Jean too Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) Canada's National Post reports that Canada will boycott Ahmadinejad's U. N. speech today. "President Ahmadinejad's repeated denial of the Holocaust and his anti-Israel comments run counter to the values of the UN General Assembly, and they're shameful," said one Canadian official. Edited September 23, 2009 by Jean too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineFarmMom Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Canada Post reports that Canada will boycott Ahmadinejad's U. N. speech today. "President Ahmadinejad's repeated denial of the Holocaust and his anti-Israel comments run counter to the values of the UN General Assembly, and they're shameful," said one Canadian official. Yes, I'd say they definitely deserve applause for that choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in Toronto Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I'm assuming that's the "National Post", one of our national newspapers. Canada Post is the post office! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean too Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Yes, National Post. I'll edit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Yeah Cananda!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 :hurray: Always good to see a little backbone :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 :hurray: Always good to see a little backbone :) yes, it's little, but it's there ;) This is one of those times where I'm glad to be Canadian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 yes, it's little, but it's there ;) This is one of those times where I'm glad to be Canadian! I didn't mean you (Canadians) had little backbone :blush: Just that our world leaders seem to be jelly fish lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchGirl Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 yes, it's little, but it's there ;) This is one of those times where I'm glad to be Canadian! :iagree: Harper is a twit, but its nice to see he gets something right...rarely and occasionally. Real backbone would have been following Chretien's lead, and saying no to sending troops to Afghanistan. Jerk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 :iagree: Harper is a twit, but its nice to see he gets something right...rarely and occasionally. Real backbone would have been following Chretien's lead, and saying no to sending troops to Afghanistan. Jerk. Harper....I don't even know what to say about that man anymore. I had some bright hopes in terms of his stand on ethics and accountability when he was initially elected and they lasted for as long as it took for him to appoint a senator. You know what I now wish? We'd seen what Preston Manning would have been like as PM. Sure, I disagreed with a lot of what he stood for but he is a man of character. I also want Ed Broadbent and Joe Clark back though. Talk about living in the past. :) Anyhow, grudging congrats to Harper for managing to do something right. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Harper....I don't even know what to say about that man anymore. I had some bright hopes in terms of his stand on ethics and accountability when he was initially elected and they lasted for as long as it took for him to appoint a senator. You know what I now wish? We'd seen what Preston Manning would have been like as PM. Sure, I disagreed with a lot of what he stood for but he is a man of character. I also want Ed Broadbent and Joe Clark back though. Talk about living in the past. :) Anyhow, grudging congrats to Harper for managing to do something right. :) I think it's strategic -- in case an election is called, he can use it as a talking point. Gods know he has little good to talk about as is. :001_rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Harper....I don't even know what to say about that man anymore. I had some bright hopes in terms of his stand on ethics and accountability when he was initially elected and they lasted for as long as it took for him to appoint a senator. You know what I now wish? We'd seen what Preston Manning would have been like as PM. Sure, I disagreed with a lot of what he stood for but he is a man of character. I also want Ed Broadbent and Joe Clark back though. Talk about living in the past. :) Anyhow, grudging congrats to Harper for managing to do something right. :) OK, Preston Manning? He came across as a wimp. Harper is a 'Droid, but I dunno if Sponge Manning is a better choice. Joe Clark...I'm too young to remember anything other than the political cartoons with him wearing 'idiot mitts' as my mother called them...the mittens on a string. And yes, she called them that when *I* was wearing them. I think it's strategic -- in case an election is called, he can use it as a talking point. Gods know he has little good to talk about as is. :001_rolleyes: Bingo. How that man gets re-elected, I'll never know. But in the last election, we