tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post3612578189634564818..comments2023-10-22T09:18:16.885-04:00Comments on Far and Wide: Things We Already KnowSteve Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-10861226703531136722008-10-13T12:47:00.000-04:002008-10-13T12:47:00.000-04:00I always wonder, who are these people that support...I always wonder, who are these people that support the Conservatives? <BR/><BR/>In terms of education, the Conservatives receive a huge boost from Canadians with a high school diploma or less, taking 39 per cent of that vote. The Liberals and the NDP each receive 21 per cent."... And there are now hundreds of scientists speaking out against the Conservatives and their ignorance.<BR/><BR/>The brilliant John Stuart Mill said several centuries ago, "Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid people, it is true that most stupid people are conservative". <BR/><BR/>Ignoring the eventual consequences of climate change on the economy itself is the height of stupidity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-67910674117855986742008-10-13T12:34:00.000-04:002008-10-13T12:34:00.000-04:00What is truly amazing is that - despite the appall...What is truly amazing is that - despite the appalling bias in coverage and how pathetic the main opposition party's campaign has been - that so many Canadians are able to see through the bullshit and are still not prepared to consider Harper as worthy: even if he gets a landslide tomorrow, we'll know that it was because of the horrible alternative.<BR/>Even if we are apathetic, I have been extremely heartened by our ability not to be sucked in by 'wedge issuing' and the like.Lepthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12300425802850862584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-78973804553627590252008-10-13T11:23:00.000-04:002008-10-13T11:23:00.000-04:00povNo, no, I was referring to some of the reaction...pov<BR/><BR/>No, no, I was referring to some of the reaction, not what you said- I agree.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-75270321465078810412008-10-13T11:22:00.000-04:002008-10-13T11:22:00.000-04:00I don't consider my post and attack on May.I don't consider my post and attack on May.Northern PoVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04670080478290108536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-66467190159288248482008-10-13T11:18:00.000-04:002008-10-13T11:18:00.000-04:00libShe was in the debates, which in and of itself ...lib<BR/><BR/>She was in the debates, which in and of itself ditches the fringe label.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-45809652159790810972008-10-13T11:17:00.000-04:002008-10-13T11:17:00.000-04:00Steve:I believe it is a little premature to conclu...Steve:<BR/><BR/>I believe it is a little premature to conclude the Green Party has "arrived" as a main stream party.<BR/><BR/>Let's see what happens between now and the next election, which I believe will be within 12-18 months.<BR/><BR/>If they manage to maintain their support during that period, which will be during a major recession, then I will agree with you.ottlibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12695135535019042279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-67125900265889070652008-10-13T11:12:00.000-04:002008-10-13T11:12:00.000-04:00povPeople can attack May all they want, but she is...pov<BR/><BR/>People can attack May all they want, but she is clearly speaking from the heart, and in so doing reacting to some simple realities.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-2543466330821706702008-10-13T11:08:00.000-04:002008-10-13T11:08:00.000-04:00The Greens have a charismatic, brilliant leader wh...The Greens have a charismatic, brilliant leader who has boosted their polling numbers. Perceiving the implications of her success (a Harper govt due to her Nader effect) she is confused of late and cannot decide which to betray: her party or her country.<BR/><BR/>I know some Green supporters (with signs on the lawn etc) who are agonizing over their decision: Liberal or Green. <BR/><BR/>As much as I hate the FPtP system, it is what we got - and the Greens can only wreck the outcome from a progressive PoV - not shed their fringe status.<BR/><BR/>As to the smooth talkin' Jack - he is selling out his country for a Broadbent-sized bounce and his party will fade to insignificance in the years to come as is the perennial history of the NDP.<BR/><BR/>Vote for the progressive most likely to beat the Harper-bot running in your riding.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps (after Tuesday) we should each take a membership in all three parties and force electoral compromise until we shed this dreadful FPtP system we have saddled ourselves with.Northern PoVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04670080478290108536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-57894228325308772402008-10-13T10:30:00.001-04:002008-10-13T10:30:00.001-04:00The two seem to work in tandem, don't they?The two seem to work in tandem, don't they?Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-62902899049647516482008-10-13T10:30:00.000-04:002008-10-13T10:30:00.000-04:00The Leafs haven't won the cup since 67 and the cou...The Leafs haven't won the cup since 67 and the country hasn't had a inspirational leader step forward since 68.<BR/><BR/>A long dry spell for both the Leafs and the country.WILLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507295892199741837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-441269255673157112008-10-13T10:21:00.000-04:002008-10-13T10:21:00.000-04:00Actually anon, I see that as further evidence of v...Actually anon, I see that as further evidence of voters looking around, rather than some ringing endorsement of 19th century socialism. That's just me though :)Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-16524642179753331792008-10-13T10:15:00.000-04:002008-10-13T10:15:00.000-04:00Steve,i would say that Layton has inspired. The ND...Steve,<BR/>i would say that Layton has inspired. The NDP trend lines have been steady and growing throughout the election.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-25287620421294557702008-10-13T10:06:00.000-04:002008-10-13T10:06:00.000-04:00I usually agree with everything you say but this t...I usually agree with everything you say but this time not so much. Did you watch the Flames first 2 games? I hope we haven't committed $7 million to a goalie who has lost it.Constant Vigilancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839753866104400007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-14343945119670514322008-10-13T10:01:00.000-04:002008-10-13T10:01:00.000-04:00I'll go back to saying that it's not just the Gree...I'll go back to saying that it's not just the Greens who have arrived, but a public understanding that the greening of Canada is profoundly necessary and long over due. It's possible that the market restoration that - if not underway - then is at least upsurging today and probably tomorrow, may let the environment creep back into focus for Canadians.<BR/>It's altogether too strange however, that upwards of half the electorate allegedly isn't sure what it's going to do tomorrow, but then that observation is poll chasing. I'll be glad when tomorrow's poll is over, I have a book I have to start writing that has been back-burnered by blogging.Jerry Pragerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054428435443042500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-86651150909971047672008-10-13T09:51:00.000-04:002008-10-13T09:51:00.000-04:00The Leafs really do suck :-)The rest...couldn't ha...The Leafs really do suck :-)<BR/><BR/>The rest...couldn't have said it better myself. <BR/><BR/>Liberal media...as if! LOLMr McKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05950104454483783224noreply@blogger.com