November 9, 2010
I have been writing this blog like an opinion editorial. It is a habit from the past, it seems like I am afraid to say the comments are mine maybe? That will change beginning today hopefully.
What’s on the agenda? Federally with the House of Commons again in recess, only Harpers brown-nosing Israel while the rest of the world looks on in disgust seems newsworthy. The NEW Canada derived from the NEW Conservative philosophy that Canadians seem willing to allow is undoubtedly the result of the other OLD parties being just that, OLD parties with old ideas and too much political baggage. I guess it is too much to believe a NEW party will emerge to sweep the, fraudulent politicians and proven thievery without penalties or recrimination out the door. We have to agree that Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East but for Canada’s Prime Minister to grovel while allegedly representing the country without parliamentary approval is unCanadian and probably illegal.
Provincially the Ontario Liberals seem to rushing towards opposition status once more due to among other issues implementing the hated HST. Insiders and appointees regularly appear in the media accused of stealing from the government and indirectly from the taxpayer then sent away with big payoffs for being dishonest. We recently went to an OLG slots location and listened to people at the slot machines mumbling about the infrequency of winning. What would the gamblers expect when imbedded thieves are getting so much cash without spinning the dial? If there is a government change in the next Federal or Provincial election will it make a difference, or will only the faces and allegiance of those taking advantage of the system change? Any answers?
We listened to American President Barack Obama on Television’s 60 Minutes Sunday night. It is undoubtedly difficult to be a Liberal Democratic President in the United States. Obama must face a financial mess that was there before winning the office, an unwinnable war, terrorist threats against his country, the tradition of a population accustomed to living extravagantly while the bottom has fallen out of the economy, and a world trying to overthrow the life Americans and by default Canadians enjoy. The man has the ability the accept criticism and refrain from placing blame on others when under attack by the media and opposition. It will be interesting to discover if the party faithful can salvage another term out of the turmoil that seems to have weakened Obama’s presidency. I like the man and most of his politics, but then again since unaffected directly by his government direction and can’t vote anyway since I am not American the future will in the hands of the people of America.
I do not like what has been happening in the NHL for the past several years although I guess it is a matter of dollars and control. Last Saturday night’s results were discouraging to a country that claims hockey as its national sport. Every Canadian team in action lost its game. Would it not make more sense to put three more Canadian teams in the league, Winnipeg, Quebec and another southern Ontario or Maritimes team and have a Canadian east west and American east west division that play off similar to major league baseball. A better alternative might to be the addition of a half dozen European teams with a US east division playoff against the European team champion while the Canadian champions would playoff with the US western division champs. The winners of each of those playoff games meet to decide the Stanley Cup champions. The result would be a true world championship probably as popular in some quarters as the World Cup of soccer. The idea would have a difficult time making it through hockey boardrooms for a multitude of financial and other reasons. Would it not be an exciting alternative to the massive playoff s in those same divisions bringing hockey into this century as a worldwide sport?
November 4, 2010
It was so great to hear Tony Clement declare that Stephen Harper decided not to sell another Canadian resource to another country on the pretence it didn't matter to Canada's future. Of course, the door remains open to sell the Saskatchewan people's property within the next 30 days or longer. The only reason the potash company remained in Canadian ownership in fact was the possible loss of governing party seats needed to win a majority in the next election. We shall see what the future brings.
I have been writing this blog like an opinion editorial. It is a habit from the past, it seems like I am afraid to say the comments are mine maybe? That will change beginning today hopefully.
What’s on the agenda? Federally with the House of Commons again in recess, only Harpers brown-nosing Israel while the rest of the world looks on in disgust seems newsworthy. The NEW Canada derived from the NEW Conservative philosophy that Canadians seem willing to allow is undoubtedly the result of the other OLD parties being just that, OLD parties with old ideas and too much political baggage. I guess it is too much to believe a NEW party will emerge to sweep the, fraudulent politicians and proven thievery without penalties or recrimination out the door. We have to agree that Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East but for Canada’s Prime Minister to grovel while allegedly representing the country without parliamentary approval is unCanadian and probably illegal.
