It appears that Iggy is looking to stoke some anti-American sentiment to bolster his fortunes, a typical Liberal move.
Ignatieff slammed Prime Minister Stephen Harper for his speaking engagements in the United States, particularly his upcoming appearance on Fox News. “He should be talking to Canadians.”
Now I wonder why Iggy would slam -- in particular -- Harper's appearance on Fox News? Oh, to try and capitalize on some anti-American feelings stoked by that piss poor attempt at "humour" on "Red Eye".
Of course Iggy also conveniently skips over Harper's interviews on Radio-Canada and CTV. An inconvenient truth indeed.
The Liberals and the MSM do feed off each other. Both report half-truths and outright falsehoods. And that is not counting outright conjecture reported as fact in that disgusting Canadian Press article from a day or two ago.
It's part of a strategy to limit Harper's Canadian interrogations -- where the questions tilt toward the specifics of Canada's troubled domestic economy -- in favour of foreign media who can be expected to compare this country favourably to its international partners.
You will see that there is no so called expert or even commentator associated with that section, it is merely the "reporter" providing commentary in a news section. Disgusting tabloid reporting. It is pure opinion and belongs in the opinion section of the site and not in the news section.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Screw You Fox News
Fox News' Red Eye decides to spend an entire segment mocking and bashing the CF. Their commentators are so ignorant they don't even know that Canada has had soldiers in Afghanistan for close 8 years now.
Of course they commentators and host are free to say anything they like, free to mock us, belittle people's names etc. They have freedom of speech. I suggest we talk back with our dollars. If you have a subscription to Fox News, cancel it. Send letters to their advertisers, wage a media war, protest or whatever. We don't need to accept this.
And people wonder why Fox News is mocked as being so stupid and uninformed.
Call Fox News and let them know you didn't appreciate this: 1-888-369-4762
Of course they commentators and host are free to say anything they like, free to mock us, belittle people's names etc. They have freedom of speech. I suggest we talk back with our dollars. If you have a subscription to Fox News, cancel it. Send letters to their advertisers, wage a media war, protest or whatever. We don't need to accept this.
And people wonder why Fox News is mocked as being so stupid and uninformed.
Call Fox News and let them know you didn't appreciate this: 1-888-369-4762
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Should Helmets be Mandatory?
With the recent tragic death of Natasha Richardson in a ski accident, the debate on helmets once again comes to the forefront. Currently (in Ontario at least) helmets are mandatory for all children under the age of 18 when biking, scootering, rollerblading etc. It is not for skiing or snowboarding to the best of my knowledge.
The question is simple really, should helmets be mandatory for everyone regardless of age when they partake in sports and activities like:
The libertarian streak in me says hell no, you shouldn't mandate helmets. What's next. Mandate everyone gets their full servings of fruit and vegetables? And of course their exercise?
The fiscal conservative in me says, hey, why the hell should I pay the health care costs of some idiot who bashed their head doing a risky activity and not wearing a helmet. A helmet could have prevented the injury, or at least reduced its severity.
At the end of the day, I am going to vote for mandatory helmet laws. This position may not be popular with many readers of the Blogging Tories, but it is the most common sense. Unlike healthy eating or exercise, it will be much simpler to ensure skiers and their ilk wear helmets, you can't get on the lift without your helmet. You get spotted on the hill without your helmet your pass is canceled and off you go.
I, as a hardworking tax payer don't want to see my scarce tax dollars treating injuries that can be mitigated by wearing the proper safety equipment. If someone really wants to not wear a helmet, they can self-insure themselves in case of accident or injury.
Am I right or wrong? Tell me what you think.
The question is simple really, should helmets be mandatory for everyone regardless of age when they partake in sports and activities like:
- skiing
- snowboarding
- biking
- rollerblading
- skateboarding
- etc
The libertarian streak in me says hell no, you shouldn't mandate helmets. What's next. Mandate everyone gets their full servings of fruit and vegetables? And of course their exercise?
The fiscal conservative in me says, hey, why the hell should I pay the health care costs of some idiot who bashed their head doing a risky activity and not wearing a helmet. A helmet could have prevented the injury, or at least reduced its severity.
