Canada start to tank soon, very soon.)
Infrastructure (Costs are sky high, we can't afford to build anything here anymore, and don't have the workers even if we could afford it.)
Federal taxes, these pay for my:
EI (I've been working since I was 15, have used EI twice, once for 4 months, when my first child was born, once for 8 months when my second was born.)
CPP (If I live long enough, I might get some benefits from that tax.)
GST (Never have seen a rebate cheque.)
Childcare (For a few years my 2 kids received a $40 cheque for both of them. We couldn't even use our total childcare expenses, as the lowest wage earner is the only one who can claim the expense.)
So, 50% disappears from my paycheque, and very little helps me. I don't take the bus, I don't use the foodbank, I don't use EI, I pay extra for Alberta Bluecross, I pay for water, I pay for sewage, I pay for gas to heat my house, on and on it goes.
Who's benefiting, if it's not me, who is it? Special interest groups, have not provinces, government workers, seasonal workers, and welfare recipients. I get tired of listening to question period, because all the lefties want is more money for their socialist ideas. The Bloq is particularily disgusting, always wanting more for Quebec, they want layed off workers who are 55 to be able to get EI until their QPP kicks in, instead of having them look for new work. The NDP is now after help with prescription drugs, another healthcare sink hole. The Liberals are still yapping about their national daycare and Kyoto, both are money pits.
So, tax freedom day, WOW, I feel richer already! NOT!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
C-21, It's All About Guns!
As a former rural, now urban dweller, I have no problem with people who want to own guns. To me it's like someone who wants another plasma TV, I don't have either, but if someone wants a perfectly legal product, go for it.
I watched some of the debate on CPAC tonight, it seemed to be an urban against rural split, two NDP MP's stood up it favour, from that I gather this will not be a whipped vote, so will the bill pass, will they abolish the useless long gun registry? If they vote on this before parliament dismisses, I think it just might pass.
First off, many MP's already appear to be absent, those who really care about this bill will stick around for the vote. I expect many Toronto MP's to be accidentally absent, because they know that the long gun registry is a huge waste (close to 2 Billion) of money.
Secondly, MP's of every strip are getting emails from rural voters telling them to vote to abolish a long gun registry that makes them into criminals for not registering their Grandpa's old rifle that they hang above the fireplace.
It's funny, Liberals jailed farmers for selling their own wheat to the US, now they want to take farmers guns away? I was at my Uncle's farm when a bear came crashing through the woods, thankfully my Uncle had a gun, one shot scared that bear off. Yet the opposition think a no-fly list for terrorists is a big no-no? So, farmers with guns bad, terrorists with bombs, okay.
Liberals keep on yapping about values, well when they support; stealing from taxpayers, swingers clubs, gay marriage, abortion, and taking guns away from citizens, I am positive that their values are not my values.
Ban criminals, not guns. Heck, let's ban Liberals.
I watched some of the debate on CPAC tonight, it seemed to be an urban against rural split, two NDP MP's stood up it favour, from that I gather this will not be a whipped vote, so will the bill pass, will they abolish the useless long gun registry? If they vote on this before parliament dismisses, I think it just might pass.
First off, many MP's already appear to be absent, those who really care about this bill will stick around for the vote. I expect many Toronto MP's to be accidentally absent, because they know that the long gun registry is a huge waste (close to 2 Billion) of money.
Secondly, MP's of every strip are getting emails from rural voters telling them to vote to abolish a long gun registry that makes them into criminals for not registering their Grandpa's old rifle that they hang above the fireplace.
It's funny, Liberals jailed farmers for selling their own wheat to the US, now they want to take farmers guns away? I was at my Uncle's farm when a bear came crashing through the woods, thankfully my Uncle had a gun, one shot scared that bear off. Yet the opposition think a no-fly list for terrorists is a big no-no? So, farmers with guns bad, terrorists with bombs, okay.
Liberals keep on yapping about values, well when they support; stealing from taxpayers, swingers clubs, gay marriage, abortion, and taking guns away from citizens, I am positive that their values are not my values.
Ban criminals, not guns. Heck, let's ban Liberals.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Sick Puppies!
No, not real puppies, just plain sickos.
Among agencies that helped in the investigation was the Toronto Police Service, which conducted online surveillance along with British police, the centre said.
Toronto police say they've arrested 10 people since March 2006, bringing the total number of Canadian arrests to 24 since late 2005, and seven Canadian children were rescued.
Det.-Sgt. Kim Scanlon told CBC Newsworld the arrests were part of an operation dubbed Project Wickerman in Canada, and that an Ontario child was among the seven rescued.
Some of those arrested have already appeared in court but all the cases are still outstanding, said Scanlon.
“There's still ongoing suspects that we need to investigate,” she said. “As a result of each and every arrest, a seizure of computer equipment and information just becomes a whole host of more spin offs.”
Now, what do we do about these sickos? Where can they safely by put where they have no access to kids, or the Internet?
Hans Island! Build a jail, run by the inmates, throw them some food every month, and forget about them. Survival of the fittest, and no more harm being done to our children.
Harsh, not if you think about the infants that were harmed. Not if you read the reports of judges that refuse to look at some of the videos, because they are so horrendous. Yet those same judges give house arrest and light sentences in some cases, make the judges sit there and watch those videos, then maybe they will have some sympathy for the actual victims. Justice really is blind when judges are not watching all the evidence against these sicko's.
Among agencies that helped in the investigation was the Toronto Police Service, which conducted online surveillance along with British police, the centre said.
Toronto police say they've arrested 10 people since March 2006, bringing the total number of Canadian arrests to 24 since late 2005, and seven Canadian children were rescued.
Det.-Sgt. Kim Scanlon told CBC Newsworld the arrests were part of an operation dubbed Project Wickerman in Canada, and that an Ontario child was among the seven rescued.
Some of those arrested have already appeared in court but all the cases are still outstanding, said Scanlon.
“There's still ongoing suspects that we need to investigate,” she said. “As a result of each and every arrest, a seizure of computer equipment and information just becomes a whole host of more spin offs.”
Now, what do we do about these sickos? Where can they safely by put where they have no access to kids, or the Internet?
Hans Island! Build a jail, run by the inmates, throw them some food every month, and forget about them. Survival of the fittest, and no more harm being done to our children.
Harsh, not if you think about the infants that were harmed. Not if you read the reports of judges that refuse to look at some of the videos, because they are so horrendous. Yet those same judges give house arrest and light sentences in some cases, make the judges sit there and watch those videos, then maybe they will have some sympathy for the actual victims. Justice really is blind when judges are not watching all the evidence against these sicko's.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Happy Father's Day!
I'm lucky that I still have my Father to send best wishes to, and my boys have been catering to their Father all day, they are going to bbq for him tonight. I will be helping of course, but my oldest is a great cook, he just can't quite get the timing of things right yet.
For a really inspiring story of a Father, read this story. My name is Richard E. Hoyt Jr., and I have cerebral palsy. I cannot speak or walk. To write this story, I'm using a computer with special software. When I move my head slightly, the cursor moves across an alphabet. When it gets to the letter I want, I press a switch at the side of my head.
I am half of Team Hoyt. We are a father-and-son team, and we compete in marathons and triathlons around the world. Our goal is to educate people about how the disabled can lead normal lives.
Now that's what I call a dedicated Father!
So, to all you Father's out there, Happy Father's Day!
For a really inspiring story of a Father, read this story. My name is Richard E. Hoyt Jr., and I have cerebral palsy. I cannot speak or walk. To write this story, I'm using a computer with special software. When I move my head slightly, the cursor moves across an alphabet. When it gets to the letter I want, I press a switch at the side of my head.
I am half of Team Hoyt. We are a father-and-son team, and we compete in marathons and triathlons around the world. Our goal is to educate people about how the disabled can lead normal lives.
Now that's what I call a dedicated Father!
So, to all you Father's out there, Happy Father's Day!
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Blogger Draft, Testing Video!!!
Okay, I'm a HTML idiot, so if I can click on a button and presto a video appears on my blog, I will be in heaven! That's what Blogger draft promises, and you get a blue button instead of a red button, as a Conservative, I like that much better!! So, for my first video attempt, I have a really funny Bud commercial, I don't think they will mind the exposure.
That was easy, click the video button, browse for the video, upload it. The preview looks great, so please, someone let me know if you can see/run the video.
That was easy, click the video button, browse for the video, upload it. The preview looks great, so please, someone let me know if you can see/run the video.
Friday, June 15, 2007
It's Friday, Time For Laughs!
I'm tired of being too serious, so here's something that's just funny! I have no clue how to insert a movie file, so I will start with a low teck joke first, and maybe someone can tell me how to get a small movie file to work, I have an awesome Bud commercial I would love to post, just don't know enough about html to do it.
These questions about South Africa were posted on a South AfricanTourism Website and were answered by the website owner. Foreigners, you have to love them.................................
Q: Does it ever get windy in South Africa ? I have never seen it rain on TV, so how do the plants grow? ( UK )
A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die.
Q: Will I be able to see elephants in the street? ( USA )
A: Depends how much you've been drinking.
Q: I want to walk from Durban to Cape Town - can I follow the railroad tracks? ( Sweden )
A: Sure, it's only two thousand kilometres. Take lots of water...
Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in South Africa ? ( Sweden )
A: So it's true what they say about Swedes.
Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in South Africa ? Can you send me a list of them in JHB, Cape Town , Knysna and Jeffrey's Bay? ( UK )
A: What did your last slave die of?
Q: Can you give me some information about Koala Bear racing in South Africa ? ( USA )
A: Aus-tra-lia is that big island in the middle of the pacific.A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe which does not.... oh forget it. Sure, the Koala Bear racing is every Tuesday night in Hillbrow. Come naked.
Q: Which direction is north in South Africa ? ( USA )
A: Face south and then turn 90 degrees. Contact us when you get there and we'll send the rest of the directions.
Q: Can I bring cutlery into South Africa ? ( UK )
A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do.
Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? ( USA )
A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is...oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Hillbrow, straight after the Koala Bear races. Come naked.
Q: Do you have perfume in South Africa ? ( France )
A: No. We don't need it. WE don't stink.
Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in South Africa ? ( USA )
A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather.
Q: Can you tell me the regions in South Africa where the female population is smaller than the male population? ( Italy )
A: Yes, gay nightclubs.
Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in South Africa ? ( France )
A: Only at Christmas.
Q: I was in South Africa in 1969, and I want to contact the girl I dated while I was staying in Hillbrow. Can you help? ( USA )
A: Yes, and you will still have to pay her by the hour.
Q: Are there killer bees in South Africa ? ( Germany )
A: Not yet, but for you, we'll import them.
Q: Are there supermarkets in Cape Town and is milk available all year round? ( Germany )
A: No, we are a peaceful civilisation of vegan hunter-gatherers. Milk is illegal.
Q: Please send a list of all doctors in South Africa who can dispense rattlesnake serum. USA )
A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca, which is where YOU come from. All South African snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely handled and make good pets.
Q: Will I be able to speek English most places I go? ( USA )
A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first
Notice that no Canadian asked a dumb question!
These questions about South Africa were posted on a South AfricanTourism Website and were answered by the website owner. Foreigners, you have to love them.................................
Q: Does it ever get windy in South Africa ? I have never seen it rain on TV, so how do the plants grow? ( UK )
A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die.
Q: Will I be able to see elephants in the street? ( USA )
A: Depends how much you've been drinking.
Q: I want to walk from Durban to Cape Town - can I follow the railroad tracks? ( Sweden )
A: Sure, it's only two thousand kilometres. Take lots of water...
Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in South Africa ? ( Sweden )
A: So it's true what they say about Swedes.
Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in South Africa ? Can you send me a list of them in JHB, Cape Town , Knysna and Jeffrey's Bay? ( UK )
A: What did your last slave die of?
Q: Can you give me some information about Koala Bear racing in South Africa ? ( USA )
A: Aus-tra-lia is that big island in the middle of the pacific.A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe which does not.... oh forget it. Sure, the Koala Bear racing is every Tuesday night in Hillbrow. Come naked.
Q: Which direction is north in South Africa ? ( USA )
A: Face south and then turn 90 degrees. Contact us when you get there and we'll send the rest of the directions.
Q: Can I bring cutlery into South Africa ? ( UK )
A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do.
Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? ( USA )
A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is...oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Hillbrow, straight after the Koala Bear races. Come naked.
Q: Do you have perfume in South Africa ? ( France )
A: No. We don't need it. WE don't stink.
Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in South Africa ? ( USA )
A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather.
Q: Can you tell me the regions in South Africa where the female population is smaller than the male population? ( Italy )
A: Yes, gay nightclubs.
Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in South Africa ? ( France )
A: Only at Christmas.
Q: I was in South Africa in 1969, and I want to contact the girl I dated while I was staying in Hillbrow. Can you help? ( USA )
A: Yes, and you will still have to pay her by the hour.
Q: Are there killer bees in South Africa ? ( Germany )
A: Not yet, but for you, we'll import them.
Q: Are there supermarkets in Cape Town and is milk available all year round? ( Germany )
A: No, we are a peaceful civilisation of vegan hunter-gatherers. Milk is illegal.
Q: Please send a list of all doctors in South Africa who can dispense rattlesnake serum. USA )
A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca, which is where YOU come from. All South African snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely handled and make good pets.
Q: Will I be able to speek English most places I go? ( USA )
A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first
Notice that no Canadian asked a dumb question!
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Pirates of the Atlantic!
This is too funny, even my hubby sent it to his family in PEI. He had it taped to the door for me to see when I got home from work, and believe me that's a first!
He loves the detail, down to the So'wester hat! The only thing missing is a bottle of screech, and a 24 of O'Keefe's.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
CTV Smear Job On Loyola Hearn, Disgusting!
Okay, I watched Mike Duffy today and was totally disgusted by how low CTV went by posting poll results from Loyola Hearn's riding, taken just this week.
One question was do you intend to vote for Loyola Hearn. (Click on Mike Duffy Live, then click on NS Tory MP Gerald Keddy)Now, that's what is totally disgusting, the question wasn't, are you going to vote Conservative, Liberal, NDP etc. It was targeted DIRECTLY at Hearn. They did this with MP Keddy sitting there ready to be interviewed, what A&&Holes!
I think Richardson should be hauled over the coals for even showing this poll. What a lack of class, I thought it was bad when Duffy was replaced with Akin, but Richardson is so biased, even a Senator being interviewed commented on his bias the other day.
Look, report the news, report on the Conservative poll numbers, report on the leader's numbers, that's fair, but when you target one specific MP, that's biased, that just plain wrong. It's not news, it's a smear job.
SHAME on you CTV.
One question was do you intend to vote for Loyola Hearn. (Click on Mike Duffy Live, then click on NS Tory MP Gerald Keddy)Now, that's what is totally disgusting, the question wasn't, are you going to vote Conservative, Liberal, NDP etc. It was targeted DIRECTLY at Hearn. They did this with MP Keddy sitting there ready to be interviewed, what A&&Holes!
I think Richardson should be hauled over the coals for even showing this poll. What a lack of class, I thought it was bad when Duffy was replaced with Akin, but Richardson is so biased, even a Senator being interviewed commented on his bias the other day.
