Harper is clearly an AGENDA man .. bolster the economy building prisons.. because they're such a great investment right ? .. but wait.. you need PEOPLE to put in PRISONS.. dont you ?.. Oh ,, where do we get people for new prisons , from .. Hmmmm Oh yeah .. ANYONE who falls under the wheels of the SYSTEM.
Every time I watch Harper speak, he impresses me. He is eloquent and he knows his shit. Any time I watch Iggy, for all his education, he just comes across as a dumb ass loudmouth. As for Jack, he just seems like he's in the wrong profession
We could have blamed the Conservatives if he had had his way a few years ago. They wanted to merge our banks which would have put us in the same situation as other countries. Thankfully, Paul Martin stood up to Harper and his Conservative economic fundamentals. Too bad we let Harper squander our surplus in support of getting voters. He is such a bullshitter and a liar!! The rest of the world is seeing it and yet Canadians are ready to support him. We are now seen as shallow and idle. Shame!!!!
@cliflejeune What are you talking about? The financial collapse had nothing to do with deregulation in the USA. It had everything to do with low intrest reates, the tax code, lending laws, government interference in ratings agencies, oh and 2.2 trillion of sub prime backed securities purchased by the federal government from private banks via Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Canadian banks were not outlawed from buying asset backed securities and the Canadian version of Glass Stegal was gone long ago.
I hate harper, don't like that he is in control of our government. I also disagree with his ideology of economics. But i'm here to say, he still is a fucking smart guy who knows his shit.
lol, looks like mike fastener has finally been vanquished, fantastic. I guess he had an epiphany that right-wing policy is not the be all and end all.
I would also like to point out that additional taxes such as GST are liberal in nature, whether they were instituted by a conservative government or not.
@guystoners Back in 2009 when this interview was done, i would agree with you, but today, most definitly not. Our deficit continues to grow at an uncontrollable rate and his new policies (such as new budget plans etc etc) are atrocious and damaging. Personally i think we need to try out a Liberal government again, Ignatieff has raised some interesting idea's as of late.
Harper is such a hypocritical skeeze bag. This is a guy who opposed every single regulation imposed on the banking industry. As soon as the economy goes under he claims he was for the regulations all along.
@Cirvantes123 Our banks are the most solid in the world. Our biggest trading partner the US ( the biggest trade partnership in the world between 2 nations), is in economic chaos and pretty much the rest of the world and we're doing pretty damn well despite this. What is it exactly that you're bitching about? Harper's strongest skill is economics. Our bankers are responsible. GTFO the internet.
@nethoser And our solid banks and banking regulations were in place LONG BEFORE Steve came on the scene. And Steve is the guy who blew a $13 billion deficit BEFORE the recession. Now he's got the largest government and the largest deficit in Canadian history. And most of the money spent on the Economic Action Plan was spent in Conservative ridings. You GTFO the Internet or learn some facts before you beak off.
@Dimcle Thank goodness we had Mr. Harper at the helm during this economic crisis. (He is an economist, you know.) Can you imagine having Dion/Iffy's Carbon Tax Shaft Plan? My goodness, Canada would have been in an economist crisis with these clowns! (Neither of them is an economist as far as I know.)
We are so proud of Mr. Harper making us the envy of the world.
Vanting everithing he didn't build. This good looking evil is actually killing democraty in canada. I vote for him before. I am so disapointed of the way he govern. The only thing that is going well in canada is the petrol maket, but this, as everybody know, kills canada's manifacturer.
@RogetKing Oh no, you don't. You have no idea what a threat to democracy this guy is. If he were to ever obtain a majority in the House of Commons, this country would be down the tubes. He's practically throttled the Access to Information Act, he's prorogued Parliament (twice!) to avoid losing power, he's forbidden his Members of Parliament from speaking to media without his pre-approved script, etc. Careful what you wish for!
Harper is so well spoken .Its esy to see why hes respected on the world stage.Its time we,as a nation,get behind him show a united front.Hes the man to take us into this new decade..
Well, Harper just got bad information at the G-8 ...
If Ignatieff had actually said what Harper was told, his response would have been right on the mark. His communications director made a stupid mistake, though.
What i liar, he is so good at seeming nice, but by now we know he is nothing but a puppet.And id love to know what he realy knows about 911 .He was a Bush stooge and still is a banker stooge.
the entire stimulus package is a scam to prop up markets and to support the american dollar that most of the world wants off of.Our govt is in the pocket of the illuminatti and there central bank fiat money system, and there is no need to call me names as you dont know anything about me.You have only served to show the level of your own spiritual development.i would concider some inner work if i were you.also the evedence about 911 is staggering and conclussive , you are a sleepwalker! wake up
@mikefastener This comment shows that you do not follow politics. If you did, you would be frantic to vote him out. If he's so great, how come only 33+/-% voted for him in the last election? The other 67% obviously disagrees with you. Do some reading. Don't just take Steve's word for everything - that's a BIG mistake. You're exactly the kind of trusting, naive voter Steve wants to hook. He's a huge liability to this country and if you did some homework, you'd know it.
