tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203597222012-01-30T21:13:36.386-07:00Trying not to take this too seriously But sometimes you just can't help yourselfPlattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.comBlogger3911100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-66073089015569078192012-01-29T22:12:00.002-07:002012-01-30T08:15:37.931-07:00

"Are we wasting enough of your money with this crap?"The community team? So, it took the entire CBC community to come up with this? Or was it more a case of nobody wanted to pin their name to this, oh so important, piece of work?=

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-39444753627532120472012-01-16T13:50:00.006-07:002012-01-17T10:46:11.624-07:00

Should be very, very careful when it comes to dealing with Canada's third place party , because there is absolutely no way that a political party, with as much experience as the Liberals, there is no way that they would be feeding these little self destruct nuggets directly to the Big Blue Machine, would they?I mean, these things are just writing themselves right before our very eyes! Let's take

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-42232104535877524332012-01-10T19:26:00.006-07:002012-01-11T11:54:47.686-07:00

And yet you have no problem using the product? Nope, sorry, we've had just about enough of that. To all of those who are so quick to put a hate on for the Oil Sands in Alberta, we have a new plan. When it comes to the Northern Gate pipeline, we are going to do away with the 18 months of environmental grandstanding and make it really simple for you.We will vote on it. All residents in Alberta and

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-62321110080424477002011-12-18T10:38:00.004-07:002011-12-18T11:03:58.067-07:00

I had been trying very hard to give Alison Redford a chance to show what she had to offer us, well, times up. After seeing this over at Alberta Ardvarks, I have my answer. When I read the quotes from Redford on saving us from ourselves, all I could think was, "Why stop there?"Why not tax the hell out of fast foods? What about adding another tax to soft drinks? When do you turn off the tax tap

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-75760367378461450842011-12-17T11:47:00.002-07:002011-12-17T12:14:08.515-07:00

I realize that it is the Christmas season and that there is an increased work load on the fine folks over at Canada Post, however, there really is no excusing the kind of "Customer service" that I have received over the last couple of days. You see, I have been expecting a package, containing my new book, 'The brush becomes my breath'.The package has a tracking number, it is listed as an

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-74459826623656631842011-11-23T20:40:00.002-07:002011-11-23T20:46:18.732-07:00

This could be the start of something very revealing.Any guesses on how many lefties will be updating their passports in the near future?=

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H/T pleaseMoar.com -

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Guess it's time to go back to the yellow cop cars...=

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-11372918504129229972011-11-16T10:10:00.002-07:002011-11-16T10:16:57.563-07:00

You should know that when you talk PST in Alberta, you better make sure that you're being very clear on the subject.“First, in the interest of absolute clarity, Premier Redford, Deputy Premier Horner and all of my cabinet colleagues are committed to preserving Alberta’s “NO PST” status.I was asked about a sales tax in Alberta. My response was that the issue was raised at several of our round

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-58847242938229386672011-11-16T07:31:00.004-07:002011-11-16T07:46:58.055-07:00

No, really! Nenshi says there's no problem , I mean, what's a little fire between friends? You see mayor, there's a reason that the City of Calgary has bylaws.-

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-25977412658153525772011-11-15T20:01:00.002-07:002011-11-15T20:09:41.694-07:00

Because I've yet to meet an Albertan who thinks that this is a good idea.=

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-21109606267273677952011-11-15T18:12:00.002-07:002011-11-15T18:34:20.089-07:00

Seriously, enough is enough. Just play this for the House of Commons ethics committee. And make sure NDP MP Charlie Angus has a front row seat.==

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-47698765198411900152011-11-15T14:52:00.007-07:002011-11-15T17:14:48.190-07:00

Wildrose leader Danielle Smith should really temper her complaints regarding Alberta's Premier Redford's actions on the Keystone pipeline file.All she is going to accomplish by complaining about something that Redford is actually doing, is to make herself look like petty and small. There are plenty of other areas of contention that the Wildrose should be focusing on.Just because it is in the news

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-62256005843885376942011-11-13T18:01:00.002-07:002011-11-13T18:38:49.391-07:00

Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "Get the lead out"==

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-33109218310803635332011-11-11T15:39:00.002-07:002011-11-11T15:57:38.816-07:00

In the words of Bruce Anderson at Decima, this is a "fair poll", regarding the yearly funding allotted the CBC via the Canadian taxpayer.So why then, when compared to another poll, asking identical questions, on the exact same subject, do the results vary so dramatically ?It's amazing how the average Canadians opinion will change when they are given all of the facts, hey Bruce?-

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-76930821146963127962011-11-04T19:10:00.006-06:002011-11-04T19:47:29.317-06:00

====Why won't you take us seriously?Ah yes, the occupiers. Good lookin' bunch....Would this be the same fella who, earlier this week, told students about his disdain for the Conservative government and his support for the Occupy movement?Suzuki and the Occupiers, good fit, people who need to be told how to think, and a man who can't help telling people how to think.----

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-42952751739270150242011-11-02T21:31:00.009-06:002011-11-04T20:46:48.856-06:00

Really?Suzuki is allowed to waltz into the classrooms of 12,000 impressionable students to force feed them the "truth" on Global Warming, the Occupy Wall Street movement and the corruptness of the current Conservative government. Why would the school board allow this to happen?Why would they allow this man the ability to hold these students hostage while he downloads his obvious bias directly

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-62212267662282132102011-11-02T10:14:00.003-06:002011-11-02T11:22:40.763-06:00

What is it about the gun registry that has those on the left so convinced that it actually does anything worthy of keeping it, and the records, around? I was reading an article in the paper today and here is what NDP Justice critic Jack Harris had to say,"The Ruger Mini-4 semi-automatic rifle was the weapon used by Marc Lepine in Canada's worst ever mass shooting in Montreal," declared NDP

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-65854341323436030412011-11-01T08:20:00.003-06:002011-11-01T08:48:14.590-06:00

"This 22 minutes feels like an hour"Ezra talks about the cost of the ad space that the CBC has taken out in major newspapers, and for what reason? I have to agree with him here, what message is the CBC trying to get across? That they have dump trucks full of money and can afford to run these ads on a whim? Or, as Ezra points out, is it to remind Canadians just how big they have become on the

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-20133921726543810932011-10-31T09:21:00.003-06:002011-10-31T10:15:25.344-06:00

The CBC used to be a big part of Canada, it was relevant back in the day when cable was not the norm, back when satellite TV was not available on the farm. However, those days are gone, gone the way of the NDP in Saskatchewan, the federal Liberal party, and the Oilers Stanley Cup glory days. The only difference is, those things have a chance of coming back, the CBC does not. It will never have

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-39967855792997465342011-10-30T11:14:00.005-06:002011-10-30T14:52:28.503-06:00

If you have been a visitor to my blog over the past few years you may know that, during that time, I had taken on the role of caregiver for my Dad. It all started back in 2003, Dad had a heart attack and subsequent angioplasti operation. He recovered from that and was doing fine until 2006 when, while working on the acreage, he suffered a stroke. Dad would recover from that stroke, however, it

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-67485343127241682382011-10-28T19:57:00.006-06:002011-10-29T09:07:18.552-06:00

We've put up with them for so long, let them get away with so much. We watch as they stroke the egos on the left while they openly ridicule those on the right. As they spend taxpayers money and thumb their noses at those who ask where it's gone. We knew that SUN TV would have an impact on the CBC, but who would have imagined that the effects would come about this soon, or that they would cut this

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Harper undoing Trudeau's dream.==

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They just have to remember not to drive to the polling station.==

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For those who are wondering who this class act is, Rod Pedersen is the play by play announcer for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Yeah, the same Rider team who had there asses handed to them on the weekend. Apparently Rod thinks it's okay for him to be ignorant to the fans of the Riders. Just make sure you don't call him on it, I tried, and found that Rod is not a great proponent of free

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-18739004378545523892011-06-13T11:57:00.004-06:002011-06-16T09:01:50.082-06:00