Look, report the news, report on the Conservative poll numbers, report on the leader's numbers, that's fair, but when you target one specific MP, that's biased, that just plain wrong. It's not news, it's a smear job.
SHAME on you CTV.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
MSM Panting, Or Pantless?
I watched the vote on the budget, and let me tell you the MSM was panting, even orgasmic, thinking that MP Keddy would break ranks. When he didn't, they had nothing to rip the Conservatives about, they ended up pantless.
I want to thank MP Gerard Keddy for voting for the budget, he has a better chance working within the government than out of it, so, smart move. All the Conservative MP's from the Atlantic provinces should be proud. Let the MPP's and Premiers fight with the government, you are here to support Canada, not just your province. We already have one party that ONLY supports their province, and that's the Bloq, too bad it was their support that got the budget passed.
It did pass, now are the Liberals going to commit suicide? Will the Liberal senate block the budget? I don't think they have the balls, also the Ontario election is coming up, they don't want two elections back to back.
What really makes me mad is that the MSM is running the opposition, they are dictating the agenda, a clear example of that today in question period was a NDP MP blasting the government on how the announcement of land claims, wasn't enough. Minister Prentice, got up and reminded the NDP MP that, no announcement had been made yet. Where did she get her information? The MSM. They made up the news, before the news even happened. Worse, the MP's are quoting the MSM as the truth.
The MSM is throwing out lies and half truths, the opposition are treating them as real proof, and the average Canadian has tuned out.
So the MSM were waiting like vultures for MP Keddy to vote against the budget, when it didn't happen, they had nothing to bash the government with, except one MP who was kicked out, they forgot about the ex-Liberal MP that voted for the budget and also got booted out of the Liberal party. Hell MSM, we are not as dumb as you think we are, we watch you.
Last point, email MP Keddy, say thanks, as a matter of fact, email all Conservative Atlantic MP's and tell them thanks. Let them know that Conservatives appreciate one fact, that they shut the MSM up, they refused to give them anymore fodder. Remember that the MSM is made up of lefty organizations that want the Conservatives to fail, they NEED the Conservatives to fail. Not going to happen, Alberta, Ontario, BC, Man and Quebec Premiers need to step up and shout down Williams, they need to remember that have provinces are getting seriously ticked off with the whining have not provinces.
The MSM was panting, they were left pantless, it looks good on them.
I want to thank MP Gerard Keddy for voting for the budget, he has a better chance working within the government than out of it, so, smart move. All the Conservative MP's from the Atlantic provinces should be proud. Let the MPP's and Premiers fight with the government, you are here to support Canada, not just your province. We already have one party that ONLY supports their province, and that's the Bloq, too bad it was their support that got the budget passed.
It did pass, now are the Liberals going to commit suicide? Will the Liberal senate block the budget? I don't think they have the balls, also the Ontario election is coming up, they don't want two elections back to back.
What really makes me mad is that the MSM is running the opposition, they are dictating the agenda, a clear example of that today in question period was a NDP MP blasting the government on how the announcement of land claims, wasn't enough. Minister Prentice, got up and reminded the NDP MP that, no announcement had been made yet. Where did she get her information? The MSM. They made up the news, before the news even happened. Worse, the MP's are quoting the MSM as the truth.
The MSM is throwing out lies and half truths, the opposition are treating them as real proof, and the average Canadian has tuned out.
So the MSM were waiting like vultures for MP Keddy to vote against the budget, when it didn't happen, they had nothing to bash the government with, except one MP who was kicked out, they forgot about the ex-Liberal MP that voted for the budget and also got booted out of the Liberal party. Hell MSM, we are not as dumb as you think we are, we watch you.
Last point, email MP Keddy, say thanks, as a matter of fact, email all Conservative Atlantic MP's and tell them thanks. Let them know that Conservatives appreciate one fact, that they shut the MSM up, they refused to give them anymore fodder. Remember that the MSM is made up of lefty organizations that want the Conservatives to fail, they NEED the Conservatives to fail. Not going to happen, Alberta, Ontario, BC, Man and Quebec Premiers need to step up and shout down Williams, they need to remember that have provinces are getting seriously ticked off with the whining have not provinces.
The MSM was panting, they were left pantless, it looks good on them.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Treason By Lefties!
I am totally disgusted by these anti-war groups, who think they are above the law.
"You can refuse to participate in this war," says the missive, mailed last week by four Quebec-based antiwar groups.
"Your deployment in Afghanistan means complicity with the civilian deaths and other activities. . . that are tantamount to war crimes."
It cites the potential for the torture of prisoners transferred by Canadian troops to their Afghan counterparts.
The letter blames media for marginalizing the "Afghani resistance" to foreign occupation as the work of the Taliban, and tells soldiers they will become "cannon fodder" in the war-torn region.
Is this treason? Here's a poll, seems over 65% believe that it is.
Is it treasonous to ask a soldier to refuse duty?
Yes 66%
No 21%
Only if a soldier actually endangers others by their action 14%
Total Votes for this Question: 1759
These groups should be brought before a judge, and made to explain why their letter is not treason.
Our proud soldiers should not have to put up with this garbage.
Here is proof that this letter is treason, found at a great site:
Punishment of seditious offences
62. (1) Every one who wilfully
(a) interferes with, impairs or influences the loyalty or discipline of a member of a force,
(b) publishes, edits, issues, circulates or distributes a writing that advises, counsels or urges insubordination, disloyalty, mutiny or refusal of duty by a member of a force, or
(c) advises, counsels, urges or in any manner causes insubordination, disloyalty, mutiny or refusal of duty by a member of a force,
is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years.
Write a letter to your paper, let them know that this is disgusting and groups like those are guilty of bad behaviour at the least, treason at the worst. Stop being the silent majority, start being the vocal majority, we have power in numbers, not only when we vote, but when we get behind an issue that deserves our attention, and this one deserves it.
"You can refuse to participate in this war," says the missive, mailed last week by four Quebec-based antiwar groups.
"Your deployment in Afghanistan means complicity with the civilian deaths and other activities. . . that are tantamount to war crimes."
It cites the potential for the torture of prisoners transferred by Canadian troops to their Afghan counterparts.
The letter blames media for marginalizing the "Afghani resistance" to foreign occupation as the work of the Taliban, and tells soldiers they will become "cannon fodder" in the war-torn region.
Is this treason? Here's a poll, seems over 65% believe that it is.
Is it treasonous to ask a soldier to refuse duty?
Yes 66%
No 21%
Only if a soldier actually endangers others by their action 14%
Total Votes for this Question: 1759
These groups should be brought before a judge, and made to explain why their letter is not treason.
Our proud soldiers should not have to put up with this garbage.
Here is proof that this letter is treason, found at a great site:
Punishment of seditious offences
62. (1) Every one who wilfully
(a) interferes with, impairs or influences the loyalty or discipline of a member of a force,
(b) publishes, edits, issues, circulates or distributes a writing that advises, counsels or urges insubordination, disloyalty, mutiny or refusal of duty by a member of a force, or
(c) advises, counsels, urges or in any manner causes insubordination, disloyalty, mutiny or refusal of duty by a member of a force,
is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years.
Write a letter to your paper, let them know that this is disgusting and groups like those are guilty of bad behaviour at the least, treason at the worst. Stop being the silent majority, start being the vocal majority, we have power in numbers, not only when we vote, but when we get behind an issue that deserves our attention, and this one deserves it.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
A Survey Of One.
Okay, I'll admit that I am a politics junky, I find all the twists and turns of politics interesting. What is the average voter thinking though? That's why I conducted my survey of one, one husband that is, who puts politics right up there with watching paint dry.
Now, he's from the Atlantic provinces, PEI, so I thought he would be interested in what the Atlantic Accord means to the Maritimes. Nope, he talked about the better opportunities out here in the west for his siblings/cousins and he switched to the golf network.
Alrighty then, next question. How are the Conservatives doing? Fine, the country is still running okay.
What do you think about the Paris happenings? The parents should have raised her better, not given her so much. Okay, that wasn't really political, but he had flicked over to the news by then and I took the opportunity to scope out his thoughts on that issue. I agree with him, the parents by giving her too much, forgot to help her find some purpose in life. Back to politics.
Did calling Quebec a nation within Canada bother you? What, Quebec is a nation? I never noticed, I could care less, it doesn't affect me.
There are rumours that some Afghan detainees might have been tortured, does that concern you? Who cares, as long as our soldiers are doing their best.
What do you want to see in the next budget? Tax cuts.
Not wanting to push my luck, I asked one final question: Who will you vote for next election? Who ever you tell me to, Dear. HA, not really, he makes up his own mind, but I do push my preference.
Much as the opposition and MSM are making mountains out of nothing these days, the average voter is just not engaged. Believe me, my husband is a very typical voter. I couldn't even persuade him to join up for the provincial Conservative party to vote for a new leader to replace Klein. We saw Klein getting an award the other night and he did comment on the fact that he missed him running our province, and sadly I had to agree, I do miss Klein.
My survey of one, sure you might think it's biased, but it does point out one interesting thing, even with a wife who is politicially engaged, my husband could care less about politics. So, most Canadians are probably like my husband, won't become engaged in politics until there is an election called and will base their vote on the performance of the PM, more than anything else.
Now, he's from the Atlantic provinces, PEI, so I thought he would be interested in what the Atlantic Accord means to the Maritimes. Nope, he talked about the better opportunities out here in the west for his siblings/cousins and he switched to the golf network.
Alrighty then, next question. How are the Conservatives doing? Fine, the country is still running okay.
What do you think about the Paris happenings? The parents should have raised her better, not given her so much. Okay, that wasn't really political, but he had flicked over to the news by then and I took the opportunity to scope out his thoughts on that issue. I agree with him, the parents by giving her too much, forgot to help her find some purpose in life. Back to politics.
Did calling Quebec a nation within Canada bother you? What, Quebec is a nation? I never noticed, I could care less, it doesn't affect me.
There are rumours that some Afghan detainees might have been tortured, does that concern you? Who cares, as long as our soldiers are doing their best.
What do you want to see in the next budget? Tax cuts.
Not wanting to push my luck, I asked one final question: Who will you vote for next election? Who ever you tell me to, Dear. HA, not really, he makes up his own mind, but I do push my preference.
Much as the opposition and MSM are making mountains out of nothing these days, the average voter is just not engaged. Believe me, my husband is a very typical voter. I couldn't even persuade him to join up for the provincial Conservative party to vote for a new leader to replace Klein. We saw Klein getting an award the other night and he did comment on the fact that he missed him running our province, and sadly I had to agree, I do miss Klein.
My survey of one, sure you might think it's biased, but it does point out one interesting thing, even with a wife who is politicially engaged, my husband could care less about politics. So, most Canadians are probably like my husband, won't become engaged in politics until there is an election called and will base their vote on the performance of the PM, more than anything else.
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Coming To Alberta!
Okay, we've gone from global cooling to global warming to climate change (well duhhh, yes, our climate changes, sheesh) to polluters pay.
Quebec is going to tax major polluters and they think that the companies are going to just pay the tax, without passing it on to the consumer? Give your head a shake!
"Hopefully, the money collected will meet tangible measures, like research and development, and conservation," said Tony Macerollo, a vice-president at the institute.
I can't believe that such a socialist province thinks a carbon tax is a good thing, and I suspect that once they see a permanent hike in gas prices, they will not be so happy about taxing carbon, you know that stuff our plants love, and turn into oxygen. Now that Kyoto is dead, all this means is that Quebecois are paying more for gas without any benefits. Hello Quebec, fighting pollution is a great idea, but another tax, in your already heavily taxed province, not such a good idea.
Try limiting the power of your unions, they are forcing your youth to leave the province, in the hope of a good job, without having to know someone in a union. Thanks, here in Alberta, we really appreciate their help and skills.
It's interesting, Alberta is getting all the young people from other provinces coming here and setting down roots. My husband came out here from PEI more than 25 years ago, and he's still here (I like to think it's because of me, a prairie girl!). We have talked about moving to PEI, I love the island, but there are no jobs that come even close to matching what we have in Alberta.
So, go ahead, tax carbon Quebec, we await your sons and daughters, we will give them a good life. They might even learn to wear cowboy boots and eat perogies. Funny how the majority of immigrants are staying in Montreal and Toronto, and all the natural born Canadians are coming to Alberta.
Quebec is going to tax major polluters and they think that the companies are going to just pay the tax, without passing it on to the consumer? Give your head a shake!
"Hopefully, the money collected will meet tangible measures, like research and development, and conservation," said Tony Macerollo, a vice-president at the institute.
I can't believe that such a socialist province thinks a carbon tax is a good thing, and I suspect that once they see a permanent hike in gas prices, they will not be so happy about taxing carbon, you know that stuff our plants love, and turn into oxygen. Now that Kyoto is dead, all this means is that Quebecois are paying more for gas without any benefits. Hello Quebec, fighting pollution is a great idea, but another tax, in your already heavily taxed province, not such a good idea.
Try limiting the power of your unions, they are forcing your youth to leave the province, in the hope of a good job, without having to know someone in a union. Thanks, here in Alberta, we really appreciate their help and skills.
It's interesting, Alberta is getting all the young people from other provinces coming here and setting down roots. My husband came out here from PEI more than 25 years ago, and he's still here (I like to think it's because of me, a prairie girl!). We have talked about moving to PEI, I love the island, but there are no jobs that come even close to matching what we have in Alberta.
So, go ahead, tax carbon Quebec, we await your sons and daughters, we will give them a good life. They might even learn to wear cowboy boots and eat perogies. Funny how the majority of immigrants are staying in Montreal and Toronto, and all the natural born Canadians are coming to Alberta.
Friday, June 08, 2007
It's Not Enough!!
Okay, I've had it with Bono/Geldof type whiners, they didn't even say thank you. They blamed Canada, the only G8 country actually on track to meet their aid commitment to Africa, what are those two smoking? Hey Bono, how about NO money for your cause?
Same goes for the environmentalists, it's never enough! 50% reduction by 2050, it's not enough.
Money for AIDS, it's not enough. 20 million more for the SOW's, it's not enough. Work 10 weeks get employment insurance for 40, it's not enough.
IT'S NEVER GOING TO BE ENOUGH!!
Here's a clue for activists, stop relying on government to fund your charity, go out and get ordinary people to contribute to your cause, stop sucking on the taxpayers teat, because that one has become infected with several contagious diseases, such as:
No, I will not write you a cheque,
Your administrative fees are too high,
Oil for food scam,
What dictator stole my money,
and my all time favorite and likely fatal disease.........
I don't care anymore.
Same goes for the environmentalists, it's never enough! 50% reduction by 2050, it's not enough.
Money for AIDS, it's not enough. 20 million more for the SOW's, it's not enough. Work 10 weeks get employment insurance for 40, it's not enough.
IT'S NEVER GOING TO BE ENOUGH!!
Here's a clue for activists, stop relying on government to fund your charity, go out and get ordinary people to contribute to your cause, stop sucking on the taxpayers teat, because that one has become infected with several contagious diseases, such as:
No, I will not write you a cheque,
Your administrative fees are too high,
Oil for food scam,
What dictator stole my money,
and my all time favorite and likely fatal disease.........
I don't care anymore.
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Back In The Good Old Days....