@Dimcle A little confusing--your statement! Many of the other "67%" you mention did not vote....I believe the last PM who actually received a majority of votes actually cast was Mulroney. (Yes, I do follow politics.)
I'm terrified of another Separatist-Socialist Coalition that Iggy/Layton/The Bloc schemed last time. (Where Separatist Senators were a definite possibility.)
For my vote; I'm going with Mr. Harper. We are the envy of the world due to his handling of the economic crisis.
@mikefastener The actual "coalition" was between the NDP and the Liberals. The only reference to the Bloc was that they would put in place a "consultation mechanism" with them. It was only signed by Dion and Layton. Read the document. That's what I mean by sucking into Steve's bull. And the percentages I used off the top of my head were the percentages of PEOPLE WHO VOTED, not eligible voters. In fact, the exact numbers were: Cons: 37.6, Other: 62.4. That's what I meant about homework.
@Dimcle Sorry, my sad friend...your so called facts do not add up!
Welcome to Politics 101 (you will get an education here). Which 3 party leaders were at that big news conference signing the coalition agreement? (Do I need to tell you or have you conveniently forgotten?)
The Separatist-Socialist Coalition was a disgusting, shameful illustration of the lie-berals lust for power (above the wishes of Canadians).
@mikefastener Steve is not, nor has he ever been an economist. He has a Masters Degree in Economics - big difference. Just because I have a degree in Civil Engineering, I'm not an engineer because I never worked as an engineer. Same with Steve. The only "real" job he ever had was in the mail room of the oil company his daddy worked at. And for 20+ years, Harper has been against Keynesian economics, but suddenly he's changed him mind by spending money like a drunken sailor.
@Dimcle Sorry, but your response continues to be confusing. I uncertain about your comment about Mr. Harper not being an economist (however, I am unsure of the working qualifications to be an "economist" someone with a Masters Degree certainly gets my attention.)
I know that Iggy was constantly demanding that Mr. Harper spend more money and countries around the world are praising Mr. Harper's steady hand on the economy.
@mikefastener And do I need to point out that Steve signed a "coalition" letter with Layton and Duceppe in 2004? Now who's the hyprocrite? That's right - a letter signed by all three and actually sent to the Governor-General saying that if Paul Martin dissolved Parliament for election purposes, the GG should pass power over to them. Coalitions are only undemocratic if they don't involve Stephen Harper, I guess. Who was lusting for power then, hmmm?
@Dimcle Sorry, but you seem to be wrong. I never heard of a letter from the Bloc in that earlier arrangement saying that they would take over the financial reins of the country, including the budget!!!
(You can see it on Youtube.) That Iggy and Layton would agree to such a giving of power to the Separatists scares me. I hope it does scare you as well.
@mikefastener Oh my God, you get your political education on Youtube? Enough said. I thought we were having an intelligent conversation, but I was wrong. Nothing intelligent about you. As for his "American citizenship", you're a moron. You can't be a citizen of another country to be the Prime Minister. You go ahead and keep eating whatever it is that Harper is feeding you sheep. Thank God my vote cancels out yours. Oops, you probably don't vote. Don't you have to have an IQ to do that?
@Dimcle@Dimcle Wow--when left-winger/lie-beral defenders run out of debating points (which always happens) they start insulting us neutral Canadians. (What are lie-berals hiding?) So I am a moron..can't be a citizen.... Doesn't Mr. Dion have French citizenship which (like a petulant child) he refused to give up? Seems like you should watch more Youtube--your political education is certainly inferior to mine, right?
(A warm wet cloth is good at removing egg from your face--good luck!)
@mikefastener Dion isn't French haha, he was born in Quebec. His only citizenship is Canadian. Also don't claim to be part of the only level headed group here and then on using terms like "lie-beral" and call Mr. Dion a child.
@Dimcle Folks--please stop sending all those e-mails laughing at Dimcle. This individual has now, likely, run away in embarrassment.
In my experience, when Canadians ask questions, Conservatives respond thoughtfully and politely, left-wingers (liberals/NDP'er) quickly attack the questioner. Why are these people so insincere? They must know in their hearts that their beliefs are silly.
Oh well, time to put another left-winger in their place. One at a time.