I have been a caregiver for my parents for the past few years, my dad was diagnosed with dementia just over a year ago and was moved into an extended care facility at that time. We noticed when family and friends came to visit dad in the facility, he was unwilling to interact with them and this became more and more prevalent as the months went by. Now, I know that the act of being taken from your

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They'll be dancin in Winnerpeg tonight.....==

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-177315329587238082011-04-15T07:03:00.003-06:002011-04-15T07:17:03.555-06:00

Largest jump ever for PM Stephen Harper -

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-47687401729184161602011-04-13T07:17:00.002-06:002011-04-13T07:27:18.950-06:00

And the worst numbers yet for Ignatieff The poll, the largest telephone survey of the campaign, also found that Ignatieff is trailing both the Conservatives and the NDP in Quebec,Stephen Harper's Conservatives have gained a massive 21-point lead over Michael Ignatieff's Liberals, according to a new COMPAS Research poll obtained exclusively by QMI Agency.=

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-55231472826044963472011-04-06T09:17:00.003-06:002011-04-06T10:51:10.401-06:00

Let's get the positive messages out there, and one of the most positive that I have seen so far in this campaign, is the PM speaking with the ethnic media in a very relaxed setting, this is Stephen Harper, a true leader, at his best. Stephen Harper, answering questions, clearly and to the point. Actually explaining his governments actions, and why things are done a certain way, unlike the

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-70634204448049351992011-04-04T17:28:00.003-06:002011-04-04T20:14:25.223-06:00

Ah yes, the quality control boys at the CBC, making sure Canadians get the most for our dollar... Last week, Forrester confirmed telling the tale to Morrison, then said he made the whole thing up."Yes, I did say it. Was it true? No. Why did I embellish? Because I brag," he reportedly told a Nassau court.So, let's make sure we give them more money.----

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Looks like Jack missed the high road on the way to Quebec from Alberta. As the article says, "We always knew that Jack was a bit of a wack" Which is true, we just didn't know that he was such a wimp.... =

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-39330678366341252532011-04-03T08:44:00.002-06:002011-04-03T09:12:53.846-06:00

It's actually pretty funny to hear the MSM going on and on about how Stephen Harper looks so glum, how there is a dark cloud over him on the campaign trail, Craig(shoot me now)Oliver has made the observation that the PM is looking irritated. And if anyone knows irritated, its Craig Oliver.Why do you think that is Craig? Would you expect the man to look happy about the situation we have been

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-8075560337711269532011-03-31T07:40:00.003-06:002011-03-31T08:32:12.902-06:00

We will see and hear them every day for the next month, politicians, potentials and incumbents, telling us why they are the only choice we could possibly make when deciding who should form our federal government. The problem is, they all say that they are the best choice, so how do I decide who to vote for? And it's not just the politicians screaming in my ear, it's the media, the bloggers,

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-62293922180067000672011-03-25T19:27:00.002-06:002011-03-25T19:32:58.799-06:00

Iggy really has those Muskrats above his eyes dancing on this one..It can't be clearer than that??I beg to differ.How many uncomfortable Liberals can you count in that video?H/T to BC Blue

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-15599334589877072342011-01-14T19:02:00.002-07:002011-01-14T19:08:51.573-07:00

Wonder if the word "context" ever entered into the discussions over at mind control central?==

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-90578229832457903512011-01-09T17:54:00.002-07:002011-01-09T18:13:54.722-07:00

A man is on the ground, on all fours, completely defenceless, and an RCMP officer decides the best course of action is to kick him in the face as hard as can.There was absolutely no threat to the officer, all he had to do was place the cuffs on the man and take him into custody. Maybe he saw an extra arm coming out from the mans back that the camera did not show, maybe the man had a gun in his

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-76611486202877603962010-09-17T08:03:00.004-06:002010-09-17T08:27:12.678-06:00

I sent a message to NDP MP Charlie Angus letting him know that flip flopping MP's, who do not listen to those who voted them in, will soon find themselves on the way out.....no principles = no job.So, how did Charlie defend his whiplash inducing about face?Charlie Angus MP September 17 at 6:01am ReportSorry buddy,You can't vote for me either way.Have a good one, CharlieCarefull Charlie, your