I am constantly disgusted by what people buy as if it is real food.
Processed meats.
Salads in a bag.
Already made pizzas.
Microwave breakfasts, lunches, dinners.
Let's take a trip through the average grocery store. You walk in and there's the produce section:
You can buy organic vegetables, but they are more expensive, has anyone heard of washing their produce? Better yet, back in the good old days, people actually grew their own vegetables! My next door neighbour makes excuses to visit me when she sees that my peas are ready. I have now helped her plant some of her own peas, carrots and tomatoes. You only have a balcony? Well, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, and peas (on a trellis) do great in containers.
Next we go past the bakery, I have to admit that I usually only have time to bake cinnamon buns once in awhile, fresh bakery bread is great as no preservatives are used. Do not grab that bread that has a shelf life of 2 weeks or more, you can be guaranteed that they have added some chemicals to make it stay fresh for longer.
Next the meats, buy the family packs, go home and divide them up into one meal servings, freeze. Now, I know that in the old days they butchered their own meat, but this is just something I can not do, so I am happy to buy my meat, not having to do the actual killing first. If you can, kudos!
The freezer section has become the saviour of a whole generation. Kids need a snack, pizza pops; quick supper needed, TV dinners; need to lose weight, frozen lite meals; need breakfast, eggos; the list is endless. The only thing I buy from the freezer section, is ice cream.
Then we go up and down the aisles of endless canned/preserved goods, all I can say is read the labels, if you don't know what some of the ingredients are, be careful.
This is not to say that I don't buy canned goods, with our long winters, you need to buy some canned stuff.
We wonder why people are overweight? Fast food, even in the grocery store. Does anyone actually cook anymore, or is everything nuked?
Back in the good old days, people worked hard, but they also ate healthier. Nothing wrong with bacon and eggs in the morning, if you are going out into the fields all day. I have never used anything but butter, everyone told me how bad it was for my family, and lo and behold, now butter is healthy because it has no trans fats! HA.
So, what can you do?
Plant a veggie garden, or even some tomatoes in a container.
Visit your local farmers market.
Plant some strawberries, they do great in containers.
Cook at least one meal a day, most suppers only take 20-30 minutes.
Use natural ingredients if possible, butter is natural, margarine is not.
Pickle those cukes and beets.
Make your own pasta sauce, and freeze it.
Make your own baby food.
Use your microwave only to warm up leftovers, defrost the meat you forgot to take out in the morning, or pop some popcorn.
Just like you can recycle, reuse and compost, you can eat healthier, without the preservatives. Stay away from the fast foods, and stay away from the freezer section in your grocery store.
Go back to healthy eating, natural is best. Moderation works. Oh and garlic, how could I forget garlic? You want to stay healthy, garlic is a must. You might stink, but you won't care when everyone around you is coughing or getting the flu, and you aren't even sneezing.
Processed meats.
Salads in a bag.
Already made pizzas.
Microwave breakfasts, lunches, dinners.
Let's take a trip through the average grocery store. You walk in and there's the produce section:
You can buy organic vegetables, but they are more expensive, has anyone heard of washing their produce? Better yet, back in the good old days, people actually grew their own vegetables! My next door neighbour makes excuses to visit me when she sees that my peas are ready. I have now helped her plant some of her own peas, carrots and tomatoes. You only have a balcony? Well, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, and peas (on a trellis) do great in containers.
Next we go past the bakery, I have to admit that I usually only have time to bake cinnamon buns once in awhile, fresh bakery bread is great as no preservatives are used. Do not grab that bread that has a shelf life of 2 weeks or more, you can be guaranteed that they have added some chemicals to make it stay fresh for longer.
Next the meats, buy the family packs, go home and divide them up into one meal servings, freeze. Now, I know that in the old days they butchered their own meat, but this is just something I can not do, so I am happy to buy my meat, not having to do the actual killing first. If you can, kudos!
The freezer section has become the saviour of a whole generation. Kids need a snack, pizza pops; quick supper needed, TV dinners; need to lose weight, frozen lite meals; need breakfast, eggos; the list is endless. The only thing I buy from the freezer section, is ice cream.
Then we go up and down the aisles of endless canned/preserved goods, all I can say is read the labels, if you don't know what some of the ingredients are, be careful.
This is not to say that I don't buy canned goods, with our long winters, you need to buy some canned stuff.
We wonder why people are overweight? Fast food, even in the grocery store. Does anyone actually cook anymore, or is everything nuked?
Back in the good old days, people worked hard, but they also ate healthier. Nothing wrong with bacon and eggs in the morning, if you are going out into the fields all day. I have never used anything but butter, everyone told me how bad it was for my family, and lo and behold, now butter is healthy because it has no trans fats! HA.
So, what can you do?
Plant a veggie garden, or even some tomatoes in a container.
Visit your local farmers market.
Plant some strawberries, they do great in containers.
Cook at least one meal a day, most suppers only take 20-30 minutes.
Use natural ingredients if possible, butter is natural, margarine is not.
Pickle those cukes and beets.
Make your own pasta sauce, and freeze it.
Make your own baby food.
Use your microwave only to warm up leftovers, defrost the meat you forgot to take out in the morning, or pop some popcorn.
Just like you can recycle, reuse and compost, you can eat healthier, without the preservatives. Stay away from the fast foods, and stay away from the freezer section in your grocery store.
Go back to healthy eating, natural is best. Moderation works. Oh and garlic, how could I forget garlic? You want to stay healthy, garlic is a must. You might stink, but you won't care when everyone around you is coughing or getting the flu, and you aren't even sneezing.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
"Attack" Polls!
I was over at Prairie Wrangler, and he has some valid questions about polls.
The problem I have with polls that suggests "Do you think Canada should abide by our Kyoto targets?", is likely the same as the problem Jeff would have with a question like "Do you want a tax cut?" - simply, it doesn't provide the requisite context, and the questions seem to suggest that we live in a consequence free fantasy land where our wildest dreams are only a poll question away! You like Kyoto? Sure I do! Do you pay too much tax? Damn right! Should the government both cut taxes in half and double health spending? Absolutely! Should the government buy you a brown or a white pony? A white pony! And so on.
The reason polls are done, mainly by the MSM, is that they are effective, just like attack ads, they work, therefore they can shift public opinion.
Right now we are being told by the MSM that we care more about the environment than health care. This is plainly untrue, no-one would put the environment before health care, but the polls tell us that we do, therefore, it must be true. They don't mention/release the polls that didn't go the way they wanted. How many polls are paid for but never released because they go the wrong way?
The MSM have figured out that "attack" polls are just as effective as "attack" ads, and they use them daily, check out any website for any paper, they all have a daily poll, funny how some of them disappear real quick, funny how you can't view the final results of many polls.
Attack polls are effective, they shape public opinion, ask the MSM!
The problem I have with polls that suggests "Do you think Canada should abide by our Kyoto targets?", is likely the same as the problem Jeff would have with a question like "Do you want a tax cut?" - simply, it doesn't provide the requisite context, and the questions seem to suggest that we live in a consequence free fantasy land where our wildest dreams are only a poll question away! You like Kyoto? Sure I do! Do you pay too much tax? Damn right! Should the government both cut taxes in half and double health spending? Absolutely! Should the government buy you a brown or a white pony? A white pony! And so on.
The reason polls are done, mainly by the MSM, is that they are effective, just like attack ads, they work, therefore they can shift public opinion.
Right now we are being told by the MSM that we care more about the environment than health care. This is plainly untrue, no-one would put the environment before health care, but the polls tell us that we do, therefore, it must be true. They don't mention/release the polls that didn't go the way they wanted. How many polls are paid for but never released because they go the wrong way?
The MSM have figured out that "attack" polls are just as effective as "attack" ads, and they use them daily, check out any website for any paper, they all have a daily poll, funny how some of them disappear real quick, funny how you can't view the final results of many polls.
Attack polls are effective, they shape public opinion, ask the MSM!
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Children At Play, Now That The Master Is Away!
Question period is so boring when PM Harper is not there. Peter Van Loan does a great job, but it's still more fun to watch when PM Harper gets up to answer the opposition questions, it's always like a cat playing with a mouse.
So, what are the opposition parties doing? Well, May of the Greens is telling us that a carbon tax is a great idea, because, well, because they will give it back as an income tax decrease, well, then why take it in the first place?
No tax is ever a good tax, none!
Then we had Dion out in the west, I think, I'm not sure but he might have even been in Alberta, why? Are his handlers idiots, what does Dion seriously think he can gain by coming to Alberta, reduce the vote from 70% to 60% here? Not likely.
The Bloq, want more money for festivals in Quebec, the budget isn't even passed but they already want the money, they keep on saying they need it now, not at the end of the summer when the program will be in place. They disgrace themselves constantly by demanding more money for Quebec.
The NDP, a nothing party, that has the pulse of no one in Canada, so they rate down there with the Greens. Send Layton to Afghanistan, let him talk to the troops, see some Taliban, see some little Afghan children that are being helped. Not going to happen.
PM Harper is way more respectable than any PM we have had in years, thank goodness Canada does not need to be embarrassed anymore by our leader. That's what the average Canadian is going to see, no matter how hard the MSM try to spin it.
So, what are the opposition parties doing? Well, May of the Greens is telling us that a carbon tax is a great idea, because, well, because they will give it back as an income tax decrease, well, then why take it in the first place?
No tax is ever a good tax, none!
Then we had Dion out in the west, I think, I'm not sure but he might have even been in Alberta, why? Are his handlers idiots, what does Dion seriously think he can gain by coming to Alberta, reduce the vote from 70% to 60% here? Not likely.
The Bloq, want more money for festivals in Quebec, the budget isn't even passed but they already want the money, they keep on saying they need it now, not at the end of the summer when the program will be in place. They disgrace themselves constantly by demanding more money for Quebec.
The NDP, a nothing party, that has the pulse of no one in Canada, so they rate down there with the Greens. Send Layton to Afghanistan, let him talk to the troops, see some Taliban, see some little Afghan children that are being helped. Not going to happen.
PM Harper is way more respectable than any PM we have had in years, thank goodness Canada does not need to be embarrassed anymore by our leader. That's what the average Canadian is going to see, no matter how hard the MSM try to spin it.
Monday, June 04, 2007
The Ace Up PM Harper's Sleeve!
Well most media, environmentalists, and all the opposition parties are crying that Canada's environment plan is not tough enough and that it doesn't meet the Kyoto targets. They are already up in arms, even before the G8 Summit has started.
That's PM Harper's ace up his sleeve. He has already clearly stated that Canada can not meet it's Kyoto targets, he did it again in Germany today.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper told a German business audience Monday that Canada won't meet its Kyoto targets to lower greenhouse gas emissions, but can be a world leader in battling climate change.......
In an interview with CBC's chief political correspondent Keith Boag on Monday, Merkel said she's not pleased Canada has abandoned any attempt to meet its short-term Kyoto targets.
However, she did say she shares common ground with Harper on long-term targets, with both calling for significant reductions on greenhouse gases by 2050.
"Of course we are not happy at this point that Canada has abandoned Kyoto's goals. But Canada says it also sees the necessity to put in place long-term goals for reduction until the middle of the century," Merkel said in German.
"And when I said I wasn't happy Canada abandoned the Kyoto goals, I am equally encouraged that we can agree that, long term, we need to reduce emissions significantly."
Harper will also meet with France's new president, Nicolas Sarkozy, and French Prime Minister François Fillon on Tuesday before returning to Germany for the G8.
So, Merkel understands Canada's position, and is making nice. Why? What would happen if Canada actually did pull out of Kyoto, legally we still can, without paying any penalties. So, did Harper remind Merkel that Kyoto would die if Canada legally pulled out? Did he remind her that Canada is the only North American industrialized nation that has signed Kyoto, and if we pull out, they have NO chance of getting the US on line?
Article 27
1. At any time after three years from the date on which this Protocol has entered into force
for a Party, that Party may withdraw from this Protocol by giving written notification to the
Depositary.
2. Any such withdrawal shall take effect upon expiry of one year from the date of receipt by
the Depositary of the notification of withdrawal, or on such later date as may be specified in the
notification of withdrawal.
3. Any Party that withdraws from the Convention shall be considered as also having
withdrawn from this Protocol.
Looks like we have until Feb of 2008 to leave, legally!
Are the Europeans drooling thinking about carbon trading with the US? You bet they are, and you can bet that they will do anything they can to get the US on board, even making nice to Canada. Same message will be sent to Sarkozy, who is talking about penalties for those who don't meet their Kyoto targets. PM Harper just needs to remind him that we are legally able to get out of Kyoto, so France will get no money from us and no US agreement. Canada, Japan, Australia and the US can have their own, non-UN based pact.
PM Harper is there early getting the message out, then the US follows up on Wednesday, it's a one, two punch. If they get India and China on board, it's a knockout!
That's why the environmentalists are out in full cry, they aren't going to get what they want, and if the EU insists on hard targets, they are going to be going it alone. The opposition can whine all they want, but Canadians will see it as a great solution.
I wonder how many other aces PM Harper has up his sleeve?
That's PM Harper's ace up his sleeve. He has already clearly stated that Canada can not meet it's Kyoto targets, he did it again in Germany today.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper told a German business audience Monday that Canada won't meet its Kyoto targets to lower greenhouse gas emissions, but can be a world leader in battling climate change.......
In an interview with CBC's chief political correspondent Keith Boag on Monday, Merkel said she's not pleased Canada has abandoned any attempt to meet its short-term Kyoto targets.
However, she did say she shares common ground with Harper on long-term targets, with both calling for significant reductions on greenhouse gases by 2050.
"Of course we are not happy at this point that Canada has abandoned Kyoto's goals. But Canada says it also sees the necessity to put in place long-term goals for reduction until the middle of the century," Merkel said in German.
"And when I said I wasn't happy Canada abandoned the Kyoto goals, I am equally encouraged that we can agree that, long term, we need to reduce emissions significantly."
Harper will also meet with France's new president, Nicolas Sarkozy, and French Prime Minister François Fillon on Tuesday before returning to Germany for the G8.
So, Merkel understands Canada's position, and is making nice. Why? What would happen if Canada actually did pull out of Kyoto, legally we still can, without paying any penalties. So, did Harper remind Merkel that Kyoto would die if Canada legally pulled out? Did he remind her that Canada is the only North American industrialized nation that has signed Kyoto, and if we pull out, they have NO chance of getting the US on line?
Article 27
1. At any time after three years from the date on which this Protocol has entered into force
for a Party, that Party may withdraw from this Protocol by giving written notification to the
Depositary.
2. Any such withdrawal shall take effect upon expiry of one year from the date of receipt by
the Depositary of the notification of withdrawal, or on such later date as may be specified in the
notification of withdrawal.
3. Any Party that withdraws from the Convention shall be considered as also having
withdrawn from this Protocol.
Looks like we have until Feb of 2008 to leave, legally!
Are the Europeans drooling thinking about carbon trading with the US? You bet they are, and you can bet that they will do anything they can to get the US on board, even making nice to Canada. Same message will be sent to Sarkozy, who is talking about penalties for those who don't meet their Kyoto targets. PM Harper just needs to remind him that we are legally able to get out of Kyoto, so France will get no money from us and no US agreement. Canada, Japan, Australia and the US can have their own, non-UN based pact.