@mikefastener Don't you see the irony in what you're saying? You claim only left-wing minded folks make political attacks, but you're attacking us by even saying that, furthermore the conservative party of Canada is by far running the most attack ads when it comes time for elections. Also, please don't call my political beliefs silly, they've done pretty well for Canada, if i recall correctly the Chretien government had a 12 billion dollar surplus.
@arabiancowofdeath Chretien had a 12 billion dollar surplus by taxing Cdn's to death!!!
With Iffy's lust for power, we are lucky we had Mr. Harper demanding that this "tax and spend lie-beral" shut-up!!!
A correction: most Cdn's call the Conservative ads as "fact ads" since the lie-berals refuse to identify lies in their content. (Feeling a little "sheepish" about now?)
@mikefastener mhmm... taxes are not everything you know? Cost of living in Canada is higher then ever. Furthermore, Liberal policy does not increase tax on regular citizens, but it does for corporations.
@mikefastener corporations are not citizens.... citizens are a part of them but they are not the ones being taxed.... also as for your other point, the whole ad where the conservatives claim 3 times that the Liberals will raise "your" taxes is a lie. Ignatieff has said many times he will not raise taxes for middle class canadian citizens.
@arabiancowofdeath Hope I can educate you here! Taxes on Corporations are taxes on Cdn's (who do you think provides jobs and goods to us citizens?) Iffy's has said!!!!.....a promise from this American is not worth much...remember when he said he would never join a Separatist Socialist Coalition before the last election and then joined 6 weeks after the election?
You may wish to run away....I have clearly outdebated you.
@mikefastener no you haven't... Corporations are not citizens plain and simple. They are organizations that can spare many millions while normal working Canadian families cannot. Furthermore, how can you even argue that Iggy is an american? OOOO he worked at Harvard, we should be congratulating the man for pursuing a successful career, not questioning his patriotism.
@arabiancowofdeath I am sure you have never taken even a basic economics course! Corporations will push expenses (such as taxes) into the price they will charge normal working Canadian families for goods. Therefore, the result is the same.
Iffy referred to himself as an American--video is readily available.
@mikefastener i'm SOOO sorry haha. You are aware the corporations have just taken a tax CUT, yet prices remain the same. So that means effectively all the tax cut has done is weaken the government to no benefit of the people. That means a tax hike for corporations back to what it was or even slightly higher should have no noticeable effect on the common Canadian with the exception of the betterment of social services that we all benefit from.
@arabiancowofdeath My silly friend--yes, yes, yes--adjusting the corporate tax (to match the rest of the world) cannot have a benefit. Oh dear, I understand we had record job creation last month as by Statistics Canada (damn those facts always getting in the way of your agenda). lolol
Did you ask Dalton McLier (a lie-beral BTW) why he is reducing Corporate Taxes?
Oh well, I guess you may wish to run away from the debate now. (Almost all left-winger do when they are out-debated.)
@mikefastener so if it has no benefit, then why did we do it? hahaha. You see the issue with that? Also why is Mr. Harper cutting the governments income while we continue to fall further and further into debt as a nation? Also Dalton is a bad premier, i don't like the man or many of his policies, furthermore our debate has been at a federal level. Also, jobs go up and down, Statistics Canada has also recorded record lows during Harpers "reign".
@mikefastener i wasn't aware classical literature was considered socialist. Also i notice how you had absolutely no counter to my last point so i effectively just won the debate (using your own pathetic rhetoric against you, annoying isn't it) Also Europe has far higher corporate taxes then north america because they use a social market system as opposed to the flawed free market system (not to say social market does not have its own issues). Also yes, i support social programs, so what?
@mikefastener lol, so your a liar? that's cool, that''s cool. i'm sure thousands are watching our pathetic little debate :p. Also you were curious what socialist classes i was taking, but few of my classes relate to modern politics so it was a weird point. Also, you still have not informed me why we have lowered corporate taxes if we have seen absolutely no benefit.
@mikefastener Yes, i don't like Dalton, i already said that. Also once again, please answer my question (you have avoided it twice now) why did we lower corporate taxes (which has thus weakened the state) if we have are not going to see any benefits? All it does is hurt social services and other important government programs such as defense and bolstering the economy.
@mikefastener LOL!!!! i just looked up March 2011's job creation statistics, and they were LOW. Statistics Canada was expecting at least 21,000 jobs to be created last month, but instead a mere 15,000 were created. Also in what way am i a liar? I have not lied once. Also no i am not feeling like a sheep but a bit like a bully cause you clearly have a severe mental deficiency :p (Isn't that tactic annoying?)
