tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post20564208032219654..comments2023-11-02T08:19:49.006-07:00Comments on CAW Workers Voice Of Reason: The Coalition? It Was All About Bloc MP's Pensions Stupidpaulsstuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01813949388254801232noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-26276152567952583152009-06-09T20:54:48.571-07:002009-06-09T20:54:48.571-07:00You know, I just thought of a big hole with this t...You know, I just thought of a big hole with this theory. There wasn't going to be an election at the time of the coalition talks, and the NDP and Liberals were unable to bring down the Conservatives without the support of the Bloc.<br /><br />Jumping on board with the coalition and keeping his hands tied to them until the pensions kicked in would have been far riskier than simply not voting down the Tories and letting Parliament continue to function, if the pensions were indeed the priority of the Bloc. <br /><br />Supporting a coalition and signing an agreement that would severely limit Gilles Duceppe's range of manoeuvre to save the pensions of a half-dozen MPs sounds a bit rich, when instead Duceppe could have just bided his time and see where things went without committing his party to anything.<br /><br />I imagine this whole line of thought was spurred by that Ian MacDonald article a few days ago. Did he cover this aspect?Érichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06849352443716808247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-31797778229475010282009-06-07T08:07:58.765-07:002009-06-07T08:07:58.765-07:00Thanks for that FoxtrotBravo, great handle by the ...Thanks for that FoxtrotBravo, great handle by the way.<br /><br /> I'm not really computer savvy so all this info helps. I always like to refer to someone as they way they refer to themselves.paulsstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813949388254801232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-20015066983212680232009-06-07T08:03:48.345-07:002009-06-07T08:03:48.345-07:00Creating É, Ö, ö and other extended characters (in...Creating É, Ö, ö and other <a href="http://www.dtp-aus.com/ext_set.htm" rel="nofollow">extended characters</a> (in reference to some of the comments above).FoxtrotBravohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968930572554962633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-58401735323893948152009-06-06T21:19:51.493-07:002009-06-06T21:19:51.493-07:00Paul,
I've got a post up about Iggy's Lon...Paul,<br /><br />I've got a post up about Iggy's London gig.<br /><br />It's titled "Canada Was so Last Week" and the first line is "you can take Iggy out of London but you can't take the London out of Iggy".<br /><br />Heh.biffhttp://theplaceofbiff.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-86280538298393321112009-06-06T21:06:55.884-07:002009-06-06T21:06:55.884-07:00Iggy selling books in England while Rome supposedl...Iggy selling books in England while Rome supposedly burns?<br /><br />That'll be good for an ad or two.<br /><br />Good catch anon, and great post Paul. BTW flattered about the blogroll.biffhttp://theplaceofbiff.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-19897728279317836612009-06-06T18:14:21.275-07:002009-06-06T18:14:21.275-07:00Typo:
Ignatieff was elected in 2004? I was not aw...Typo:<br /><br />Ignatieff was elected in 2004? I was not aware that Boston/Cambridge had their own MP.<br /><br />I don't think the pensions were their only reason, but I do think that the pension issue played a part.Ardvarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08500944437649023719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-24255599111592229442009-06-06T17:50:47.800-07:002009-06-06T17:50:47.800-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ardvarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08500944437649023719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-42145032020817530382009-06-06T16:57:22.186-07:002009-06-06T16:57:22.186-07:00I don't think so. The Bloc signed on because, ...I don't think so. The Bloc signed on because, at the time, two parties (the Libs and NDP) agreed to give them some power in government, which would allow them to plant the seeds of dissent in Canada, which is their natural mandate.<br /><br />To show that Canada doesn't work is their raison d'etre. I question the motives more of the Liberals and NDP, signing deals with them. I haven't forgotten that Ignatieff's signature is on that deal.Möbiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851148006420274055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-14032670154312084132009-06-06T15:55:33.205-07:002009-06-06T15:55:33.205-07:00No problem Sammy. I remember that incident. Imagin...No problem Sammy. I remember that incident. Imagine the struggle his family and friends went through knowing he died for no reason.