PM Harper is there early getting the message out, then the US follows up on Wednesday, it's a one, two punch. If they get India and China on board, it's a knockout!
That's why the environmentalists are out in full cry, they aren't going to get what they want, and if the EU insists on hard targets, they are going to be going it alone. The opposition can whine all they want, but Canadians will see it as a great solution.
I wonder how many other aces PM Harper has up his sleeve?
Sunday, June 03, 2007
G8 + 5 = Unlucky 13!
Why do they call it G8 + 5? Guess they don't like the sound of the G13. Anyways, the usual protesters are protesting, about what, who really cares, why don't they raise money for their causes, and go get something done.
Came out of the heat tonight and watched some of the clips associated with this article.
Just the usual blather about global warming, blah, blah, blah... but one thing I did notice was the lighting used by CTV for the segment "Question Period: Panel Discussion 9:04", click on it and see if you catch it. What's different about the lighting when it comes to the Conservative member? Who's all lit up and who isn't?
Do you see it? I see it. Then again, I might have just gotten too much sun today!
Came out of the heat tonight and watched some of the clips associated with this article.
Just the usual blather about global warming, blah, blah, blah... but one thing I did notice was the lighting used by CTV for the segment "Question Period: Panel Discussion 9:04", click on it and see if you catch it. What's different about the lighting when it comes to the Conservative member? Who's all lit up and who isn't?
Do you see it? I see it. Then again, I might have just gotten too much sun today!
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Beautiful Day, More Baskets Planted!
My garden is up, peas, cucumbers, potatoes, beans, carrots, and beets are all up, zuchinni, still not up, but my tomatoes are happy in 30 degree heat. Anyone want any green onion?
Our summers are so short that we need to enjoy every minute of great weather that we can, that's why I don't have an inspiring post about our latest poll, speaking of which, not one poll out this week, or just not one reported on? HUMMM, the Conservatives must be doing good.
Well, got to go scrub the dirt out from under my finger nails. Tomorrow, the golf clubs get dusted off, and I go to the driving range. You have to love summer!
Our summers are so short that we need to enjoy every minute of great weather that we can, that's why I don't have an inspiring post about our latest poll, speaking of which, not one poll out this week, or just not one reported on? HUMMM, the Conservatives must be doing good.
Well, got to go scrub the dirt out from under my finger nails. Tomorrow, the golf clubs get dusted off, and I go to the driving range. You have to love summer!
Friday, June 01, 2007
Opposition Wants To Stay And Run The Country!
That's a quote by Sun media guy Weston on Don Newman's show Politics. Click on Friday, you can torture yourself watching the whole show, or just go to around 38:00 of the broaaaaaaadcast.
Why are all the Pundits Liberal? Why does the Liberal rag, Toronto Star get two reporters? Why can't the CBC even try to pretend that they are non-biased? Why do I even bother to watch that garbage?
Delacourt says the Liberals are going to bring down the government? Sure, them and who else? How could she even say that with a straight face? (I would say she can't smile because of her face lift, but it's obvious that she hasn't had one, or if she has, it was a bad job. Sorry, just my catty female remark, because she is so self righteous about knowing everything, she's in the public eye, so she is fair game!)
All those questions, and no answers.
I actually don't think Weston was too far off with his, "the opposition want to stay and run the country" remark. That's what they have been doing, in both the House of Commons and the Senate, the opposition has the upper hand, and they have been using it to damage Canada, Kyoto is a good example.
This minority is working for the opposition, they have the majority in committees and in the Senate, and they are using that majority to stop important legislation, like the age of consent from getting through Parliament. They are all lefties, so even though a formal pact has not been announced, that's what is happening. I'm amazed that the Conservatives have been able to get as many bills as they have passed. The only thing that saves them is that they control the purse strings.
So, any fool who actually thinks a minority government works, is just that, a fool.
The good thing is that the Conservatives have all summer to work hard and run the government without the interference of the opposition, who will be invisible in their riding's. So, many good things can happen for Canadians during the summer, and the Conservatives will have all their ammo ready by the fall. Delacourt was sneering about how the Conservatives have no ideas, and have run out of gas, I seriously think she's wrong. Well, okay, she's dumb, and wrong.
Back to Weston, why does he even work for the Sun? He's so Liberal, I bet he faints at the thought of interviewing Dion.
That's my anti-media rant for this glorious Friday, I'm going outside to battle some mosquitoes, they at least, are honest blood suckers.
Why are all the Pundits Liberal? Why does the Liberal rag, Toronto Star get two reporters? Why can't the CBC even try to pretend that they are non-biased? Why do I even bother to watch that garbage?
Delacourt says the Liberals are going to bring down the government? Sure, them and who else? How could she even say that with a straight face? (I would say she can't smile because of her face lift, but it's obvious that she hasn't had one, or if she has, it was a bad job. Sorry, just my catty female remark, because she is so self righteous about knowing everything, she's in the public eye, so she is fair game!)
All those questions, and no answers.
I actually don't think Weston was too far off with his, "the opposition want to stay and run the country" remark. That's what they have been doing, in both the House of Commons and the Senate, the opposition has the upper hand, and they have been using it to damage Canada, Kyoto is a good example.
This minority is working for the opposition, they have the majority in committees and in the Senate, and they are using that majority to stop important legislation, like the age of consent from getting through Parliament. They are all lefties, so even though a formal pact has not been announced, that's what is happening. I'm amazed that the Conservatives have been able to get as many bills as they have passed. The only thing that saves them is that they control the purse strings.
So, any fool who actually thinks a minority government works, is just that, a fool.
The good thing is that the Conservatives have all summer to work hard and run the government without the interference of the opposition, who will be invisible in their riding's. So, many good things can happen for Canadians during the summer, and the Conservatives will have all their ammo ready by the fall. Delacourt was sneering about how the Conservatives have no ideas, and have run out of gas, I seriously think she's wrong. Well, okay, she's dumb, and wrong.
Back to Weston, why does he even work for the Sun? He's so Liberal, I bet he faints at the thought of interviewing Dion.
That's my anti-media rant for this glorious Friday, I'm going outside to battle some mosquitoes, they at least, are honest blood suckers.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Keep O'Connor, Boot Coderre!
That's it in a nut shell, I support O'Connor. The opposition has been gunning for him from day one. He might not be a smooth talking politician, but he is honest and if he says the families of soldiers will get reimbursed, I believe they will. What I strongly object to is Coderre slamming a Minister of the Government, when he marched with Hezbollah in Montreal.
However, the Montreal event has been described as being anti-Israeli in tone, with Hezbollah flags on display, and some demonstrators chanting support for the organization, which calls for the destruction of Israel and is banned by the Canadian government.
Politicians attending the Montreal rally included Liberal MP Denis Coderre, who represents a downtown Montreal riding and is a supporter of Liberal leadership contender Michael Ignatieff, as well as Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe and Parti Quebecois leader Andre Boisclair.
Coderre is also busy with a lawsuit against Shane Doan.
Still, some politicians, including Liberal MP Denis Coderre, the former minister of amateur sport, won't let the issue die. Last year, Mr. Coderre protested when Mr. Doan was named to Canada's Olympic hockey team.
So, we have a bigotted MP from the Quebec Liberals, who marches with terrorists, and he thinks O'Connor should resign? Coderre is a typical arrogant Liberal who thinks only his opionion counts, he is a disgrace to all parlimentarians, and all Canadians should be disgusted with an MP like him, he's even worse than Fry and Holland.
How about we get a petition going to make Coderre resign, he's a disgrace to our country.
Bottom line, keep O'Connor, boot Coderre!
However, the Montreal event has been described as being anti-Israeli in tone, with Hezbollah flags on display, and some demonstrators chanting support for the organization, which calls for the destruction of Israel and is banned by the Canadian government.
Politicians attending the Montreal rally included Liberal MP Denis Coderre, who represents a downtown Montreal riding and is a supporter of Liberal leadership contender Michael Ignatieff, as well as Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe and Parti Quebecois leader Andre Boisclair.
Coderre is also busy with a lawsuit against Shane Doan.
Still, some politicians, including Liberal MP Denis Coderre, the former minister of amateur sport, won't let the issue die. Last year, Mr. Coderre protested when Mr. Doan was named to Canada's Olympic hockey team.
So, we have a bigotted MP from the Quebec Liberals, who marches with terrorists, and he thinks O'Connor should resign? Coderre is a typical arrogant Liberal who thinks only his opionion counts, he is a disgrace to all parlimentarians, and all Canadians should be disgusted with an MP like him, he's even worse than Fry and Holland.
How about we get a petition going to make Coderre resign, he's a disgrace to our country.
Bottom line, keep O'Connor, boot Coderre!
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Shame On The Liberal Party!
Here's my take on the Dinning trip to Ottawa. First we need to go back to Cpl Dinnings funeral.
I watched it, cried and mostly thought that the father was out of line by bringing politics into a funeral for his son.
Those at the service got to watch Dinning's life unfold on a giant video screen as his father Lincoln showed home movies of Matt singing O Canada as a young boy, appearing as Robin Hood in a school play and speaking at a wedding.
"Now I'd like to show you some of the video that Mr. Harper wouldn't let you see close up of Matthew's arrival home,'' said Lincoln. He then showed some home video of Matt's remains returning to CFB Trenton on Tuesday.
I am sorry for the Dinnings loss, but from what I understand, one of the other families did not want the repatriation ceremony televised. So, the Dinnings are disrespecting another families wishes, that other family lost a loved one too, it's not all about the Dinnings.
I went over to read the three letters they have sent. Too bad they are asking for money in all of them. I especially found the one to the PM asking for $250,000 slightly offensive.
Funerals should be covered by the government, but limits should be in place. I wonder why the community hall cost $3000? If the community wanted to rally behind the family, they should not be charging $3000 to rent the hall, it should have been free. Some enterprising reporter might want to follow up on that issue, but seeing as most are lefties I doubt that's going to happen. Last time I rented a hall for my wedding it only cost $350, but maybe inflation has ballooned in 20+ years.
This is political, the Liberals think they can make more trouble for the Conservatives by putting the parents of a hero in front of the cameras. Too bad it made the parents look like money grabbers, because I don't think they are, I think they are being used by the Liberals, and especially their MP to gain votes, and that's a sad statement of how far Liberals will go to get those votes.
The government has already said that all reasonable funeral expenses will be paid, this is a non-issue.
As a last comment, Fife's nose was out of joint on Duffy today, he didn't get invited to sit in on the talk between the PM and the Governator. He therefore has no idea what they talked about. Hey, Fife, get a life! The PM can do anything he wants to, and seeing as your only a reporter, it's not your right to be invited. Get over yourself.
I watched it, cried and mostly thought that the father was out of line by bringing politics into a funeral for his son.
Those at the service got to watch Dinning's life unfold on a giant video screen as his father Lincoln showed home movies of Matt singing O Canada as a young boy, appearing as Robin Hood in a school play and speaking at a wedding.
"Now I'd like to show you some of the video that Mr. Harper wouldn't let you see close up of Matthew's arrival home,'' said Lincoln. He then showed some home video of Matt's remains returning to CFB Trenton on Tuesday.
I am sorry for the Dinnings loss, but from what I understand, one of the other families did not want the repatriation ceremony televised. So, the Dinnings are disrespecting another families wishes, that other family lost a loved one too, it's not all about the Dinnings.
I went over to read the three letters they have sent. Too bad they are asking for money in all of them. I especially found the one to the PM asking for $250,000 slightly offensive.
Funerals should be covered by the government, but limits should be in place. I wonder why the community hall cost $3000? If the community wanted to rally behind the family, they should not be charging $3000 to rent the hall, it should have been free. Some enterprising reporter might want to follow up on that issue, but seeing as most are lefties I doubt that's going to happen. Last time I rented a hall for my wedding it only cost $350, but maybe inflation has ballooned in 20+ years.
This is political, the Liberals think they can make more trouble for the Conservatives by putting the parents of a hero in front of the cameras. Too bad it made the parents look like money grabbers, because I don't think they are, I think they are being used by the Liberals, and especially their MP to gain votes, and that's a sad statement of how far Liberals will go to get those votes.
The government has already said that all reasonable funeral expenses will be paid, this is a non-issue.
As a last comment, Fife's nose was out of joint on Duffy today, he didn't get invited to sit in on the talk between the PM and the Governator. He therefore has no idea what they talked about. Hey, Fife, get a life! The PM can do anything he wants to, and seeing as your only a reporter, it's not your right to be invited. Get over yourself.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Pop Goes The Weasel!
Carbon trading markets, are failing because the US has not bought into the hot air market. Thankfully the Conservatives have not either. So, if the biggest stock market traders don't buy your product, or lack of product, what happens? Pop goes the weasel.
I understand the commodities market, I can buy gold or wheat, and then resell it if I want to, most often people trading in the market don't actually get the product delivered to their door. If I want that gold, I can get it delivered. What if I buy carbon credits? Can I get the carbon delivered to my door? HA, not likely, as a matter of fact, impossible.
Easy to see why the carbon trading markets are failing.
Baird also said the UN process is not the only one Canada supports.
"The object and the focus of the efforts has got to be reducing greenhouse gas emissions absolutely, and whatever process gets us there, Canada will support. We'll meet any time, any place, and an effective system has got to get the United States on board."
The current phase of Kyoto is set to expire in 2012, but observers have said that the next phase must be concluded quickly in order for international carbon trading markets to survive. Companies there that cannot meet domestic greenhouse-gas reductions trade credits with cleaner companies on the market.
Read that last sentence, does it make sense to you? If it does please enlighten me.
I understand the commodities market, I can buy gold or wheat, and then resell it if I want to, most often people trading in the market don't actually get the product delivered to their door. If I want that gold, I can get it delivered. What if I buy carbon credits? Can I get the carbon delivered to my door? HA, not likely, as a matter of fact, impossible.
Easy to see why the carbon trading markets are failing.
Baird also said the UN process is not the only one Canada supports.
"The object and the focus of the efforts has got to be reducing greenhouse gas emissions absolutely, and whatever process gets us there, Canada will support. We'll meet any time, any place, and an effective system has got to get the United States on board."
The current phase of Kyoto is set to expire in 2012, but observers have said that the next phase must be concluded quickly in order for international carbon trading markets to survive. Companies there that cannot meet domestic greenhouse-gas reductions trade credits with cleaner companies on the market.
Read that last sentence, does it make sense to you? If it does please enlighten me.
Monday, May 28, 2007
More Plants And Easy To Make Fountains!
Anything goes as far as containers for your plants.An old broken wagon, with some old pots, the newest looking one was added because, I burnt some potatoes in it and could not scrub the black out. (I'm an excellent cook, except for that one time in 22 years of marriage, and I have not heard the end of it yet!) This picture was taken today, so give those pots a chance, right now they are still in planting shock.
Make little points of interest in your yard. Here I built an Inukshuk, from rocks found in streams and farmers fields.
Next, I got interested in fountains, here's two homemade versions, and one (yes, I sold out, bought version, my hubby liked it so I agreed, notice that I have made it my own by adding rocks and animals, I expecially like the fishing frog).
A fountain doesn't have to take up a lot of room, like this first version of mine, I bought a pump, a planter, some bamboo sticks and river rocks.