At the end of the day, I am going to vote for mandatory helmet laws. This position may not be popular with many readers of the Blogging Tories, but it is the most common sense. Unlike healthy eating or exercise, it will be much simpler to ensure skiers and their ilk wear helmets, you can't get on the lift without your helmet. You get spotted on the hill without your helmet your pass is canceled and off you go.
I, as a hardworking tax payer don't want to see my scarce tax dollars treating injuries that can be mitigated by wearing the proper safety equipment. If someone really wants to not wear a helmet, they can self-insure themselves in case of accident or injury.
Am I right or wrong? Tell me what you think.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Military Sex Offences Against Young People
This is a pretty damning report.
219 incidents were investigated, 156 charges were laid.
People outside the military made up the majority of victims at 34 per cent, while Canadian Forces members accounted for 19 per cent, cadets 17 per cent and young persons 30 per cent.
34% of the victims isn't a majority, unless they are counting the Cadets in this as well. Which would be correct, as Cadets are not part of the military. Something this news report has trouble differentiating.
Things to remember, there are 5000 CIC officers supervising and administering the Canadian Cadet Program, there are tens of thousands (I think maybe 50K?) of Cadets across the country. In Blackdown alone, close to 2000 Cadets go through summer training there. Cadets go through harassment and abuse prevention training every year, and when they go to summer camp.
All officers and adult supervisors must do everything in their power to prevent harassment and abuse. But, we must be realistic and remember that we can never prevent it all. All we can do is be vigilant, and take decisive action to stop and punish the perpetrators of these crimes.
219 incidents were investigated, 156 charges were laid.
People outside the military made up the majority of victims at 34 per cent, while Canadian Forces members accounted for 19 per cent, cadets 17 per cent and young persons 30 per cent.
34% of the victims isn't a majority, unless they are counting the Cadets in this as well. Which would be correct, as Cadets are not part of the military. Something this news report has trouble differentiating.
Things to remember, there are 5000 CIC officers supervising and administering the Canadian Cadet Program, there are tens of thousands (I think maybe 50K?) of Cadets across the country. In Blackdown alone, close to 2000 Cadets go through summer training there. Cadets go through harassment and abuse prevention training every year, and when they go to summer camp.
All officers and adult supervisors must do everything in their power to prevent harassment and abuse. But, we must be realistic and remember that we can never prevent it all. All we can do is be vigilant, and take decisive action to stop and punish the perpetrators of these crimes.
Friday, March 6, 2009
EPIC FAIL
John Tory loses again.
Enough you pathetic loser, resign already!
Last election I had some respect for you, you went after a safe Liberal seat. This time around, you lost the PCs a seat. You lost a safe seat. You're a pathetic loser who didn't even think he had to live in the riding you were going to represent.
Resign already!
Enough you pathetic loser, resign already!
Last election I had some respect for you, you went after a safe Liberal seat. This time around, you lost the PCs a seat. You lost a safe seat. You're a pathetic loser who didn't even think he had to live in the riding you were going to represent.
Resign already!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
McGuinty Strikes again
When the heck will Ontarians wise up and stop voting this idiot in?
In McGuinty's latest outrage inducing moment, he once again governs only by regulation. This is the only way Dalton knows how to govern, by introducing retard legislation.
The bill is so bad it's laughable. Energy Minister George Smitherman claims that the new regulations will create 50,000 new "green" jobs. Maybe it will, maybe it won't, but this job creation is born on the backs of joe the taxpayer. The Ontario government is creating an artificial demand for a new trade.
I personally have little faith in the numbers of this bill, by their own admission the numbers are scant (as in non-existent), but the Ontario Liberals claim they will create fifty thousand new jobs, and hydro costs will be kept to only a 1% increase despite 5 billion in upgrades ordered.
This is a magical farce.
The government is not in the business of creating an artificial demand for an industry. If people are worried about the energy efficiency of a house they are about to buy, they can make the energy audit a pre-condition to sale and hire an auditor. This is just like how it works for home inspections if someone is worried about the roof or the foundation. What is difference?