had what I call The Droid, The 'Stache, and The-Twit-That-Can't-Even Speak-Freaking-English to chose from. I preferred the Stache, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 OK, Preston Manning? He came across as a wimp. Harper is a 'Droid, but I dunno if Sponge Manning is a better choice. Joe Clark...I'm too young to remember anything other than the political cartoons with him wearing 'idiot mitts' as my mother called them...the mittens on a string. And yes, she called them that when *I* was wearing them. Bingo. How that man gets re-elected, I'll never know. But in the last election, we had what I call The Droid, The 'Stache, and The-Twit-That-Can't-Even Speak-Freaking-English to chose from. I preferred the Stache, personally. Yeah, me too, but the The Stache has no chance of pulling even a minority government, let alone a majority. Harper keeps getting elected because he's a known quantity, a safe bet. I have to say, if it comes down to Harper or Iggy, I'd root for Harper. Iggy positively reeks american to me. No way would I want that poseur in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Yeah, me too, but the The Stache has no chance of pulling even a minority government, let alone a majority. Harper keeps getting elected because he's a known quantity, a safe bet. I have to say, if it comes down to Harper or Iggy, I'd root for Harper. Iggy positively reeks american to me. No way would I want that poseur in there. I agree about Iggy, but here's the thing: Droid with a majority is going to mean serious deep sh*t for our country. I believe that whole heartedly. I'll keep voting for the Stache, simply because any other option makes my stomach churn. I think a minority government is the best possible outcome...as long as these idiots settle down and quit threatening to send us back to the polls. I was surprised when Harper gained seats, since he's the jerk that sent us into elections early. I swear to you, Harper scares me. He does. Iggy doesn't 'scare' me in the same way...but I could so totally picture him on his knees, puckering up to American powers that be and ruining what Canadians are most proud of by trying to turn us into Second America. ick. Actually, I think that's what I'll call him from now on. Icky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 OK, Preston Manning? He came across as a wimp. Harper is a 'Droid, but I dunno if Sponge Manning is a better choice. Joe Clark...I'm too young to remember anything other than the political cartoons with him wearing 'idiot mitts' as my mother called them...the mittens on a string. And yes, she called them that when *I* was wearing them. If you ever get the chance to listen to an interview with either, do it. They're both very intelligent, thoughtful and principled men. Yes, I know Joe wasn't exactly a firebrand of a leader but I'm craving principled intellectuals, not firebrands. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 If you ever get the chance to listen to an interview with either, do it. They're both very intelligent, thoughtful and principled men. Yes, I know Joe wasn't exactly a firebrand of a leader but I'm craving principled intellectuals, not firebrands. :D I agree with you about principled intellectuals. However. Harper is a flat out liar. He berated the Liberals for taxing income trusts after public consultation, yet no sooner was he enthroned than he put in a seriously punishing taxation upon them, without consultation of anyone. He sent our troops to Afghanistan to FIGHT, whereas we'd been Peace Keeping for how many years? He was so busy kissing Bush butt that he sold our soldiers down the river. Not to mention he's done NOTHING for the soft wood lumber tax. I don't trust him. He's as principled as Al Capone imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I have to say, if it comes down to Harper or Iggy, I'd root for Harper. Iggy positively reeks american to me. No way would I want that poseur in there. Pfft. Harper is worse then Iggy. If Iggy's too American at least he comes by it honestly. Harper is a desperate pretender and it shows. He's an American style polarized-conservative. Iggy may have some American air about him but that's a vague accusation when Harper is out there every day acting like Cheney jr. And yes, I AM a bitter former Tory who wishes someone would kick Harper and his little mini-me, Peter MacKay out on their heinies. How did you know? :D I think I'll be voting Green next election. *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I agree with you about principled intellectuals. However. Harper is a flat out liar. He berated the Liberals for taxing income trusts after public consultation, yet no sooner was he enthroned than he put in a seriously punishing taxation upon them, without consultation of anyone. He sent our troops to Afghanistan to FIGHT, whereas we'd been Peace Keeping for how many years? He was so busy kissing Bush butt that he sold our soldiers down the river. Not