<br /><br /> In my case, I've had two sinus surgeries in the last 10 years becuase the ER doctor never thought I needed x-rays after getting 12 stiches across the bridge of my nose in hockey. My septum had been crushed and if taken care of at the time it would have saved me a lot of misery over the years.paulsstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813949388254801232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-3962841931044433882009-06-06T15:55:05.296-07:002009-06-06T15:55:05.296-07:00Ignatieff is one. He was just elected in 2004 so h...Ignatieff is one. He was just elected in 2004 so he will need 6 years to collect an MP's pension.<br /><br /> At that time he can retire in comfort to his villa in the south of France and hand the leadership reins over to Bob Rae without the nuisance of a leadership election. <br /><br />Rae already double dips pensions - one from the province of Ontario as an MPP and one from his time as an MP prior. Probaboly topped off nicely by a Premier's pension. <br /><br />The old boys stick together you know. <br /><br />PowerCorp has both horses in their pocket.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-83588664515707394632009-06-06T15:34:57.810-07:002009-06-06T15:34:57.810-07:00"could we do a graphic listing all of the Coa..."could we do a graphic listing all of the Coalition MPs who are in line for those pensions Paul...it's would be news worthy."<br /><br /> Hey, that.s a fantastic idea. I'll do that later tonight.paulsstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813949388254801232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-42670497115498466442009-06-06T14:54:43.794-07:002009-06-06T14:54:43.794-07:00could we do a graphic listing all of the Coalition...could we do a graphic listing all of the Coalition MPs who are in line for those pensions Paul...it's would be news worthy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-457970321967105452009-06-06T14:33:04.814-07:002009-06-06T14:33:04.814-07:00OT again paul...but further to Layton's 's...OT again paul...but further to Layton's 'six-minute wait time stupidity' just do a search on Brian Sinclair! For those of you not aware,this is a man that DIED after spending 34 HRS IN EMERG WITHOUT BEING SEEN! He had a bladder infection that would have been fixed up with some antibiotics,yet he sat..alone.. in a wheelchair in Health Sciences Center in Wpg..and died alone!Yeah Jacko,all's good in public healthcare!Sammynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-52261141895074024922009-06-06T10:17:22.990-07:002009-06-06T10:17:22.990-07:00I'm a little late to the party here, but nice ...I'm a little late to the party here, but nice catch Bec, and great post Paul!Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-52127076332316473832009-06-05T20:04:04.400-07:002009-06-05T20:04:04.400-07:00If Jack wants to play political chicken with the L...If Jack wants to play political chicken with the Libs,<br />he's got the first opp day.<br />Dippers could table a motion about EI that includes 'permanent' changes.<br />Libs vote against.<br />Then dippers can vote against Lib opp day motion.<br /><br />Looking back, seems like I only missed one faux scandal RaittGate...<br />The Iffy lead Libs have been a disappointment, I thought PMSH would have a tougher fight on his hands,<br />which brings the best out in him.<br /><br />Looks like all the opps gave the auto bailout a pass.<br />Tho Gilles will use the 'you love Ontario more than us' card, later.<br />I can't wait to see Iffy juggle that one! lol<br /><br />Maybe it's because I was gone for a few days,<br />but to me the Libs and Bloc are so predictable, they are boring.<br /><br />Funny the Bloc brought out truth ads, using Iffy's own words...that's the first time the Bloc copied rather than put out original ads, strange eh.<br />Waiting to hear msm rant about how mean and nasty Duceppe is to attack King Iffy and insult immigrants...crickets.wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03589410224972050999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-58307755027107800442009-06-05T20:02:08.207-07:002009-06-05T20:02:08.207-07:00-- "Éric, new poll numbers out if you want to...-- "Éric, new poll numbers out if you want to adjust your projections blog."<br /><br />Thanks, I'll wait until morning before doing any updating.Érichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06849352443716808247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-47159649538577415392009-06-05T19:17:12.750-07:002009-06-05T19:17:12.750-07:00"ps we should all invest...."