In McGuinty's latest outrage inducing moment, he once again governs only by regulation. This is the only way Dalton knows how to govern, by introducing retard legislation.
The bill is so bad it's laughable. Energy Minister George Smitherman claims that the new regulations will create 50,000 new "green" jobs. Maybe it will, maybe it won't, but this job creation is born on the backs of joe the taxpayer. The Ontario government is creating an artificial demand for a new trade.
I personally have little faith in the numbers of this bill, by their own admission the numbers are scant (as in non-existent), but the Ontario Liberals claim they will create fifty thousand new jobs, and hydro costs will be kept to only a 1% increase despite 5 billion in upgrades ordered.
This is a magical farce.
The government is not in the business of creating an artificial demand for an industry. If people are worried about the energy efficiency of a house they are about to buy, they can make the energy audit a pre-condition to sale and hire an auditor. This is just like how it works for home inspections if someone is worried about the roof or the foundation. What is difference?
Friday, February 20, 2009
Who is Prime Minister Graves?
There seems to be a bit of a typo here:
See the full list of pictures by clicking here.
I wonder if someone will spin this as an insult?
See the full list of pictures by clicking here.
I wonder if someone will spin this as an insult?
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Is Warren targeting Shaidle?
Seems so, with a blog all about hauling her in front of the HRCs. Is she a racist? Is she annoying? Is she a pink bunny? I don't really care, whatever Shaidle's shortcomings may or may not be, hauling her (or anyone) in front of those kangaroo courts is just asking for disaster.
How do I know that this blog is run and maintained by Warren Kinsella? Well, I don't but there is an interesting post where he refers to himself by his own name.
"frankly, Warren, I haven't spent any time on this yet today...I haven't put mind to it yet at all." So if Steve wasn't in on this decision, who was?"
Now I have absolutely no idea about the laws on this, but calling someone a racist on a public forum could open you up for all sorts of nasties, at least I would think.
How do I know that this blog is run and maintained by Warren Kinsella? Well, I don't but there is an interesting post where he refers to himself by his own name.
"frankly, Warren, I haven't spent any time on this yet today...I haven't put mind to it yet at all." So if Steve wasn't in on this decision, who was?"
Now I have absolutely no idea about the laws on this, but calling someone a racist on a public forum could open you up for all sorts of nasties, at least I would think.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Liberals honour a traitor
"I am extremely pleased to extend greetings to the Métis Nation on Louis Riel Day. While this day has special significance to the Métis people I believe it is a day that all Canadians can partake in and celebrate the life and legacy of a person who played a central role in forming this country. The decision to proclaim Louis Riel Day is a positive step for all in Canada to honour our aboriginal history and shows that out of tragedy can come hope.
As we seek to have a fuller understanding of the past, promote a just present and ensure a prosperous and inclusive future, the importance of what Louis Riel tried to do for the Métis Nation and the country takes on a new relevance and provides us with important lessons which must be heeded.
The prosperity we enjoy as a nation is not complete unless all our communities are able to contribute and partake. Louis Riel Day is a testament to Canada’s rich cultural fabric but also a reminder that there is much left to do. "
Iggy is "extremely pleased" honour a murder and a traitor. Fantastic. While the Plains of Abraham re-enacted is canceled, we get to honour a person who launched not one, but two rebellions against the Canadian Government.
What a great Canadian he was, he murdered people, took up arms against the Government, fled to Montana, stumped for the Republican Party, and tried to fraudulently induce British subjects to take part in an American election. In today's political correct land, he was a hero and a Father of Confederation.
Such a great hero that Michael Ignatieff sends out press release commerating him.
As we seek to have a fuller understanding of the past, promote a just present and ensure a prosperous and inclusive future, the importance of what Louis Riel tried to do for the Métis Nation and the country takes on a new relevance and provides us with important lessons which must be heeded.
