tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post132703052310966677..comments2024-01-08T21:00:24.932-08:00Comments on The Straight Goods: Stephen Harper and Christy Cluck Cluck Clark are Running Scared!Grant Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944976348166120530noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-22021660437340220682011-05-03T21:39:46.848-07:002011-05-03T21:39:46.848-07:00Really disappointing election. 60 percent only tur...Really disappointing election. 60 percent only turned out to vote. Harper got elected by 24 percent of the eligible voters. The rest were too lazy to spend a half hour going down to the polls and voting for democracy. <br />If you are as disappointed as I am, you will probably not want to read this; which gives a good idea of what we are in for:<br />http://globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=24615<br />Especially disapointing is Harper's spending so many billions on aircraft which have been panned the world over as sub par, when he could have spent much of that money on health and education. There is only one thing left to say:<br />The next step down for Canadian media believers is probably to get down on all fours and start grazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-29587442648725280102011-05-02T11:17:06.323-07:002011-05-02T11:17:06.323-07:00interesting: Harper's 2004 letter to g.g.
http...interesting: Harper's 2004 letter to g.g.<br />http://www.scribd.com/doc/54020951/2004-Federalcoalition-lletterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-7767006580365279732011-05-02T00:55:47.847-07:002011-05-02T00:55:47.847-07:00Grant, or Ross K or Kootcoot!!...
For weeks I hav...Grant, or Ross K or Kootcoot!!...<br /><br />For weeks I have been trying to decide how I should vote (against the Cons). I am in the (south) Surrey/White Rock riding. Flyin' Russ (you probably remember Flyin' Phil (Gaglardi), Russ flies and Phil did the Indie 500 on our highways), is the MP here and has done absolutely nothing, won't return calls, and anything he says is scripted by his idol Harper and like the rest of them is hiding out right now, Like Harper, the Cons are all born again freaks, including Russ Hiebert. This is an extreme right wing riding but Flyin' Russ got outed flying himself, his wife and two small kids first class every time he went to Ottawa and bunked down in luxury hotels, fine dining and the works. This alone cost us taxpayers $500 million dollars last year and the people are outraged. I'm sure they will not vote Cons again this time but nor do I think they will vote NDP. Hardy Staub who used to be the Mayor of White Rock for many years and is still well liked here, decided to throw his hat in the ring because of FR's abuse of our tax dollars, etc. and is running as a Liberal.<br /><br />My brain is telling me to vote Staub and my heart wants to vote Susan Keeping, NDP. I was hoping Ross K. would mention my riding but he did not.<br /><br />Am I correct to listen to my brain and vote Staub, and die of a broken heart??!!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Jeanjaydeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897581398617875658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-76218210258054791952011-05-01T23:32:04.639-07:002011-05-01T23:32:04.639-07:00Speaking of our Premier, did you see her shameful ...Speaking of our Premier, did you see her shameful escapade this weekend,waitressing at some coffee shop. This woman is shameless, pretending that hamming it up before the cameras by pouring coffee for a few people would give her an idea how hard waitresses work. Does she have the news media on speed dial to alert them of each and every photo-op no matter how unnewsworthy it may be?<br /><br />Apparently she also was a guest at the wedding of Rebecca Scott and Stephen Smart on Saturday. Smart is the supposed reporter covering provincial politics for the CBC and Rebecca Scott is now employed by Clark in some capacity. How convenient. Can't wait for his unbiased coverage.<br /><br />I'd love to see David Eby kick her ass come May 11. Hell, according to her campaign flunky, Colin Pinocchio Hansen, she won't attend any all-candidates events. Then there is the reverse psychology being practised by our esteemed Victoria scribes Palmer, Baldrey and Beattie stating that no one running in a by-election representing the governing party has won one in the last 30 years. In my view, thses clowns are daring the electorate of Pt. Grey to buck the trend.<br /><br />Aargh!!