@mikefastener *face palm* Uhm... it was right-wing policies that put us into this recession in the first place, so don't jump to insane conclusions. Also, sure 15,000 is better then zero, but it is below average and considering you had just said last month was a record high means you just told a lie. Shit, since your right-wing you must believe in "God" and i bet he'd notice a blatant lie like that, cause he's all knowing, right?
@mikefastener Well, you claim to know economics, so you should know that a nation said to be recovering from a recession should be creating 18-19 thousand a month to replace the jobs lost at a fast enough rate to ensure no long term damage has been dealt to the economy. 15,000 is by no means terrible, but lower then what we should be getting and as said, NOT A RECORD HIGH as you claimed it was earlier.
@mikefastener Also, i would like to mention that it was the creation of the Social Market System by Konrad Adenaur that created the "Economic Miracle" of the 1950's in West Germany. The Social Market System by the way is a liberal policy, and pulled Germany out of a depression hundreds of times worse then our current situation.
@mikefastener Are you implying the Germany economy is weak? You are aware it is the most stable economy in Europe, and is most certainly more stable then America's.
@arabiancowofdeath Can you image President Obama asking for Mr. Harper's advice at the last economic conference in Toronto? (No surprise, Mr. Harper is an Economist you know.)
Shows the increased international presence Canada now has with Mr. Harper at the helm.
@mikefastener Canada has been a member of the G8 (formerly G7) for decades. We have been an economically succusful nation for ages, if Harper somehow weakened our state to the point our largest trading partner would not discuss economic growth strategies would make him the worse world leader in generations.
@arabiancowofdeath Amazing that Mr. Harper spoke to the US president from a position of strength!!! (Mr. Harper's handling of the global economic crisis has been seen as a textbook case of knowledge and courage--Mr. Harper is an Economist BTW.) All this done during a minority gov't with the jackals (the American, Iffy, the Socialist guy, Laydown and that Separatist they want a coalition with) trying to gain political points.
@mikefastener LOL you make it sound like he was lecturing the President. I assure that was not the case, America has been and always will be a more powerful nation then Canada. I would also like to point out that if Harper is such an economic genius, why is our national deficit higher then it has ever been?
@arabiancowofdeath My poor silly friend. Mr. Obama was so desperate for help (him following a left-winger philosophy--and we all know how crazy that is).
Can you image how large our deficit would be without Mr. Harper's world praised steady hand?
@mikefastener Uhm, Harper Government: Deficit of nearly 60 Billion. Mulroney Government: Deficit of over 40 Billion. Chretien Government: Surplus of 12 Billion. If history is any indicator, if we had a centre-left economic policy we'd be doing just swell.
@arabiancowofdeath Mulroney brought in the GST and FTA. Chretien government said they would cancel once elected. They realized Mr. Mulroney had done the right things and the deficit would collapse due to his wise leadership. Chretien and Martin act as the cowards they were and immediately decide not to cancel these items.
They destroy transfer payments to the provinces creating a crisis in health care we still have today. Yes, left winger policies certainly have helped Canada!!
@arabiancowofdeath I have no doubt the middle class is growing poorer. With the left-winger influence in parliament (lie-berals and NDP) we have had to suffer "tax and spend lie-berals"....Iffy's own words or the wild-eyed socialists of Jack Laydown. If Mr. Harper can overcome the jackals and get a majority, the middle class will certainly grow stronger!
@mikefastener uhm, the Middle Class was strong prior to 2006, and has only begun its sharp decline recently... coincidence this coincides with the rise of the right-wing government? i think not. Right Wing policy makes the rich more rich and hopes that some of that wealth will trickle down... that doesn't happen.
@arabiancowofdeath My silly friend....in a minority parliament, the governing party must get some of the other parties to agree; otherwise, that party falls.
Since Iffy agreed with all of Mr. Harper's proposals, I guess you are telling me the lie-berals are incompetent.
@mikefastener No argument there? LOL you didn't even answer the question, looks like it's over, good thing to, i was getting tired of your incoherent blathering. The simple fact of the matter is, left-wing policy has brought us affordable health care, and a great standard of living, meanwhile every time we have a right-wing government the economy crumbles and the middle class suffers greatly while the wealthy become more wealthy.
@arabiancowofdeath Best you run away, my silly friend. I challenge your crazy left-wing beliefs and your get angry! The world has recognized the weirdo left-wing policies have crippled us (you believe we have affordable health care? Join the real world!). If I have caused you to look in a mirror, my job is done.
@mikefastener uhm, yea we do have affordable health care. In the states, unless you are affluent cancer not only ruins your life because it is a crippling disease but it also cripples your wallet. In Canada we are lucky enough to be treated, not charged. Please also address the issue that every time we have a conservative government we have a deficit. You're dancing around the real issue's here. Also to say that most of the world does not support left-wing policies is a lie.