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-27823992963871832992010-08-04T09:38:00.002-06:002010-08-04T09:44:46.371-06:00

I am in the process of writing a book with a story that I think needs to be told, it is one of my personal experiences, some good and some bad. It is actually the bad that I think need to be told in order to help those who may find themselves, or someone close to them, in the same situation one day. I'll get into the content in more detail with future posts, right now, I am looking for some

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-62503636359907858522010-06-26T18:18:00.002-06:002010-06-26T18:26:57.616-06:00

...and that's the best audio the CBC can muster?Listening to Peter Mansbridge et al. reporting on the G20 from Toronto. It's amazing that when they do remotes at any other time of the year, here in Canada, they have crystal clear audio. Not so much today, they have decided to go with the poor connection, muffled, breaking up cell phone reporting from their reporters.Why is that CBC?Where else

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Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-10415076388799704722010-02-02T12:02:00.001-07:002010-02-02T12:04:08.555-07:00

New post on my new blog....-

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-78938938686415340582010-02-01T10:03:00.002-07:002010-02-01T10:13:25.172-07:00

I have started a new blog that will be of interest to those of you who, like myself, have parents who have reached an age where they need our help in their daily lives.Come over and check out my new blog at One day in a lifetime--

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-82581557450930469132010-01-19T13:58:00.002-07:002010-01-19T14:06:32.588-07:00

I'm going to have to call you on that one John, after all, how do walk with that foot so firmly planted in your mouth?More from the Dodo--

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-65201691390425338642009-12-19T22:07:00.000-07:002009-12-19T22:09:28.256-07:00

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-91979337375372156372009-12-14T09:02:00.003-07:002009-12-14T09:23:24.960-07:00

Showing the rest of the world that climate change is is a responsibility we all must share, well, not all of us.....Ms Jorgensen reckons that between her and her rivals the total number of limos in Copenhagen next week has already broken the 1,200 barrier. And the total number of electric cars or hybrids among that number? "Five," says Ms Jorgensen. "The government has some alternative fuel cars

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-71758904574043886952009-12-12T00:21:00.002-07:002009-12-12T00:26:12.982-07:00

Thought about this today after dealing with, yet another, pesky telemarketer.This truly is a classic.Check it out here--

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The CBC will do anything to defend their position on climate change, check out their version of a story from The Times.1,700 U.K. scientists back climate scienceOver 1,700 scientists in the U.K. have signed a statement to defend the "deep and extensive" evidence that climate change is real and is the result of human activity.The Met Office, the U.K.'s national weather service, circulated the

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-55604925534268399512009-12-08T14:04:00.003-07:002009-12-08T14:24:21.227-07:00

Well then, the CBC would be more than happy to endorse your writings.From CBC Ombudsman Vince Carlin, in response to my asking if the CBC endorsed the writings of Heather Mallick.I write to acknowledge your e-mail. I am sorry for the delay. I will share your note with senior programmers so they may be aware of your concerns. However, I should point out that Ms. Mallick is a free-lance columnist.

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-60666290794659834012009-12-07T15:39:00.005-07:002009-12-07T16:20:57.231-07:00

Perhaps CBC employee Heather Mallick, who wrote this column, should take a look at a new poll from Omni and Macleans magazine. CANADA AND THE WORLDThe world adores Canada, says new pollBy Veronica Chail, OMNI NewsThe world is in love with Canada, according to the most recent poll conducted by Angus Reid Strategies for Maclean's magazine and OMNI Television. The poll measures what nine countries

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-7252676897790750212009-12-06T20:47:00.001-07:002009-12-06T20:52:49.876-07:00

The CBC refuses to report on climategate, using the excuse that they had more important news stories to report. Well , now we know the real reason for their selective reporting.Showing tonight on the full CBC network.Mr. Al Gore brings youAn Inconvenient TruthTurns out, reporting on climategate would have been extremely inconvenient for the CBC.=

