Monday, May 26, 2008
Maxime Bernier Resigns
Personally, I don't care. Was he gaffe prone in foreign affairs? Well, it certainly proves that his predessor, the current defense minister, can do some good ministering. The buck stops at Harper. I am largely happy with foreign policy at the moment and especially proud of Stephen Harper. He would have been a great foreign affairs minister in the 90s. So, with the foolish act of leaving cabinet materials - however innocuous - deserves the time off ice. Letting Liberals three days of cheering on this as a reminder to the rest of cabinet and cabinet-one-days about what happens when you make a big embarassment of yourself.
But you catch your opponents with their pants down: on the day the president of Ukraine comes to thank Canada for supporting its bid for NATO membership, the Liberals - especially experts like Iggy - are decrying Tory foreign policy. So, Liberals are taking the Putin line on the Ukraine? What's the public to think about that contrast? the next thing you know, the public's saying, "wait a second, that's Mr. War Crime talking." The guy who, when it became politically convenient (well, admitedly, necessary) to ditch his Kurdish allies and go against the Iraq war, he did so with narcissistic eloquence. So, they get some laughs now without realizing how poorly their own criticism can turn on them.
Does this end Maxime Bernier's career? I tried to find a parallel - inexperienced minister, makes an awfully dumb mistake, who goes on to brighter days? I couldn't find an example from the rolling lands of the Beauce but managed one from Estrie. His name is Jean Charest and better than even money says he's the first third term* Quebec premier since Duplessis.
But you catch your opponents with their pants down: on the day the president of Ukraine comes to thank Canada for supporting its bid for NATO membership, the Liberals - especially experts like Iggy - are decrying Tory foreign policy. So, Liberals are taking the Putin line on the Ukraine? What's the public to think about that contrast? the next thing you know, the public's saying, "wait a second, that's Mr. War Crime talking." The guy who, when it became politically convenient (well, admitedly, necessary) to ditch his Kurdish allies and go against the Iraq war, he did so with narcissistic eloquence. So, they get some laughs now without realizing how poorly their own criticism can turn on them.
Does this end Maxime Bernier's career? I tried to find a parallel - inexperienced minister, makes an awfully dumb mistake, who goes on to brighter days? I couldn't find an example from the rolling lands of the Beauce but managed one from Estrie. His name is Jean Charest and better than even money says he's the first third term* Quebec premier since Duplessis.
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No worries, Chucker. When Iggy gets in, he and his tantric sex freak of a yoga mistress wife are up next for display and ridicule.
I had sympathy for Couillard up until she said she let Maxime pick out her clothes.
Come ON. (insert eye rollie here)
I had sympathy for Couillard up until she said she let Maxime pick out her clothes.
Come ON. (insert eye rollie here)
Yep, Bernier screwed up...and paid the price. Swiftly.
That said, listening to Liberal and Dipper clowns rant self righteously as though the entire world has now come to an end, made it a tad tough to hold down an otherwise decent dinner.
Just about the most insufferable and constantly frothing S.O.B. of late is Ralph Goodale. I just can't stomach this guy on my TV screen any longer! Thank Gawd for remote controls!
The last decade of Liberal management of foreign affairs, which I would label "The Thoroughly Gutless and Morally Ambivalent Years of Utter Uselessness on International Matters", are only now slowly becoming a fading bad memory thanks to Harper et al.
As if anyone with even half a backbone and a minimum three functioning braincells would ever need lectures from these from these pathetic dorks on managing Canada's role on the world stage!
That said, listening to Liberal and Dipper clowns rant self righteously as though the entire world has now come to an end, made it a tad tough to hold down an otherwise decent dinner.
Just about the most insufferable and constantly frothing S.O.B. of late is Ralph Goodale. I just can't stomach this guy on my TV screen any longer! Thank Gawd for remote controls!
The last decade of Liberal management of foreign affairs, which I would label "The Thoroughly Gutless and Morally Ambivalent Years of Utter Uselessness on International Matters", are only now slowly becoming a fading bad memory thanks to Harper et al.
As if anyone with even half a backbone and a minimum three functioning braincells would ever need lectures from these from these pathetic dorks on managing Canada's role on the world stage!
# posted by 
: Monday, May 26, 2008 10:08:00 PM
: Monday, May 26, 2008 10:08:00 PM
It's funny how Foreign Affairs has been the portfolio of death under this PM even while Canadian foreign policy is going along very well.
One thought -- perhaps it's because Harper tends to act as his own foreign minister? Doesn't leave much scope for the minister himself, and therefore possibly to embarrassments at minor meetings...
One thought -- perhaps it's because Harper tends to act as his own foreign minister? Doesn't leave much scope for the minister himself, and therefore possibly to embarrassments at minor meetings...
At the end of the day, the leader of any nation is the front man for foreign policy. That's just the way it is.
