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LP 35, CP 33, NDP 17, BQ 8, GP 7 - Harper leads as best PM (New Nanos Poll) (2008-08-29)
Both Harper and Dion face greater risks than their rhetoric suggests (Nanos Sun Column) (2008-07-21)
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There is too much emphasis placed on the personality of the lead actors. If we put our trust in person of the leader we will be disappointed. All p...
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You may be right, but, if I were Dion, I would much rather not wait to see what Harper does, nor worry about the polls. Stand out there in front of everbody...
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Tom, a voice of sense and reason
As I see it, you have two overriding beliefs. One is the the majority of Canadians are centrists and are reasonably toler...
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Hi Tom: I don't recall hearing that we were headed for an ice age. If so I don't think it was predicted by scientists. Or Maybe a few pseudo sc...
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Tom: I agree. Too often politicians take important issues and turn them into political football.
It's especially true when the ruling party perceives itsel...
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Tom, I don't like butting in into other peoples discussions, but I have to say i agree with your observations exactly.
The points you raise are about pol...
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This is how I see it. It's about a far bigger picture. Khadr is only a small piece of it and if his name was Smith or Jones I would feel the same wa...
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I will try to say something about the circumstances surrounding the Kadr affair.
From all indications his father was an agressive, dominating tyrant. Can y...
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Greenfish 66. I agree.
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Tom 100% agreement.
The only point to remember re the Kadr case is this.
There is a war. (they are not over there playing tiddlie-winks). In the war a ...
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Tom, exactly.
Finally we see that someone with some degree of authority agreeing to do the right thing. Unfortunately there were not enough people...
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larryl. The accusations I'm aware of and am used to .
Most let others express their point of view and repl;y without such negativity but just express the...
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Hi Tom. That's another 'trick' they use . They make new words to offset the negativeness of the actions they undertake. Those words make their unethical ...
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Yes I'm aware of "the Calgary School"., A right wing think-tank.
You know what a think-tank is? To quote Naomi Klein, it's where you are told what to thin...
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Exactly Tom. Martin committed us to Afghanistan to placate George Bush. Any other stated reason is pure fiction.
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Tom The Fraser Institute is extreme right wing. They periodically come out with reports. These reports would provide an evening of entertainment for my lef...
Who Canadians trust on the issues (New Nanos National Poll) (2008-07-07)
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Niik. "What do you think?"
I think you word the question wrong. Since I don't trust any of the parties in any of those categories to do wh...
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Nik; I notice that there are about 250 posts on this topic (there was over 700 on another).
I wonder what percentage of them was on the respective topic.
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larryl
When Lyin Brian lied, I had a feeling he did it apologetically, and with a smile an a twinkle in his eye.
Deceivin Stephen does it with a sneer, a...
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Hi Tom.
I think you probably know now that on many of the general issues I agree with you. They are about a half dozen specific things where we have difff...
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Yes Tom the religious side of the argument has been going on for hundreds of years. I don't agree that they could be described as eloquent. On second thoug...
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Hi again, Tom.
I said I would comment further but this is a continuation to the previous. I've just read larryl's post and you reply.
I believe you ar...
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I hear you, Tom. and right on.
Politicians should have that last statement pou8nted on a plaque and always in front of them on their desk.
If they con...
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larryl, that's a good description of our present form of government.
I'm usualy talking about the way it should be; in my humble opinion.
I'd like to see...
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larryl, that's a good description of our present form of government.
I'm usualy talking about the way it should be; in my humble opinion.
I'd like to see...
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larryl, that's a good description of our present form of government.
I'm usualy talking about the way it should be; in my humble opinion.
I'd like to see...
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larryl, that's a good description of our present form of government.
I'm usualy talking about the way it should be; in my humble opinion.
I'd like to see...
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larryl, that's a good description of our present form of government.
I'm usualy talking about the way it should be; in my humble opinion.
I'd like to see...
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sorry folks, something went crazy with my computer just as I was sending the previous post
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Yes , I agree.
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Yes, I realize it is a touigh situation. But we are capable to facing up to and dealing with tough decisions. My belief is that we do not have the right to...