Provincially the Ontario Liberals seem to rushing towards opposition status once more due to among other issues implementing the hated HST. Insiders and appointees regularly appear in the media accused of stealing from the government and indirectly from the taxpayer then sent away with big payoffs for being dishonest. We recently went to an OLG slots location and listened to people at the slot machines mumbling about the infrequency of winning. What would the gamblers expect when imbedded thieves are getting so much cash without spinning the dial? If there is a government change in the next Federal or Provincial election will it make a difference, or will only the faces and allegiance of those taking advantage of the system change? Any answers?
We listened to American President Barack Obama on Television’s 60 Minutes Sunday night. It is undoubtedly difficult to be a Liberal Democratic President in the United States. Obama must face a financial mess that was there before winning the office, an unwinnable war, terrorist threats against his country, the tradition of a population accustomed to living extravagantly while the bottom has fallen out of the economy, and a world trying to overthrow the life Americans and by default Canadians enjoy. The man has the ability the accept criticism and refrain from placing blame on others when under attack by the media and opposition. It will be interesting to discover if the party faithful can salvage another term out of the turmoil that seems to have weakened Obama’s presidency. I like the man and most of his politics, but then again since unaffected directly by his government direction and can’t vote anyway since I am not American the future will in the hands of the people of America.
I do not like what has been happening in the NHL for the past several years although I guess it is a matter of dollars and control. Last Saturday night’s results were discouraging to a country that claims hockey as its national sport. Every Canadian team in action lost its game. Would it not make more sense to put three more Canadian teams in the league, Winnipeg, Quebec and another southern Ontario or Maritimes team and have a Canadian east west and American east west division that play off similar to major league baseball. A better alternative might to be the addition of a half dozen European teams with a US east division playoff against the European team champion while the Canadian champions would playoff with the US western division champs. The winners of each of those playoff games meet to decide the Stanley Cup champions. The result would be a true world championship probably as popular in some quarters as the World Cup of soccer. The idea would have a difficult time making it through hockey boardrooms for a multitude of financial and other reasons. Would it not be an exciting alternative to the massive playoff s in those same divisions bringing hockey into this century as a worldwide sport?November 4, 2010
It was so great to hear Tony Clement declare that Stephen Harper decided not to sell another Canadian resource to another country on the pretence it didn't matter to Canada's future. Of course, the door remains open to sell the Saskatchewan people's property within the next 30 days or longer. The only reason the potash company remained in Canadian ownership in fact was the possible loss of governing party seats needed to win a majority in the next election. We shall see what the future brings.
The Liberal party funding apparatus is telephoning every past and present donor trying to raise funds to finance the next election. Even dedicated past party faithful must be having a difficult time finding even a few dollars to support the cause. The party has not displayed the slightest indication that bringing it back to power with either a minority or majority would be anything more than the same old, same old Liberal politics. The amazing scenario of a malfunctioning Liberal Party and Conservatives that voters won’t trust is certainly foreign and sad for Canadians to endure. Where in heck are the real dynamic and cherished leaders hiding?
People watching the French language broadcast from Quebec are learning that big changes might be coming to rejuvenate the long-stalled sovereignty movement in the province. The door is open for Gilles Duceppe to lead the charge to independence after convincing the electorate another referendum would have better results than the 1995 squeaker. Maybe if the government funds a new NHL arena to house a Nordiques team in Quebec the rush to independence can be derailed again.
If the NDP was less dependent on militant labour unions and more business friendly as opposed to constantly championing the cause of the underdog, often the people not wanting to work, the seat count could gain ground. Labour parties in other nations are more flexible and with a personable leader like Jack Layton the New Democrats could probably make those needed gains and become the official opposition replacing the stale old Liberal Party.
Most Canadians like our American neighbors are tired of partisan politics with elected representatives chasing pensions and monetary benefits most people can only dream of latching onto without winning a major lottery prize. The Americans expressed displeasure at the situation during a recent rally then emphasized that displeasure by getting rid of a great many of the people hooked on the good life during the November 2nd election. Will Canadians ever react with more than tolerance towards the people that constantly take advantage from politicians to fraudsters and pretty criminals to the Bernardo and Williams killers?
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