Week two of the election
The second week of the election looks to have slowed the pace a bit. Quite normal for any campaign. The Tories still look strong on TV but have yet to dent the polls.
Martin's performance seems to have picked up confidence. His endorsement by Buzz Hargrove was opportunistic and I think most people viewed it that way. Didn't his awkward hug of Hargrove smack of desperation? Please - how could the CAW ever endorse the leader who consistently slashed all the socialist sacred cows the unions have been pumping the last 50 years.
Now, to share with you a funny story - Sunday night, I was coming out of the grocery store near my house. I bumped into none other than Foreign Affairs minister, Pierre Pettigrew. I stopped him and asked him how his campaign was going. He said pretty good. Must have been for him to be out sauntering in Outremont when his riding is miles away. For a Liberal in Quebec, he seems to be taking lots for granted.
Anyhow, if anyone gets a chance to read the great article the Globe and Mail wrote on Stephen Fletecher, a Tory MP in Winnipeg, I urge you to do so. A great story about a courageous young man.
Stay tuned for my next riding profile, that of Outremont, which comes your way tomorrow!
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(Anonymous)
2005-12-08 20:40
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Buzz Hargrove is desperate to stop the Barbarians at the Gate.
What do you think of the rising polls for the Liberals, Peter?
I too have a funny story. On MOnday, I bumped into Lorne Nystrom. He wanted me to sign his nomination papers, but I told him I couldn't because I wasn't voting for him this time. Nystrom became furious and started barking at me like a dog, and was on the verge of swearing. I walked away after about 15 seconds.
Not too long ago, Stephen Fletcher criticized 'Japs' for WWII atrocities. The Imperial Army committed ghastly crimes in the war, but there is no excuse for deliberately calling them 'Japs'. Fortunately there was an public outcry and Fletcher was forced to apologize. I wonder what Conservative MP Bev Oda thinks of her fellow caucus member?
Having said all of that, I am pleased that Fletcher made history by becoming the first quad MP. Hopefully he has learned his lesson and will become a better MP in the years to come.
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2005-12-08 22:51
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What's wrong with calling them Japs? Is it any different than calling me a Saskie?? I wouldn't take offence to that, being from Saskatchewan. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread) |
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(Anonymous)
2006-01-11 11:57
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It really astounds me the short memories that Canadians seem to have. One has only to reflect on what the Progressive Party really is to understand. They are and will always be the "REFORM" party. Sure they had a face lift, a little nip and tuck by joining the only five or so tories left and stealing their name, but in reality this is still the reform party. Harper has done a relatively good job at shutting his people up and doing a whole smoke and mirrors dog and pony show to prevent everyone from seeing what his party really is. When it is all boiled down however, if the PCs were still around they would garner most of the votes for a majority government. Since that is no longer a viable option, psuedo nostalgia denotes that we should vote for the next "best" thing the Progressives under Stephen Harper.
Yes the Liberals have been in power for a little too long, but I do not believe that I should throw away all that the party stands for in order to prove a point. If Harper gets in it would be worse than an NDP government. A whole bunch of postureing followed by awful desicions and worse policies. Not to mention a whole lot of George W. blowing.
If the Progressives actually had some believable people then maybe they could garner my vote.
Remember. Just cause you hate your company's old management doesn't mean you have to switch companies or that the new management is corupt.
Vote Smart not stoopid.
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2006-04-07 21:54
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Peter Ryan is a theif and a liar. Men watch yor wallets and ladies watch your purse. This jerk is needy for your money. He's behind on his bills, and need all the money he can get. He stole from me and other the members of our lodge. (Reply to this) (Thread) |
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