tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post6621746237101713799..comments2023-10-22T09:18:16.885-04:00Comments on Far and Wide: HipSteve Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-78300781702296709362008-04-06T22:58:00.000-04:002008-04-06T22:58:00.000-04:00joeFife was just stating the obvious. If you're a ...joe<BR/><BR/>Fife was just stating the obvious. If you're a knuckle dragger, you're a conservative, it seems almost pre-determined. That doesn't mean all conservatives are knuckle draggers, just that their part of your tent, that's where the overwhelming majority of the bigots go. Bigots exist, nobody disputes that, and they tend to vote Conservative. The right has always had this dance, and it isn't country specific. It's sort of why you need the tight leash and all, or like the Americans, you coddle them, take their money and then tell them to go away when there is an election, for fear that the ugly is centerstage.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-43579388579446592052008-04-06T22:44:00.000-04:002008-04-06T22:44:00.000-04:00But of course "knucke dragger" is not bigotry beca...But of course "knucke dragger" is not bigotry because it is liberal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-89905177517653959292008-04-06T19:19:00.000-04:002008-04-06T19:19:00.000-04:00"Actually the cons target market is liberals as th..."Actually the cons target market is liberals as this picture clearly shows."<BR/><BR/>Slightly off topic, but Nanos was on QP today, talking about Lukwski. Nanos said this could hurt the Cons with voters outside their base, make them less appealing to swing voters. The telling quote, Nanos said this issue really doesn't do any damage with Conservative core voters, which basically translates to an acknowledgement that bigotry is accepted practice. Nice base.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-6142409014582136572008-04-06T18:08:00.000-04:002008-04-06T18:08:00.000-04:00"Actually the cons target market is liberals as th..."Actually the cons target market is liberals as this picture clearly shows."<BR/><BR/>I'm sure the CPC would like to target Liberal voters as this makes sense, but I don't see how this ad will grab Liberals. <BR/><BR/>Will Liberals identify with the young man who looks clueless? I don't think so. Will Liberals want to vote Conservative to freak someone out? I don't think so. <BR/><BR/>I think it is targetted at rebellious and immature youth (primarily young men). How else to explain being drawn to a political party to freak anyone out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-58114187195901046942008-04-06T17:54:00.000-04:002008-04-06T17:54:00.000-04:00Steve: No problem at all with your pointing out th...Steve: No problem at all with your pointing out the quote - frankly I'm shocked the Cons have mostly received a free ride after it was made public.Greg Fingashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506686081291502115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-88535927553873632602008-04-06T17:30:00.000-04:002008-04-06T17:30:00.000-04:00Actually the cons target market is liberals as thi...Actually the cons target market is liberals as this picture clearly shows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-46632806517079686702008-04-06T17:07:00.000-04:002008-04-06T17:07:00.000-04:00Steve,Your too clever by half.TommSteve,<BR/><BR/>Your too clever by half.<BR/><BR/>TommTommhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06072854015300215347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-29272029047230308752008-04-06T17:04:00.000-04:002008-04-06T17:04:00.000-04:00"Freak out your prof; join the Conservatives". Tha..."Freak out your prof; join the Conservatives". <BR/><BR/>That implies an inverse relationship between education and conservatism.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-30908174581176967872008-04-06T15:17:00.000-04:002008-04-06T15:17:00.000-04:00Haha, clf beat be to the punch.Haha, clf beat be to the punch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-13988038232294730362008-04-06T15:16:00.000-04:002008-04-06T15:16:00.000-04:00Back on topic, I think that picture is the same on...Back on topic, I think that picture is the same one they used for the "Freak out your roommate - join the Conservatives" ad that they used to (still?) have. Except, that was supposed to be the picture of the freaked-out roommate, not the prospective Conservative; I'm not sure what idiot made the decision for it to be the banner photo to recruit youths to the party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-46782724267596373342008-04-06T15:14:00.000-04:002008-04-06T15:14:00.000-04:00I saw that photo used with the slogan "Freak out y...I saw that photo used with the slogan "Freak out your prof; join the Conservatives". I assumed the photo was supposed to look like someone on drugs who would freak out their prof, or parents. <BR/><BR/>I actually thought it was a rather clever ad campaign, although the underlying theme (become a conservative just because people will be surprised to learn you are one) is superficial. In other words, clever and funny, if you don't mind empty, meaningless politics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-57798485079793664722008-04-06T15:01:00.000-04:002008-04-06T15:01:00.000-04:00Yes - it's "Stalin".He also uses the Goebbels meth...Yes - it's "Stalin".<BR/><BR/>He also uses the Goebbels method of propoganda - repeat something over and over again until it's perceived as the truth.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I forgot to add in the definition of dictator, the following:<BR/><BR/>Dictatorial: 1. of or like a dictator. 