to mention he's done NOTHING for the soft wood lumber tax. I don't trust him. He's as principled as Al Capone imho. You won't get any argument from me. Over and over and over again he's shown he doesn't give a rat's patootie about doing what he said or doing the right thing as long as, in the end, he thinks his actions will get him what he wants. Honestly, I can't express how much he disturbs me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Yeah, me too, but the The Stache has no chance of pulling even a minority government, let alone a majority. Harper keeps getting elected because he's a known quantity, a safe bet. He's a safe bet only as long as he's in a minority. I think the only two leaders I currently don't dislike are May and Duceppe. And Layton? Ugh. He'll sleep with the Tories whenever it's convienient to spite the Liberals because he has this fantasy that the NDP can actually become the Opposition or something. Not that I'm anti-NDP. I voted for them in here (and they won! Yea! Some Tory, eh?) but they haven't got a hope on the national scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 He's a safe bet only as long as he's in a minority. I think the only two leaders I currently don't dislike are May and Duceppe. And Layton? Ugh. He'll sleep with the Tories whenever it's convienient to spite the Liberals because he has this fantasy that the NDP can actually become the Opposition or something. Not that I'm anti-NDP. I voted for them in here (and they won! Yea! Some Tory, eh?) but they haven't got a hope on the national scene. Absolutely... and I should have clarified that he's only safe as long as it's a minority govt. I would love to see the NDP take centre stage, but I don't expect that to happen anytime soon. You know who I really liked? Chretien. The guy had some real cohones and would call it like it saw it. I wasn't so hot on his administration, but as a leader, he was cool, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Wow, is there actually a political thread/discussion about CANADA going on here?????? :svengo: :lol: And no fighting??? :D Way to go, Canada! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Wow, is there actually a political thread/discussion about CANADA going on here?????? :svengo: :lol: And no fighting??? :D Way to go, Canada! Hey, we're all about tolerance and politeness, hoser! :lol: (sorry Colleen, couldn't resist the hoser comment! :lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Oh, the UN Assembly has values? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Wow, is there actually a political thread/discussion about CANADA going on here?????? :svengo: :lol: And no fighting??? :D Way to go, Canada! We're Canadian, eh? Maybe its the stance on marijuana that has us all so laid back...then heading out for Timmies, ketchup chips, and Smarties...ya know, all the stuff not south of the border :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 We're Canadian, eh? Maybe its the stance on marijuana that has us all so laid back...then heading out for Timmies, ketchup chips, and Smarties...ya know, all the stuff not south of the border :tongue_smilie: Well, you know how it is... if you're going to talk politics and toke up, you're gonna need all the Timbits you can carry or someone WILL get hurt. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Canada Post is the post office! but just barely. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Well, you know how it is... if you're going to talk politics and toke up, you're gonna need all the Timbits you can carry or someone WILL get hurt. :lol: This is what I'm saying! :lol: Nah, no tokin...but try and explain what a 'rye and coke' is sometime to those not of Canadian residency or descent. *head desk* Canadian Club is nothing like Jack Daniels. That's all there is to it. Is it just me, or does it say something about our beloved nation when politics ends up discussing merits of timbits, toke, and booze? :lol: Its a long, cold winter is all the excuse I can think of :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Wow, is there actually a political thread/discussion about CANADA going on here?????? :svengo: :lol: And no fighting??? :D Way to go, Canada! Yup, us hosers need to take lessons. :D BTW, kudos to those diplomats who did walk out during the speech!! :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hey, we're all about tolerance and politeness, hoser! :lol: (sorry Colleen, couldn't resist the hoser comment! :lol:) I think we should thank the politicians though. They've given Canucks of all stripes something in common...the belief the current leaders are all a bunch of losers. :) BTW, is this a good time to admit I've forsaken Tim Horton's coffee for McDonalds? I was never a huge Timmy coffee fan but MickyD's has a new blend that is absolutely heavenly. Plus, they don't have the impossible line-ups the local Timmy's has. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 BTW, is this a good time to admit I've forsaken Tim Horton's coffee for McDonalds? Hmmm....don't know if I'd be admitting that to other Canadians......You might stir up a *real* controversy here....I'd hate to see this thread deleted.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I think we should thank the politicians though. They've given Canucks of all stripes something in common...the belief the current leaders are all a bunch of losers. :) BTW, is this a good time to admit I've forsaken Tim Horton's coffee for McDonalds? I was never a huge Timmy coffee fan but MickyD's has a new blend that is absolutely heavenly. Plus, they don't have the impossible line-ups the local Timmy's has. :D Them's fighting words. Leave your Canadian citizenship at the border. Hmmm....don't know if I'd be admitting that to other Canadians......You might stir up a *real* controversy here....I'd hate to see this thread deleted.:lol: She started it!! McDs over Timmies. Sacrilege!!! That's like preferring American beer! *patooey* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 She started it!! McDs over Timmies. Sacrilege!!! That's like preferring American beer! *patooey* So I won't mention that I drink Coors Light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 So I won't mention that I drink Coors Light? *gag* Although...that was my first ever beer experience :cheers2: If I *have* to drink beer, or get a weird desire for it, I love the Alexander Keith Premium White Ale. Really light tasting, none of the beer after taste at all. When I *used* to go out dancing, I was a Canadian girl, straight from the bottle :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 That's like preferring American beer! *patooey* Americans make beer????? :D (the things that unite Canadians: laid back disdain for politics; good beer; making fun of Americans) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Americans make beer????? :D (the things that unite Canadians: laid back disdain for politics; good beer; making fun of Americans) Hey, I never made fun of Americans. Just said the American 'beer' sucks donkey butt. Or at least implied it. *patooey!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Americans make beer????? They like to think so. Let them have their fantasy. Pass me the Labatt's though. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 They like to think so. Let them have their fantasy. Pass me the Labatt's though. :D :lol: Audrey, too bad you're not in my area. I think we could have quite the time :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 BTW, is this a good time to admit I've forsaken Tim Horton's coffee for McDonalds? I was never a huge Timmy coffee fan but MickyD's has a new blend that is absolutely heavenly. Plus, they don't have the impossible line-ups the local Timmy's has. :D We have a Starbucks here.:D Haven't had a Tim's since we moved. :001_huh: Oh wait. When we were back on the island in May, I did. Couldn't be helped, no Starbucks. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I *knew* Ishould have checked this thread more often. Look at all the fun I missed. Of course now I need to go out and get myself a Mocha from Timmie's :tongue_smilie:. I swear I should buy stocks in Tim's I am there so often. As for beer I am more of a Kokanee fan, though I rarely drink it. The rest I could not comment on, I finally voted for the first time in the last election but really don't keep up with politics (I didn't even know Harper was PM for at least 6 months after he was elected) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 (I didn't even know Harper was PM for at least 6 months after he was elected) That's okay. Looking back at those first 6 months, I'm not entirely sure Harper knew he'd been elected PM. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 That's okay. Looking back at those first 6 months, I'm not entirely sure Harper knew he'd been elected PM. :D :lol: That is funny, and strangely makes me feel much better ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 That's okay. Looking back at those first 6 months, I'm not entirely sure Harper knew he'd been elected PM. :D That's only because he thought he'd gained monarchy status. And Starbucks? *double patooey!* That crap all tastes burnt to me! Stay Canadian if you want to spend $$$ on coffee, and go Second Cup! :lol: I actually wrote about an experience with Starbucks...I was alone, and well...lets say it did not go well without Wolf, who has always ordered for me the grand total of two previous occasions that I'd had it. The essay was entitled, "Confessions of a Starchucks Virgin" (I was worried about copyrights :lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Oh, the UN Assembly has values? UN = Useless Nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 UN = Useless Nothing 191 of 192 countries disagrees with you. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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