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I received the following in response to an email I had sent to CBC Ombudsman Vince Carlin. So I suppose the obvious question here is, how many Mack trucks can we drive through Esther Enkin's lame attempt at justifying CBC's exclusion of this story from their airwaves?Thank you for your e-mail of November 24 addressed to Vince Carlin, CBC Ombudsman. Since CBC News falls in my remit, perhaps I can

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-24206702991922024982009-11-24T18:00:00.002-07:002009-11-24T18:21:14.806-07:00

Even with the CBC doing its best "If we don't report it, it ain't happening" routine, it seems the story is getting out there anyway.Which really begs the question, how relative is the CBC anymore, and what are Canadians getting for that Billion+ price tag? A news outlet that is either so inept or so agenda driven, that it can not/will not report the biggest climate change fraud story out there?

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-37016978866685732272009-11-04T23:01:00.001-07:002009-11-04T23:03:33.880-07:00

Ten minutes in Heaven....

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-62579462650815676652009-10-19T23:45:00.003-06:002009-10-19T23:57:40.719-06:00

Those poor, delusional Leaf fans.Who do you think will be the most-improved Canadian team this season?Calgary Flames 16%Edmonton Oilers 12%Ottawa Senators 11%Montreal Canadiens 15%Toronto Maple Leafs 33%Vancouver Canucks 13%25970 responsesnot scientifically valid,results updated every minute.This ones for you guys......=

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-88262982413843347832009-10-10T19:00:00.003-06:002009-10-10T19:55:01.463-06:00

So what is the Ignatieff plan?Well, we thought it was to oppose the government at every turn because "Mr. Harper's time was up"!Now, hang on a minute, that is not what he said, well, it might be what he said, but, it's not what he meant, or something like that.Anyway, I think I've got it figured out, no really, we're caught in a Liberal time loop. What was once is once again.So, without further

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-19025367783869546362009-10-09T18:58:00.004-06:002009-10-09T19:07:09.288-06:00

Don Martins most blatantly biased column to date, and every single commenter calls him on it. I hope you got something for your efforts Don, cause you just officially flushed any credibility you ever had, right down the toilet. Then again, it's probably not something that you will lose any sleep over, afterall, you can't lose something you never had....--

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-88995495149298441062009-10-09T10:29:00.002-06:002009-10-09T10:40:45.253-06:00

...but there sure is in Ignatieff.Listen as a small and classless man, while making an ass out of himself, changes up the lyrics to better portray the real Iggy...H/TAA & Hunter==

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-45216528126775704262009-10-08T10:48:00.004-06:002009-10-08T10:57:18.748-06:00

"If there are things I need to do better, I am certainly going to be ready to try, because I want to listen to Canadians and improve my performance any way I can," he saidIn other words, "I'll say whatever you want me to say to change these numbers, just don't ask me anything about Liberal policies"=

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-84233462029246719662009-10-07T22:45:00.004-06:002009-10-07T22:52:51.398-06:00

Looks good on ya....Who to blame for Iffy's difficulties ?Saccin Aggarwal (82) 5%Dan Brock (26) 2%Ian Davey (196) 12%Jill Fairbrother (43) 3%Warren Kinsella (1073) 67%Rocco Rossi (66) 4%David Smith (108) 7%

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-19356411911669745532009-10-06T17:21:00.004-06:002009-10-06T17:27:11.122-06:00

I found an HD version of the PM's performance on the weekend, sorry to all of my lefty buddies, but it just gets better and better.....--

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-46277388278229202972009-10-04T10:05:00.002-06:002009-10-04T10:18:51.646-06:00

And these days that would be most Canadians Mr. Prime Minister...The full video, from start to finish, can be found here. (plays after ad)

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-84996910602387082982009-09-27T16:48:00.002-06:002009-09-27T16:52:55.633-06:00

Maybe it was that field over there.."What's all that equipment doing over there?"==

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-80937245471125344202009-09-27T14:18:00.005-06:002009-09-27T14:38:45.829-06:00

