tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post4137554557925779420..comments2023-10-22T09:18:16.885-04:00Comments on Far and Wide: "Calling Bluffs"Steve Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-86076308942571845662008-11-06T11:24:00.000-05:002008-11-06T11:24:00.000-05:00Silly little anonYoung people between the ages of ...Silly little anon<BR/><BR/>Young people between the ages of 14 and 17 are already liable to receive a life sentence. Harper is not changing that.<BR/><BR/>What he proposes is an automatic life sentence. He does this despite the fact the SCC already ruled an automatic adult sentence for youths is unconstitutional.<BR/><BR/>In other words, he is pandering, and willing to spend millions of your dollars to do that.<BR/><BR/>Next time, take a moment to educate yourself before you demonstrate your ignorance in such a spectacular fasion.<BR/><BR/>wilson - apparently you failed to notice almost 65% of Canadians voted AGAINST Harper's crime bill.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08112657859825911939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-84794464127887531692008-11-06T11:23:00.000-05:002008-11-06T11:23:00.000-05:00You can't get more un-Obama than Harper: divisive,...You can't get more un-Obama than Harper: divisive, dismissive and arrogant. Hope is contagious and change is on the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-2989937814786252552008-11-06T10:20:00.000-05:002008-11-06T10:20:00.000-05:00More of a question then anything else. Doesn't the...More of a question then anything else. Doesn't the official opposition vote first? If they do, now with their diminished size, does that not put the onus on the Block and NDP? Wouldn't it therfore become someone elses problem thus allowing the Liberals to vote their convictions?gingercathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691556092241803831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-89302732055838307032008-11-06T08:39:00.000-05:002008-11-06T08:39:00.000-05:00"Grow up."And the funny part, your comment reads l..."Grow up."<BR/><BR/>And the funny part, your comment reads like a angry child.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-71559472537774873292008-11-06T07:27:00.000-05:002008-11-06T07:27:00.000-05:00Sorry buddy, but most people in Canada view a 14-1...Sorry buddy, but most people in Canada view a 14-17 old killer as a killer.<BR/><BR/>If you have the insane trait to kill someone you should be locked up for life.<BR/><BR/>Period.<BR/><BR/>It's funny that you have no problem with an 18 year old getting a life sentence, but if they're 1 day before 18, "OH NO HE'S JUST A CHILD".<BR/><BR/>Grow up.<BR/><BR/>Being compassionate to killers is not a Canadian value or virture.<BR/><BR/>Sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-85716891406765291172008-11-06T04:08:00.000-05:002008-11-06T04:08:00.000-05:00No repeat of abstentions can be tolerated.No repeat of abstentions can be tolerated.Dr. Tuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930678454023644407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-36493131423352322592008-11-06T02:40:00.000-05:002008-11-06T02:40:00.000-05:00The crime issues PMSH campaigned on were popular w...The crime issues PMSH campaigned on were popular with Canadians, in 2006 and 2008. <BR/>That's why, combined, Libs and Dippers hold 114 seats and Cons won 143. <BR/>The 10 seats in Quebec will hold again too if the opps decide to bring down the govt on a crime bill.<BR/>Getting tough on crime is a winner for PMSH.wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03589410224972050999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-83727636527565961902008-11-05T22:47:00.000-05:002008-11-05T22:47:00.000-05:00"We all know that they the (Liberals) can't afford..."We all know that they the (Liberals) can't afford another election anytime soon."<BR/><BR/>You're just reinforcing my point, but go ahead...Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-38037169587311339422008-11-05T22:42:00.001-05:002008-11-05T22:42:00.001-05:00By the way, some of the criminal lawyers I know ar...By the way, some of the criminal lawyers I know are all for these measures, and even voted for Harper.<BR/><BR/>That is because lawyers can be selfish, and they all recognize that they are going to make a lot more money if all these proposals pass. The provinces pay for legal aid though, and if they are unable to afford the extra costs you are going to start seeing charges being thrown out in courts due to the failure of the governments to properly fund defence lawyers.<BR/><BR/>Funny how Harper is so gung ho about off forcing the provinces to pay for his crime package. He better start amending that equalization formula.