The prosperity we enjoy as a nation is not complete unless all our communities are able to contribute and partake. Louis Riel Day is a testament to Canada’s rich cultural fabric but also a reminder that there is much left to do. "
Iggy is "extremely pleased" honour a murder and a traitor. Fantastic. While the Plains of Abraham re-enacted is canceled, we get to honour a person who launched not one, but two rebellions against the Canadian Government.
What a great Canadian he was, he murdered people, took up arms against the Government, fled to Montana, stumped for the Republican Party, and tried to fraudulently induce British subjects to take part in an American election. In today's political correct land, he was a hero and a Father of Confederation.
Such a great hero that Michael Ignatieff sends out press release commerating him.
A two billion dollar day off
What is the price of Dalton's McGuinty's "compassion"? Roughly two billion dollars according to the CFIB. That is the price tag of the so called "Family Day".
You remember "Family Day" right? That's the day that Dalton McGuinty bribed voters with so that the little weasel could get re-elected. Well, that and a disastrous performance by the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. John Tory. Why is he still around again?
That's right, in this time of the slowing economy, Premier McGuinty thinks its OK to add further financial burden to the backbone of our economy, small and middle size businesses.
In a sliding economy, the numbers are a nightmare.
"It may cost a bit less than $2 billion but that's a lot of money," said Judith Andrew, vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
"And it's the small- and medium-sized businesses that take the blow," she said. "If they (small businesses) close, their income is hit and they still have to pay employees. But if they are open for business, they have to give employees premium pay. Many can't afford it, especially in these tough economic times."
No one thinks about small businesses while making policies, said Andrew. "It's money off their back; extra costs that are being thrust on people. People will either not get time with family or pay dearly for it. We didn't need this complication."
For the mid-sized company I work for, the cost in salary alone is 20,000 dollars. And this doesn't account for the lost revenue, overhead costs, etc. All these costs add up on the bottom line, and the more they add up, the higher it drives our costs, and the higher our costs, the less competitive we become on the world stage. Being less competitive means we get less business, less business means less jobs. Less jobs means a higher drain on the social safety net of Ontario.
And all this so that roughly 70% of the works in Ontario can have an extra day off, that's right, not everyone in Ontario gets the day off.
So enjoy your McGuinty Day, and when you have to pay more for the same, hopefully you will point the finger where it belongs.
Vacation is important, time off is an important aspect of a health work/life balance which will increase productivity, but let's be sure to balance this against the costs to the economy. Most people already get at least 2 weeks of holidays plus the 8 statutory days off. Many people get more.
You remember "Family Day" right? That's the day that Dalton McGuinty bribed voters with so that the little weasel could get re-elected. Well, that and a disastrous performance by the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. John Tory. Why is he still around again?
That's right, in this time of the slowing economy, Premier McGuinty thinks its OK to add further financial burden to the backbone of our economy, small and middle size businesses.
In a sliding economy, the numbers are a nightmare.
"It may cost a bit less than $2 billion but that's a lot of money," said Judith Andrew, vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
"And it's the small- and medium-sized businesses that take the blow," she said. "If they (small businesses) close, their income is hit and they still have to pay employees. But if they are open for business, they have to give employees premium pay. Many can't afford it, especially in these tough economic times."
No one thinks about small businesses while making policies, said Andrew. "It's money off their back; extra costs that are being thrust on people. People will either not get time with family or pay dearly for it. We didn't need this complication."
For the mid-sized company I work for, the cost in salary alone is 20,000 dollars. And this doesn't account for the lost revenue, overhead costs, etc. All these costs add up on the bottom line, and the more they add up, the higher it drives our costs, and the higher our costs, the less competitive we become on the world stage. Being less competitive means we get less business, less business means less jobs. Less jobs means a higher drain on the social safety net of Ontario.
And all this so that roughly 70% of the works in Ontario can have an extra day off, that's right, not everyone in Ontario gets the day off.
So enjoy your McGuinty Day, and when you have to pay more for the same, hopefully you will point the finger where it belongs.
Vacation is important, time off is an important aspect of a health work/life balance which will increase productivity, but let's be sure to balance this against the costs to the economy. Most people already get at least 2 weeks of holidays plus the 8 statutory days off. Many people get more.
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