@arabiancowofdeath First off, you are incorrect. I already told your the reason Chretien had financial success was Mulroney's GST and FTA (both of which Chretien promised to eliminate). Please address this statement!
Health care is killing our country's finances--no expert says it is sustainable and therefore, affordable. Please address this statement!
I believe Greece will give you a lesson on left-winng policies! Please address this statement!
@mikefastener I am not familiar with the Grecian economy, so i simply cannot comment. If health-care is not sustainable, then why has it been with us for decades and through times of economic height? Also, one policy does not ensure the economic strength of a nation, but many. GST and FTA alone are not responsible for eliminating billions of dollars of debt. Also i ask you this, if you got leukemia, would you have the hundreds of thousands of dollars needed to treat it?
@arabiancowofdeath So you comment "most of the world does not follow"; however, "I simply cannot comment on Greece". So therefore, you don't know what you are talking about--thank you for that!
You said GST and FTA ..not responsible--how much money did they bring to the Cdn economy? You move silly friend.
"if you got leukemia...." I agree, I would not want to wait for yrs (as in Canada) to treat it! A dual system like England, France, Spain, Germany, Sweden, etc. would be best.
@mikefastener You would not wait years. I speak from experience, my uncle got leukemia and waited a matter of 2 weeks before treatment. I won't deny that GST and FTA helped fuel the re-growth of Canada's coffers, but they did NOT make up the vast majority of the difference. And knowing that most countries globally pursue a centre-left policy and knowing the specifics of every single one are two completely different things. Greece is economically unimportant to Canada.
@arabiancowofdeath You look so foolish right now. (I am getting e-mails from others laughing at you!)
Cover, cover, cover....this is your only operating strategy. You said the world my silliy friend and now you are limiting it to countries economically important to Canada??? lolol
I am thinking of leaving you--your weak debating skills are frankly tiring and many others are questioning why bother when you so uninformed?
@mikefastener Most of the world does have left-wing policies. I just happen to only know in depth information about those more relevant to Canada. Also quit blatantly lying about those emails haha. Also, you have yet to prove how public health care is killing the countries economy. Also nice way of phrasing that you're backing down haha. The simple fact of the matter is, Right-Wing policies are not helping us out of this mess and it is clearly time for a change.
@mikefastener Cover cover cover, eh? Again, the unmistakable hypocrisy of mikefastener. I should remind you that Harper's (and Ford's) strategy is the same. What, with parliamentary prorogations, obstruction of the will of parliament, G20 police brutality, refusal to provide documents on war crimes and Afghan torture, need I go on?
You may turn a blind eye but the rest of us know what's what.
@gricer1326 Grocer! Remember you volunteered to move to the Children's Table of Debating (when all those posters were laughing at your poor debating skills, lack of facts and shameful lies)? I checked with the Children and they say you are not ready to leave (afterall, they know Ann Horwath is not the leader of the provincial NDP--you little slip).
Go back, practice and we will let you back with the Adults in a few months.
One of the Children will be contacting you shortly.
@mikefastener Alright, well I guess that means you agree that Stealin' Harper is a liar, a coward and a hypocrite, who doesn't give a rat's ass about Canada. I guess you agree that the billions spent on G20 security was a waste (not to mention police activities). I guess you agree that an untendered deal to buy useless fighter jets is a bad idea. I guess you agree that obstructing parliament and lying to the public is wrong. Thanks for agreeing with me.
@mikefastener As for Ignatieff "demanding" to be Prime Minister, please stop being so dramatic. He was acclaimed as the Liberal leader at a perfectly democratic Leadership Convention by the delegates to that convention. Bob Rae and Dominic LeBlanc VOLUNTARILY stepped aside so that Ignatieff would be acclaimed since they felt he was the best man for the job. As for this ridiculous "Russian Count" thing, how pathetic. His father was born in Russia - is that a crime? Good grief!
@Dimcle I believe I understand you. I agree it is pathetic that Iggy is always bragging about his Russian nobility! Do you think he is insecure? (Having left Canada 42 years ago certainly makes him out of touch with us other Canadians.) I wonder why he will not give up his American citizenship. Maybe it means he is just visiting? What are your thoughts on this?
@mikefastener And if "Better to have a hockey dad than a Russian Count"! makes sense to you and your friends, then I feel sorry for you.
Steve didn't "handle" the economic crisis. He threw lots of money at Conservative ridings. The banking regulations are what saved our butts and they were around long before Steve.