I'm sure most of you have seen the article written by Rachel Cooke on The Negative One, it seems that her editors thought it could use a little goose with the "Conservatives on their knees" line, as Rachel tells me in an email today.The sentence to which you refer, in brackets, was not, I'm afraid written by me. It must have been added without my knowledge. I certainly wouldn't have written it

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-17149811876739863562009-09-26T17:52:00.003-06:002009-09-26T18:43:01.987-06:00

It only makes sense that the foreigner would lead on foreign affairs....Harper preferred over Ignatieff to lead oneconomy, health care and crime. Ignatieffleads on foreign affairs

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-35319187944679420362009-09-17T15:01:00.004-06:002009-09-17T22:42:02.342-06:00

Maybe they will let you take a look in from the velvet ropes, but this is one room you will never set foot in, unless of course, you get the boys to fire up the green screen one more time....

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I can just see Ignatieff tearing up at the Canoe museum of Canada, wanting Canadians to see him as the second coming of PET.Well, I've got news for you Iggster, they already do......The reality is that Trudeau posed for a series of photos at Virginia Falls before he dashed down the river on a jet boat, wolfing down a steak cooked by his Mountie bodyguard and participating in a pushup and

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-33954918705341896042009-05-26T21:31:00.003-06:002009-05-26T21:43:56.378-06:00

What the hell?The CBC told us those ads weren't working!!==

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-44011351921579549912009-05-08T10:12:00.001-06:002009-05-08T10:15:34.340-06:00

Is it just me or does anyone, or everyone, else find that Twitter banner at the top of the Blogging Tories site extremely annoying?--

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-88212384084039584222009-05-07T19:50:00.002-06:002009-05-07T19:58:41.352-06:00

A friend of mine is having a tough time quitting smoking, so I thought I would reach out to the blogosphere and see if I can get some advice, from those who have successfully gone through the pain of quitting, that I could pass along to her.So if you have a suggestion from your own experience, or from someone you know who has quit, please take a minute to pass it along.I quit about 11 years ago,

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You know you might just be a Liberal when....While Prime Minister Harper and the Conservatives are busy promoting Canada and dealing with the downturn in the global economic situation, what exactly has the Federal Liberal Party of Canada been doing?Well, the Liberal leader believes that taking his arrogance out for a walk would be best for Canadians right now. Cause god knows, there's nothing

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-12266933511049786972009-04-12T16:45:00.000-06:002009-04-12T16:46:12.918-06:00

I wrote a piece a little while back, having a little fun at Greg Weston's expense.Well, it turns out that I was bang on the money with my assessment of the Weston writing formula. Take a look at the first post on the good Professor, you can see it here.Now take a look at Weston's column from the Sunday Sun hereTrue to the Weston formula, it starts with the obligatory Conservative put

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Whether it's at the morning meetings being attended by the likes ofDon Martin,or Abbas Rana and Harris Macleod at the Hill, the messages from our intrepid reporters all seem to have a similar goal.Change the Channel!Never mind that our Prime Minister is doing us proud on the world stage, as he navigates through the world wide economic downturn, surpassing the great orator when it comes to

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-70761701068889832092009-04-01T20:13:00.000-06:002009-04-01T20:30:48.392-06:00

So the latest Liberal leader figures that, instead of actually offering any real advice for helping Canadians who are feeling the effects of the economic downturn, it is in Canadians best interest for him to forecast gloom and doom.He has also decided to share these gems with us..."We're in a storm ... sticking tape to the bottom of the boat won't get us through," said Ignatieff"We will defend

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-54412148407523196052009-03-28T17:49:00.002-06:002009-03-28T17:52:29.710-06:00

Earth Hour poll and comments here.==

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-19364393712710879502009-03-27T08:29:00.003-06:002009-03-27T08:46:24.235-06:00

Why not Earth Year? Or Earth Decade?The reason?An hour is about as long as the majority of these "Look how much more I care" back slappers can muster without it starting to cramp their styles. The late great George Carlin hit the nail smack on the head when he said:"The earth is fineThe people are fucked"==

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-48385948984626951332009-03-24T11:04:00.003-06:002009-03-24T11:13:56.600-06:00

