OTTAWA, June 15 (Reuters) - Canada's largest opposition party said on Monday it would not back the government in a parliamentary vote on Friday, putting
the minority Conservative government in danger of falling, unless it received assurances from Prime Minister Stephen Harper that he would address four major
concerns.
Hmmm...so to recap: Liberals leading in the most recent poll, Raitt-gate still fresh in the minds of the public, economy in the tank, balloning defict (another
broken promise). I suspect Harper will agree to become Ignatieff's bitch in order to avoid a summer election, nevertheless I'll hold off looking for a
cottage rental until at least Friday
$10 says Harper Blinks
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Posts: 7190 (06/15/09 03:48 PM) |
"Meet our key demands or the bunny gets it!"
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Posts: 400 (06/15/09 04:28 PM) |
Ernie,
The rate of blinking varies, but on average the eye blinks once every five seconds. That's equal to 17,000 times each day or 6.25 million times a year. That's a pretty expensive bet if you were to lose, Ernie. Would you reconsider your wager? |
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Posts: 7258 (06/15/09 04:43 PM) |
Lose?? Sorry I haven't come across that word before
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Posts: 2403 (06/15/09 06:07 PM) |
I have an overwhelming urge to lick that thing.
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Posts: 7194 (06/16/09 09:38 AM) |
looks like they're both going to blink
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Posts: 7086 (06/17/09 09:34 AM) Member |
It would appear they both blinked (link)
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Posts: 7201 (06/17/09 10:47 AM) |
So much for that staring contest
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Posts: 1346 (06/17/09 11:54 AM) |
Isn't that what we want though? Our politicians working together and meeting in the middle for the betterment of our nation? If so, then why is it that
when they do work together, guys like Ernie immediately claim some sort of victory for their own party rather than the populace? This is why Canadian politics
is such a juvenile sport that most of Canada's citizens would rather ignore.
Hats for bats. Keep bats warm. Gracias.
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Posts: 7089 (06/17/09 12:24 PM) Member |
Agreed. For many who make a living off of politics in this country, however, it is not about governing but, rather, all about winning and losing.
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thedeepestpurplelives |
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Posts: 405 (06/17/09 12:33 PM) |
...the Libs can't yammer on about the loss of the "Progressive" Conservative Party anymore. They've just given it new life today by averting
an election with dialogue and cooperation.
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Posts: 7264 (06/17/09 02:33 PM) |
Hoo Haw...victory for the Liberals...Ignatieff makes Harper eat his own balls (again).
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thedeepestpurplelives |
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Posts: 406 (06/17/09 04:07 PM) |
...yabbut, PM Harper still has "Prime Minister of Canada" on his CV(eating his own balls or not).
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Cap Anson |
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Posts: 1347 (06/17/09 04:18 PM) |
You mean politician co operating means one wins and one loses? So what you're saying Ernie, and I know you'll just come up with some sarcastic reply,
and not anything that would resemble substance, is that the liberals aren't about doing what's best for the country, but it's all about winning and
losing and their own pissing matches. That's cute. I personally think both men are to be commended for working together for a common ground and doing what
will benefit the population, rather than working so some nobody like Ernie can have two minutes in the sun to behave like a six year old.
Hats for bats. Keep bats warm. Gracias.
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Ernie Coombs 4 Ever |
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Posts: 7265 (06/17/09 06:17 PM) |
Poor sweet, naive, innocent Cap...I bet you even sent money to the family of the Nigerain foreign minister who "died" in a plane crash. Politics is a
blood sport you nitwit and there are always winners and losers. Today the winners were Iggy and the Canadian public. Let's make no mistake that the only
reason Harper would deign to meet with the Iggster is to save his own political hide...I seem to recall not too long Harper was telling all and sundry to go
fly a kite....wasn't until Dion/Layton called his bluff that he took a more concilatory tone. On the issue of EI, Harper was saying just last month it
didn't need to be changed...why the sudden reversal? I'm sure flagging polls, balloning deficits and the unlikelihood of winning an election had
nothing to do with it. Give yer head a shake and then get back to me when the fog clears
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Posts: 586 (06/17/09 06:32 PM) |
Simple fact: Harper will never put together a majority.Sad but true. God knows he's well meaning.
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Cap Anson |
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Posts: 1348 (06/17/09 10:16 PM) |
If the Iggy so called won, how come he's not the Prime Minister? What exactly did he win?
Hats for bats. Keep bats warm. Gracias.
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Posts: 7266 (06/18/09 12:37 PM) |
Harper refuses to ease EI rules
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is calling relaxed eligibility rules for unemployment benefits an absurdity. While announcing Federal money for Calgary's
Southeast Ring Road, Harper rejected opposition demands for E.I. changes. The Alberta government is asking the federal Tories to extend EI benefits. Premier Ed
Stelmach says all he is looking for is equal treatment for Albertans
http://www.working.com/resources/Video+Battle/1623746/story.html?tab=VID
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Posts: 7092 (06/18/09 12:45 PM) Member |
Ernie Coombs 4 Ever wrote:Maybe, unlike your lot, he's listening to the people? |
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tikiliberationfront |
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Posts: 7093 (06/18/09 12:46 PM) Member |
Sorry, Ernie, I couldn't resist.
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