Next, I found a big old steel bucket and turned that into a fountain.
Bought this fountain at Save On Foods, it will look better when the flowers grow up, remember, it's only May, just got my flowers planted.
The point is, even if you only have a balcony to work with, between hanging baskets, and containers, you can even add a small fountain, and still have room for your chairs.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Age Of Protection- Who Are The Predators?
As far as I'm concerned anyone voting against this bill is sick. As it stands now, a 14 year old can legally go to a swingers club. Now, swinging is abnormal, but a 14 year old at a swingers club, is beyond my comprehension as a parent of a 14 year old.
Hear's a glimpse into who doesn't support the bill, I'm shocked that Egale wants to use the bill to LOWER the age of anal sex from 18 to 16, I would have never guessed that they want to corrupt our children at an earlier age.
Egale sees Bill C-22 as an unnecessary invasion into the sex lives of young Canadians. There are already sturdy laws that protect teenagers from sexual exploitation and assault. Instead of further criminalizing sexual behaviour, Canadian governments at all levels should instead focus on sex education. We should help young people by helping them make their own choices about what is comfortable for them. ...... Finally, I would like talk, as Andrea Cohen did, about anal sex. I mentioned earlier that homosexuality was illegal until the late 1960s. That's when section 159 of the Criminal Code was changed to allow consenting adults to engage in anal sex. Section 159 was not eliminated then, as it should have been. If you take a look at the Criminal Code, you'll see that it exists between the sections on bestiality and incest.
So, homosexuality was illegal until the late 1960's, now it is legal, so, okay what agrument do they use for not supporting bill C-22?
I think it's generally more about the difference between keeping the status quo and making a change. The age of consent has been 14 since 1890, I believe, so it's not a matter of reducing the age; it's a matter of keeping the age as it is, and a matter of the impression that youth are being given by the change in age. Changing it to 12 sends a message in itself, but what's being signalled today by this bill does something equally harmful, I think.
By his logic, then homosexuality should still be illegal.
Thankfully a Conservative MP highlighted a very important point, that none of the groups being interviewed even once mentioned PARENTS!
I too am like my colleague here. I've been in the education business for 30 years, most of the time as the principal of a junior-senior high. I've seen examples of these types of situations. The best results we had were when we involved other aspects of the situation, and I haven't heard too much about that today. I've heard about education, going to the schools, getting guidance counsellors, getting the support groups and peer groups, and all kinds of things. But I didn't hear the parents mentioned very much. I didn't hear them mentioned at all, as a matter of fact, as a support group. And I didn't hear the church being mentioned very much, which is another organization that is in most communities and likes to help when it can with certain problems.
So, all the special interest groups forgot to mention parents, why would that be, what does Egale have against parents protecting their children. Who are the real predators here? Who wants anal sex legal at a younger age?
No mention of parents or Church groups...hummm...wonder what groups want our children to be unprotected legally by their own parents, but anal sex made okay?
Hear's a glimpse into who doesn't support the bill, I'm shocked that Egale wants to use the bill to LOWER the age of anal sex from 18 to 16, I would have never guessed that they want to corrupt our children at an earlier age.
Egale sees Bill C-22 as an unnecessary invasion into the sex lives of young Canadians. There are already sturdy laws that protect teenagers from sexual exploitation and assault. Instead of further criminalizing sexual behaviour, Canadian governments at all levels should instead focus on sex education. We should help young people by helping them make their own choices about what is comfortable for them. ...... Finally, I would like talk, as Andrea Cohen did, about anal sex. I mentioned earlier that homosexuality was illegal until the late 1960s. That's when section 159 of the Criminal Code was changed to allow consenting adults to engage in anal sex. Section 159 was not eliminated then, as it should have been. If you take a look at the Criminal Code, you'll see that it exists between the sections on bestiality and incest.
So, homosexuality was illegal until the late 1960's, now it is legal, so, okay what agrument do they use for not supporting bill C-22?
I think it's generally more about the difference between keeping the status quo and making a change. The age of consent has been 14 since 1890, I believe, so it's not a matter of reducing the age; it's a matter of keeping the age as it is, and a matter of the impression that youth are being given by the change in age. Changing it to 12 sends a message in itself, but what's being signalled today by this bill does something equally harmful, I think.
By his logic, then homosexuality should still be illegal.
Thankfully a Conservative MP highlighted a very important point, that none of the groups being interviewed even once mentioned PARENTS!
I too am like my colleague here. I've been in the education business for 30 years, most of the time as the principal of a junior-senior high. I've seen examples of these types of situations. The best results we had were when we involved other aspects of the situation, and I haven't heard too much about that today. I've heard about education, going to the schools, getting guidance counsellors, getting the support groups and peer groups, and all kinds of things. But I didn't hear the parents mentioned very much. I didn't hear them mentioned at all, as a matter of fact, as a support group. And I didn't hear the church being mentioned very much, which is another organization that is in most communities and likes to help when it can with certain problems.
So, all the special interest groups forgot to mention parents, why would that be, what does Egale have against parents protecting their children. Who are the real predators here? Who wants anal sex legal at a younger age?
No mention of parents or Church groups...hummm...wonder what groups want our children to be unprotected legally by their own parents, but anal sex made okay?
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Planting Moss Baskets, It's Easy!
I hate the fake white plastic baskets that you pay over $30 for at any greenhouse or even at Rona, or Canadian Tire, they look cheap, yet you spend big money if you want to make your yard look beautiful.
So, I refuse to pay for those $2 baskets filled with cheap plants (I start mine from seed) that cost over $30 a pop.
How can you save money?
Garage sale, garage sale, garage sale. Every garage sale has something you can put a plant in, last year I bought a chair with no seat for a dollar, the lady asked me why, I told her, it would be an interesting planter. As you can see from the picture, a chair can be interesting! Also notice that all the flowers in the background are in cheap baskets, but they look great.
Do not buy the plastic hanging basket, or the coconut fiber basket, they look awful, and you can not use your imagination to create something you can call your own. I found 4 freezer baskets (cost $1) at a garage sale, I spray painted them green, filled them with moss, and planted some flowers.
Moss baskets are natural looking, and eco-friendly (had to add that just encase Suzuki is monitoring my blog HA), so, here's what you do:
Get wire container, press moss into container, fill half way with soil, put some plants like lobelia through the moss, plant any other plants you personally like, and presto, a beautiful, designed by you, hanging basket!
Like this one:
Any questions? Go for the natural look, and remember, Mother Nature, never plants her flowers all in a row, so don't do it!
Liberals + Drugs = Stupidity
Liberals are obviously using too many drugs, either legal or illegal, how do I know you ask?
Should governments impose price controls on those drugs used to treat life-threatening conditions, regardless of the pharmaceutical company's R&D costs and patents?
Yes
(92%) 22512 votes
No
(8%) 2064 votes
So, let me get this straight, if you want cheaper drugs, just put on price controls, no matter what the costs of R&D? Following that lack of logic, we should put price controls on everything, therefore it would all be cheaper. Why hasn't anyone thought of this before? It's stunning.........in it's stupidity.
This mind you from the Globe and Mail, so what can one expect. Common sense? HA
Let me spell this out for any liberal/lefty who thinks this is a good idea, and it appears that 92% do think so. If a company can not make money on a medication, for, let's say AIDS, a life threatening condition, THEY WILL NOT PUT ONE CENT into research and development. So, put all the price controls you want on that NONE existant drug, that NO drug company will produce.
Price control NOTHING, that should work!
Should governments impose price controls on those drugs used to treat life-threatening conditions, regardless of the pharmaceutical company's R&D costs and patents?
Yes
(92%) 22512 votes
No
(8%) 2064 votes
So, let me get this straight, if you want cheaper drugs, just put on price controls, no matter what the costs of R&D? Following that lack of logic, we should put price controls on everything, therefore it would all be cheaper. Why hasn't anyone thought of this before? It's stunning.........in it's stupidity.
This mind you from the Globe and Mail, so what can one expect. Common sense? HA
Let me spell this out for any liberal/lefty who thinks this is a good idea, and it appears that 92% do think so. If a company can not make money on a medication, for, let's say AIDS, a life threatening condition, THEY WILL NOT PUT ONE CENT into research and development. So, put all the price controls you want on that NONE existant drug, that NO drug company will produce.
Price control NOTHING, that should work!
Thursday, May 24, 2007
A Harvey's Kind Of Guy!
Well, it's another poll, this time a hamburger poll, but don't laugh too hard like the journalists on Mike Duffy Live did, because, statistically speaking, this is just as accurate as any other poll we have seen lately.
Stephen Taylor has some great graphs on the poll!
Clearly, from the results, the average Canadian, you know, the Harvey's burger type, prefers Stephen Harper, to chow down with. This poll is not to be sneered at, think about it, does the average Canadian want to talk about hockey with Stephen Harper, or watch Dion cut his burger up with a knife and fork?
What would you talk to Dion about, if you could understand him? France? Never been there, don't want to go.
What would you talk about with Layton? Life on Mars? Never been there, don't want to go.
What would you talk about with Lizzie May? How pollution from France is affecting Mars? Nope, she supports the guy from France and doesn't believe that Mars is melting.
So, it's not really so surprising that the guy with the beer belly from watching too much hockey, would feel comfortable eating with a guy he perceives is a lot like he is, a hockey fan, and a father, just another ordinary guy.
Stephen Taylor has some great graphs on the poll!
Clearly, from the results, the average Canadian, you know, the Harvey's burger type, prefers Stephen Harper, to chow down with. This poll is not to be sneered at, think about it, does the average Canadian want to talk about hockey with Stephen Harper, or watch Dion cut his burger up with a knife and fork?
What would you talk to Dion about, if you could understand him? France? Never been there, don't want to go.
What would you talk about with Layton? Life on Mars? Never been there, don't want to go.
What would you talk about with Lizzie May? How pollution from France is affecting Mars? Nope, she supports the guy from France and doesn't believe that Mars is melting.
So, it's not really so surprising that the guy with the beer belly from watching too much hockey, would feel comfortable eating with a guy he perceives is a lot like he is, a hockey fan, and a father, just another ordinary guy.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Lock Down!
Just this week, both my boys had lockdown practices in their schools. I made sure they watched some of the coverage on the Toronto school shooting.
I explained that the safest place is a school, but sometimes the bad guys know that, and that's why lockdowns need to be taken seriously. My 11 year old, summed it up pretty well, he said, "why would anyone even have a gun?"
Good point, the billion dollar gun registry is clearly a waste, if grade 9 kids can get a gun. So, can we please stop the waste, and start putting the money towards more border security?
How about checking those close to the border reservations?
Canadian police seized almost 40 deadly weapons, including an AK-47, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash late last week in what police are calling the biggest gang raid ever in the country. The raid took place on an Indian reservation outside of Toronto, only a few hours from the U.S. border.
Oops, bet it's not politically correct to even suggest that our leaky borders and illegal guns might be because of some groups like aboriginals. Or how about the Hell's Angels?
Could a few more raids like this one today, help stop our leaking borders?
More than 370 police officers carried out a series of drug raids in Quebec and New Brunswick Wednesday in a crackdown on the export of marijuana to the United States.
Drugs, gangs, and guns, sound familar? Maybe now the opposition will start passing some of the government's law and order bills presently sitting stalled in committees and the Senate, or is that too much to ask?
I explained that the safest place is a school, but sometimes the bad guys know that, and that's why lockdowns need to be taken seriously. My 11 year old, summed it up pretty well, he said, "why would anyone even have a gun?"
Good point, the billion dollar gun registry is clearly a waste, if grade 9 kids can get a gun. So, can we please stop the waste, and start putting the money towards more border security?
How about checking those close to the border reservations?
Canadian police seized almost 40 deadly weapons, including an AK-47, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash late last week in what police are calling the biggest gang raid ever in the country. The raid took place on an Indian reservation outside of Toronto, only a few hours from the U.S. border.
Oops, bet it's not politically correct to even suggest that our leaky borders and illegal guns might be because of some groups like aboriginals. Or how about the Hell's Angels?
Could a few more raids like this one today, help stop our leaking borders?
More than 370 police officers carried out a series of drug raids in Quebec and New Brunswick Wednesday in a crackdown on the export of marijuana to the United States.
Drugs, gangs, and guns, sound familar? Maybe now the opposition will start passing some of the government's law and order bills presently sitting stalled in committees and the Senate, or is that too much to ask?
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Greasy Bacon, And Greasy Eggs!
CTV was in full cry today, why? The PM dared to go to Afghanistan and show up at a school funded by Canadian taxpayers money. The children looked healthy, and happy, imagine that!
Mike Duffy Live had David Akin as a substitute, what a joke. I watched him interview the Liberal and NDP MP's, no Conservative, and nothing said about why no Conservative was present. Then, after commercials, Akin explains that Peter Van Loan was in Toronto, waiting to comment, but due to technical difficulties at the Toronto station, was unable to. Hello, CTV, have you ever heard about the telephone? Or were those malfunctioning as well, by chance? What a lame excuse.
As for Redman whining that Dion wasn't invited on the trip, get over it, you are NOT the government anymore, and PM Harper doesn't have to invite the terrorist loving (cue Coderre the Hezbollah supporter marching in that parade, I'm not making this up) Liberals anywhere. Same goes to the NDP. Though it might have been funny to see Layton talking with the Taliban, and Dion touring the prisons asking the detainees if they were being tortured.
Back to the CTV, "the Prime Minister drops in on Afghanistan to bolster support at home" talking heads, so, according to you, the PM just grabbed the first flight into Afghanistan, because of the polls, and surprise, the children at the school just happened to have some roses and songs for him to hear, and Karzai, just happened to be home at the time? Do you think we are idiots? Can you spin this visit any harder, mention torture any more often, oh and use the line, we support the troops, BUT....
The worse of the lot at CTV, (okay, it's a tie with Akin) is Robert Fife, after a busy day of visiting Canadian aided facilities, and talking to aid workers, what does Fife comment on?
"The prime minister is going to chow down at breakfast with the troops. He's going to have greasy bacon and greasy eggs and stale bread," Robert Fife, CTV's Ottawa bureau chief, told MDL from Afghanistan.
So, a very nasty dig at PM Harper and his supposed eating habits/weight. What a total lack of respect for the PM and by association, the troops, who are supposedly also condemned to eating greasy bacon and greasy eggs and stale bread. I hope the chefs feed Fife exactly that at breakfast, and serve all the others the regular healthy fare they normally serve.
Greasy bacon, and greasy eggs, how about greasy reporters like Akin and Fife?
Mike Duffy Live had David Akin as a substitute, what a joke. I watched him interview the Liberal and NDP MP's, no Conservative, and nothing said about why no Conservative was present. Then, after commercials, Akin explains that Peter Van Loan was in Toronto, waiting to comment, but due to technical difficulties at the Toronto station, was unable to. Hello, CTV, have you ever heard about the telephone? Or were those malfunctioning as well, by chance? What a lame excuse.
As for Redman whining that Dion wasn't invited on the trip, get over it, you are NOT the government anymore, and PM Harper doesn't have to invite the terrorist loving (cue Coderre the Hezbollah supporter marching in that parade, I'm not making this up) Liberals anywhere. Same goes to the NDP. Though it might have been funny to see Layton talking with the Taliban, and Dion touring the prisons asking the detainees if they were being tortured.