2. "imperious; overbearing".RuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-84269229575149486392008-04-06T14:48:00.000-04:002008-04-06T14:48:00.000-04:00Steve,That guy looks pretty stunned. Perhaps it w...Steve,<BR/><BR/>That guy looks pretty stunned. Perhaps it was suppose to be a Napolean Dynamite "look". Perhaps they are going for the Napolean vote. <BR/><BR/>..vote for Pedro!<BR/><BR/>TommTommhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06072854015300215347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-90316388966482024452008-04-06T14:18:00.000-04:002008-04-06T14:18:00.000-04:00sandiDo you know which former foreign leader Harpe...sandi<BR/><BR/>Do you know which former foreign leader Harper has <A HREF="http://farnwide.blogspot.com/2006/09/stevie-stalin.html" REL="nofollow">"read and mastered"</A>? Explains A LOT actually.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-7282253207611398382008-04-06T14:13:00.000-04:002008-04-06T14:13:00.000-04:00Dictator: 1. a ruler with unrestricted authority,...Dictator: 1. a ruler with unrestricted authority, esp one who suppresses or succeeds a democratic government. "2. a person with supreme authority in any sphere" "3 a DOMINEERING person."<BR/><BR/>(from the Oxford dictionary)<BR/><BR/>He's dominineering and suppresses - that makes Harper a dictator.RuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-26967135231985195452008-04-06T14:11:00.000-04:002008-04-06T14:11:00.000-04:00"They can't stay on one topic - they can only ryhm..."They can't stay on one topic - they can only ryhme off PM talking points."<BR/><BR/>Well, you see what happens everytime somebody is allowed to ad lib. In one way, you can understand the controlling, paranoid, directives from the top approach.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-69922529724694650512008-04-06T14:09:00.000-04:002008-04-06T14:09:00.000-04:00Didn't you realize the Cons have Attention Deficit...Didn't you realize the Cons have Attention Deficit Disorder? They can't stay on one topic - they can only ryhme off PM talking points.RuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-11857883706803005512008-04-06T14:08:00.000-04:002008-04-06T14:08:00.000-04:00"Silly me I thought you were talking about how Mr...."Silly me I thought you were talking about how Mr.Dion is being seen as on the BT's."<BR/><BR/>No, we were talking about the Con website, not the BT's. I guess the IQ thing applies to supporters too.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-49553893318305929632008-04-06T14:07:00.000-04:002008-04-06T14:07:00.000-04:00"Funny, I didn't think this thread was talking abo..."Funny, I didn't think this thread was talking about Dion."<BR/><BR/>"Well, at least they're consistent :) Dodge and weave."<BR/><BR/>Silly me I thought you were talking about how Mr.Dion is being seen as on the BT's. Here is your own quote Steve.<BR/><BR/>"Every so often, I visit the Conservative website, to see the latest juvenile manifestation of anti-Dion postings. On a sidenote, for the first time I can remember, there are actually as many pictures of Harper on the website, as there are photos of Dion- strange."<BR/><BR/>Just typical,just typical. Oh well I guess I shouldn't be all that surprised. Have yourself a very happy Sunday. Ooops I'm now going to be criticized for saying happy Sunday;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-16920503521641532952008-04-06T13:14:00.000-04:002008-04-06T13:14:00.000-04:00Jurist, hope you don't mind, but this quote on you...Jurist, hope you don't mind, but this quote on your link is just too precious:<BR/><BR/>“Neither IQ level, nor political astuteness are prerequisites to be a candidate — just a citizen over 18 with a reasonable credit record, no serious crime sheet and a surname other than Riddell,” Finley wrote in a December e-mail to Ian Brodie, who now is chief of staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper."Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-72478962376234672402008-04-06T13:13:00.000-04:002008-04-06T13:13:00.000-04:00knbWell, at least they're consistent :) Dodge and...knb<BR/><BR/>Well, at least they're consistent :) Dodge and weave.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-75272219170023826492008-04-06T13:10:00.000-04:002008-04-06T13:10:00.000-04:00Funny, I didn't think this thread was talking abou...Funny, I didn't think this thread was talking about Dion.<BR/><BR/>I thought it was speaking to the ridiculous site that the Con's have and their techniques in attracting youth.<BR/><BR/>Silly me.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-31352761293701494032008-04-06T12:00:00.000-04:002008-04-06T12:00:00.000-04:00Steve I have no idea that this is a Con site. I sa...Steve I have no idea that this is a Con site. I saw it on the liblog. Funny how they allow things like this on. Talking about Dion I have seen a lot worse things said about Mr.Harper. I will give you an example here. For instance he has been called a dictator,people who call him a dictator have no idea what a dictator is. I know my grandparents lived under one so I know what I'm talking about. Also all the name calling that goes on about this government stupid,idiot,etc..etc...So someone criticize Mr.Dion boo hoo. Let me remind you that the BT's are not the only ones criticizing your leader Mr.Dion your own party is doing it also. So what does this say about your leader?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-3752695004717551582008-04-06T11:58:00.000-04:002008-04-06T11:58:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-44756799841544057972008-04-06T11:42:00.000-04:002008-04-06T11:42:00.000-04:00Right, do you really want to play that game, given...Right, do you really want to play that game, given who's on your blogroll? Besides, this is the Con site, what you folks choose to present to Canadians. His IQ is probably representative of the target audience. I'm just waiting for a headline "Dion is a poopy pants".Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.com