tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post5320862332461060091..comments2023-10-22T09:18:16.885-04:00Comments on Far and Wide: Why I Like ElectionsSteve Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-59232783517524522092007-09-05T11:19:00.000-04:002007-09-05T11:19:00.000-04:00I would prefer the name Freedom Day.I would prefer the name <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Taste_of_Freedom" REL="nofollow">Freedom Day</A>.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961730330848873802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-43010668978151435812007-09-04T00:06:00.000-04:002007-09-04T00:06:00.000-04:00Not a bad idea, although some companies that opera...Not a bad idea, although some companies that operate in Alberta let their employees have another day off in order to be fair.Monkey Loves to Fighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05122291567543761919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-2593344476522231242007-09-03T23:09:00.000-04:002007-09-03T23:09:00.000-04:00No question, the timing is insulting, but the poli...No question, the timing is insulting, but the politics are shrewd. Just ramping up the campaign, the last long weekend of the summer, when people start to think of winter, McGuinty offers a carrot to cushion the blow.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-20127043990600075432007-09-03T21:41:00.000-04:002007-09-03T21:41:00.000-04:00It is a long stretch of Canadian winter between th...It is a <B>long stretch of Canadian winter</B> between the Christmas holidays and the Easter Holiday.<BR/><BR/>I would not argue a long weekend in Feb - but do agree that the timing of said promise s rather insulting.<BR/><BR/>Suppose there is any chance of a coalition gov. coming into office? I could then stock up at free LCBO day as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-75394920601886588932007-09-03T20:29:00.000-04:002007-09-03T20:29:00.000-04:00The timing of this just absolutely stinks. There h...The timing of this just absolutely stinks. There have been private members bills passed during this term that have called for this. So what has taken these Liberals so long??? They had a whole 4 year term because it was expected they would "govern" for 4 years, not wait until the last couple of months before an election to start "governing".<BR/><BR/>The idea isn't bad, but what's taken so long???northwestern_ladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16833632861345350726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-59393128984773295392007-09-03T19:51:00.000-04:002007-09-03T19:51:00.000-04:00janDoes that mean Hampton is off your list, becaus...jan<BR/><BR/>Does that mean Hampton is off your list, because the affliction isn't party specific at the moment?Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-67885532996779765442007-09-03T19:34:00.000-04:002007-09-03T19:34:00.000-04:00And a chicken in every pot! I hate being bought by...And a chicken in every pot! I hate being bought by politicians with my money!susansmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573558646874765432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-87257097785499071332007-09-03T18:56:00.000-04:002007-09-03T18:56:00.000-04:00"John has already come-out against the holiday ide..."John has already come-out against the holiday idea."<BR/><BR/>Maybe someone should buy Tory some political antenna.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-51816335131137506032007-09-03T18:29:00.000-04:002007-09-03T18:29:00.000-04:00Rumor has it John Tory will counter by making Mar ...<I>Rumor has it John Tory will counter by making Mar 8 "Free Booze Day" at all LCBO locations.</I><BR/><BR/>Would be a natural follow-up to his free booze in casinos promise. <BR/><BR/>Interestingly enough, John has already come-out against the holiday idea. I'd heard he's gone negative, but what's next, opposing puppies?Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14971310821484459106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-81982501450063633732007-09-03T18:14:00.000-04:002007-09-03T18:14:00.000-04:00The Public Service Alliance of Canada which repres...The Public Service Alliance of Canada which represents about 170,000 federal employees, has been trying to negotiate a February holiday in its Master Contract for years. To lead the way the union gave its employees a floating holiday which could be taken any day in February.<BR/><BR/>If I recall, someone had suggested "Flag Day" to correspond with February 15, the day our flag was adopted.<BR/><BR/>This would not affect me as I am retired. I don't oppose this idea. I do wonder about productivity insofar as public employees are concerned. The fewer days in the office (holiday, sick leave and other time off) the more overtime hours are racked up.Louise M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05686460618321979425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-20029774262260290922007-09-03T17:57:00.000-04:002007-09-03T17:57:00.000-04:00At the time Getty did this, people like me were so...At the time Getty did this, people like me were somewhat cynical, as it was part of that whole "family values" thing the conservatives claim a monopoly on, but I must say I do enjoy having a long weekend in February...<BR/><BR/>If I recall correctly, federal employees do not get the benefit of this holiday. Retailers and entertainment outfits do.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08112657859825911939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-30078855179478800402007-09-03T17:32:00.000-04:002007-09-03T17:32:00.000-04:00kenAgreed, more a comment on the timing.ken<BR/><BR/>Agreed, more a comment on the timing.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-37810786677153399122007-09-03T17:10:00.000-04:002007-09-03T17:10:00.000-04:00Family Day was an Progressive Conservative idea of...Family Day was an Progressive Conservative idea of former Premier Alberta Don Getty. Surely if Alberta can do this like about 20 years ago Ontario can catch up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com