tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post9073928295176072241..comments2023-10-22T09:18:16.885-04:00Comments on Far and Wide: Who Was That Guy?Steve Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-72795322796334588252007-06-20T09:50:00.000-04:002007-06-20T09:50:00.000-04:00When Joanne totally agrees with you, it's time to ...When Joanne totally agrees with you, it's time to give your head a shake. She just wants a break because it's painful to watch this bunch of can't-shoot-straight nitwits haplessly flailing around in parliament where it's quite obvious on a daily basis that they're bereft of ideas and sadly lacking in any sense of direction after having exhausted their election goody bags.Red Toryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422305796158017027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-20951948224017104982007-06-20T06:55:00.000-04:002007-06-20T06:55:00.000-04:00Steve, exactly. Let this session die a merciful de...Steve, exactly. Let this session die a merciful death. We all need a break.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-23016039501555956952007-06-19T22:35:00.000-04:002007-06-19T22:35:00.000-04:00"I used to enjoy watching it, but now I find it ju..."I used to enjoy watching it, but now I find it just raises my blood pressure and I turn it off."<BR/><BR/>Joanne, that says it all really. I'm a complete political junkie, and I find myself turning it off. When you are losing the diehards, that speaks to how far it has declined.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-59601972858956881992007-06-19T22:17:00.000-04:002007-06-19T22:17:00.000-04:00Steve, I totally agree. They try to outdo each oth...Steve, I totally agree. They try to outdo each other with the rhetoric and the posturing. <BR/><BR/>I used to enjoy watching it, but now I find it just raises my blood pressure and I turn it off. <BR/><BR/>Then I check out MDL for the highlights, which are easier to take in small doses. But you're right. Why don't they get it? And here we are, two bloggers on different sides of the political spectrum, yet we agree on this.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-41234012847779244372007-06-19T22:11:00.000-04:002007-06-19T22:11:00.000-04:00joanneThe sad part, the "show" which is supposed t...joanne<BR/><BR/>The sad part, the "show" which is supposed to sway, is actually a turnoff. Why someone hasn't figured out that a lack of "game" is actually smart politics is beyond me.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-36158720409817646052007-06-19T21:56:00.000-04:002007-06-19T21:56:00.000-04:00Excellent post. I totally agree that more of this ...Excellent post. I totally agree that more of this is what is needed in QP. <BR/><BR/>How often do you see someone get up and shout with anger, and then sit down with a big smirk all over their face? It's all a show.<BR/><BR/>Today, I think we got a small glimpse of the real people. I wish we would see that side more often.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-80118454775012851462007-06-19T20:03:00.000-04:002007-06-19T20:03:00.000-04:00I was talking about the guy Steve, because that is...I was talking about the guy Steve, because that is what they see. As for tories, they base things on what they hear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-79029781129192331212007-06-19T19:15:00.000-04:002007-06-19T19:15:00.000-04:00"Pretty sure that is the guy that alot of non-part..."Pretty sure that is the guy that alot of non-partisan canadians see"<BR/><BR/>Yes, clearly that explains why the Tories have fallen well below their election percentages and Harper is crystalizing as a mean-spirited bully. Nobody sees that, as I said before, if they did he would already have a majority.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-58206051938554725522007-06-19T19:09:00.000-04:002007-06-19T19:09:00.000-04:00Pretty sure that is the guy that alot of non-parti...Pretty sure that is the guy that alot of non-partisan canadians see, might be why he would be the one that most canadians would like to have a hamburger with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-4512476735222248192007-06-19T18:37:00.000-04:002007-06-19T18:37:00.000-04:00"Do you ever watch the UK QP? They have their mome..."Do you ever watch the UK QP? They have their moments, but overall, it's much more civil, incredibly witty at times and they actually speak to the issues."<BR/><BR/>Night and day :)Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-70474262750677444232007-06-19T18:25:00.000-04:002007-06-19T18:25:00.000-04:00Anon, I liked Layton's comment about going out for...Anon, I liked Layton's comment about going out for a beer too.<BR/><BR/>It'll never happen.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-29720469559105515062007-06-19T18:24:00.000-04:002007-06-19T18:24:00.000-04:00Thanks for the link Steve. We had 3 power outages...Thanks for the link Steve. We had 3 power outages here, so I missed the beginning of Graham's speech, (I think Garth is going to post it).<BR/><BR/>I did see Harper though and had similar thoughts to yours.<BR/><BR/>Overall the rancour during QP, (which is what most people interested in politics see), serves no one.<BR/><BR/>Do you ever watch the UK QP? They have their moments, but overall, it's much more civil, incredibly witty at times and they actually speak to the issues.<BR/><BR/>I confess, I did not recognise our PM. I commend him for doing the right thing in his comments and I do think that among many parliamentarians, there is a comaraderie that belies their rhetoric.<BR/><BR/>I'm not quite as magnanimous as you though, as I'll give part of the credit for Harper's comments to Graham himself. If you think of other members of the Liberal caucus, I think there are few that would generate the same word's being uttered by Harper.<BR/><BR/>Graham is a statesman and it's sad to see him go. Even the Speaker seemed to be crying. I'll miss him and hope that the tradition he encompasses does not retire with him.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-35716922103269753022007-06-19T18:23:00.000-04:002007-06-19T18:23:00.000-04:00What else could Harper do? Everyone, but everyone...What else could Harper do? Everyone, but everyone respects Bill Graham and Harper couldn't deny the integrity of the man.<BR/><BR/>After Graham making a plea (much like Ed Broadbent did) about respect of parliament Harper couldn't very well do anything else.<BR/><BR/>Actually, Jack Layton brought a personal touch - about respecting each others differences and in the old days he and Graham and a bunch in Toronto (after arguing, etc.) would go out afterwards for a beer and discuss things. It reminded me of Reagan's son saying that the Democrats and Republicans (in Reagan's day) could fight like hell and then go out for a few beers. That hasn't happened since Bush has been president and there's no comradery since Harper's been PM. Speaks volumes to me. <BR/><BR/>Now, will Harper call a by-election? Would he want Rae in the House? Will he stall for that reason?<BR/><BR/>Hmmm.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-51843757650799409472007-06-19T18:15:00.000-04:002007-06-19T18:15:00.000-04:00Too many partisan pit bulls in the Con caucus not ...Too many partisan pit bulls in the Con caucus not used to being in government. A Liberal opposition using Rat Pack like tactics. This led to the poisoned atmosphere in Parliament.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-12710935778078726232007-06-19T17:10:00.000-04:002007-06-19T17:10:00.000-04:00Whooee! Gracious, Steve. Very gracious. Good on yo...Whooee! Gracious, Steve. Very gracious. Good on you fer takin' the time to say something nice when it was deserved.<BR/>JBJimBobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04603665575714484326noreply@blogger.com