“When you work for a public broadcaster, you really are held to a different standard,” she says. “The public feels a great deal of ownership so they call you on everything.” Ain't that the truth....==

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-21970321560608024412009-03-23T10:52:00.006-06:002009-03-23T12:39:55.898-06:00

Sorry, to all the doom and gloom experts on the left, but we are going to have to start your week off on a positive note.Canada has been rated, by Forbes, as Number Three on the list of best countries to do business in.Our fourth annual Best Countries for Business ranking looks at business conditions in 127 economies. Topping the list for 2009: Denmark, for a second straight year, takes the No. 1

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-13564364854526201132009-03-22T11:20:00.001-06:002009-03-22T11:21:40.807-06:00

Beautiful song Great message==

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-47433247026879650372009-03-21T14:30:00.002-06:002009-03-21T14:33:06.186-06:00

Nanos PollBest PM and National Ballot -Stephen Harper 33 (+1)Michael Ignatieff 27 (-1)Jack Layton 12 (-2)Gilles Duceppe 6 (+1)Elizabeth May 6 (+1)None of them 7 (NC)Unsure 9 (NC) Ignatieff will soon be enjoying Dion like numbers. Gigglesand Craig O(w)liver et al. are doing their very best to divertCanadians attention away from all of the Iggyism's, that seem to becoming now on a daily basis,

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-58397930302816856382009-03-20T08:32:00.003-06:002009-03-20T08:39:31.944-06:00

This guy really does need a teleprompter...Toward the end of the interview on Thursday, Obama told host Jay Leno he's been practicing at the White House's bowling alley but wasn't happy with his score of 129.Leno complimented Obama on the score, but the president quipped, "It was like the Special Olympics or something," which prompted laughter from the audience.Wonder if Giggles will be all over

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-60847209100419971132009-03-16T07:23:00.001-06:002009-03-16T07:41:55.245-06:00

More appropriately, where does Ignatieff stand on the issues? Well, now that's a loaded question, because the Joker has many faces...On a Liberal proposal for a Carbon tax Ignatieff supports the plan.OTTAWA -- Canadians are ready for tough measures, including a controversial "carbon tax" to boost the cost of environmentally-unfriendly fuel, in order to deal with the escalating problem of climate

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-7630281508394590512009-03-13T09:45:00.001-06:002009-03-13T09:47:23.103-06:00

Remind you of anyone?

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-79247432248568225122009-03-11T10:07:00.002-06:002009-03-11T10:14:01.321-06:00

I cannot get my last post, for reasons that I have yet to figure out, to show up on the Blogging Tories site. I am going to try and post this one with a link to the last one and see if that works.It can be found here==

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-55647833891656793432009-03-10T22:22:00.001-06:002009-03-10T22:22:30.733-06:00

Welcome to Conservative Bashing 101, today we will be looking at the work of Gregg Weston, an accomplished Harper hater who we can learn a great deal from by dissecting one of his columns. Let's take a look at the Sunday Sun column from Sunday, March 8 2009. We can find it here.In the column, Weston starts with his trademark semi-veiled insults to all those associated with Prime Minister Harper."

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-83315698615744074172009-03-09T15:15:00.002-06:002009-03-09T15:16:13.820-06:00

This is a test of the Plattytalk blog system, this is only a test........

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-49399433741541992792009-03-03T11:07:00.007-07:002009-03-03T11:23:44.752-07:00

Just a friendly reminder to those in charge of the purse strings in Ottawa, if you are hell bent on spending all of that money, just make sure you have a plan in place to do so.Because without the proper planning, well......it could get ugly!=====

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-6611011216404276282009-02-28T10:20:00.003-07:002009-02-28T10:26:56.148-07:00

David was in his 5th grade class when the teacher asked the children what their fathers did for a living. All the typical answers came up - fireman, policeman, salesman, etc. David was being uncharacteristically quiet and so the teacher asked him about his father."My father's an exotic dancer in a gay bar and takes off all his clothes in front of other men.Sometimes, if the offers really good,

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-2136090071465092522009-02-25T18:04:00.003-07:002009-02-25T18:11:56.580-07:00

'Cause Kinsella's going down in flames....Check out the comments asking Spinsella,"What the Hell are you talking about?"---

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-48229226952876699392009-02-23T13:02:00.005-07:002009-02-23T13:08:42.157-07:00

I seem to have been removed from the Blogging Tories list on the right hand side of the homepage. I have asked for an explanation from the boss but have, to date, received no reply. Now, Stephen may just have not seen my email yet, so I will ask the Blogging Torie faithful if they might be able to shine some light on the subject.And don't tell me I am just being insecure, I already know that!

