tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post8130787290142441230..comments2023-10-22T09:18:16.885-04:00Comments on Far and Wide: Shell GameSteve Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-58188080222273166802007-05-28T21:58:00.000-04:002007-05-28T21:58:00.000-04:00Steve, I'm sure it was hilarious, but it makes me ...Steve, I'm sure it was hilarious, but it makes me angry now. People watch this stuff and suck it in.<BR/><BR/>Duff, embrace FOX, say you want to be their spokes- person in Canada. They'll take you, I'm sure of it and <A HREF="http://www.rachelmarsden.com/" REL="nofollow">Marsden</A> could be your co-host.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-16578984186064905732007-05-28T21:11:00.000-04:002007-05-28T21:11:00.000-04:00"I didn't watch the Duffy interview because he cha..."I didn't watch the Duffy interview because he challenges nothing and gives Baird free ad time"<BR/><BR/>That was a hilarious interview. Duffy showed a clip of Dion and Harper in QP, and then gave Baird the floor to spew, with no counter. It was especially ridiculous that Duffy didn't bother to have any environmentalist on, given today's release.<BR/><BR/>I am willing to bet anything that Baird only agrees to come on if it is a solo appearance. <BR/><BR/>BTW, I'm just deleting most of these nonsense "anon" comments, that are devoid of any substance.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-56458436524880902072007-05-28T18:38:00.000-04:002007-05-28T18:38:00.000-04:00Here's an example of media not employing any criti...Here's an example of media not employing any critical thinking.<BR/><BR/>One reporter says <A HREF="http://www.thestar.com/News/article/218545" REL="nofollow">this</A>.<BR/><BR/>Another reporter say's <A HREF="http://ca.today.reuters.com/news/NewsArticle.aspx?type=topNews&storyID=2007-05-28T205112Z_01_N28268298_RTRIDST_0_NEWS-G8-CLIMATE-CANADA-COL.XML" REL="nofollow">this.</A>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-37754315685382959822007-05-28T18:10:00.000-04:002007-05-28T18:10:00.000-04:00The man is delusional! Did you see him on Politic...The man is delusional! Did you see him on Politics? (I didn't watch the Duffy interview because he challenges nothing and gives Baird free ad time).<BR/><BR/>As I've said on a couple of your threads now, if he honestly thinks he can stand up in front of that group and spew this garbage, well I think they should install a Laugh Metre in the room.<BR/><BR/>Well, at least the truth is coming out and not only on the environment. Senlis released a pretty damning report re Afghanistan, the PM has managed to tick off all the Premiers, their obstruction manual is haunting them, etc., etc.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-34417458100705115572007-05-28T16:32:00.000-04:002007-05-28T16:32:00.000-04:00"In other words, Kyoto is an extremely humble star..."In other words, Kyoto is an extremely humble start, but one necessary in order to bring as many countries on board as possible."<BR/><BR/>I completely agree tarheel. However, we are negotiating the next phase, so Kyoto is old news in my mind. The Pembina study speaks about emissions reductions, outlined by Baird, which has nothing to do with Kyoto, so that aspect isn't really part of the equation. The only reference to Kyoto is the 1990 baseline, which is relevant to get a relative picture of who is doing what, how fast.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-22998222989352091852007-05-28T15:47:00.000-04:002007-05-28T15:47:00.000-04:00Hey Steve,I think that I may actually know what To...Hey Steve,<BR/><BR/>I think that I may actually know what Tomm was getting at in the last thread regarding the “line in the sand” metaphor. The Kyoto Protocol carries very little in the way of substantive value and progress. In fact, this was one of the Republican Party’s justifications for not signing the agreement. The US, and in particular, some states have higher standards than what Kyoto calls for. Moreover, the Protocol provides little to nothing in the way of compliance. Accordingly, the line of signing or not signing the Kyoto Protocol has little substantive value, and resembles a line in the sand in this respect.<BR/><BR/>However, the Protocol does offer a large amount of symbolic value. It’s extremely difficult to get multilateral agreements moving on the international scene, and Kyoto, at the very lest, provides an indication of wide appeal with respect to one issue – the environment. In other words, Kyoto is an extremely humble start, but one necessary in order to bring as many countries on board as possible. Also, it is a chance for wealthier countries to show off and brag in relation to a good cause.<BR/><BR/>Consequently, there are a number of questions, which the CPC government needs to answer. If it truly wishes to increase Canada’s diplomatic clout, then why isn’t it doing a better job of jockeying for position on the Kyoto Protocol? Does the government continue to believe that it can off-set Canada’s forests (as carbon storage and use) in relation to our emissions’ percentage? Why hasn’t the CPC sought to garner wider support from the opposition parties on the issue, which they all purport to support (as it would likely serve as PR coup in the Conservatives’ favour)? And I’m sure you can think of many other questions.<BR/><BR/>Just some food for thought.Canadian Tar Heelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296189877750355753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-45049662176774839542007-05-28T15:44:00.000-04:002007-05-28T15:44:00.000-04:00Too bad your format doesn't allow me to print this...Too bad your format doesn't allow me to print this post. Can't e-mail to the stubborn old ones who should take a look at this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-90364300210708581642007-05-28T15:05:00.000-04:002007-05-28T15:05:00.000-04:00Good post.Good post.Canadian Tar Heelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296189877750355753noreply@blogger.com