Democracy Online - Pushing the limits or creating a new frontier (Video Blog Post) (2008-07-04)
Liberal Green Shift - High Risk and Potentially High Reward (Video Blog Post) (2008-06-23)
The Bernier Resignation - Is it more than political "eye candy"? (Video Blog Post) (2008-05-30)
The Economy - Political Opportunity and Minefield (2008-05-26)
Leadership Tracking - Harper personal image untouched by controversy (Analysis with video) (2008-05-09)
The House Returns - Ethics, Accountability and the Big Picture (Nanos Sun Column) (2008-04-28)
Federal Tories and Grits Tied - Are NDP voters in Ontario strategically parking with the Grits? (Nanos Poll completed April 9) (2008-04-11)
Last week should have been a good week for the PM - he was sideswiped (Video Blog Post) (2008-04-07)
The Federal Tories - Poking Ontario with a sharp stick (Sun Media Column) (2008-03-31)
Afghanistan Vote and the Issue Environment (Video Blog Post) (2008-03-14)
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I will be as clear and precise as I can. I will never support a Canadian political party that is favour of having a military operation in Afghanistan. We h...
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Yes, I agree Tom.
I find some difference which may not be significant.
Martin was in a good position and had support yet he was slow to make a decision. t...
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Except for "withdrawl of troops from Afghanistan" I disagree with evry statement you made.
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Hi Mike, I agree except, " But withdrawing them in February 09 really was not an option; " Without sounding like the Mulroney/Turner debate, "yes , sir ,...
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A nice way of putting it, Tom. :-)
There is a difference, tho, re Martin and Dion.
Martin had the support of hacks and backrooom boys. Making a decision s...
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"Maybe but it would have played havoc with our international reputation."
I don't think so, Mike. The other 166 nations know NATO for what it is; a tool ...
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"It was totally unjustified and done in the heady aftermath of 911 when the whole country went a bit mad for a while."
I forget the name of the document ...
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Exactly! Non-aligned
NAFTA is just a baby version of those other institutions developed to give monopolistic advantages to giant US corporations. The Worl...
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Hi writching
I was hoping that the LIberals would win all four. Mostly because I want every obstacle possible placed in the path of Harper.
However the ...
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Hi Tom
"handup and not a hand out" is what all parties believe. No party wants it otherwise. That is just a phrase constructed by Rad-Cons to demonize op...
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Tom, I am not sure that are getting what I'm trying to say I think if I was talking face to face I would do a better job of getting through If I could write ...
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"Human incentive must not be tampered with, in my opinion."
And I agree. but is there a greater disincentive than poverty to a better lifestyle? However it ...
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"I think that 7 out 10 Canadians will find this question a no brainer and vote Harper."
I think 7 out of 10 will not. First neither Harper nor ...
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The present US government is a tool of the Corporate World.. Canadians corporations are a tool of the US corporations. Harper is a tool of Canadian corporati...
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The present US government is a tool of the Corporate World.. Canadians corporations are a tool of the US corporations. Harper is a tool of Canadian corporati...
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An excellent post
'and never the twain shall meet'
I blame the "state indoctrination system" ( aka depts of education)
They fail in instilling critical th...
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Hi Tom
Another good post. I can't answer it fully at this time.
I'll just deal with one issue " their rightful inheritance" as best, as simple as I can.
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What will be the impact of the Cadman affair? (Video Blog Post) (2008-03-09)
Election fraught with risks - Nanos Ballot - Lib 33, Con 31, NDP 19, BQ 10, GP 8 (2008-02-08)
Too many election risks (2008-01-22)
Federal Political Year in Review - Challenges and Opportunities for 2008 (2007-12-27)
Canadians are remarkably optimistic (Nanos Mood of Canada Poll) (2007-12-12)
New Nanos Poll - Canadians moving away from all party leaders (2007-12-03)
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Hi Tom
"The only trouble is not keeping up the routine of regular bathing and changing into clean clothes on a daily basis ..."
So you are saying politic...
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All media is conservative. They are by nature or they would have a very difficult time surviving.
Acknowledging that they do a poor job, they do criticize ...
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Tom, you may be right, but I look at it differently. I don't think the Liberal party is headed for disaster. I think they have reached bottom and are about ...
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Hi Blossom
It's good to see you back. I see you are still as passionate about the Liberals as holinm is about the Conservatives. However, unlike holinm, yo...
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Good morning, Blossom.
I just read in another of your posts you said
"It seems that we are always returning to the exterior packaging, and forget to loo...
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Hi Tom
My thinking is at variance with yours on some points that you mentioned in your post.
I think all human life is invioable. We have NOT the right t...
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Tom, I agree completely with your whole first paragraph. But that's not an argument against circumstantial evidence. That's against the system ,the police, ...