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-74428314659211310762009-02-22T12:04:00.003-07:002009-02-22T12:14:14.867-07:00

I guess, after being out of the country for so many years, we should give Ignatief the benefit of the doubt. I mean, anyone who has been out of the country as long as Ignatief, might just forget that here in Canada is where the Canadian voter is, or maybe it's just a really bad case of P(e)M(is) envy....

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-78018986404231773222009-02-15T16:42:00.000-07:002009-02-15T15:47:55.997-07:00

There must be a special translation manual that has been sent out to the press gallery for interpreting the latest Liberal leaders comments. I mean, take a look at his responses to the pressing issues of the dayMichael Ignatieff: “Coalition if Necessary, But Not Necessarily Coalition”De Do?Michael Ignatieff: “he must not doubt my calm, quiet, determined determination that he has to walk back down

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-69251969564987559062009-01-15T14:18:00.004-07:002009-01-15T14:52:18.798-07:00

Happy New Year everyone!I have been away for a while but I wanted to post something today I heard on the Rutherford show while driving down a wind swept highway in the great province of Saskatchewan this morning. A caller used the following analogy to answer Dave's question of how confident Canadians are with the current Prime Minister and the job he is doing.Imagine you are operating a skid

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-8559479768587389022008-12-22T18:13:00.002-07:002008-12-22T18:26:21.270-07:00

Giggles is going to have to resuscitate Oliver after this little bit of news today. Sorry Craig, that Senate seat you have been waiting on is no longer available. Too bad, all those years of being a loyal Liberal lap dog, and nothing to show for it.CTV's Question Period should be very interesting next week....==

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-468948900862348252008-12-04T15:07:00.002-07:002008-12-04T15:12:08.553-07:00

Hot from the coalition war room, Layton and Dion discussing what the coalition will do when the HoC reconvenes in January...===

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-76719274201816057012008-12-03T12:29:00.002-07:002008-12-03T12:39:06.894-07:00

Liberals + NDP + BLOC = Coalition of CowardsIt also is equal to three of the most easily duped parties this country has ever seen. PM Stephen Harper has them on a string and is about to give them all a great big yank. Mark my words, this will be the greatest surprise ending ever witnessed in Canada when all is said and done.I would tell you how it is going to end, but I wouldn't want to give

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-34955439995244972802008-10-10T06:30:00.001-06:002008-10-10T06:35:25.723-06:00

To all those who are so keen to jump to poor, poor Stephane Dion's rescue over the cruel way in which his obvious shortcomings are being portrayed, give your heads a great big collective shake.Your "excuses" for Dion's actions, or lack of action, may work for you and me when we go for a job interview, but, when you are seeking the highest office in the land, you better be ready with a response of

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Got it!

Plattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002593634392269611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359722.post-64989567779664266122008-10-08T13:25:00.000-06:002008-10-08T13:26:30.129-06:00

As we wring our hands over the poll numbers tightening up, maybe we should look at the numbers that will more than likely seal the fate of Stephen Harper and the Conservatives on election night. The following is from the ever reliable Nik Nanos.If a federal election were held today, what is your top voting preference?Harper pulls aheadPrime Minister Stephen Harper made gains in the latest

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For those Canadians wondering who would be the best skipper at the helm, the best leader to navigate through what could be some rough economic waters ahead, let's look at two of the party leaders who are applying for the position.Stephane DionQualifications:Doctorate in sociology- Areas studied in sociology range from the analysis of brief contacts between anonymous individuals on the street to

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