At least under this Prime Minister Canadians don't have to feel the urge to pull a paper bag over their heads every time he wanders outside our borders.
How absolutely refreshing is that!!!
At least under this Prime Minister Canadians don't have to feel the urge to pull a paper bag over their heads every time he wanders outside our borders.
How absolutely refreshing is that!!!
# posted by : Monday, May 26, 2008 10:24:00 PM
: Monday, May 26, 2008 10:24:00 PM
Ben, and Springer, I agree.
While delegation is a mark of a true Captain, he/she also has the duty/responsibilty, to override, when necessary.
Harper brings a military discipline, to the helm. He, rightfully, will take the credit for victory, or go down with the ship.
While delegation is a mark of a true Captain, he/she also has the duty/responsibilty, to override, when necessary.
Harper brings a military discipline, to the helm. He, rightfully, will take the credit for victory, or go down with the ship.
# posted by : Monday, May 26, 2008 10:32:00 PM
: Monday, May 26, 2008 10:32:00 PM
I'd put guess who to take over in the long run. It would be totally unexpected and he would do very well.
(If you've just tuned in, Stockwell Day.)
(If you've just tuned in, Stockwell Day.)
Sheena, you got a problem with tantric sex freak yoga mistress wives?
Actually, so do I ...
They're fun at times, but not to party with...
Actually, so do I ...
They're fun at times, but not to party with...
# posted by : Monday, May 26, 2008 10:36:00 PM
: Monday, May 26, 2008 10:36:00 PM
Actually, there's a good argument to make that the guy now filling in as Foreign Affairs Minister would be the best man for the job.
Emerson is a pretty sharp guy.
Emerson is a pretty sharp guy.
# posted by : Monday, May 26, 2008 10:40:00 PM
: Monday, May 26, 2008 10:40:00 PM
And Chucker, thanks for the heads up on the Ukie Prez visit...
Between all the fun on your and Sheena's site, and trying to cook Mexican ground beef for a sure-fire burrito fridge staple (Tequila everywhere, and in the beef, too...), it's hard to keep up with the news...
Between all the fun on your and Sheena's site, and trying to cook Mexican ground beef for a sure-fire burrito fridge staple (Tequila everywhere, and in the beef, too...), it's hard to keep up with the news...
# posted by : Monday, May 26, 2008 10:41:00 PM
: Monday, May 26, 2008 10:41:00 PM
Well, I wouldn't complain about Jason Kenney in the position at all. But, my vote still goes to Day.
Serious historians have speculated
(and I'm not one, just a playful dilletante), that the Ukraine made a bad mistake, when it agreed to give up its nukes, for an American guarantee of inviolate sovereignty (no doubt the first thing on Obama's mind, should he become; though I would trust Hillary).
That's when they'd stopped being taken seriously (the Ukraine, never mind the Dems) on the world stage.
Personally, I'm of two minds on that (nukes), but I think an entry into NATO, would be a grand thing, for many reasons, including the obvious, a chance to annoy the pesky Ruskies.
Aces all around.
(and I'm not one, just a playful dilletante), that the Ukraine made a bad mistake, when it agreed to give up its nukes, for an American guarantee of inviolate sovereignty (no doubt the first thing on Obama's mind, should he become; though I would trust Hillary).
That's when they'd stopped being taken seriously (the Ukraine, never mind the Dems) on the world stage.
Personally, I'm of two minds on that (nukes), but I think an entry into NATO, would be a grand thing, for many reasons, including the obvious, a chance to annoy the pesky Ruskies.
Aces all around.
# posted by : Monday, May 26, 2008 11:11:00 PM
: Monday, May 26, 2008 11:11:00 PM
And I'm still waiting, for our friend to reply, if he/she can, or wishes to, to the insult they administered, and its rebuttal, under your 'Things The New York Times Will Bury In A Flash', thread...
# posted by : Monday, May 26, 2008 11:20:00 PM
: Monday, May 26, 2008 11:20:00 PM
And the more Tequila I drink ,
the more I listen to , Sheryl Crow .
And vice versa .
the more I listen to , Sheryl Crow .
And vice versa .
# posted by : Monday, May 26, 2008 11:46:00 PM
: Monday, May 26, 2008 11:46:00 PM
Exclusive Julie Couillard interview:
http://ondemand.canoe.tv/index.jsp?fr_story=972f80eaca81a027eb2db0d1549f6dea8523c140
Smart woman .. nice girl .. ... and moron Maxime should resign his Beauce riding seat and just vanish ... but I would love to see Julie running as a Conservative candidate in Quebec ... the girl has a good head on her shoulders .. well spoken .. intelligent .. attractive .. a businesswoman who "took care of herself in her life" ... not like that worm Maxime ... !!!!
http://ondemand.canoe.tv/index.jsp?fr_story=972f80eaca81a027eb2db0d1549f6dea8523c140
Smart woman .. nice girl .. ... and moron Maxime should resign his Beauce riding seat and just vanish ... but I would love to see Julie running as a Conservative candidate in Quebec ... the girl has a good head on her shoulders .. well spoken .. intelligent .. attractive .. a businesswoman who "took care of herself in her life" ... not like that worm Maxime ... !!!!