I agree f..."ps we should all invest...."<br /><br />I agree fully Bec. And people will call me crazy but I will be buying some GM and Chrysler stock when it becomes available.paulsstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813949388254801232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-11125719364598173152009-06-05T19:11:24.350-07:002009-06-05T19:11:24.350-07:00FernStAlbert@ 6:53pm
WE LET IGNATIEFF, self destr...FernStAlbert@ 6:53pm<br /><br />WE LET IGNATIEFF, self destruct.<br /><br />He is causing such RoC issues, that he is the gift that keeps on giving.<br /><br />I think that under the circumstances, the PM, IS playing this right and this country could be the NEXT economic, super power!<br /><br />ps we should all invest....Bechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16197428781361903395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-81453123078269782272009-06-05T18:53:44.607-07:002009-06-05T18:53:44.607-07:00Exposed! For those of you that have posted that t...Exposed! For those of you that have posted that this is not the reason, are you pretending that the BLOC agreed to the Coalition for the love of Canada? More like their entitlements from Canada. Politics are volatile in that great soup of Canada - Quebec politics. Look at the recent polling that the Liberals are surging in Quebec. Too bad the residents of that province are so selfserving - no such thing as the greater good, its all about leverage and how do we make this work to our advantage. Cheers Fern StAlbertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-52934192844633792442009-06-05T18:50:03.138-07:002009-06-05T18:50:03.138-07:00' This is booked for July 8 - tickets already ...' This is booked for July 8 - tickets already on sale. <br />He is charging 120 pounds per seat and is now marketing himself as "the HONOURABLE Michael Ignatieff". '<br /><br />Would this be a conflict of intÉrÉst using his office to peddle his pamplets?<br /><br />(ps how do u make the 'double o' umlets over the letter 'o'?)Agent Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-28160223255545556702009-06-05T18:29:53.491-07:002009-06-05T18:29:53.491-07:00"Political chicken if you will."
I concu..."Political chicken if you will."<br />I concur.<br /><br />Gotta try this,Éric YOU ROCK!! I love it. Thank you because it has always concerned me to insult! Woohoo!<br /><br />Can yo do that with any name?Bechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16197428781361903395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-58612223089244292622009-06-05T18:23:58.906-07:002009-06-05T18:23:58.906-07:00Éric, new poll numbers out if you want to adjust y...Éric, new poll numbers out if you want to adjust your projections blog.<br /><br />http://www.canada.com/news/national/Liberals+edge+Tories+poll/1667895/story.htmlpaulsstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813949388254801232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-57858110849709688542009-06-05T18:18:54.838-07:002009-06-05T18:18:54.838-07:00I'll look for the link but everyone who read t...I'll look for the link but everyone who read the story thought Layton meant he would support the government. There was one line in the article where Layton stated if Ignatieff put forth a non-confidence motion he would go along with it. <br /><br /> I think right now there is a lot of posturing going on. Ignatieff would love to break the trend of Liberal's supporting the Conservative's, and force either the Bloc or NDP to assume that role.<br /><br /> Political chicken if you will.paulsstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813949388254801232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-29755265737651211112009-06-05T17:57:59.016-07:002009-06-05T17:57:59.016-07:00Has Layton positioned himself that strongly? I hav...Has Layton positioned himself that strongly? I haven't gotten that impression.<br /><br />Layton has the most to lose (aside from the Tories), his caucus could be cut in half. The Liberals might be able to get into government and the Bloc could return to the Quebec City region with the disappearance of the Conservatives. <br /><br />It would be a bad idea for Layton to support a Liberal non-confidence motion. <br /><br />As to the projections, I take into account past voting behaviour back to 2004. I don't think other projectors do the same thing.Érichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06849352443716808247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761498836067676504.post-60667126189437888552009-06-05T17:50:46.043-07:002009-06-05T17:50:46.043-07:00Éric. Hey, cool, it works.
Layton said he won...Éric. Hey, cool, it works.<br /><br /> Layton said he won't put forth a non-confidence motion, but would support one if Ignatieff brought one to a vote. Should be a very interesting few weeks.<br /><br /> In regards to your seat projection site, it's results differ from others but to me appears more realistic with it's projections. Perhaps there is something you put into the equation others don't.paulsstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813949388254801232noreply@blogger.com