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Tom , I'll try to finish replying to your comments of a couple of days ago.
I think you know by now that I have very little faith in our politicians and e...
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Hi Tom, Yes, we all have different opinions and it's a good thing. It would be very boring otherwise.
"Bernie, you are as entitled to your opinions as I am...
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I agree Zena, When I see Harper answer questions during Question Period sometimes it's absolutely false what he says. Another thing that angers me is whe...
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Hi Blossom, I agree with you. It's dispicable the way the US and Canada are acting on this. Canada is taking a big hit on this in the eyes of the rest of ...
Latest Nanos Poll - Federal Deadlock - Tories 35, Grits 34, NDP 17, Bloc 9, Green 6 (2007-11-14)
Canadians Support PM/Dalai Lama Meeting - Tibetan Rights Trump Trade with China (SES Research Survey) (2007-10-26)
Speech from the Throne - Tories Continue "Leadership" Narrative (2007-10-17)
Canadians want limits on accommodating minorities - SES Research/Policy Options Survey (2007-09-25)
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By definition the term "reasonable accommodation" has its limitations. Having no accommodation would not be reasonable, nor would total accommodation.
I wou...
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wilson!
This is excellent. I wish I had said that way.
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Bernard
I emphatically disagree.
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Bernard
"I hope it's not the line "Canadians are peace loving tolerant people and we want to keep it that way." :-)"
As you already know, of course not....
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Blossom, I agree.
The only area where we ought not to be tolerant is where harm is being done either to an individual or to society.
Do what the Romans ...
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Tom, this is a broad topic and it's hard to discuss as is. When it's broken down into individual units, things to comment on re they are tolerant or not woul...
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Blossom, a very good morning to you. I do nearly all my computer work in the AM
Again I didn't explain myself clearly. Of course I didn't mean harm in the ...
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Bernard, I detect a lot of negative bias in Mr Winn, if not outright bigotry.
I've read several books on Islam. Books by S Huntington, B lewis, M Chaudry, G...
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Hi Blossom, Thanks your correcting me about how the Commission started. It may have been some opposition party member I heard who blamed it on Charest. And a...
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hi parnel. I agree we don't put much emphasis on nationalism. I don't know if that's good or bad. Nationalism taken too far is the chief cause of war. Some...
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Hi Blosom,
No, you are not the only. I lose posts too. I can't always blame my computer. sometimes it my big clumsy fingers hitting the wrong key or clic...
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Hi doral and blossom.
Forgive me for butting in but this is so interesting I couldn't resist.
I may sound self-contradictory here. I am for separation ...
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Hi Blossom
We agree on most things and where there are differences we can 'accomodate' the other's point of view. Iv'e been listening to the debates too. ...
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Hi Tom
Thanks for the explanation of how things are in BC re the education setup.It seems to be working well for the most part. John Tory leader of the PC...
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Hi doralh
It's obvious we have a different philosophy. Yes, your post was a rant. I'm not saying that in a negative way. We'd be better off if there was mor...
Duceppe Provokes Election Showdown (2007-09-22)
Reading the entrails of the Quebec By-elections (2007-09-16)
Green Party of Canada - Likely the Political Wildcard in the Next Election (2007-08-30)
Jack Layton & the NDP - The Minority Challenge (2007-08-27)
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Nik, I agree with the sentiments expressed in your piece. The NDP under Jack Layton has had an excellent opportunity to advance the cause over the last two ...
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Then the statisrics are not true. Check again the spending of the Mulronet government and the Harris government in Ontario. Free spending Conservative govern...
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Exactly Tom, That's what I was trying to say in my own crude way. The NDP has to define itself, stick to that definition and spread their gospel for all its...
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Hi Blossom, Yes 'meritorious' makes sense. Only convoluted English would distort the meaning. (dictionaries be damned) It should mean "give merit to".
I my...
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Unless you provide substantive proof to the contrary, I stand by my original assertion that Harris ran bigger deficits than Rae and the Mulroney ran bigger d...
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A fair response. Yes, I made the first assertion so the onus is on me. I'll see if I can get the info from Stats Canada or from back issues of the Toronto ne...
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Hey, you beat me to it. Those numbers surprised me, except for the last two or three years. I knew things had turned around in the economy by then.
I gue...
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Sorry, since it relates to my post, I feel I must respond. Unless you are talking about the few extreme left you are greatly inaccurate. The responsible lef...