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08112657859825911939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-53720282149128873092008-11-05T22:42:00.000-05:002008-11-05T22:42:00.000-05:00there is no doubt Dion would crush the neo-cons if...there is no doubt Dion would crush the neo-cons if another election is called today - and despite the financial collapse the Libs can borrow the millions to run an effective campaign - call the election now following a non-con vote - do the Liberals have the vision to bring down the neo-Con gov't now - go Dion go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-69571183910225288292008-11-05T22:38:00.000-05:002008-11-05T22:38:00.000-05:00rabbit - try not to forget he called that election...rabbit - try not to forget he called that election at Day's invitation.<BR/><BR/>That said, it completely breaks tradition to make non finance bills matters of confidence. <BR/><BR/>This is just posturing by Harper. I somehow do not think the YCJA is at the top of people's priorities right now. Not to mention the fact he can kiss his entire Quebec caucus good bye if he forces an election on this issue.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08112657859825911939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-36772886248060593782008-11-05T21:38:00.000-05:002008-11-05T21:38:00.000-05:00Those conservative bullies - always trying to get ...Those conservative bullies - always trying to get their policies implemented.<BR/><BR/>The Conservatives have the right to put forward non-confidence bills. The opposition has the right to defeat them. I have no problem with either of those ideas.<BR/><BR/>I've seen plenty of political hardball from the Liberals. Chretien played rough when it suited him. For example, he called an election in 2000 immediately after Stockwell become leader of the Canadian Alliance, not giving Stockwell any time to organize. <BR/><BR/>I don't blame Chretien much for that, but I don't sympathize with the Liberals here either.rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371229772899723851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-57518755489970122952008-11-05T21:09:00.000-05:002008-11-05T21:09:00.000-05:00Canadians have buyer's regret with Harper even bef...Canadians have buyer's regret with Harper even before Parliament reconvenes. News of his bloated, costly cabinet landed with a thud. Like Bush, whose approval rating tanked months into the second term and stayed there, Harper's vindictive and juvenile tactics will get tiresome real fast. His government, like Bush's, is not a serious government for serious times. The Cons know they got away with this win and will not do anything to risk their position.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-80240538166149619632008-11-05T20:34:00.000-05:002008-11-05T20:34:00.000-05:00enough Liberals will be absent anyway that Harper ...enough Liberals will be absent anyway that Harper will have a de facto majority during the leadership race regardlessAnthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04018582124108708061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-25987515320970614512008-11-05T20:03:00.000-05:002008-11-05T20:03:00.000-05:00It's the Liberal party that is stupid here. They a...It's the Liberal party that is stupid here. They are the ones that put themselves in this position. We all know that they the (Liberals) can't afford another election anytime soon.It's the best way for them to go broke. This crime bill will pass parliament if the Conservatives make it a confidence vote. All they had to say was "we will have to wait and see what's in the bill" that's all,not make hallow threats. But I digress. <BR/><BR/>Let me make another prediction here about the throne speech.It will pass because of the Liberals and then they will just turn around and mention say the very speech they let pass,how terrible it is.Mark my words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-14389266487944943282008-11-05T19:38:00.000-05:002008-11-05T19:38:00.000-05:00"You can't fight a bully by rolling over"Totally s..."You can't fight a bully by rolling over"<BR/><BR/>Totally sums up the situation we face with this schoolyard bully PM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-75557939579709527442008-11-05T19:31:00.000-05:002008-11-05T19:31:00.000-05:00Another point to consider, the government CHOOSES ...Another point to consider, the government CHOOSES to make legislation a non-confidence matter, so it adds another layer of ultimate responsibility.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-51586624877112932052008-11-05T19:10:00.000-05:002008-11-05T19:10:00.000-05:00And if push came to shove and there was an electio...And if push came to shove and there was an election, the one thing that would break through the bafflegab and motivate people to get Harper out and vote would be another election.<BR/><BR/>You can't fight a bully by rolling over.Constant Vigilancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839753866104400007noreply@blogger.com