Again, I'll ask you to do your research before blindly being one of Steve's sheep. And you still haven't explained why 62.4% of people who voted didn't vote for your hero
@Dimcle You seem to be getting angry. I am disappointed--I can tell you that I would in an instant, "Stand up for Canada".
Many Canadians are still afraid of giving any party a majority. After the recent liberal corruption scandal, I understand their concerns!
Luckily, with Mr. Harper's strong leadership, Canadians are coming around. (Otherwise why did he get even a more solid approval in the last election?)
Leftists are hilariously delusional.
StarshipPoopers1 2 months ago 4
I voted for Harper this year. :) Good to see that he represents my country well
Losuol 2 months ago 2
@Losuol
You didn't vote for Harper himself, moron. You voted for a conservative MP to have a tory majority in the house of commons to have Harper as PM.
SaturnEternity 2 months ago
@Losuol Me too :)
okokwegetit22 1 month ago
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Harper is clearly an AGENDA man .. bolster the economy building prisons.. because they're such a great investment right ? .. but wait.. you need PEOPLE to put in PRISONS.. dont you ?.. Oh ,, where do we get people for new prisons , from .. Hmmmm Oh yeah .. ANYONE who falls under the wheels of the SYSTEM.
WeAskThePeople 3 months ago
Canada deserves better than the Harper regime's neocon neanderthals
techcafe 4 months ago
Sky News is owned by Rupert Murdoch (a zionist jew).
Harper is a PUPPET for the zionists (a stupid evangelical himself - who actually believes that crap in the bible). A "useful idiot".
Don't believe a single word of this PRO-zionist PROPAGANDA BULL SHIT!
(it's funny Fox DISinformation Network never invites me on the show)?!
ForeignPerson1 4 months ago
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Every time I watch Harper speak, he impresses me. He is eloquent and he knows his shit. Any time I watch Iggy, for all his education, he just comes across as a dumb ass loudmouth. As for Jack, he just seems like he's in the wrong profession
EruditeCanadian 9 months ago 2
We could have blamed the Conservatives if he had had his way a few years ago. They wanted to merge our banks which would have put us in the same situation as other countries. Thankfully, Paul Martin stood up to Harper and his Conservative economic fundamentals. Too bad we let Harper squander our surplus in support of getting voters. He is such a bullshitter and a liar!! The rest of the world is seeing it and yet Canadians are ready to support him. We are now seen as shallow and idle. Shame!!!!
cliflejeune 10 months ago
@cliflejeune What are you talking about? The financial collapse had nothing to do with deregulation in the USA. It had everything to do with low intrest reates, the tax code, lending laws, government interference in ratings agencies, oh and 2.2 trillion of sub prime backed securities purchased by the federal government from private banks via Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Canadian banks were not outlawed from buying asset backed securities and the Canadian version of Glass Stegal was gone long ago.
EasyEs 10 months ago
I hate harper, don't like that he is in control of our government. I also disagree with his ideology of economics. But i'm here to say, he still is a fucking smart guy who knows his shit.
Stakhanov 10 months ago 3
lol, looks like mike fastener has finally been vanquished, fantastic. I guess he had an epiphany that right-wing policy is not the be all and end all.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
I would also like to point out that additional taxes such as GST are liberal in nature, whether they were instituted by a conservative government or not.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
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i heard harper is a homosexual
TheRoyaleBoss 11 months ago
Harper does a good job for us - he really does
guystoners 1 year ago
@guystoners Back in 2009 when this interview was done, i would agree with you, but today, most definitly not. Our deficit continues to grow at an uncontrollable rate and his new policies (such as new budget plans etc etc) are atrocious and damaging. Personally i think we need to try out a Liberal government again, Ignatieff has raised some interesting idea's as of late.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
Proud to have this man as our Prime Minister!!! Listen to his ability to communicate.
(Can you imagine Dion stumbling over his words or Iggy lecturing like he did at Harvard in front of the media?)
Wow! We are very lucky with Mr. Harper.
Hope he decides to run again!
Right?
mikefastener 1 year ago
canada is doing great due to usa's need for oil;
FIXWCBCANADA 1 year ago
Harper is such a hypocritical skeeze bag. This is a guy who opposed every single regulation imposed on the banking industry. As soon as the economy goes under he claims he was for the regulations all along.
Cirvantes123 1 year ago
@Cirvantes123 Our banks are the most solid in the world. Our biggest trading partner the US ( the biggest trade partnership in the world between 2 nations), is in economic chaos and pretty much the rest of the world and we're doing pretty damn well despite this. What is it exactly that you're bitching about? Harper's strongest skill is economics. Our bankers are responsible. GTFO the internet.
nethoser 1 year ago
@nethoser And our solid banks and banking regulations were in place LONG BEFORE Steve came on the scene. And Steve is the guy who blew a $13 billion deficit BEFORE the recession. Now he's got the largest government and the largest deficit in Canadian history. And most of the money spent on the Economic Action Plan was spent in Conservative ridings. You GTFO the Internet or learn some facts before you beak off.