<br /><br />CamCrankypantsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-29338763334810796682011-05-01T19:36:01.037-07:002011-05-01T19:36:01.037-07:00Grant, Sorry I put this here, butI came across thi...Grant, Sorry I put this here, butI came across this in a Michigan newspaper. <br />Since when were we in the business of "loaning" this republican governor money? And for a bridge? Think we need to be looking after our own first.<br />But what drew my attention was what this governor and his republican party thinks of poor children and orphans:<br /><br />A small part of the DHS savings, about $200,000, would come from adjustments to the clothing allowance for foster children, or children of the working poor, of $79 for school clothes. Caswell said children will still get close to that $79, but would be issued gift cards that can only be used at the Salvation Army, Goodwill or other thrift stores. <br /><br />"The reason is you can get a whole lot more in a resale store," Caswell said. <br /><br />"Give me a break," said Gilda Jacobs, president and CEO of the Michigan League for Human Services. <br /><br />"Government should not be big brother in telling somebody how to spend their (79) dollars," she said. <br /><br />A House subcommittee advanced a bill that does not include the $50 million Canada has offered to loan Michigan for a new Detroit River bridge. Snyder has the money in his budget plan. <br /><br />Harper and the Cons agree with this type of treatment of children, the poor? Yeah, you bet they do. It's only a matter of time with the cons and BC liebs. Despicable.<br /><br /><br />From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20110415/POLITICS02/104150367/Michigan-lawmakers-push-deeper-cuts#ixzz1L9s288tKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-28238462342206731232011-05-01T16:25:12.612-07:002011-05-01T16:25:12.612-07:00If Harper wins, he will do to Canada, what Campbel...If Harper wins, he will do to Canada, what Campbell did to BC. <br /><br />If we want to keep our nation sovereign and free, we had better pray Jack Layton wins. Layton is against giving the wealthiest company's in the world, our tax dollars. Layton will put our tax dollars to work, for the people and the country. <br /><br />These greedy big businesses, should be run out of Canada. They make trillions off our country, and then put that ripped off money, into tax free country's banks. What is scary?? Harper works for these big businesses. They cause all of the damage around the globe. They hoard all of the money. The cash flow around the globe stops, this causes a recession. This has happened over and over since, before WW11. <br /><br />The President of little Bolivia, kicked a giant American company, right out of his country. They were corrupt, cheated the Bolivian workers, and made an eco disaster in the area. Good for him.<br /><br />It is greed and corruption that governs. These large corporations, pay the party's to favor them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-90240307361346998962011-05-01T10:29:12.590-07:002011-05-01T10:29:12.590-07:00http://www.vancouversun.com/news/decision-canada/E...http://www.vancouversun.com/news/decision-canada/EDITORIAL+Conservative+majority+needed+through+turbulent+times/4701393/story.html<br /><br />Disgusting to say the least that a so called main stream read would suggest such a thing to their readers. Thank to Grant we have sites like the persuader to refer to in these turbulent political times.<br /><br />The worst part is they don't have the balls to include a comment section for the public to respond.<br /> <br />I haven't forgot about the info I said I would send you Grant, as you can expect I have been overwhelmed with paper work surrounding a vexatious lawsuit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-6609422537636200442011-05-01T02:30:06.457-07:002011-05-01T02:30:06.457-07:00I will have to agree that Tsakumis is a blatant hy...I will have to agree that Tsakumis is a blatant hypocrite. If any would care to checkout the comments under his titled blog "Tsakumis Endorses Horgan" on his site, my civil comment(s) was met with illogical venom and disparaging language. Tsakumis was quick to join in. When I brought to his attention that his literary hero Christopher Hitchens had the same opinion about decriminalizing drugs and this link was sent http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF5m7shgKBE<br />Tsakumis out right lies and says it's not what Hitchens says.<br />These ultra-conservatives are a scary bunch who seem to have lost the capacity for rational thought. Hopefully the voters in this federal election will give a lot of them the giant fling.paisleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-75676811873044016742011-04-30T23:02:35.827-07:002011-04-30T23:02:35.827-07:00With apologies to Grant and all his readers, I am ...With apologies to Grant and all his readers, I am going to go off-topic here and blog whore (for the very best of reasons, I believe).