# posted by : Tuesday, May 27, 2008 12:25:00 AM
: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 12:25:00 AM
Oops ... the interview URL didn't take .. too long so here is a shortened version:
http://tinyurl.com/6ptgxc
Btw chucker .. would you vote for Julie Yaya if she were a CPC or even Liberal candidate in your riding in Quebec ..???!!!
Your wife doesn't bother reading your silly blog to check up on you any more .. does she ..??!!
http://tinyurl.com/6ptgxc
Btw chucker .. would you vote for Julie Yaya if she were a CPC or even Liberal candidate in your riding in Quebec ..???!!!
Your wife doesn't bother reading your silly blog to check up on you any more .. does she ..??!!
# posted by : Tuesday, May 27, 2008 12:30:00 AM
: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 12:30:00 AM
Hmmm...I had tried to reply in the previous thread, but for some reason, it will not allow me to post there...
Chucker!
to me, the issue is entirely urban, not rural or semi-rural.
I completely agree. However, our "free-enterprise" Vancouver-centric politicians don't see it that way!
on a related note - because of your tag, I always read your comments with a british accent. okay, that's not a related note but I thought its funny to bring up since you're talking pickups in the backcountry!
Ha!
Although I am a fan of writing in the Queen's English, I do not speak it! I was born in British Columbia, my ancestors have been here for over 100 years, over 100 years before that in Canada, and about 100 years before that in Virginia in what is now known as the United States, so I think I've lost the accent by now!
:)
Actually, I quite prefer to tour around the backcountry in my small Japanese pick-up for hunting and hiking!
Chucker!
to me, the issue is entirely urban, not rural or semi-rural.
I completely agree. However, our "free-enterprise" Vancouver-centric politicians don't see it that way!
on a related note - because of your tag, I always read your comments with a british accent. okay, that's not a related note but I thought its funny to bring up since you're talking pickups in the backcountry!
Ha!
Although I am a fan of writing in the Queen's English, I do not speak it! I was born in British Columbia, my ancestors have been here for over 100 years, over 100 years before that in Canada, and about 100 years before that in Virginia in what is now known as the United States, so I think I've lost the accent by now!
:)
Actually, I quite prefer to tour around the backcountry in my small Japanese pick-up for hunting and hiking!
# posted by : Tuesday, May 27, 2008 2:39:00 AM
: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 2:39:00 AM
What about takin' pot shots ,
at highway signs ?
'Specially the deer and moose ones, just to stay in practice?
(I really don't belong, in the city).
Never mind the fun, at election time...
at highway signs ?
'Specially the deer and moose ones, just to stay in practice?
(I really don't belong, in the city).
Never mind the fun, at election time...
# posted by : Tuesday, May 27, 2008 3:18:00 AM
: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 3:18:00 AM
'The girl is hot ,
an' ya wanna sex her ,
but just chill and stand there ,
like Poindexter ...'
an' ya wanna sex her ,
but just chill and stand there ,
like Poindexter ...'
# posted by : Tuesday, May 27, 2008 6:46:00 AM
: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 6:46:00 AM
"Bad Boy" (Bernier)
Remember the feelings, remember the day
My stone heart was breaking
My love ran away
This moments I knew I would be someone else
My love turned around and I fell
Be my bad boy, be my man
Be my week-end lover
But don't be my friend
You can be my bad boy
But understand
That I don't need you in my life again
You once made this promise
To stay by my side
But after some time you just pushed me aside
You never thought that a girl could be strong
Now I'll show you how to go on
Be my bad boy, be my man
Be my week-end lover
But don't be my friend
You can be my bad boy
But understand
That I don't need you in my life again
Won't you be my bad boy, be my man
Be my week-end lover
But don't be my friend
You can be my bad boy
But understand
That I don't need you again
No I don't need you again
Remember the feelings, remember the day
My stone heart was breaking
My love ran away
This moments I knew I would be someone else
My love turned around and I fell
Be my bad boy, be my man
Be my week-end lover
But don't be my friend
You can be my bad boy
But understand
That I don't need you in my life again
You once made this promise
To stay by my side
But after some time you just pushed me aside
You never thought that a girl could be strong
Now I'll show you how to go on
Be my bad boy, be my man
Be my week-end lover
But don't be my friend
You can be my bad boy
But understand
That I don't need you in my life again
Won't you be my bad boy, be my man
Be my week-end lover
But don't be my friend
You can be my bad boy
But understand
That I don't need you again
No I don't need you again
# posted by : Tuesday, May 27, 2008 11:07:00 AM
: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 11:07:00 AM
Re : 'Fresh Prince'
Should read : Young M.C.