Dimcle 1 year ago
@Dimcle Thank goodness we had Mr. Harper at the helm during this economic crisis. (He is an economist, you know.) Can you imagine having Dion/Iffy's Carbon Tax Shaft Plan? My goodness, Canada would have been in an economist crisis with these clowns! (Neither of them is an economist as far as I know.)
We are so proud of Mr. Harper making us the envy of the world.
Who could argue?
mikefastener 1 year ago
Financially Canada is far and away better off than most countries if not all .
those who do not listen leave them in the dust
dave777blaster 1 year ago
He looks like a big dick and he is.
sndd0138 1 year ago
Vanting everithing he didn't build. This good looking evil is actually killing democraty in canada. I vote for him before. I am so disapointed of the way he govern. The only thing that is going well in canada is the petrol maket, but this, as everybody know, kills canada's manifacturer.
alis3301 1 year ago
I wish this guy was our PM instead of the oaf Gordon Brown
RogetKing 1 year ago 2
@RogetKing Oh no, you don't. You have no idea what a threat to democracy this guy is. If he were to ever obtain a majority in the House of Commons, this country would be down the tubes. He's practically throttled the Access to Information Act, he's prorogued Parliament (twice!) to avoid losing power, he's forbidden his Members of Parliament from speaking to media without his pre-approved script, etc. Careful what you wish for!
Dimcle 1 year ago
@Dimcle This Iggy guy scares me! After being out of Canada for 42 years and returning to demand to be Prime Minister is a little too much!
As many are now saying, "Better to have a hockey dad than a Russian Count"!
This makes sense to me and my friends.
Hope about you?
mikefastener 1 year ago
Harper is so well spoken .Its esy to see why hes respected on the world stage.Its time we,as a nation,get behind him show a united front.Hes the man to take us into this new decade..
stranger338 2 years ago 2
I wish this was how Harper behaved all the time on the world stage.
That shot at Iggy at the G-8 was embarassing.
Mathesonguy 2 years ago
Well, Harper just got bad information at the G-8 ...
If Ignatieff had actually said what Harper was told, his response would have been right on the mark. His communications director made a stupid mistake, though.
liberty4canada 2 years ago 5
What i liar, he is so good at seeming nice, but by now we know he is nothing but a puppet.And id love to know what he realy knows about 911 .He was a Bush stooge and still is a banker stooge.
seesitnow4sure 2 years ago
There was no TARP fund for banks in Canada moron.
Our banks are just fine without any extra dough, thank you very much.
Mathesonguy 2 years ago 5
the entire stimulus package is a scam to prop up markets and to support the american dollar that most of the world wants off of.Our govt is in the pocket of the illuminatti and there central bank fiat money system, and there is no need to call me names as you dont know anything about me.You have only served to show the level of your own spiritual development.i would concider some inner work if i were you.also the evedence about 911 is staggering and conclussive , you are a sleepwalker! wake up
seesitnow4sure 2 years ago
@seesitnow4sure He was george bush's little lapdog when bush was president.
autumnsylver 1 year ago
@autumnsylver Can you image having Dion or Iffy in this interview? We are all so lucky to have Mr. Harper in the driver's seat!
mikefastener 1 year ago
@mikefastener This comment shows that you do not follow politics. If you did, you would be frantic to vote him out. If he's so great, how come only 33+/-% voted for him in the last election? The other 67% obviously disagrees with you. Do some reading. Don't just take Steve's word for everything - that's a BIG mistake. You're exactly the kind of trusting, naive voter Steve wants to hook. He's a huge liability to this country and if you did some homework, you'd know it.
Dimcle 1 year ago
@Dimcle A little confusing--your statement! Many of the other "67%" you mention did not vote....I believe the last PM who actually received a majority of votes actually cast was Mulroney. (Yes, I do follow politics.)
I'm terrified of another Separatist-Socialist Coalition that Iggy/Layton/The Bloc schemed last time. (Where Separatist Senators were a definite possibility.)
For my vote; I'm going with Mr. Harper. We are the envy of the world due to his handling of the economic crisis.
mikefastener 1 year ago
@mikefastener The actual "coalition" was between the NDP and the Liberals. The only reference to the Bloc was that they would put in place a "consultation mechanism" with them. It was only signed by Dion and Layton. Read the document. That's what I mean by sucking into Steve's bull. And the percentages I used off the top of my head were the percentages of PEOPLE WHO VOTED, not eligible voters. In fact, the exact numbers were: Cons: 37.6, Other: 62.4. That's what I meant about homework.