Back to the CTV, "the Prime Minister drops in on Afghanistan to bolster support at home" talking heads, so, according to you, the PM just grabbed the first flight into Afghanistan, because of the polls, and surprise, the children at the school just happened to have some roses and songs for him to hear, and Karzai, just happened to be home at the time? Do you think we are idiots? Can you spin this visit any harder, mention torture any more often, oh and use the line, we support the troops, BUT....
The worse of the lot at CTV, (okay, it's a tie with Akin) is Robert Fife, after a busy day of visiting Canadian aided facilities, and talking to aid workers, what does Fife comment on?
"The prime minister is going to chow down at breakfast with the troops. He's going to have greasy bacon and greasy eggs and stale bread," Robert Fife, CTV's Ottawa bureau chief, told MDL from Afghanistan.
So, a very nasty dig at PM Harper and his supposed eating habits/weight. What a total lack of respect for the PM and by association, the troops, who are supposedly also condemned to eating greasy bacon and greasy eggs and stale bread. I hope the chefs feed Fife exactly that at breakfast, and serve all the others the regular healthy fare they normally serve.
Greasy bacon, and greasy eggs, how about greasy reporters like Akin and Fife?
Monday, May 21, 2007
MY Body, MY Right!
Okay, feminists are always saying, if you are a male you have no right to tell me what I can do with my body. Ladies, do you understand that males are necessary if you want to become pregnant? Before all you feminists bash me for my comments, I just happen to be female, so, come one, take me on, you can't use the old, well you are a male so you wouldn't know how I feel line, it doesn't work with me.
The, it's my body, my right, also doesn't work with me, it's plainly just a very stupid statement. So, my body, my right; to cut off an arm if I want to? It's not medically necessary, same as abortion, but, heck, it's my body and if I want to get rid of an arm, I should be able to do so, and no law should stop me. What about that binding the feet thingy from way back, if I want to, I should be able to. What about the getting rid of some private parts that give me pleasure, it's not mutilation if I want it. Do you see how stupid the, my body, my right, my choice, agrument really is, how can you justify abortion, but want laws to stop female genital mutilation. It's okay to kill babies, but wearing a burka is a violation of my rights?
I thought feminists were the smart females in the herd, you know, those that go to university, have careers, do not let men dictate to them, are for equal pay, and protect women's right to kill their babies. Ladies, if you are the smart ones in the herd, why don't you know about the birth control pill, the morning after pill and condoms? Back in the 40's and 50's these did not exist, so we had a high rate of unwanted pregnancies and back street abortions, but that point is moot now, even if a young teen gets pregnant now, it's not looked down on as a BAD thing anymore.
Abortion is killing a baby, plain an simple, and there is no moral reason to do it, not in our present society. My body, my right, my choice, is as outdated as feminists, it's also totally selfish.
As a person, it's my body, but NEVER my right to kill a baby.
The, it's my body, my right, also doesn't work with me, it's plainly just a very stupid statement. So, my body, my right; to cut off an arm if I want to? It's not medically necessary, same as abortion, but, heck, it's my body and if I want to get rid of an arm, I should be able to do so, and no law should stop me. What about that binding the feet thingy from way back, if I want to, I should be able to. What about the getting rid of some private parts that give me pleasure, it's not mutilation if I want it. Do you see how stupid the, my body, my right, my choice, agrument really is, how can you justify abortion, but want laws to stop female genital mutilation. It's okay to kill babies, but wearing a burka is a violation of my rights?
I thought feminists were the smart females in the herd, you know, those that go to university, have careers, do not let men dictate to them, are for equal pay, and protect women's right to kill their babies. Ladies, if you are the smart ones in the herd, why don't you know about the birth control pill, the morning after pill and condoms? Back in the 40's and 50's these did not exist, so we had a high rate of unwanted pregnancies and back street abortions, but that point is moot now, even if a young teen gets pregnant now, it's not looked down on as a BAD thing anymore.
Abortion is killing a baby, plain an simple, and there is no moral reason to do it, not in our present society. My body, my right, my choice, is as outdated as feminists, it's also totally selfish.
As a person, it's my body, but NEVER my right to kill a baby.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Know Your Senators.
Well, I was going to blog about each provinces Senators, but, I put myself to sleep writing the blog, so I gave that up as a bad idea. While listening to a Senate committee the other day about Kyoto, I wondered what kind of backgrounds our Senators had to make vital decisions. So, here's a quick list of our Senator's talents:
22 lawyers
14 former politicians
13 business people
12 teachers
5 DR/psychologists
5 MBA's
4 journalists
4 ???? (I had no idea what they heck they had ever done)
4 entertainers
2 B Comm
1 B of Arts
1 Construction
1 Architect
1 Hockey guy
1 MA
1 Military
1 Hunter
1 Engineer
I was shocked,(HA) of course, that most were lawyers or failed politicians, like Grant Mitchell, a badly failed Alberta politician, made Senator. So, a sad lot for sure, full of themselves, and slurping up our tax dollars at the trough.
Grant Mitchell, come home, resign, and let Albertans vote for your replacement!
22 lawyers
14 former politicians
13 business people
12 teachers
5 DR/psychologists
5 MBA's
4 journalists
4 ???? (I had no idea what they heck they had ever done)
4 entertainers
2 B Comm
1 B of Arts
1 Construction
1 Architect
1 Hockey guy
1 MA
1 Military
1 Hunter
1 Engineer
I was shocked,(HA) of course, that most were lawyers or failed politicians, like Grant Mitchell, a badly failed Alberta politician, made Senator. So, a sad lot for sure, full of themselves, and slurping up our tax dollars at the trough.
Grant Mitchell, come home, resign, and let Albertans vote for your replacement!
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Tax Cow Farts, Not Gas!
Here's a list of federal and provincial taxes on gas.
So, my question is, if free markets are supposedly what works best for everyone, why tax gas? The provinces get royalties for natural resources, so they already get their cut, right off the top. Why not tax milk? How about taxing eggs?
Sin taxes are supposedly there to stop us from indulging in booze and cigarettes, still why are they allowed? Shouldn't the tobacco growers be allowed free trade just like milk producers?
Who decided that gas should be taxed? Everyone from the refineries to the government are making money on gas, except the consumer. Now, we hear from the Liberals about a carbon tax? Hello, you are already taxing the oil and gas industry, go tax cows, they release more methane gas than any oil sands development.
That's it, governments are missing a huge opportunity here, tax cow farts!
So, my question is, if free markets are supposedly what works best for everyone, why tax gas? The provinces get royalties for natural resources, so they already get their cut, right off the top. Why not tax milk? How about taxing eggs?
Sin taxes are supposedly there to stop us from indulging in booze and cigarettes, still why are they allowed? Shouldn't the tobacco growers be allowed free trade just like milk producers?
Who decided that gas should be taxed? Everyone from the refineries to the government are making money on gas, except the consumer. Now, we hear from the Liberals about a carbon tax? Hello, you are already taxing the oil and gas industry, go tax cows, they release more methane gas than any oil sands development.
That's it, governments are missing a huge opportunity here, tax cow farts!
Friday, May 18, 2007
Loonie Surge..Beware
Most of us think this surge in the loonie is great, especially if we are going to visit the US this summer. Not so good for our manufactures, they are inefficient and this might make them actually move their operations to China. Will the unions wake up? Given that CN is now on strike, and Greyhound, not likely.
Let me take you back to the 70's, to something called stagflation (High inflation, high unemployment). Around 1975/6, OPEC started controlling the supply of oil, raising the price of oil, the US auto industry was producing gas guzzling autos just when the Japanese were entering the market with fuel efficient vehicles. To make matters worse, the auto unions, asked for, and got COLA's (Cost of Living Allowances), meaning that if inflation went up by 4%, they wages would automatically go up by that amount, and then they could still negotiate an increase on top of that rate. We also had the NEP (National Energy Program) that restricted the price of gas, shutting down Alberta.
Flash to the present. High oil prices, inflation on the rise, unions striking, climate change costing Alberta billions, high dollar leading to unemployment in the manufacturing sector, starting to sound familiar?
Beware, stagflation is not something that the government can fix. If the government targets inflation by raising the interest rate, that slows the economy, but if manufacturing jobs are being lost already, that kills even more jobs, making unemployment worse. So, if the government fights unemployment by stimulating spending, it makes inflation worse.
Do you see the problem, I see the problem.
Let me take you back to the 70's, to something called stagflation (High inflation, high unemployment). Around 1975/6, OPEC started controlling the supply of oil, raising the price of oil, the US auto industry was producing gas guzzling autos just when the Japanese were entering the market with fuel efficient vehicles. To make matters worse, the auto unions, asked for, and got COLA's (Cost of Living Allowances), meaning that if inflation went up by 4%, they wages would automatically go up by that amount, and then they could still negotiate an increase on top of that rate. We also had the NEP (National Energy Program) that restricted the price of gas, shutting down Alberta.
Flash to the present. High oil prices, inflation on the rise, unions striking, climate change costing Alberta billions, high dollar leading to unemployment in the manufacturing sector, starting to sound familiar?
Beware, stagflation is not something that the government can fix. If the government targets inflation by raising the interest rate, that slows the economy, but if manufacturing jobs are being lost already, that kills even more jobs, making unemployment worse. So, if the government fights unemployment by stimulating spending, it makes inflation worse.
Do you see the problem, I see the problem.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
17B vs 10B, Who Is Doing A Better Job?
Okay, here's something to think about, the military gets 17B a year, and aboriginals/first nations get 10B, who get's the most out of their money?
Let's see;
The military have bases to keep up, the aboriginals have reservations.
The military needs to pay their members, the aboriginals need to feed their members.
The military needs to supply the troops with supplies and tanks, the aboriginals needs to supply their members with fresh water and living quarters.
The military sends their people into dangerous situations to protect Canadians and help other nations, the aborginals send their members to blockade railroads and create havoc with Canadians.
The military serve with honour and respect, the aboriginals threaten Canadians with protest and violence.
The military buy tanks, airplanes and boats to support the troops, the aboriginals buy???
The military must fully disclose how they spent their money, the aboriginals refuse to let their books get audited.
Guess you can see where I am going with this post. Who should Canadians be supporting? Both, but one group is serving Canada with honour, the other is serving themselves by dishonouring Canada.
Let's see;
The military have bases to keep up, the aboriginals have reservations.
The military needs to pay their members, the aboriginals need to feed their members.
The military needs to supply the troops with supplies and tanks, the aboriginals needs to supply their members with fresh water and living quarters.
The military sends their people into dangerous situations to protect Canadians and help other nations, the aborginals send their members to blockade railroads and create havoc with Canadians.
The military serve with honour and respect, the aboriginals threaten Canadians with protest and violence.
The military buy tanks, airplanes and boats to support the troops, the aboriginals buy???
The military must fully disclose how they spent their money, the aboriginals refuse to let their books get audited.
Guess you can see where I am going with this post. Who should Canadians be supporting? Both, but one group is serving Canada with honour, the other is serving themselves by dishonouring Canada.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
43 Seconds!
In 43 seconds the Liberal Senate passed Bill C288, 43 seconds. No debate, no nothing, but coming up on the one year anniversary is the bill to limit Senators to a 7 year term.
So, 1 year against 43 seconds, 43 seconds for a bill that will cause massive jobs losses, a bill that makes us send billions of dollars overseas in support of Kyoto. A bill that steals my childrens future from them, 43 seconds, that's all it took for Liberals to destroy my kids future. Money sent out of Canada, can not be spent in Canada, so, my kids are poorer because the Liberals want Mo Strong and PowerCorp to get our tax dollars. This has to stop, only idiots really believe that sending money to China benefits our children here in Canada.
43 seconds! 10 years of do nothing by the Liberals, and in 43 seconds they decided that Canadians should pay through the nose for a money grabbing scheme.
Tommy Banks come back to Alberta, and do the right thing, retire, so our elected Senators can replace your useless butt. I'm sure your pension is safe, so what do you have to lose?
43 seconds. Disgusting.
So, 1 year against 43 seconds, 43 seconds for a bill that will cause massive jobs losses, a bill that makes us send billions of dollars overseas in support of Kyoto. A bill that steals my childrens future from them, 43 seconds, that's all it took for Liberals to destroy my kids future. Money sent out of Canada, can not be spent in Canada, so, my kids are poorer because the Liberals want Mo Strong and PowerCorp to get our tax dollars. This has to stop, only idiots really believe that sending money to China benefits our children here in Canada.
43 seconds! 10 years of do nothing by the Liberals, and in 43 seconds they decided that Canadians should pay through the nose for a money grabbing scheme.
Tommy Banks come back to Alberta, and do the right thing, retire, so our elected Senators can replace your useless butt. I'm sure your pension is safe, so what do you have to lose?
43 seconds. Disgusting.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Committee Cancelled!! HA
Dion stood up on a point of privilege today, and told PM Harper to appoint a new chairperson for the language committee. Where was Waldo...oops Dion when Holland was facing a point of privilege? This is the same committee that called Hockey Canada up to explain why they appointed the best Captain to Team Canada, who by the way, won GOLD.
This bunch of idiots deserved what they got. Committee cancelled. You would think they would be in hiding after ticking off all of Canada, but no, they are obviously so political that they don't even see how stupid their actions are, even my Liberal Dad is fuming over their disgraceful behavior towards Shane Doan.
So, what do they do to redeem themselves? They vote to fire the Chair of the Committee. Why? He cancelled a meeting!!!!!!!! Holy smokes, thank goodness Canada doesn't have the death penalty.
So, why did the opposition do this? They obviously timed it to coincide with the release of the Commissioner of Languages report. The slimy opposition is trying to make political points, especially in Quebec, instead of making the government work.
This is not the first time the opposition has used their majority in committees to push through their leftist agenda (Kyoto), it won't be the last.
Speaking of day cares, and early childhood learning, maybe the opposition should spend the summer in some of those programs. GROW UP!
This bunch of idiots deserved what they got. Committee cancelled. You would think they would be in hiding after ticking off all of Canada, but no, they are obviously so political that they don't even see how stupid their actions are, even my Liberal Dad is fuming over their disgraceful behavior towards Shane Doan.
So, what do they do to redeem themselves? They vote to fire the Chair of the Committee. Why? He cancelled a meeting!!!!!!!! Holy smokes, thank goodness Canada doesn't have the death penalty.
So, why did the opposition do this? They obviously timed it to coincide with the release of the Commissioner of Languages report. The slimy opposition is trying to make political points, especially in Quebec, instead of making the government work.
This is not the first time the opposition has used their majority in committees to push through their leftist agenda (Kyoto), it won't be the last.
Speaking of day cares, and early childhood learning, maybe the opposition should spend the summer in some of those programs. GROW UP!
Monday, May 14, 2007
The Senator's, No Not The Hockey Team!
I'm as happy as every Canadian to cheer on the Senators Hockey team! GO SENS GO!!!
This got me thinking, how much do we really know about our actual Senators, you know the people appointed by Prime Minister's to provide a House of Sober Second Thought (HA). I am still ticked off that Martin appointed 3 Senators for Alberta, not one of them were on our elected list of Senators in Waiting. Kudos to PM Harper for finally appointing one elected Senator to that house. I hope more elected Senators will be appointed, in the meantime, I thought I would bore you all with some comments on those lofty Senators, and their backgrounds.
