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I hate to ask what for sure is going to seem like the most obtuse question anyone could ask, but is this snark? I thought it was against the law for Canadians to carry a concealed weapon.
Are there any lawyers or law enforcment officers on these pages who could clarify this for me?
I really find this hard to believe as being truthful, maybe because it seems just, too, "American".
Thanks.
Ummm, Arthur, it's a joke site.
edited didn't know joke site!!!!! btw joking like that isn't tff. esp. when 2 men were just arrested for shooting Maple last year in BC and a football player just shot his gf 3 times in the head and then himself.
The "joke" site is pretty disgusting (scan some of the other items). But don't you find it a little scary that people are ready to believe a report like that? I do.
Unionist:
I was pretty sure it was snark, but I don't know everything all the time, so I ask. Thanks for answering my question as always. By the way, I hope you are well.
I am very well, Arthur - and who knows, we may get a decent government one of these days - nes gadol hayah sham!
Happy Chanukah.
na...i find it scarey people think joking like that is funny. maybe its a woman sensitivity thing being it almost Dec 6th and all. along with this weekend's arrests and attack.
JT trying to same as Harper style because he thinks Canadian will vote him from conservative voters. Liberal is too closer Conservative than NDP.
Do you think most Progressive Conservative voters going to vote Liberal for JT?? like Calgary-Centre by-election....
In Toronto we are learning a lesson from electing an unqualified lightweight (intellectually speaking that is)
Justin reminds me more and more of Rick Perry that nincompoop from Texas with beautiful hair who was - briefly - the frontrunner for the GOP nomination.
Enjoy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tuTufVOaF0w
Justin is what they call in Alberta "all hat and no cattle"
Justin is a parody of a pandering politician.
1. "The separatists are too obsessed with language. But I'm for bill 101. The separatists are the worst threat to this country. But I hate Harper enough that I'd want to separate."
2. "I'm the unity candidate. BTW, this country belongs to Quebec, go fuck yourself Alberta. BUT don't criticize the oilsands, because that's divisive."
3. "We care about the environment. BUT we'll never say anything mean about oil, because that would be anti-Western. BUT hey, Harper, why aren't you doing anything about the oilsands? BTW let's ship oil to China."
4. "It's time to do something about equality. BUT we shouldn't attack success. BUT wealth comes with responsibility. BUT let's quietly support corporate tax cuts for decades."
And now:
5. "It's time to get rid of the gun registry. BUT of course I supported the gun registry because it was a good idea. BUT having a gun is a Canadian value!!"
That's literaly FIVE principles where he's tried to have it both ways, in just under 3 months.
They say Liberals don't believe in anything.
Maybe Justin's solution is that the new Liberal party believes in everything!!!
All could imagine was what that would be like to forget one's major plank in a broadcast debate to the nation and not even having it written down anywhere - oops was the best "bunchline"
That, I intended! I do have a habit of frequenting the comments page on the CBC and Globe websites, mostly to gauge the responses and then trying to debate/persuade other posters. Though recently i've been frequenting the Sun News Facebook page with that purpose. I can't begin to describe the utter ignorance and childish attitudes out of some of the members there. Especially since many of them appear to be older with pictures of their kids in their profile. It really is astounding, and disturbing to imagine that these types of values are being passed on. Yet I can't seem to kick the habit of visiting the page - I think at this point i'm trying to figure out what makes them think the way they do. Though it is incredibly frustrating yet I can't seem to break the habit!
"Trudeau says no to constitutional changes" on cbc.
Trudeau is speaking at the "Reviving the Islamic Spirit conference" Does anyone know about this group or its sponsor? Is Mulcair speaking there? Should he be? Are we watching the NDP missing yet one more chance to build bridges and make in ways in expanding its support among Canadians?
From the article on the Global News site, it appears that the speech is by invitation, and not open to all comers. It also mentions that Jack Layton addressed an earlier version of this event while he was leader of the NDP. Most of the article is about the right-wing criticism of Trudeau for appearing at an Islamic event. I just hope Mulcair defends Trudeau's appearance rather than attacking it when the question is asked of him, as it most likely will be.
Well pardon me for being cynical, but isn't this opportune? The idea of people thinking th is guy is some kind of great Canadian unifer drives me nuts. I agree though, I hope Tom makes some kind of positive statement.
Garneau wants tax cuts"
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His platform calls for capital gains taxes to be eliminated for Canadian entrepreneurs, payroll tax breaks for small and mid-sized businesses that invest in employee training as well as firms that hire students in skilled jobs. It also includes measures to help recent immigrants find work in line with their field of training.
Garneau also chided the business sector for failing to take risks and invest in research and development."
How many studies do we have to produce showing this doesn't work before these guys stop proposing this?
Garneau wants Reaganomics!
Cut taxes for the super rich and the budget deficit will magically shrink. "Taking Canada to new heights" means scaling up the beanstalk.
Never underestimate the ability of a Liberal to flip, flip back, and flip back again on a position. Rest assured if public opinion changes, young Teen Jesus will change with it.
"...young Teen Jesus...", LOL LOU. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ho hum didi um
La dee da
felixr, this comment is sexist and agist. Don't make generations about women of any imaginary social category you dream up. This sort of statement is not welcome anywhere on babble.