<br /><br />Stopping All Cons....My "Comprehensive Guide To Strategic Surge Voting In British Columbia" is now rolling out....<a href="http://pacificgazette.blogspot.com/2011/04/stopping-all-cons-comprehensive-guide.html" rel="nofollow">here, for anybody interested.</a><br /><br /><br />.RossKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677239332112652522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-63991793382608381412011-04-30T12:45:09.238-07:002011-04-30T12:45:09.238-07:00Telus leave BC? I thought they were already gone,...Telus leave BC? I thought they were already gone, but then I've tried to actually get customer service, a product they apparently don't offer. <br /><br />Actually when telus took over BC Tel, our phone company DID become headquartered in Calgary. <br /><br />"<i>Politicians should be limited to TWO terms.<br /><br />One in office and one in prison!<br /><br />Kinky Friedman (former Independent Candidate for Governor of Texas and leader of "Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys).<br /></i>" <br /><br />Kinky feels that being a musician is a higher calling than being a politician.kootcoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11344208424209840730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-58804922507519958832011-04-30T12:18:30.188-07:002011-04-30T12:18:30.188-07:00Good post, Grant. I agree with Kam. Let's all...Good post, Grant. I agree with Kam. Let's all keep our eyes on the prize and kick these psychopaths to the curb where they belong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-46385716988384706162011-04-30T09:12:20.578-07:002011-04-30T09:12:20.578-07:00This sleaze attack against Harper by the mainstrea...This sleaze attack against Harper by the mainstream media is certainly telling that the Conservatives and their eunuch's that support them are in panic.<br /><br />I am no fan of the NDP, but the puerile nonsense from both Harper and Iggy, compels me to vote for the NDP candidate in my riding.<br /><br />The shock and disbelief by the elites that a non-elite, NDP type may actually be the official opposition and in fact lead a coalition government, is making their undies turn yellow.<br /><br />Will Mr. Layton shine in his new role, if indeed the voters do vote NDP, is a question for the future to answer, but with two very dim bulbs leading the the cons (aptly said) and the Libs, I think Mr. Layton will look good.<br /><br />If things go the way I think they will and the Harper Conservatives are again elected in a minority government and with Layton the leader of HMLO, I do think Harpo's and Iggy's time will be up and those political long knives will come out of dark places to give the two a well deserved coup de gras.Evil Eyenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-67724082518762279392011-04-30T06:11:51.224-07:002011-04-30T06:11:51.224-07:00I too received the flyer in the mail the "Re ...I too received the flyer in the mail the "Re Elect" the CONservative in my riding BEFORE the call. The CONS new and had already planned this election on purpose believing now was the time they'd get a majority. Deceit, lies, legislation breaking, manipulating CONS. For petes sake people, enough of these liars. CONS/ BC LIEberals, we have had enough. Shameful bunch. Can they stoop any lower? You bet. If you can't win ... cheat. The motto of the CONS and BC LIEbs.<br />Don't forget to vote.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-14692797878684523332011-04-30T01:00:44.605-07:002011-04-30T01:00:44.605-07:00Well it now looks as if Sun Media, or The National...Well it now looks as if Sun Media, or The National Enquirer north has gone the extra mile to discredit Jack Layton. All of a sudden they come up with a story about Layton being found starkers in an alleged bawdy house back in 1996. The strange thing is the timing and the fact that the source insists on remaining anonymous. They have also brought forward reporters from Toronto dissing his time as a municipal official in Toronto.<br /><br />The Harperites are running scared now that they see their majority vanishing before their eyes. The election they wanted, despite Harper's denials, to get a majority is going south and all they can revert to is character assassination. In case you are curious why I think that Harper wanted this election, I received a flyer from the Conservative candidate in my riding one day before the opposition parties voted that the Conservatives were in contempt of parliament.