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Thanks for the encouragement, Blossom. You write so much better than I.
In the furure I should throw the thought out there and let you do the write-up abou...
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kschell: I agree with a lot of what you say. I think the main reason that one of a particular political color gets angry and see the other poitical party ...
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Hi Blosom
How do I answer that. First MMP! I have not received anything about it. There is going to be a referendum on it here in Ontario. I am going to ...
New SES Research Poll - Federal Tories and Grits Close - Harper Best PM Advantage Weakens (2007-08-14)
New ailment strikes leaders - Nik's Sun Media Column July 31, 2007 (2007-08-01)
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Nik: I have a different perspective, not so much with what you say but with the topic itself. Have you done polls to see what significance voters give to ...
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Hi Tom. High rate of agreement there.
"cult of personality" If you read my reply to Blossom you will see what I meant there. I didn't mean that it's not...
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Blosom, my reply to you two days ago has not shown up in this forum so I guess it's flying around in cyberspace somewhere. I'll try again.
I didn't contac...
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Tom, just a short note, re the Arctic.
I think this is just another charade to gather a few more votes. I don't believe for an second that our sovereingt...
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Hi Blossom
I know how you feel. I have done the same. It's especially annoying to me because I type so slowly. Also I sometimes hit post without preview and...
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Hi Tom
Yes, the Northwest Passage is a serious issue. It's inside our jurisdiction and it shouldn't be questioned. Does the US seriously contend that?
I ...
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Hi Tom, I had forgotten about Wilkins comment. However I think it's bluff. I don't believ the international community would agree with him. On the other h...
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Blossom, they were also barred from going anywhere near where the SPP meeting is to take place. That's where the corporations decide how our society is to b...
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Blossom, I will start with the questions for Dion. I was happy to hear that you would be attending. That should be interesting. Ask him when is he going to...
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Hi Tom. I agree the cancelling of the Arrow was a gigantic boo boo.Anfd he made a couple of more. Also his "single-handed" running of the country was a pers...
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Blossom
Dallaire shows such great common sense. He did everything possible to stop the genocide in Ruanda, but no one would listen What he saw and the wor...
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Blossom, You should be writing a column. There is a need for good columnists There's so much that needs to be said and there are not enough good people peop...
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Tom
I need much more time to do justice in replying to your comments.
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"...a vibrant .economy should allow the "trickle down" effect for the benefit of ...
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Tom, I had not finished the previous post when I hit 'post comment' by mistake then I had to run. Now I'm back again I'll continue.
The child poverty rates ...
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Hi, I agree about Wilkins, but he could be a little diplomatic sometimes, when he felt the need. But the previous ambassador Paul Cellucci was the most und...
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Blossom, you have many posts that I need to respond to.
However, not at this time, I may be away for a day or two. I can only answer the last one. But I'...
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Blossom
How can I reply to that? I can't type that fast. I can't even think that fast :-). Where do I begin?
When I die I'll ask you to do my eulogy based ...
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Blossom
I did watch "the three Amigos" conference. To me it had the about the same degree of seriousness as The Three Amigos movie.
What they said, (the ...
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Hi Blossom
Just another short reply to your long comments and as usual I agree with you.
I am for free trade too and if it's really free it's also fair. ...
Summer will be serious for PM - Nik's Sun Media Column July 16, 2007 (2007-07-16)
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Hi Nik, What do you mean, "What do you think?"
What do I think about your writing a column for Sun Media, or about the current political scene re Harper and...
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Nik, further to yesterday's comments.
The two brushfires your mentioned. Yes I agree these appear to be the two biggest concerns for Harper right now. Ho...
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Blossom. We should try to have an enjoyable and peaceful summer. I suspect it may become quite hectic in the fall, especially if an election is called
I...
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Hi Tom: I've followed your and Blossom's conversation with interest and I could not resist jumping in. I agree with both of you, not only to content but als...
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Tom, my worst fear has come to be. Dick Cheney as US president, albeit for a short time today. Whlie George was asleep undergoing a colonoscopy the Dick wa...
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An excellent written piece and well thought out. Whichever party uses truth, honesty and comes clean with the voters will win out. I don't think Harper can c...
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Sorry Blossom , the previous post was meant for Smithy. I clicked on the wrong place.
I agree with your comments to Smitty, too.
Conservative NASCAR Sponsorship – Likely more risk than political payoff (2007-06-21)
Bill Casey and Tory Political Brushfires (2007-06-10)
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I don't know Mr. Casey that well but I believe him. He demostrated the integrity that I would like to see in all politicians. A politicians should dispense ...
