Monthly Archives: September 2009
Letter to Ignatieff
| 9/29/2009 | Posted by Patti under Canadian Politics |
Last week I was having lunch with a friend and briefly the subject of politics came up. I expressed some of my views on Ignatieff to which she responded that I should write him a letter about my views. My response was, I would but it would not likely get anywhere near him. I thought about that and decided that be damn if it gets anywhere near him, I’ll write my letter here on my blog. So here goes:
I joined the Liberal Party of Canada in July of this year. While I’ve spent a lifetime reading and thinking about politics and how our leaders (or lack), shapes my country, I’ve never before made the decision to commit myself to a political party.
I’ve always leaned towards liberalism, largely because I have a deep-seated belief that one of the great strengths of this country is our social safety net which provides a level of support for those at the lower socioeconomic levels of our society. That sense of social responsiblity balanced with fiscal responsibility has always come from the Liberal Party of Canada.
So, why did I join in July? After a few years of what appeared to me as utter chaos within the party due to their infighting and weak leadership, there appeared to be a leader with some integrity and vision. I still think you have the integrity, but to be frank, I’m having a lot of trouble with discerning your vision.
Where’s the vision?
You seem to be spending a lot of energy and air time reacting to Harper. Canadians know what Harper is, the problem is they don’t yet see a viable alternative to him. True there are aspects of Harper the Canadian people don’t fully realize or appreciate how wrong he is, but they still don’t see a viable alternative. Why do you think Canadians haven’t yet given him a majority government? (more…)
How Stupid Does Harper Think Canadians Are?
| 9/24/2009 | Posted by Patti under Canadian Politics |
Reading through the news today just leaves my head shaking. Let’s see, instead of being at the UN engaged in that gathering of world leaders, Harper shows up at Tim Horton’s head office in Oakville to tout his tax policies as being what brought Tim Horton’s back to Canada. Then he actually suggests:
Right, I can see it now; Inco, Stelco, Hudson Bay Co, Nortel, medical isotapes — they are just lining up to fly back into Canadian hands. Those lost jobs and opportunities will fly back into existence just because Harper and his cronies have played with taxes while squandering a $13billion surplus.
Then there is the Conservative (in)Action Plan.
Remember last spring when the budget contained this huge stimulis program which was supposed to cut red-tape, get right into the hands of shovel ready projects and get Canadians working again? Remember how Harper demanded the Opposition parties allow through a motion to give him unfettered access to distributing $4billion without Parliamentary oversight until well after the fact? (more…)
We Will Remember Him
| 9/17/2009 | Posted by Patti under Brave Canadians |
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They shall grow not old, as we who are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We will remember them
In memory of our fallen Canadians:
Pte Jonathan Couturier — Afghanistan September 17, 2009
Always Caring — Always Canadian — Never Defeated
Support Our Troops — Wear Red on Fridays
Election on Hold — For Now
| 9/16/2009 | Posted by Patti under Canadian Politics |
After months of railing against the ‘separatists’ and ‘socialists’ bringing this country to rack and ruin by aligning with the Liberals to defeat the Conservatives, Harper is being saved from a non-confidence vote by those very same separatists & socialists. The NDP in particular (those dangerous socialists) have had a pretty easy ride in the last couple of governments by being able to vote against the government with impunity knowing the Liberals would likely end up giving grudging support to the government.
Ignatieff turned those tables around with his declaration that the Liberals would no longer support the government and in fact would bring the government down at the first opportunity. The declaration placed the Liberals back where they belonged, opposing the government instead of running scared while trying to look tough. Now Layton and/or Duceppe has to either step to the plate or we head into an election. That is the way it should be. (more…)
We Will Remember Him
| 9/14/2009 | Posted by Patti under Brave Canadians |
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They shall grow not old, as we who are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We will remember them
In memory of our fallen Canadians:
Pte Patrick Lormand — Afghanistan September 13, 2009
Always Caring — Always Canadian — Never Defeated
Support Our Troops — Wear Red on Fridays
Yes, I’ve Joined the Liberal Party, Get Over It!
| 9/10/2009 | Posted by Patti under Canadian Politics |
Back in July, I made a move rather out of character for me — I joined the Liberal Party of Canada. Generally I have always tended towards an attitude of keeping my options fully open by belonging to no particular party. So, why the change? I’m fed up with Harper; his behaviour, his atittude, his politic — you name it. He needs to go.
This evening, I will be taking that move one step further. I’m going to show up at the nomination meeting for Northumberland Quinte West. I’m going to be supporting Andrew McFayden for the Liberal candidate should (and it is looking very likely) an election is called this fall. I find myself impressed with Andrew, he has a straightforward passion for wanting to serve the people of this riding. I know, a novel thought for a politician, he’ll likely get eaten alive in Ottawa but hey, if he’s willing to go there, I’m willing to support his passion. (more…)
Ignatieff to Pull the Plug
| 9/8/2009 | Posted by Patti under Canadian Politics |
Liberal leader, Michael Ignatieff, has said the Official Opposition will oppose the government instead of propping them up. The Liberals have pledged to bring down the government at the first opportunity. I can but hope. Yes, I know, that means the fourth election in just over five years.
In typical fashion, Harper has responded by referring to this decision by calling it ‘playing games’ and ‘political opportunism’ — ya mean that wasn’t what Harper was doing when he pulled the plug a year ago and went to the poll without the House having a confidence vote? Of course Harper wasn’t ‘playing games’ when he rushed off to the Governor General to have Parliamen prorogued rather than face a confidence vote last December…. no, not him. (more…)
We Will Remember Them
| 9/7/2009 | Posted by Patti under Brave Canadians |
They shall grow not old, as we who are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We will remember them
In memory of our fallen Canadians:
Maj Yannick Pepin — Afghanistan September 6, 2009
Cpl Jean-Francois Drouin — Afghanistan September 6, 2009
Always Caring — Always Canadian — Never Defeated
Support Our Troops — Wear Red on Fridays
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