Ralph Goodale

[silverback]

horse I will get my $400.00 which I will donate to a cause I feel is worthwhile, however, it certainly isn't a rebate of a portion of the $55 thousand in income tax I paid this year !!! I would love to the portion of my income tax back that Martin and crew have wasted which would likely be one hell of a lot more than my $400 share of Alberta's wealth which we certainly don't need to thank Martin for, nor is it a social program !!!!

[cowman]

The point here is an RCMP investigation of a complaint? Now who complained? Is it a valid complaint or not? It couldn't wait three weeks before they announced it? If the investigation shows Goodale did something wrong he'll be gone whether he gets back in or not?
Emerald: Either you need a better accountant or else you are making WAYYY too much money!

[FarmRanger]

Some of you talk like someone got caught cheating on a biology exam. This is insider trading we’re talking about here. Martha Stewart went to jail for lying to investigators about insider trading for vastly smaller dollars than what exchanged hands on Nov. 23.
The integrity of stock exchanges depend on enforcement of these laws. Otherwise, people invest their money elsewhere and Canadians suffer the consequences. Little old ladies who invest in things like income trusts get bilked out of thousands of dollars.

Millions of dollars more than usual changed hands that afternoon. Can you imagine if you sold those shares early in the afternoon to some insider who knew they were going to be a lot more valuable the next day? It’s not just an NDP complaint that’s being investigated, trading patterns were so out of the ordinary that the RCMP CAN’T IGNORE this. The trading volume of (Medisys) was up 3400%, (an income trust run by Paul Martin’s private doctor). “According to CTV, the CEO of TSX group purchased $759,000 worth of stock hours before the announcement, and made $100,000 in profit the next day.”
http://www.smalldeadanimals.com/archives/003228.html

Given the Liberal track record it looks more like not all of the “bad apples” are out of Paul’s office. Sure, some of these trading volumes might just be pure speculation, or extremely lucky co-incidence. But, if there was a leak, then more Liberals and their insider friends who profited should be going to jail.

[farmers_son]

Farmranger: You would be pleased to know Sheila Copps agrees with you.

See:http://torontosun.com/News/Columnists/Copps_Sheila/2005/12/31/1374799.html

[FarmRanger]

Wow, Sheila Copps sure isn’t sounding like a Liberal apologist now! Interesting article and thanks for the link f_s.

Question for Moderator Joyce:
Is there a way to make those links active so readers don’t have to cut and paste them?

[cowman]

Well I don't think the RCMP investigation is implicating Ralph Goodale in anyway? It is a general investigation into what happened and whether any laws were broken?
I find it interesting that this election will probably turn dirty real quick? Now personally I don't think that is how it should go. I would like to hear what the various parties have to say on how they intend to govern the country instead of accusations about who is a crook or who has a secret agenda or who is the biggest liar?
Do Canadians need smoke and mirrors when they are trying to decide who will do the best job?
The facts are out there. Some people in the Liberal party have been corrupt and crooked (I doubt if they all are?). The NDP has propped up the crooks...saying the end justifies the means? And yes Stephen Harper has said some pretty right wing things in the past?
If the Liberals say: We had some problems in the past but we've got it cleaned up now and here is what we are proposing for tommorrow...would you believe them?
If The Conservatives say: In the past former parties that make up our new party had some policies that we do not agree with and here is our new position...would you believe them?
This election is all about trust and believing what the politicians are saying is true? I don't think we need to have negative ads. It takes away from real information needed to make an informed decision?

[Horse]

Hell the only criminal thing you can do in this country is get caught. So what if people made thousands at others expence arnt we doing the same when we condone these 6 figure salarys Dam emerald I sure feel sory for you having to pay 55 thou in taxes I am still trying to make that gross. I know I should have changed profesions but I am kind of comfortable where I am but all you guys getting the big coin is driving up my expences and making it harder to survive.

[Horse]

I can assure you that it has only been for a very few short years that I have been this fortunate.....

[ivbinconned]

Horse...for I guy that is so "comfortable"...you sure do whine.

[ivbinconned]

yes, it does seem that Horse you are a glass half empty kind of guy !!!!

[Horse]

Why is it whining when I state an opinion and not you . I guess it must be because I dont have a conseritave card.

[ivbinconned]

I don't have any card horse but it is an observable fact that the theme running through all your posts is envy. Repeatedly you lament about the good fortune of your fellow man instead of cheering them on.

Envy will distroy your life!

I have said it before and it bears repeating, "capitalisim is the unequal distribution of wealth" and "socalisim is the equal distribution of poverty". I choose the former.

Tell me horse has the value of your property gone down by 50% percent in the past 15 years like mine in Saskatchewan. If not, then sell out and double your holdings by buying here...oh...I forgot...you are "comfortable"?

There can be no doubt that you have gained in one way or another right where you are. The sooner you admit it the sooner you will be happy...and I wish you well.

[cowman]

I actually think Ralph handled his meeting with the RCMP well. Said he told them what he knew and that they had a job to do. Also told the press that a few people knew of his decision...including two in the PMO! So maybe the leak came from there!
Yesterday Harper asked some questions about David Hurly and his advertizing group? Gomery had been forbidden by Martin to go there...now why was that? Maybe during this election we might get a clearer picture of what really happened in Quebec...and just how much Paul Martin really knew? If it comes out he was blatantly lieing when he said "I know nothing" will the people in Ontario still vote for him?

[wilagro]

All a tempest in a teapot. Goodale will be cleared of every charge.

Someone squealed...but not Ralph. He is a good honest prairie boy from Saskatchewan.

[wilagro]

just for the record Horse, I do not carry any party card, provincially or federally, however, I do keep myself informed on political agendas of all parties whenever possible.