From the album : Stone Cold Rhymin'
-- 'Bust a Move' (1989)
If you're not into Rap, or just occasionally, this is the one Rap album, you should have...
One of the first, and still arguably the best. Before the words 'Hip Hop', were even invented...
Should read : Young M.C.
From the album : Stone Cold Rhymin'
-- 'Bust a Move' (1989)
If you're not into Rap, or just occasionally, this is the one Rap album, you should have...
One of the first, and still arguably the best. Before the words 'Hip Hop', were even invented...
# posted by : Tuesday, May 27, 2008 2:17:00 PM
: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 2:17:00 PM
Who can be surprised that the party which supports marijuana prohibition and a foreign policy which has flooded the West with Heroin, is playing kissy face with the HA, putting their girl friends in charge of airport security and oopsy handing over confidential foreign policy documents?
# posted by : Tuesday, May 27, 2008 5:16:00 PM
: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 5:16:00 PM
Why would Maxime have brought top secret government documents into her home?
Was it because he didn't want to leave them in his car or ministerial limo?
Was he planning to stay the night and wanted to safeguard the documents personally?
What happened to Maxime that would cause him to totally forget where he left the numbered documents?
His department were most likely asking him for the numbered documents that Maxime had lost for 5 weeks .. so what was he saying to cover up his blunder?
Or did she finagle the documents from Maxime for sexual favours and he brought them to her for her personal use?
Julie did cover her butt by saying that she got a lawyer before she turned the documents over to the government .. but why did she hold on to them for 5 weeks while Maxime must have been in a panic mode to get them back?
Did Julie tell Maxime that she would return the documents if they got married ... LOL ???!!!
Or is Julie Canada's Mata Hari ...???!!!!!!
Was it because he didn't want to leave them in his car or ministerial limo?
Was he planning to stay the night and wanted to safeguard the documents personally?
What happened to Maxime that would cause him to totally forget where he left the numbered documents?
His department were most likely asking him for the numbered documents that Maxime had lost for 5 weeks .. so what was he saying to cover up his blunder?
Or did she finagle the documents from Maxime for sexual favours and he brought them to her for her personal use?
Julie did cover her butt by saying that she got a lawyer before she turned the documents over to the government .. but why did she hold on to them for 5 weeks while Maxime must have been in a panic mode to get them back?
Did Julie tell Maxime that she would return the documents if they got married ... LOL ???!!!
Or is Julie Canada's Mata Hari ...???!!!!!!
# posted by : Tuesday, May 27, 2008 5:58:00 PM
: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 5:58:00 PM
Whatever happened to the 'left wrist handcuffed to the attache case' kink?
Slightly cumbersome , but effective .
Or was that just a Hollywood thing, for war and spy movies? Of course, James Bond never needed one, but then he was upper echelon...
In any case , I say we bring it back.
And what you do with the other handcuff, is up to you...
Slightly cumbersome , but effective .
Or was that just a Hollywood thing, for war and spy movies? Of course, James Bond never needed one, but then he was upper echelon...
In any case , I say we bring it back.
And what you do with the other handcuff, is up to you...
# posted by : Tuesday, May 27, 2008 9:12:00 PM
: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 9:12:00 PM
What a crew!
With Mulroney, he appointed lawyers to the Bench as judges who had connections with the underworld dealing drugs, and with Harper, we get this current road show, where a gun moll with the HA is holding classified government documents, while Maxine works his magic to give the HA, some "breathing room" for their "grow operations".
Now she comes out and says that her only "true love" was the biker who was killed/murdered/take your pick; I mean, what a soap opera.
No wonder Canada has become the laughing stock of the world, second only to the Emperor in Washington, while Canadian soldiers continue to bear a disporportionate share of the burden in Afghanistan while Harper consistently fails to influence Canada's NATO allies to do their "fair share".
Its not wonder that Canadians are deeply disappointed in Harper and his "open" and "accountable" do nothing government.
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With Mulroney, he appointed lawyers to the Bench as judges who had connections with the underworld dealing drugs, and with Harper, we get this current road show, where a gun moll with the HA is holding classified government documents, while Maxine works his magic to give the HA, some "breathing room" for their "grow operations".
Now she comes out and says that her only "true love" was the biker who was killed/murdered/take your pick; I mean, what a soap opera.
No wonder Canada has become the laughing stock of the world, second only to the Emperor in Washington, while Canadian soldiers continue to bear a disporportionate share of the burden in Afghanistan while Harper consistently fails to influence Canada's NATO allies to do their "fair share".
Its not wonder that Canadians are deeply disappointed in Harper and his "open" and "accountable" do nothing government.
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