I will start in Alberta, the most Conservative province in Canada, that has 5 out of 6 sitting Senators who are Liberal. Now, how the heck did that happen? Yeah, right!
First up, Tommy Banks, wow, an entertainer, and a rude one at that, how do I know, you ask? Well it just so happened that years ago in my university days, I got assigned Tommy Banks OLD unlisted number, I kept getting calls for him and finally phoned the phone company and complained. They of course offered to charge me to get my number changed, not going to happen on a students budget. My enterprising roommate got his new number and we phoned to get help, thought Mr. Banks might offer to pay for us to get the number changed, nope, we were rudely told that it wasn't their problem. So, a rude entertainer.
Joyce, baby, update your picture, you were born in 1939, what is that picture, your high school grad, and wow, she's got a B of Arts, but really, read her bio, a journalist that gets appointed to the Senate, who would have guessed. A true light weight.
Hays, retiring, thank you for retiring early so we could get a truly elected Senator into the Senate!
McCoy, lawyer, well that's unexpected, a lawyer? Bantam class, only on one committee. Never heard of her here in Alberta, but they are representing my province, what a joke.
Mitchell, clear proof that Martin really hated Alberta, just as much as we disliked Mitchell, so what does Martin do, appoints this B of Arts grad to the Senate, Martin had to know that it would infuriate most Albertans. The guy is a super light weight who thinks he's a heavy weight. Everytime I happen to see him on a Senate committee, my blood boils, the guy is an arrogant idiot, who never has, and never will represent my province.
Tardif, great, here's Alberta's token French speaking Senator, a high school teacher/DR, who supports all things French. See, we are not all rednecks here in Alberta, and she is proof.
So, that's the Alberta lineup, what an impressive bunch. They sure are representative of true Albertans, or NOT!
This got me thinking, how much do we really know about our actual Senators, you know the people appointed by Prime Minister's to provide a House of Sober Second Thought (HA). I am still ticked off that Martin appointed 3 Senators for Alberta, not one of them were on our elected list of Senators in Waiting. Kudos to PM Harper for finally appointing one elected Senator to that house. I hope more elected Senators will be appointed, in the meantime, I thought I would bore you all with some comments on those lofty Senators, and their backgrounds.
I will start in Alberta, the most Conservative province in Canada, that has 5 out of 6 sitting Senators who are Liberal. Now, how the heck did that happen? Yeah, right!
First up, Tommy Banks, wow, an entertainer, and a rude one at that, how do I know, you ask? Well it just so happened that years ago in my university days, I got assigned Tommy Banks OLD unlisted number, I kept getting calls for him and finally phoned the phone company and complained. They of course offered to charge me to get my number changed, not going to happen on a students budget. My enterprising roommate got his new number and we phoned to get help, thought Mr. Banks might offer to pay for us to get the number changed, nope, we were rudely told that it wasn't their problem. So, a rude entertainer.
Joyce, baby, update your picture, you were born in 1939, what is that picture, your high school grad, and wow, she's got a B of Arts, but really, read her bio, a journalist that gets appointed to the Senate, who would have guessed. A true light weight.
Hays, retiring, thank you for retiring early so we could get a truly elected Senator into the Senate!
McCoy, lawyer, well that's unexpected, a lawyer? Bantam class, only on one committee. Never heard of her here in Alberta, but they are representing my province, what a joke.
Mitchell, clear proof that Martin really hated Alberta, just as much as we disliked Mitchell, so what does Martin do, appoints this B of Arts grad to the Senate, Martin had to know that it would infuriate most Albertans. The guy is a super light weight who thinks he's a heavy weight. Everytime I happen to see him on a Senate committee, my blood boils, the guy is an arrogant idiot, who never has, and never will represent my province.
Tardif, great, here's Alberta's token French speaking Senator, a high school teacher/DR, who supports all things French. See, we are not all rednecks here in Alberta, and she is proof.
So, that's the Alberta lineup, what an impressive bunch. They sure are representative of true Albertans, or NOT!
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Too Tired To Move!
Okay, first nice weekend, and I over did it. Right now, I am too tired to move, but I'm happy, it was a wonderful Mother's Day!
Here is the totally awesome card my youngest gave me:
Mommy
Outstanding planter
Truly the best
House keeping clean
Excellent Teacher
Refreshing hugs
Super good food
(Notice that this spells MOTHERS)
He also gave me a hand painted pot holder. My oldest gave me planting tools that are covered with painted flowers, too cute to actually use. My children are so sweet, they helped me with planting all day today. (Okay, I told them that because it was Mother's Day, they had to do what I said), I am just thankful that they would have helped me whether it was Mother's Day or not, they are my heart.
Families are the most important part of our lives, we need to make families the priority, not political parties. I am truly blessed with a wonderful husband, and great kids, I also have an awesome job, but that just helps me give my family some of their material wants, like searching for months for a WII.
When it comes right down to it, that big hug I get every night at bedtime, means more to me than any job I will ever have.
I might be too tired to move, but my kids, make it all worth it, everyday.
Here is the totally awesome card my youngest gave me:
Mommy
Outstanding planter
Truly the best
House keeping clean
Excellent Teacher
Refreshing hugs
Super good food
(Notice that this spells MOTHERS)
He also gave me a hand painted pot holder. My oldest gave me planting tools that are covered with painted flowers, too cute to actually use. My children are so sweet, they helped me with planting all day today. (Okay, I told them that because it was Mother's Day, they had to do what I said), I am just thankful that they would have helped me whether it was Mother's Day or not, they are my heart.
Families are the most important part of our lives, we need to make families the priority, not political parties. I am truly blessed with a wonderful husband, and great kids, I also have an awesome job, but that just helps me give my family some of their material wants, like searching for months for a WII.
When it comes right down to it, that big hug I get every night at bedtime, means more to me than any job I will ever have.
I might be too tired to move, but my kids, make it all worth it, everyday.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
A Beautiful Day For All Mothers
Happy Mother's Day to all women who have experienced the pure joy of being pregnant and giving birth to their baby. Sorry guys, it's something you can participate in, but never really experience in the same way as a female. Thank goodness, because my husband thinks he's dying everytime he gets a cold, I would hate to have to put up with 9 months of snivelling if he was pregnant, and childbirth would be unbearable. Okay, okay, enough male bashing.
Every women's experience is different, I sailed through both pregnancy and the actual birth, other's have horror stories about long labour and morning sickness. The final result is the same though, no matter what, a beautiful child.
I am so blessed to have two wonderful children. My life would be very empty without them. I was one of those career ladies (NEVER a feminist)who never wanted children, boy am I glad that I grew up, changed my mind, and now can enjoy the special gift that children really are to a marriage.
So, to all the Mom's out there, Happy Mother's Day, may you feel the true power of what it means to be a Mother, may you always put your children first, and may you experience to the fullest your children's love, on this very special day.
Every women's experience is different, I sailed through both pregnancy and the actual birth, other's have horror stories about long labour and morning sickness. The final result is the same though, no matter what, a beautiful child.
I am so blessed to have two wonderful children. My life would be very empty without them. I was one of those career ladies (NEVER a feminist)who never wanted children, boy am I glad that I grew up, changed my mind, and now can enjoy the special gift that children really are to a marriage.
So, to all the Mom's out there, Happy Mother's Day, may you feel the true power of what it means to be a Mother, may you always put your children first, and may you experience to the fullest your children's love, on this very special day.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Red Friday and Heroes
It was wonderful to see the big crowd for Red Friday at Petawawa. If you haven't seen PM Harper's full speech, it's here, go to the right side and click on Harper speaks at CFB Petawawa.
It is really too bad that the heroes from Afghanistan, have been overshadowed by opposition MP's gunning from votes. It's shameful and wrong that the very people putting their lives on the line are the one's that politicians are using to further their own parties fortunes.
Afghanistan should not be a political issue, real people are getting killed, but the opposition doesn't seem to realize that soldiers are real people. They think our troops are pawns that can be used, especially in Quebec, to gain votes. I sure didn't see any opposition members at the red rally. Were the troops smart enough not to invite them?
I am proud that the Conservatives are not just mouthing the words "we support our troops", they are showing true support in their words and actions.
So, as PM Harper said, God Bless our troops, God Bless their families, and God Bless Canada.
It is really too bad that the heroes from Afghanistan, have been overshadowed by opposition MP's gunning from votes. It's shameful and wrong that the very people putting their lives on the line are the one's that politicians are using to further their own parties fortunes.
Afghanistan should not be a political issue, real people are getting killed, but the opposition doesn't seem to realize that soldiers are real people. They think our troops are pawns that can be used, especially in Quebec, to gain votes. I sure didn't see any opposition members at the red rally. Were the troops smart enough not to invite them?
I am proud that the Conservatives are not just mouthing the words "we support our troops", they are showing true support in their words and actions.
So, as PM Harper said, God Bless our troops, God Bless their families, and God Bless Canada.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Eco-Nut Gets Arrested, Boo Hoo!
Okay, if I released a confidential document from my work, I would be arrested too.
It appears that it might be okay to release secret documents to environmentalists, because it will help their cause. I say, anyone who helped this nut, should get their charitable status revoked, pronto!
I keep seeing sound bites where Suzuki is talking about PM Harper being so far up Bush's a$$...now that is a totally political statement from a guy who claims charitable status for his organization. Puff boy today quoted his God Suzuki. Leaked documents and Suzuki, hummmm, why did the eco-nuts encourage this guy to release a statement, he was being used. The eco-nuts didn't care what it might do to his potential court case, they only wanted their case put forward, no matter what the cost to this young man, as a matter of fact, if he gets jail time so much the better for the eco-nuts, they now have a victim.
This guy had enough conviction that he broke the law, guess that's why he was shaking throughout his presentation, he knows he did wrong, now he's trying to hide behind Kyoto. He's just a far, far left lefty, and he needs to be charged with releasing secret documents to his eco-nut friends.
Our government would be paralized if secret documents were made public because any government worker who disagreed with the government could get access to secret documents and release them to the MSM.
Finally, little Miss Patty Ducharme, public union lackey, is a perfect example of how unions are useless, she was actually supporting this guy, so the message she sent to her union workers, is that it is okay to steal secret documents, and send them to the MSM. Stupid move lady.
It appears that it might be okay to release secret documents to environmentalists, because it will help their cause. I say, anyone who helped this nut, should get their charitable status revoked, pronto!
I keep seeing sound bites where Suzuki is talking about PM Harper being so far up Bush's a$$...now that is a totally political statement from a guy who claims charitable status for his organization. Puff boy today quoted his God Suzuki. Leaked documents and Suzuki, hummmm, why did the eco-nuts encourage this guy to release a statement, he was being used. The eco-nuts didn't care what it might do to his potential court case, they only wanted their case put forward, no matter what the cost to this young man, as a matter of fact, if he gets jail time so much the better for the eco-nuts, they now have a victim.
This guy had enough conviction that he broke the law, guess that's why he was shaking throughout his presentation, he knows he did wrong, now he's trying to hide behind Kyoto. He's just a far, far left lefty, and he needs to be charged with releasing secret documents to his eco-nut friends.
Our government would be paralized if secret documents were made public because any government worker who disagreed with the government could get access to secret documents and release them to the MSM.
Finally, little Miss Patty Ducharme, public union lackey, is a perfect example of how unions are useless, she was actually supporting this guy, so the message she sent to her union workers, is that it is okay to steal secret documents, and send them to the MSM. Stupid move lady.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Pope Stands Firm On Abortion.
The United Church, is barely a Church anymore, they are so far from what the Bible says, they might as well just call themselves mock-Christians. The Anglican Church is divided, one part is closer to the Catholic faith and the other closer to the United approach, so they are too busy fighting within their faith to fight anything.
Thank goodness we still have one Church, with one strong leader, who does not comprimise, is not worried about being politically correct, and gives positive direction to Catholics, and other Christians.
The Pope is a symbol for more than Catholics, he is a symbol to all Christians, one bright beacon left in a politically correct world that rejects religion. As a Catholic, I am glad that the Church is not swayed by popular votes. I know that SSM is wrong, that abortion is wrong, that Priests and Nuns should not marry, that abstinance is better than multiple partners, swingers clubs and bath houses are a sad statement about our liberal society, and that being moral is something that lefties really can't understand.
So, ex-PM Martin should suffer the same fate, no Communion. As a Catholic, being denied Communion, is the ultimate punishment. More Catholic politicians should suffer for their decisions, like Martin who didn't just vote for SSM, he actively pushed it through, for votes. He sold his soul.
Thank goodness we still have one Church, with one strong leader, who does not comprimise, is not worried about being politically correct, and gives positive direction to Catholics, and other Christians.
The Pope is a symbol for more than Catholics, he is a symbol to all Christians, one bright beacon left in a politically correct world that rejects religion. As a Catholic, I am glad that the Church is not swayed by popular votes. I know that SSM is wrong, that abortion is wrong, that Priests and Nuns should not marry, that abstinance is better than multiple partners, swingers clubs and bath houses are a sad statement about our liberal society, and that being moral is something that lefties really can't understand.
So, ex-PM Martin should suffer the same fate, no Communion. As a Catholic, being denied Communion, is the ultimate punishment. More Catholic politicians should suffer for their decisions, like Martin who didn't just vote for SSM, he actively pushed it through, for votes. He sold his soul.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Climate Prediction, It's Too Late..
Way back, over 30 years ago, when I was in university, I read this, and it has stuck with me, no matter how hard I try to ignore it, and it's implications.
Edgar Cayce predicted that dramatic physical changes would affect the Earth in the years 1958-1998 and would begin with the eruption of Mt. Etna.
So, a check up on what Mt. Etna is doing is warranted, here's one article:
Mount Etna's last significant eruption was in 1992 when two streams of lava threatened the village of Zafferana.
Italian and US military diverted the lava flow away from the village with spectacular man-made explosions on the volcano's slopes until the eruption subsided.
Okay, so Etna last erupted in 1992, well within the 1958-1998 time frame.
What's Mt. Etna doing these days?
Well, that's why I'm writing about this, Etna's become active again.
So, if I lived in Vancouver, I might be heading for higher ground.
When there is the first breaking up of some conditions in the South Sea and those as apparent in the sinking or rising of that that's almost opposite same, or in the Mediterranean, and the Etna area, then we many know it has begun.
There will be the upheavals in the Arctic and in the Antarctic that will make for the eruption of volcanoes in the torrid areas, and there will be the shifting then of the poles - where there has been those of a frigid or the semi-tropical will become the more tropical, and moss and fern will grow.
Now, isn't this exactly what the environmentalists are telling us is happening? Have they been reading up on Edgar Cayce and his predictions?
Personally, I think Edgar Cayce's predictions are just as believable as the eco-nuts, at least Cayce was 99% accurate, you sure can't say the same thing for scientists.
Is this "tounge in cheek"? You decide!
Edgar Cayce predicted that dramatic physical changes would affect the Earth in the years 1958-1998 and would begin with the eruption of Mt. Etna.
