Kyoto?

[cowman]

I found it really funny that Paul Martin was lecturing the Americans on their global responsibility to clean up the environment? It turns out that Canada, under the Liberals, have done a much poorer job than the USA under Bush! Canada has seen green house gasses rise 24-26% since Kyoto was signed and the American emmissions have only risen 13%! And yet this fool lectures Bush?
I wonder how much Canada spent complying with their Kyoto committments? I wonder where that money went? Did it go to another bunch of Quebec ad firms? Was it quietly slipped into someones pocket?
I truly can not understand how any Canadian can vote for these crooks and idiots we call the Liberal Party!

[silverback]

What are you talking about?? How is what Harper said a bad thing?? What is the problem??

He is saying that we should punish the people who commit crimes with guns, period. How does that make him a blue liberal??

Do you even realize that they have pledged to eliminate the long gun registry?? Does that matter to you? Before you get too holy on your platform, do some research.

[gwynplaine]

I think you may have missed the point of my (somewhat disorganized) posting. I was referring to dramatization of non-issues, and the lack of a "small-c" conservative policy.

And my research, mr silverback, into the Conservative platform has demonstrated nothing new or conservative. However, please correct me if I'm wrong, and show me where I can find the background I'm so obviously lacking.

[gwynplaine]

For some reason, I feel the need to qualify the opinion I expressed above.

My perfect Canada would have me here, in Alberta. Paying far less income tax, so that I might have the disposable income to provide for myself and those dependant on me. Driving a vehicle in which I had the right to choose whether or not I wear a seat belt. Hunting the backcountry with a rifle in my hands that may or may not have its serial number in a file in Ottawa, as I saw fit, and having the legal right to own (and defend) property.

While at the same time, having no concern in my mind whatsoever about what other people are doing in their bedrooms, watching on their TV, or who they're praying to in their churches. Also, with a federal government that is concerned merely with defending us from invasion and international trade inequity.

Hence, I support no federal party, and maintain my skepticism of them all.

[silverback]

And again, what Conservative party platform prevents you from reaching those goals?

You can vote or not vote how you like, but I don't understand what you do not see in a conservative gov't? The only way to change anything is to get into office and show people they are not a scary thing. Perhaps you are saying they do not have the reform party platform anymore?

[ivbinconned]

I one sense g-plaine is right (if the Conservatives win a majority, Ontario will rule) although Harper could have been clearer in his response.

[wilagro]

The only good 'kyoto' is a dead one.

Quite disgusting to listen to that pap and crap coming out of Montreal. Martin doesn't have a clue...he is still following the party line that old Chretien pushed.

Maybe, just maybe it is time for a change. I'm not convinced that Harper is our messiah but perhaps one has to gamble once in a while.

[cowman]

What could Harper do? If he comes out as a redneck he can kiss his butt goodbye! Got no choice but to play the game?
Even today, with all the watered down Conservative principles, the people of Ontario are suspicious of the Conservative party...mainly due to Harper! In reality they want "Liberal Lite" minus the blatant corruption and theft! Sorry gwynnplane, your politics just won't wash down east. And that is a sad thing because I think what you believe in pretty well reflects the western perspective? The reality is we are a very distinct society out here...we have a totally different way of viewing things than down east?
It has always been my firm belief that to live the way we want to we need a seperate country. And finally I see people coming around to that way of thinking!
If the Liberals win the insanity continues and a lot more westerners will move into the fold? If the Conservatives win I can see Quebec moving to leave and that might be a good thing? It might balance the country in a more meaningful way? It also might show us the way out of Canada?
Right now we need a strong leader in Alberta to start the ball rolling and an "incident" to get it going? If the Liberals get in and make the energy grab they must have to satisfy Quebec, then our time is at hand! I suspect BC will follow very rapidly and Saskatchewan not much later.

[cowman]

It definitely is time for a change! The Liberal party continues to fall further and further into the gutter with the thieves!
Everyone is being offered an alternative? If you believe that big corrupt government that caters to every lobby group around is the way to go, then what can anyone say? Your choice.
Maybe Harper wouldn't do any better, who knows? He brings some new ideas and a committment to do things differently? Is he a liar or will he deliver? I don't know, but I do know the Liberals are liars and no they haven't delivered on their promises!
How smart is it to listen to a snake oil salesmans pitch when he just screwed you the week before? Now he is going to be honest...I don't think so?
I believe after the New Year this election is going to get down and dirty! The Liberals can be counted on to bring out the scare tactics and to try to pit one area of the country against the other...proven tactics for the Liberals! The Conservatives are going to hammer the corruption message home...which is reality? One is built on truth the other on snake oil! Will you buy into truth and facts or will you get fooled once again?
We should all vote our conscience.

[crusher]

My neighbour received extra $$ from CAIS yesterday. It was the Alberta pilot project top up. He received about 25% of his original payment. He also claims he was the second person in Alberta to send in his claim. Not sure if/when the rest of us will see some bucks. I'd rather get mine from the canola market, but am still thankful for anything.