<br /><br />My take on how the results will come out is that Harper will again be in a minority position with Layton the official opposition.<br /><br />For those that would like to see change in how our political system operates, I would suggest you go to "thecanadian.org" and read the article presented by Vickie Huntington. I believe her ideas would begin to put democracy into how our governance is carried out.Crankypantsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-80092695647009141102011-04-29T21:31:03.244-07:002011-04-29T21:31:03.244-07:00HST is revenue neutral? Perhaps to the province, b...HST is revenue neutral? Perhaps to the province, but not to the taxpayers! That's a crock for sure!<br />It seems that anyone with a mic and the name of Michael is a shill for the ultra right and not to be trusted.<br />I read a few of Tsakumis' columns and realized that he is a phoney. Hey Alex, you climate change denyer! Why don't you explain to all the Americans who lost their homes in the worst tornado outbreaks in history that "it's just a bunch of stuff that happens". Remind us Alex just how many folks down there died.<br />Your columns lack credibility.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-65023396610748033862011-04-29T20:44:43.289-07:002011-04-29T20:44:43.289-07:00Sorry Grant, I posted a comment and they said it c...Sorry Grant, I posted a comment and they said it couldn't be sent and then it disappeared. That hi was a test.<br /><br />I will try again later after I settle down.<br /><br />Jeanjaydeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897581398617875658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-58471939635815735962011-04-29T09:39:00.757-07:002011-04-29T09:39:00.757-07:00This country will be in serious trouble if Harper ...This country will be in serious trouble if Harper wins.<br /><br />BC people will not trust, the computerized voting system. We remember the corruption of Elections BC. <br /><br />Harper's Conservatives stormed Guelph University, even tried to seize the ballot boxes. Harper is rabid and frantic to win this election. He even had a convicted felon working for him. I won't be the least surprised if, the computerized voting is tampered with. Harper will stoop as low as need be, to win this election. <br /><br />Harper's best buddy Campbell twice lied, to win two different elections. Harper backed the monster Campbell to the hilt. Harper had the gall, to chastise the BC people, for forcing Campbell to resign. He lost his partner in crime. No matter, the evil deeds Campbell had done, to the BC people.<br /><br />Harper and Campbell have like personalities. Cheating on votes, will be no surprise. Canada has become, a cesspool of corruption.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-16713541308723362202011-04-29T09:08:29.300-07:002011-04-29T09:08:29.300-07:00How wonderful life must be, for the BC Liberals. T...How wonderful life must be, for the BC Liberals. The outrageous golden handshakes, over $2 million. Even the brain dead Martyn Brown was handsomely paid over $416,000. For his useless testimony at, Campbell's corrupt sale of the BCR, farce of a trial? How much did Christy give Gordo? I know Campbell's pension, will take $2 million of the BC taxpayers dollars.<br /><br />There isn't a BC Liberal on this side of Heaven, worth 2 cents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-6430992589685204062011-04-29T07:46:39.018-07:002011-04-29T07:46:39.018-07:00Grant great read! This is an answer I gave a young...Grant great read! This is an answer I gave a young friend of mine re: the upcoming election...<br /><br />"Well Sam, I applaude your keen interest in the future of canada. We have a chance. The two parties that want to be the top dog in the food chain, have had their way for years. Our country has survived in spite of them. This is a chance for a change. The only viable option at this time, are the NDP or Green. I prefer NDP because of a better platform, more honesty, and a vision, lost by the other ones. They also have country wide MP's. Coast to coast to coast. We have a chance Sam.<br /><br />This is our chance Canada!<br /><br /><br />Kam LeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-56265319359904168002011-04-29T04:55:57.324-07:002011-04-29T04:55:57.324-07:00A reminder the HST is revenue neutral. This point...A reminder the HST is revenue neutral. This point was slammed home time and time again by the Liberal government who implemented it.