So, a check up on what Mt. Etna is doing is warranted, here's one article:
Mount Etna's last significant eruption was in 1992 when two streams of lava threatened the village of Zafferana.
Italian and US military diverted the lava flow away from the village with spectacular man-made explosions on the volcano's slopes until the eruption subsided.
Okay, so Etna last erupted in 1992, well within the 1958-1998 time frame.
What's Mt. Etna doing these days?
Well, that's why I'm writing about this, Etna's become active again.
So, if I lived in Vancouver, I might be heading for higher ground.
When there is the first breaking up of some conditions in the South Sea and those as apparent in the sinking or rising of that that's almost opposite same, or in the Mediterranean, and the Etna area, then we many know it has begun.
There will be the upheavals in the Arctic and in the Antarctic that will make for the eruption of volcanoes in the torrid areas, and there will be the shifting then of the poles - where there has been those of a frigid or the semi-tropical will become the more tropical, and moss and fern will grow.
Now, isn't this exactly what the environmentalists are telling us is happening? Have they been reading up on Edgar Cayce and his predictions?
Personally, I think Edgar Cayce's predictions are just as believable as the eco-nuts, at least Cayce was 99% accurate, you sure can't say the same thing for scientists.
Is this "tounge in cheek"? You decide!
Monday, May 07, 2007
First Quebec, Now France.
It's interesting how first Quebec realized how socialism is killing their province, and now France has come to the same conclusion. Good for them!
So, our world is rejecting socialists. Expect them to yell louder, because yelling is all they have left. Their global world changing experiment is failing, and they have no bullets left in their guns, they are firing blanks. Oh, sorry I just offended all lefties talking about the dreaded gun, and horrors, bullets.
Now is the time for our Conservative government to stop catering to the lefties, and stop trying to be all things to all people.
A majority is only possible by sticking to principles, by not being scared to explain to people what Conservatives are all about, by being true to the base, and realizing that others will follow only if they think Conservatives are different from the Liberals, not the same.
Canadians want good governance, not fake Liberals.
So, our world is rejecting socialists. Expect them to yell louder, because yelling is all they have left. Their global world changing experiment is failing, and they have no bullets left in their guns, they are firing blanks. Oh, sorry I just offended all lefties talking about the dreaded gun, and horrors, bullets.
Now is the time for our Conservative government to stop catering to the lefties, and stop trying to be all things to all people.
A majority is only possible by sticking to principles, by not being scared to explain to people what Conservatives are all about, by being true to the base, and realizing that others will follow only if they think Conservatives are different from the Liberals, not the same.
Canadians want good governance, not fake Liberals.
Saturday, May 05, 2007
March for Life 2007, Where Is It?
I just googled March for Life 2007 Canada, here's what I got:
2007 Canada Winter Games - CBC Sports Online | Whitehorse, Yukon
2007 Canada Cup of Curling - CBC Sports Online | Curling
March 30, 2007 - Canada wins bronze in men's 4X200 relay
CANADIAN FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL ::: March 22nd - 25th ::: Toronto :::
AND finally, I get this one:
March for Life Canada :: Abortion :: ProLifeBlogs
So, it appears that Winter Games, curling, a relay, and film festivals are more important than the March for Life.
I thought I might get more information if I tried March for Life 2007, Edmonton, nope didn't happen.
Edmonton Aging (Life Extension Technologies) Symposium starts ...
Spring for Life 2007 - Edmonton Events - Kijiji Edmonton
Edmonton Social Planning Council - Publications
Finally way down the page I get this:
BIG BLUE WAVE: March for Life in Fredericton, May 10th
No information at all on Edmonton, no site for me to get information about the next March for Life. This is a very serious matter, but it appears there are too many groups doing their own thing, or in Edmontons case, nothing.
I can not find any information on the March for Life in Edmonton, which is very sad, because I wanted to help.
The lefties don't do much right, but they do know how to protest, maybe we should take some lessons from them, and just get bodies out into the streets, especially on the abortion issue.
2007 Canada Winter Games - CBC Sports Online | Whitehorse, Yukon
2007 Canada Cup of Curling - CBC Sports Online | Curling
March 30, 2007 - Canada wins bronze in men's 4X200 relay
CANADIAN FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL ::: March 22nd - 25th ::: Toronto :::
AND finally, I get this one:
March for Life Canada :: Abortion :: ProLifeBlogs
So, it appears that Winter Games, curling, a relay, and film festivals are more important than the March for Life.
I thought I might get more information if I tried March for Life 2007, Edmonton, nope didn't happen.
Edmonton Aging (Life Extension Technologies) Symposium starts ...
Spring for Life 2007 - Edmonton Events - Kijiji Edmonton
Edmonton Social Planning Council - Publications
Finally way down the page I get this:
BIG BLUE WAVE: March for Life in Fredericton, May 10th
No information at all on Edmonton, no site for me to get information about the next March for Life. This is a very serious matter, but it appears there are too many groups doing their own thing, or in Edmontons case, nothing.
I can not find any information on the March for Life in Edmonton, which is very sad, because I wanted to help.
The lefties don't do much right, but they do know how to protest, maybe we should take some lessons from them, and just get bodies out into the streets, especially on the abortion issue.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
PM, Smiling, Having Fun!
I watched this on Mike Duffy today, and couldn't believe the PM. He was having a good time, and I would even say, he was... well happy!
It was great to see, and you should watch it too.
Go to PM Harper talks about agriculture on the right side of the page. Watch PM Harper talking about the Doin problem. He can't help but grin, yup, you heard it here first, our PM was actually grinning. It was great to see. He is so much more natural outside of Ottawa, that political sewer, he needs to get out amongst us more often. I also think he is losing weight, who wouldn't with those piranas in the opposition.
So far this week, Conservatives 2, opposition -2.
The new deal in Afghanistan done just in time to halt the rabid socialists from their court case, and getting an all party vote to support Team Canada, even the Bloq.
No wonder MP Harper was smiling, all in all a great week, showing a government that can react quickly to problems, and it left the opposition looking like the political opportunists that they really are, especially the Bloq. It was too funny watching Malo running away from the press. Coderre, Holland, and Jennings are next.
It was great to see, and you should watch it too.
Go to PM Harper talks about agriculture on the right side of the page. Watch PM Harper talking about the Doin problem. He can't help but grin, yup, you heard it here first, our PM was actually grinning. It was great to see. He is so much more natural outside of Ottawa, that political sewer, he needs to get out amongst us more often. I also think he is losing weight, who wouldn't with those piranas in the opposition.
So far this week, Conservatives 2, opposition -2.
The new deal in Afghanistan done just in time to halt the rabid socialists from their court case, and getting an all party vote to support Team Canada, even the Bloq.
No wonder MP Harper was smiling, all in all a great week, showing a government that can react quickly to problems, and it left the opposition looking like the political opportunists that they really are, especially the Bloq. It was too funny watching Malo running away from the press. Coderre, Holland, and Jennings are next.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Cherry Weights In.
It's about time we heard from Cherry on the Doan issue. Of course he doesn't disappoint.
Doan debate ridiculous: Cherry
CBC commentator Don Cherry has criticized a parliamentary committee for calling on Hockey Canada officials to explain why they named Shane Doan captain of the international hockey team.
During Cherry's popular Coach's Corner segment of Hockey Night in Canada on Wednesday night, Cherry defended Doan regarding an alleged derogatory cultural remark made by the Phoenix Coyotes forward in a 2005 game against the Montreal Canadiens.
Don Cherry believes government officials should leave Shane Doan, left, alone and concentrate on more important issues. (Jacques Boissinot/Canadian Press)
Doan has denied the allegation, and the NHL has cleared him of any trangression.
"Is this the most ridiculous thing you've ever heard?" asked Cherry. "With all the things going on in the world and we have a debate in the House [of Commons] because somebody said something. It's absolutely ridiculous."
Earlier Wednesday, Doan, who is taking part in the world hockey championship in Russia, said he was simply complaining to teammate Curtis Joseph about the officiating that night, telling the netminder, "'Four French referees in Montreal, Cuje, figure it out.'
I seriously have to agree, my husband thinks that this is just a way to get people supporting our Canadian team. I wish he was correct, but I think this is the true stupidity of our elected MP's showing through loud and clear.
Stanley goes to Afghanistan as a moral boost to our troops, and back in Canada our MP's are playing politics with our hockey players, during a very important tournament. They are internationally interfering with our troops and all NATO troops, did they think of that when they started this torture allegation? Are the opposition parties so stupid that they didn't consider that their politics would affect other countries?
The Taliban prisoners are innocent, but a Canadian hockey player is guilty? Please e-mail your MP's.
It appears the children are trying, with the help of the media, to run the daycare.
Doan debate ridiculous: Cherry
CBC commentator Don Cherry has criticized a parliamentary committee for calling on Hockey Canada officials to explain why they named Shane Doan captain of the international hockey team.
During Cherry's popular Coach's Corner segment of Hockey Night in Canada on Wednesday night, Cherry defended Doan regarding an alleged derogatory cultural remark made by the Phoenix Coyotes forward in a 2005 game against the Montreal Canadiens.
Don Cherry believes government officials should leave Shane Doan, left, alone and concentrate on more important issues. (Jacques Boissinot/Canadian Press)
Doan has denied the allegation, and the NHL has cleared him of any trangression.
"Is this the most ridiculous thing you've ever heard?" asked Cherry. "With all the things going on in the world and we have a debate in the House [of Commons] because somebody said something. It's absolutely ridiculous."
Earlier Wednesday, Doan, who is taking part in the world hockey championship in Russia, said he was simply complaining to teammate Curtis Joseph about the officiating that night, telling the netminder, "'Four French referees in Montreal, Cuje, figure it out.'
I seriously have to agree, my husband thinks that this is just a way to get people supporting our Canadian team. I wish he was correct, but I think this is the true stupidity of our elected MP's showing through loud and clear.
Stanley goes to Afghanistan as a moral boost to our troops, and back in Canada our MP's are playing politics with our hockey players, during a very important tournament. They are internationally interfering with our troops and all NATO troops, did they think of that when they started this torture allegation? Are the opposition parties so stupid that they didn't consider that their politics would affect other countries?
The Taliban prisoners are innocent, but a Canadian hockey player is guilty? Please e-mail your MP's.
It appears the children are trying, with the help of the media, to run the daycare.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
In A Perfect World.....
there would be no lefties. Think about it for a second.
Families would be honoured as the most important part of our lives.
Careers would be used to help our families get ahead.
Abortions would be illegal.
GHG's would be called natural, and not a problem.
Money slated for GHG's would go towards our health care system.
Childcare and eldercare would be part of our community, not part of unions.
Swingers clubs would be outlawed, as well as bath houses.
Religion would be a part of our lives, everyday.
Schools would teach about morals, not about my two Mom's.
Jails would be full of actual criminals, no more house arrest for murderers.
Guns would be allowed, making criminals scared to break into our homes.
Disabled would get more funds, not SOW's who have never done anything for anyone but themselves.
Artists would starve, or get a real job.
Governments would actually listen to voters, and spend our money wisely.
In a perfect world, common sense would rule.
Families would be honoured as the most important part of our lives.
Careers would be used to help our families get ahead.
Abortions would be illegal.
GHG's would be called natural, and not a problem.
Money slated for GHG's would go towards our health care system.
Childcare and eldercare would be part of our community, not part of unions.
Swingers clubs would be outlawed, as well as bath houses.
Religion would be a part of our lives, everyday.
Schools would teach about morals, not about my two Mom's.
Jails would be full of actual criminals, no more house arrest for murderers.
Guns would be allowed, making criminals scared to break into our homes.
Disabled would get more funds, not SOW's who have never done anything for anyone but themselves.
Artists would starve, or get a real job.
Governments would actually listen to voters, and spend our money wisely.
In a perfect world, common sense would rule.
Monday, April 30, 2007
The Media Storm Is Over!
The one week storm over Afghanistan is over, the opposition and media just don't get it yet. How do I know? By the lack of letters to the editor in support of the opposition's opinion. I watched Question Period today, boring, the government has it's messaging back, and the opposition are looking like Taliban lover's more every day they keep this issue going.
Next up the environment, I hope the opposition keeps quoting Gore and Suzuki, those two have become so political no one listens to them anymore, they have to give away tickets to Gore's events. What's with the calling for Bill C-30 to be brought back? Hey opposition parties, if you want to have any credibility you better put a non-confidence vote forward. If you don't you all lose on the environment issue, especially during the next election. Guess the Liberals don't want Dion around for long.
And last but not least;
Happy Birthday Stephen Harper, you are doing a great job, keep it up. Imagine, only 48 and Prime Minister of one of the world's best countries, what an accomplishment.
Next up the environment, I hope the opposition keeps quoting Gore and Suzuki, those two have become so political no one listens to them anymore, they have to give away tickets to Gore's events. What's with the calling for Bill C-30 to be brought back? Hey opposition parties, if you want to have any credibility you better put a non-confidence vote forward. If you don't you all lose on the environment issue, especially during the next election. Guess the Liberals don't want Dion around for long.
And last but not least;
Happy Birthday Stephen Harper, you are doing a great job, keep it up. Imagine, only 48 and Prime Minister of one of the world's best countries, what an accomplishment.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
The Green In Their Wallets!
I don't think it was Gore's intent to actually help the Conservatives, but from on-line comments I have seen today, it appears that by opening his big yap he has helped the Conservatives green plan.
Here's a poll at Canoe.ca
What do you think of the new Conservative green plan?
I support it
32%
I’m against it
29%
Unsure, but Al Gore shouldn’t comment on it
39%
Total Votes for this Question: 542
So, close to 40% of respondents are ticked off that Gore called the plan a "fraud".
The only "fraud" is Gore himself, his private jet, 2 mansions, selling carbon credits to his own company, etc. Suzuki runs a close second. These econut's have pushed people so hard that no-one is listening to their message anymore, as a matter of fact, people are starting to laugh at them.
I watched a bit of CPAC today, they had people phoning in on the EcoAction plan, most thought it was balanced, some called the environmentalists loony, and the overwhelming message was that econut's were never going to be happy with anything. Good point, I think the econut's have overplayed their hand and it's going to be real scientists that suffer the most because no one is going to listen anymore.
So enjoy your money Gore and Suzuki, the only green you are interested in is the green in your wallets, taken from hard working taxpayers.
Here's a poll at Canoe.ca
What do you think of the new Conservative green plan?
I support it
32%
I’m against it
29%
Unsure, but Al Gore shouldn’t comment on it
39%
Total Votes for this Question: 542
So, close to 40% of respondents are ticked off that Gore called the plan a "fraud".
The only "fraud" is Gore himself, his private jet, 2 mansions, selling carbon credits to his own company, etc. Suzuki runs a close second. These econut's have pushed people so hard that no-one is listening to their message anymore, as a matter of fact, people are starting to laugh at them.
I watched a bit of CPAC today, they had people phoning in on the EcoAction plan, most thought it was balanced, some called the environmentalists loony, and the overwhelming message was that econut's were never going to be happy with anything. Good point, I think the econut's have overplayed their hand and it's going to be real scientists that suffer the most because no one is going to listen anymore.
So enjoy your money Gore and Suzuki, the only green you are interested in is the green in your wallets, taken from hard working taxpayers.
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