tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post8390894101450448963..comments2023-10-22T09:18:16.885-04:00Comments on Far and Wide: Attention War Room: Might Want To Edit The WebsiteSteve Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-57319596075046292232008-09-30T14:00:00.000-04:002008-09-30T14:00:00.000-04:00annI honestly believe the Cons operate within the ...ann<BR/><BR/>I honestly believe the Cons operate within the assumption of "whatever". They are actually quite brazen at times, they think nobody is paying attention, and it remains to be seen if they're right.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-7554351199562277652008-09-30T13:55:00.000-04:002008-09-30T13:55:00.000-04:00This is cynical me speaking. (The optimistic and h...This is cynical me speaking. (The optimistic and hopeful me has headed off to make coffee.) Could it be that voters don't care about politicians being totally unethical -- that they've come to expect it? I hate to even type that, but every time I talk to people who don't read political news on a daily basis, they shug and say "whatever." WHATEVER???? It drives me crazy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-42041273560010158102008-09-30T12:46:00.000-04:002008-09-30T12:46:00.000-04:00http://westernstandard.blogs.com/shotgun/2008/09/t...http://westernstandard.blogs.com/shotgun/2008/09/this-campaign-i.html<BR/><BR/>This entire piece should be required reading for all progressive voters. I would recommend reading it at least twice because the first read will leave you doubting that these are widespread ideas on the right. Trust me, this is just one who is outspoken, the rest hold this quietly near their hearts or discuss it in "safe" company, as in, they know perfectly well that most Canadians would see this as hateful, and rightly so. Either that, or they have been shamed and humiliated by the more aggressive into complicitness. This is one third of our population, folks.<BR/><BR/>That means we are the other two-thirds. Remember math class, when we did pie charts? Two-thirds is the bigger portion. That is who we are; the bigger portion. In these final weeks of this election, let's remember why we oppose this group and especially, why we must defeat them. Must. There is no other option. Let's be clear that we are the larger slice of Canadiana, there is no doubt about our ability to kick these people to the curb; we can crush them, they could even end up leaderless. In some ridings, we have as much as 55-65% of the vote. That is our opportunity here, if we choose to seize this moment. Let's start acting like the majority because that is reality. Let's face that reality together. <BR/><BR/>I would ask all progressives west of Quebec to read the third paragraph three times, the number of times our clear majority splits and breaks away from each other. Those Quebeckers who think centre-left, read that third paragraph four times, because that is the four progressive streams trickling across your land. Compare this to the Conservatives, united they will stand. What did Aragorn say to Frodo in Bree? He chastized the Hobbits for being naive and careless and he admonished Frodo especially with "You are not nearly scared enough." <BR/><BR/>Finally, GOTV. There is a reason why Democrats push this so hard in the US. They recognize that their elections are won or lost by a very slim margin, in some cases. Here in Canada, we have a wealth of progressive voters who are reliable; our problem is not with numbers, but that we have so many choices on the left. A good thing, it reflects this country's openness and tolerance. We really need to stand together this time. So let's make sure no one person in our circle of friends and family gets away with not voting, offer to drive them. Also, bring picture ID, this is now a requirement. <BR/><BR/>- BlackstarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-75946177233685334392008-09-30T08:59:00.000-04:002008-09-30T08:59:00.000-04:00Can some one tell me how the so called left biased...<I>Can some one tell me how the so called left biased MSM doesn't focus on stories like this? </I><BR/><BR/>Sure. The media you describe is but a figment of the imagination from those on the right.<BR/><BR/>Sad isn't it?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-75693116180700808582008-09-30T08:54:00.000-04:002008-09-30T08:54:00.000-04:00Can some one tell me how the so called left biased...Can some one tell me how the so called left biased MSM doesn't focus on stories like this?Canadian Hegemonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401519313667640428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-30309246074014634982008-09-30T03:38:00.000-04:002008-09-30T03:38:00.000-04:00Face it, the Harper party will say anything.BI's P...Face it, the Harper party will say anything.