<br /><br />Reversing it should have no effect on funding for our beloved social services of hospitals and schools. Any Liberal trying to tell you this is lying to try and scare you into keeping it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-85265231491399258522011-04-29T04:53:30.550-07:002011-04-29T04:53:30.550-07:00How can any BCer experience the right wing mess th...How can any BCer experience the right wing mess that BC has been put in by Liberal(con) policy and then turn around and vote for the same right wing crap at the federal level? AGT stunned me as well. Can;t see the forest for the trees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-8184742032881378332011-04-29T00:03:47.835-07:002011-04-29T00:03:47.835-07:00i Concur: The tide is most definitely turning. But...i Concur: The tide is most definitely turning. But, we best redouble our efforts. Because, when these psychopaths actually become aware that they are losing their grip, as they are now, history has shown how nearly each and every one of them invariably does everything nasty thing possible to maintain their hold on whatever it is they happen to have in their hold. We all know what they lust after: the 5 Ps =Power, Profit, Privilege, Prestige and/or Pleasure. <br /><br />So please don't go expecting Tom Flannagan(sp?) and Patrick Kinsella, or any other these cretins to go down without a fight.<br /><br />And with that in mind, might i suggest that we pay particular attention to the details of the voting processes which are to be employed over the next little why. Needless to say, there are a few votes of great significance coming up hereabouts. Remember what hides in the details; and think about how easy it is to compromise any computerized system. Tabulation manipulation is a walk in the park. Even the tech-behemoth, Sony, got hacked for 75,000,000 secret customer files just last week.<br /><br />Be wise, and go well, good people; because this is no dress-rehearsal.Chinese Sneakersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-53251455285262419992011-04-28T23:55:51.415-07:002011-04-28T23:55:51.415-07:00AGT is a buffoon, yea he has connections and write...AGT is a buffoon, yea he has connections and writes the occasional good story but he`s a whack job.<br /><br />I love how he verbally beats down on pot smokers while choking on a cigar drinking scotch(hypocrit)or grappa<br /><br />The Conservatives are freaked out about going down on Monday....<br /><br />The economic bullshit being spewed by the corporate trash is funny.<br /><br />Company Q makes $10 X labour per day..<br /><br />Company Q now gets taxed and makes.<br /><br />$9 X labour per day.<br /><br />Profitable companies go nowhere.<br /><br />Pimco(world`s largest bond dealer($1 trillion dollars under management) by miles) today was asked about Canada possibly electing a socialist Government....<br /><br />Pimco stated, "Great theatre but won`t mean anything to markets"<br /><br />Once a NDP Government takes power in Ottawa they could be there for a decade or two...<br /><br />This weekend every business group every bought media will be swinging at Jack...<br /><br />Thank goodness there is an over hyped wedding and hockey games.<br /><br />We are on the verge of history, the public is mad at business and Governments that pander.<br /><br />Time for change.<br /><br />Go Jack GoGrant Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944976348166120530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-85465845075279718502011-04-28T23:02:54.840-07:002011-04-28T23:02:54.840-07:00Strange times indeed! I am shocked and disappointe...Strange times indeed! I am shocked and disappointed by some of what I have read today. I have lost respect for some I respected and gained respect for some I never thought I would. My intent was to vote NDP in the federal election for my own reasons.<br />I will in fact still vote NDP in this election but it is my view of people in our province, in particular certain bloggers that has changed. You know of who I speak Grant as you and I were both commenting there today. I am very disappointed in that!<br />Don F.Don F.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-64617438018029526552011-04-28T21:24:39.398-07:002011-04-28T21:24:39.398-07:00Couldn't help laughing at both Harper and Igna...Couldn't help laughing at both Harper and Ignatieff when today's poll results were published and they discovered that Jack Layton's New Democrats had taken over first place in this election. <br /><br />Sheesh ... it seemed like only yesterday that they were both questioning Jack Layton's health ... was he fit to govern? etc.<br /><br />But today Ignatieff and Harper appear to have formed a Coalition, sharpened up their sticks and are jabbing at the New Democrats as if life depended upon it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com