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Hi Blossom
"I wish we had more heroes, and less despots." Yes, I agree, but we have to remember that hero-worship can lead us down the wrong path too.
Y...
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Hi drgmobile
I'm afraid I see things in a different light. maybe not from you but from Coyne and Ivison's point of view. I don't know much about Ivison but...
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Hi Blossom
I agree with your definition of heros and in the context you use, role models, really
I don't mind paying taxes, it's how the government spen...
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Exactly! The crux of the matter. Newfounfland has a long slow burn over Ottawa's not living up its terms of union when NL joined Canada. With justification t...
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But he was correct in what he said.
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Right on, Mike. I don't care too much which party is in power as long as most of their policies are in the public interest. But this Rad-Con group is taki...
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That's not the only promise. But let's deal with that one first. If you are relying on the promise of the government, especially this government, your securi...
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Ken, a good analogy "Captain of the HMS Harper"
However rough the voyage has been previous captains have got us through the storms, somehow. Now the "n...
SES National Ballot Tracking (as of May 1) - Liberal-Conservative Dead Heat - Greens Up (2007-05-08)
New SES Research Poll - Canada's Mission in Afghanistan - Obstacle to Harper Majority (2007-05-06)
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The way politicians communicate their message about the issues, namely foreign and domestic may determine whether those priorities take precedence. Judging ...
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Smitty, you compressed the central into a nutshell, and you are exactly right.
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"Let me get this straight"
No, Beach Boy: !!! You got it wrong on all three counts.
That we have our opinion because of party affiliation.; that the medi...
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James, you shouldn't imply that those who oppose our bieng in Afghanistan do not understand the "mission". It's because we understand it so well that we op...
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Well said, SwathingScientist1. One can accumulate quite a lot of wisdom in 7 decades. It's wise to pass it on to those who would listen.
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To try to compare our being in Afghanistan with the World War 1 and/or 2 is ridiculous. There is absolutely no basis for comparison..
It's leadership t...
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Most of your comments about the media we can agree on. You must have read my previous comments on how I view the media. I don't watch much TV. I never watch ...
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Yes, the Taliban are criminals.
What do we do in civilized societies with a criminal? Does one member of our society go and kill him with a big stick? No, ...
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I also believe we should allow people (as many as feasible) whether they have any education or financial resources, for humanity sake, if they are in dire st...
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NNL. I certainly agree with those comments and you've expressed them better than I could.
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Candace, we are in Afghanistan because Geaorge Bush wanted us to go in, Martin was too chicken to say no.
NATO is an adjunct of the US. It should have di...
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I'm not too fast, Tom, in fact I'm rather slow. :-)
And you are right, it depends on what side of the fence you are on. I choose to be on the right side....
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I must say I don't see any of the negative things that I hear others talk about re immigrants or immigration. I am just not aware of it. It's not that I'...
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"I have absolutely no idea where you come up with your arguments"
Candace, I was about to ask you the same thing. You seem to think that I said Georg...
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Top o' the mornin' to ya.
I find myself agreeing with you, even when I have a different perspective. I guess because of different experiences.
Yes, Castro'...
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"...greater numbers are accommodated in the government sponsored refugee catagory where they are given welfare at a higher dollar figure than Canadian pen...
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"WOW----Bernie, your last paragraph would open up a hornets nest."
Ha Ha Yes, that would be a real mess wouldn't it. Well it was just a rhetorical or spec...
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Blossom, did you buy your computer at Wal-mart's? Just kidding.
We avoid them like the plague. They have too much money. Money gives power and they use t...
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Yes, Wal-Mart like most big companies can get away with a lot of things. Our governments should be more pro-active and see that these companies don't impose ...
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Thank you, Blossom. I think we both agree on how we should treat other human beings. I think we should treat them with respect. Unless or until they give u...
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Hi startrooper,
Sorry I didn't get back to you before. I was unable to log in to nikonthenumbers for a couple of weeks. I certainly agree with you and yo...
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Hi Blossom.
I am happy to be back. I couldn't login for a couple of weeks. Everything is OK now. And I see there is a new topic. I will be busy for a littl...
New SES Research Poll - BQ supporters would Tilt to Tories and NDP (2007-04-17)
SES Research Poll - Comfort with Harper Majority - Support/Opposition to Election Call (2007-04-12)
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