tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post7385792852537101475..comments2024-03-23T13:18:17.693-05:00Comments on Anybody Want A Peanut?: Hugh McFadyen should sue Greg Selingercherenkovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355986781478585611noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-46294200032502169082010-12-13T20:29:18.427-06:002010-12-13T20:29:18.427-06:00I wholeheartedly agree, people have their beliefs ...I wholeheartedly agree, people have their beliefs and they stick to them. But as for the swing vote, well 60% didn't come out, so I've got to believe that's a moot point. Free thinkers maybe, motivated? Doubtful.David Sumnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-32844752602671043692010-12-13T20:21:50.601-06:002010-12-13T20:21:50.601-06:00That's not the same thing as "do whatever...That's not the same thing as "do whatever they're told", but I think it's a true statement. Most long-time NDP voters won't abandon the party because they don't like the ads that are run. I was differentiating between them and swing voters.cherenkovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355986781478585611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-75402811971836983352010-12-13T20:14:48.106-06:002010-12-13T20:14:48.106-06:00"NDP voters will vote NDP regardless what the..."NDP voters will vote NDP regardless what the the ads say"David Sumnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-82824050954788023032010-12-13T20:03:57.765-06:002010-12-13T20:03:57.765-06:00What remark are you referring to?
I don't rec...What remark are you referring to?<br /><br />I don't recall saying anything like that, but I'll add that there are "tow the line" supporters on both side.cherenkovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355986781478585611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-46705415065027651002010-12-13T19:33:32.384-06:002010-12-13T19:33:32.384-06:00Yes, the liberals opposed an omnibus bill, that in...Yes, the liberals opposed an omnibus bill, that included more than just cracking down on pedophiles. The scope of the bill was the problem, but true to conservative ways, they pick and choose which battles they want to fight, so they focused on parts of the legislation that would make they're counterparts seem soft on crime. Just because you agree with 90% of what is in the bill, doesn't make you a pussy when don't back the bill fully. Like you said, there's a shred of truth there, and the truth is theyre not soft on pedophiles, they just don't want legislation passed that makes a criminal out of everybody. As for your remark that the NDP voters will tow the line because they'll do whatever they're told sounds a lot like Harper and his "my way or the highway" philosophy.David Sumnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-36603525649851995522010-12-13T18:35:50.186-06:002010-12-13T18:35:50.186-06:00If the Liberals oppose legislation that toughens r...If the Liberals oppose legislation that toughens rules against pedophiles, then at least there is a shred a truth there.<br /><br />Yes, the provincial PCs will put out more ads slamming the NDP's record. An opposition party does not have it's own record to run on. It has to run on the government's record. The point is that the NDP is completely making shit up. The PCs may do that too, we'll have to wait and see, but I doubt they will because there is no need too ... there is plenty of material for them to choose from.cherenkovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355986781478585611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-13926047707836792212010-12-13T13:45:50.891-06:002010-12-13T13:45:50.891-06:00So the Conservatives implying that the Liberals ar...So the Conservatives implying that the Liberals are soft on pedophiles and anti-Semites isn't crossing the line? I'd rather be associated with urine in lakes than be accused of supporting pedophiles and being anti-semetic. That line was crossed a long time ago. How does the old adage go? Those who live glass houses shouldn't throw rocks? And you know its just a matter of months before that political machine McFadyen has at his disposal starts getting ramped up and slinging more mud than all other parties combined.David Sumnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-6416212930193362332010-12-13T13:06:45.352-06:002010-12-13T13:06:45.352-06:00It doesn't matter who imported the strategy in...It doesn't matter who imported the strategy into Canada, if somebody crosses the line from "negative spin" to "defamatory libel" then why not challenge them? The NDP has crossed that line.<br /><br />Paul Martin threatened to sue Stephen Harper after Harper compared the Liberal Party to the mob. Maybe he should have.cherenkovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355986781478585611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-41524165715144363392010-12-13T10:36:59.098-06:002010-12-13T10:36:59.098-06:00Are you really insinuating that McFadyrn sue the N...Are you really insinuating that McFadyrn sue the NDP for negative attack ads when the Conservatives are the ones responsible for bringing this Republican style politicking to canada. American politics are reprehensible and you can thank the PCs for using that same garbage, that's like George Bush complaining about Afgahns torturing American soldiers, hypocritical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-2495974890184610162010-12-02T23:22:57.368-06:002010-12-02T23:22:57.368-06:00I could probably hook you up.I could probably hook you up.cherenkovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355986781478585611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-6909342184824541892010-12-02T15:45:04.192-06:002010-12-02T15:45:04.192-06:00I want a T-Shirt with that picture on it for chris...I want a T-Shirt with that picture on it for christmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-70814290611186545482010-11-26T11:49:30.608-06:002010-11-26T11:49:30.608-06:00Bob, I have only taken one law class so I am no ex...Bob, I have only taken one law class so I am no expert (and I have also stayed at a Holiday Inn Express), but I don't recall that. There is a different standard for public figures in the U.S.. You're not thinking of absolute privilege, are you? That wouldn't apply here. You might try to apply the "fair comment" defense that allows you to make defamatory comments on political matters as long as it's your open and honest opinion, but I don't see how that applies in this case either.<br /><br />Judging from the number of hits I got from the Leg yesterday, somebody may be seriously considering this.cherenkovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355986781478585611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-60920941720147231962010-11-26T09:58:55.588-06:002010-11-26T09:58:55.588-06:00Peanut
Without going to look it up exactly, ther...Peanut <br />Without going to look it up exactly, there is an element in libel that allows for much more latitude to condemn a person who has a public face like a politician or sometimes an entertainer. <br />Yes the campaign sucks nevertheless Hugh sure doesn't do much to warm anybody up to himunclebobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108804757944657087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-43886036877396350342010-11-25T22:51:16.881-06:002010-11-25T22:51:16.881-06:00NDP voters will vote NDP regardless of what the ad...NDP voters will vote NDP regardless of what the ads say. The "most people" that I had in mind are the swing voters who hopefully are able to think independantly.cherenkovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355986781478585611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-7118207201180921392010-11-25T22:18:32.755-06:002010-11-25T22:18:32.755-06:00"Most people" elected the same old (HS i..."Most people" elected the same old (HS in the West End) again. Do you REALLY think "most people" see through that? I think "most people are gullible and eat that stuff up. NDP voters are (for the most part) non-thinkers. They are followers.RMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15871453117861450287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-61685614212689437942010-11-25T19:40:54.530-06:002010-11-25T19:40:54.530-06:00I would like to think that most people see through...I would like to think that most people see through the ads, but you never know. Thanks for the comment.cherenkovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355986781478585611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559260500579382213.post-6677662277235077332010-11-25T18:37:20.777-06:002010-11-25T18:37:20.777-06:00Nice billboard. Assured chuckles abound! Those le...Nice billboard. Assured chuckles abound! Those lefty ads are even nastier sucker-punches than the ones from the Harperites for Coustuea's sakes...Working in water/enviro eng. industry..I enjoyed your column, and think most of those "upsides" sound pretty positive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com