<BR/><BR/>BI's Pipe, with respect 14-yr olds are not pre-teen, 12 is. Just saying.<BR/><BR/>That the Harper juggernaught will do or say simply anything for a vote is a given. Canadians are stupid, they think, to fall for it. Granted, Harper party supporters do tend to be stupid, and do send money, so Harper's only 1/4 wrong when he says Canadians are hard right.<BR/><BR/>The website issue and the Death start took a serious blow when it had to shuffle Sparrow off to Buffalo. <BR/><BR/>Many minions and no leader. A reflection on the Harper party as a whole, except Steve stands in for the photo-ops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-81393270538896746162008-09-30T01:53:00.000-04:002008-09-30T01:53:00.000-04:00This whole policy morsel was to firm up the 'less ...This whole policy morsel was to firm up the 'less educated' votes in the suburbs, give a boost to the party core, and also provide a future wedge that a CON gov't can rally their members around (give us money to fight that evil supreme court!) to attack another Canadian institution.<BR/>That not even the man they cite for signalling the need for 'stir for pre-teens' will stand behind it. Not that it really bothers the media moguls any. 'Look, the liberals are leaking!'burlivespipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18048415779214466831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-53688413419359853742008-09-30T01:18:00.000-04:002008-09-30T01:18:00.000-04:0014 year olds can already get life sentences - if t...14 year olds can already get life sentences - if the crown successfully applies for an adult sentence.<BR/><BR/>Harper is not going to be able to get around the Charter by renaming an adult life sentence a "youth" life sentence. If this actually passes it will be before the SCC with the very first life sentence.<BR/><BR/>I have actually read much of the Nunn report. Obviously Harper's group did not read it very carefully otherwise they would have known he would not agree with these proposals.<BR/><BR/>OT, but I noticed in the Globe tonight there is an article about how he is losing traction in Quebec, and now he must turn to Ontario and BC to get his majority. Charest also spoke out against his policies again tonight.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08112657859825911939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-77267846189894075462008-09-29T23:51:00.000-04:002008-09-29T23:51:00.000-04:00.. so let me see if I have this straight lurkers, ..... so let me see if I have this straight lurkers, you want to lock-up 14 year olds, ok, fair game some poser busts a cap in some other poser and does hard time - 10-4. So this pumped-up SOB is released after what 25 years? Ok so now buddy is what 39 years old? And most of his wasted life had been spent in prison, 1st acting as some one's b1tch, then learning how to score drugs in stir, next how to abuse younger folks. Great. So now at 39 this time-bomb gets released to the greater world? Good work, now other than breaking stuff, Steve & the EFFING DITTO HEADS actually have a legacy, way to go Steve!JimmEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703715618040666970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-87089282862312799932008-09-29T23:48:00.000-04:002008-09-29T23:48:00.000-04:00knbMaybe when Harper starts bragging about his cri...knb<BR/><BR/>Maybe when Harper starts bragging about his crime proposals in the debates, Dion could mention the pesky inspirational expert. <BR/><BR/>At least it's getting some play...Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-68862960056106797202008-09-29T23:44:00.000-04:002008-09-29T23:44:00.000-04:00No it's not the first time but the stories never s...No it's not the first time but the stories never seem to run very long.<BR/><BR/>In contrast, the Lib's have all sorts of experts who approve of their platform without endorsing the party.<BR/><BR/>Does that get reported?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-9201342561573730222008-09-29T23:32:00.000-04:002008-09-29T23:32:00.000-04:00Now I'm blushing, thx.This isn't the first time th...Now I'm blushing, thx.<BR/><BR/>This isn't the first time the Cons have cited someone, who then immediately turns around and categorically rejects the policy.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-24828657436056388652008-09-29T23:26:00.000-04:002008-09-29T23:26:00.000-04:00Tiny typo - 'their' blushing.Anyway, this is inter...Tiny typo - 'their' blushing.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, this is interesting isn't it? Do the Conservatives have egg on their face every day so far of the campaign?Saskboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13258259356749068135noreply@blogger.com