I’ve implemented a new commenting system, thanks to the reference from Michael.
It’s called Disqus. It allows users to track all of their own personal comments and pings users whenever someone else adds to their comments.
I haven’t tested it yet, but I’m looking forward to creating more dialogue.
Democratic Media did a survey of all major Canadian political parties, asking about a range of issues related to media, including net neutrality and the CBC. The Conservatives refused to respond.
Really. What the hell are the Conservatives afraid of that they can’t even spend 10 minutes to fill in a basic questionnaire?
Why are the Conservatives so silent on these kind of things? Who the hell would vote for a bunch of goons that won’t even talk to representatives of the Canadian public?
OK. I apologize that I’m letting my frustration show, but I’m mad now and it’s not because I dislike the Conservatives. It’s because I dislike the mockery that the Conservatives are making of the last vestiges of our democracy.
I shouldn’t even be writing this, but it really annoys me that there are several million people out there that think that Stephen Harper is actually the right guy to run this country. What are they thinking? If you’re voting for Conservatives, please tell me: what are you thinking?
Today, Jim Flaherty disclosed that the Republicans Conservatives will not take any additional action to protect Canadians from the wave of financial distress that is covering the globe.
Why are we safe? Because Canada’s financial environment is more secure than what exists in the US and elsewhere.
Why are we safe? Because privately-held, but government controlled, institutions like the Canadian Deposit Insurance Company (the CDIC) and the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) are already owned by the Canadian government. A majority Harper government would privatize the CMHC and possibly even the CDIC.
Why are we safe? Because Canadian banks, monopolies that they are, are relatively stable and decisions are not at the whim of international, non-Canadian managers. A majority Harper government would allow more mergers, allow more foreign ownership and destabilize our financial industry.
A Harper majority would result in Canadians experiencing the same kind of financial pain that Americans and other people are going through right now. Thankfully, more prudent, less laissez-faire professionals have put institutions in place that are protecting us from greed.
Don’t let your vote change that.
Stephen Harper talks about leadership all the time.
What leader is there that actually does everything? Stephen Harper.
What leader fears delegation more than anything? Stephen Harper.
This site has been keeping track of all of the Conservative candidates that have been muzzled during the course of this election. There are far too many on the list.
Over the last month, we’ve seen record numbers of ‘strong’ Conservative party members shrink like weenies in cold water because, well, I don’t know why.
Why are Conservative candidates so afraid to present themselves to the Canadian public? Why are Conservatives not talking to and – God forbid – listen to the will of Canadians?
Why are they absent, except on the ballot?
My theory is this: a wise man keeps his mouth shut. A fool opens his and removes all doubt.
Here’s my most ridiculous rhetorical question of the day: why is mainstream media not picking up on this?
This is what I was hoping for leading up to the election. Way to go Department of Culture.
http://www.youtube.com/user/departmentofculture
I suggest other folks out there start submitting more videos as well.
In the CBC interview with Peter Mansbridge on Tuesday night, Stephen Harper disclosed that the Bank of Canada would be taking action with interest rates as part of an effort to help with the international economic situation.
This announcement is unprecedented. My question: should it be considered illegal and a breach of trust?
Why the question? It’s of the utmost importance that at least two critical components related to the Canadian banking system are preserved in order to ensure the integrity of our financial system:
It’s the second item that we should all be concerned about. By disclosing that the Bank of Canada would take action, which it did yesterday by dropping the prime half by 50 basis points, approximately 10 hours after Stephen Harper’s statement, international traders would have been able to profit from this comment, whereas the Canadian public would not have the resources to do so.
This breach of confidentiality seems to be unprecedented and I believe a full investigation should be issued against Stephen Harper by the RCMP. This is not something to be taken lightly because as Canadians suffer from tighter mortgage rates (which are unjustified), job losses (because of Conservative neglect) and other financial dire straits (starting with changes to income trust regulations), friends of Stephen Harper are profiting from shifts in global interest rates.
What do you think?
In an interview with Peter Mansbridge on Tuesday night, Stephen Harper suggested that the market sell-off would present an excellent buying opportunity for investors.
Great. Thanks Steve. Wonderful advice, you cold, callous fish.
Of course, this advice is easy to act on if you’ve got oodles of cash sitting under your mattress. However, most Canadians don’t after having their savings wiped out as a result of Republican Conservative negligence of the manufacturing sector in Canada, severe cuts to Employment Insurance program, and having their portfolio values slammed by a surprise change in the structure of Income Trusts by Jim Flaherty 30 months ago.
All this with a minority government.
Great advice, Steve. Great advice.
What’s next? "Chairs make great firewood during the winter months"? "Favourite pets make for great Thanksgiving meals"?