Dimcle 1 year ago
@Dimcle Sorry, my sad friend...your so called facts do not add up!
Welcome to Politics 101 (you will get an education here). Which 3 party leaders were at that big news conference signing the coalition agreement? (Do I need to tell you or have you conveniently forgotten?)
The Separatist-Socialist Coalition was a disgusting, shameful illustration of the lie-berals lust for power (above the wishes of Canadians).
Who could argue?
mikefastener 1 year ago
@mikefastener Steve is not, nor has he ever been an economist. He has a Masters Degree in Economics - big difference. Just because I have a degree in Civil Engineering, I'm not an engineer because I never worked as an engineer. Same with Steve. The only "real" job he ever had was in the mail room of the oil company his daddy worked at. And for 20+ years, Harper has been against Keynesian economics, but suddenly he's changed him mind by spending money like a drunken sailor.
Dimcle 1 year ago
@Dimcle Sorry, but your response continues to be confusing. I uncertain about your comment about Mr. Harper not being an economist (however, I am unsure of the working qualifications to be an "economist" someone with a Masters Degree certainly gets my attention.)
I know that Iggy was constantly demanding that Mr. Harper spend more money and countries around the world are praising Mr. Harper's steady hand on the economy.
Are they are wrong?
mikefastener 1 year ago
@mikefastener And do I need to point out that Steve signed a "coalition" letter with Layton and Duceppe in 2004? Now who's the hyprocrite? That's right - a letter signed by all three and actually sent to the Governor-General saying that if Paul Martin dissolved Parliament for election purposes, the GG should pass power over to them. Coalitions are only undemocratic if they don't involve Stephen Harper, I guess. Who was lusting for power then, hmmm?
Dimcle 1 year ago
@Dimcle Sorry, but you seem to be wrong. I never heard of a letter from the Bloc in that earlier arrangement saying that they would take over the financial reins of the country, including the budget!!!
(You can see it on Youtube.) That Iggy and Layton would agree to such a giving of power to the Separatists scares me. I hope it does scare you as well.
mikefastener 1 year ago
@mikefastener Oh my God, you get your political education on Youtube? Enough said. I thought we were having an intelligent conversation, but I was wrong. Nothing intelligent about you. As for his "American citizenship", you're a moron. You can't be a citizen of another country to be the Prime Minister. You go ahead and keep eating whatever it is that Harper is feeding you sheep. Thank God my vote cancels out yours. Oops, you probably don't vote. Don't you have to have an IQ to do that?
Dimcle 1 year ago
@Dimcle @Dimcle Wow--when left-winger/lie-beral defenders run out of debating points (which always happens) they start insulting us neutral Canadians. (What are lie-berals hiding?) So I am a moron..can't be a citizen.... Doesn't Mr. Dion have French citizenship which (like a petulant child) he refused to give up? Seems like you should watch more Youtube--your political education is certainly inferior to mine, right?
(A warm wet cloth is good at removing egg from your face--good luck!)
mikefastener 1 year ago
@mikefastener Dion isn't French haha, he was born in Quebec. His only citizenship is Canadian. Also don't claim to be part of the only level headed group here and then on using terms like "lie-beral" and call Mr. Dion a child.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath "his only citizenship is Canadian"!!!
Not according to Dion!!!
How sad you lie to promote the lie-beral party rather than Canada!
Ready for an apology?
mikefastener 10 months ago
@Dimcle Folks--please stop sending all those e-mails laughing at Dimcle. This individual has now, likely, run away in embarrassment.
In my experience, when Canadians ask questions, Conservatives respond thoughtfully and politely, left-wingers (liberals/NDP'er) quickly attack the questioner. Why are these people so insincere? They must know in their hearts that their beliefs are silly.
Oh well, time to put another left-winger in their place. One at a time.
Take care, everyone.
mikefastener 1 year ago
@mikefastener Don't you see the irony in what you're saying? You claim only left-wing minded folks make political attacks, but you're attacking us by even saying that, furthermore the conservative party of Canada is by far running the most attack ads when it comes time for elections. Also, please don't call my political beliefs silly, they've done pretty well for Canada, if i recall correctly the Chretien government had a 12 billion dollar surplus.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath Chretien had a 12 billion dollar surplus by taxing Cdn's to death!!!
With Iffy's lust for power, we are lucky we had Mr. Harper demanding that this "tax and spend lie-beral" shut-up!!!
A correction: most Cdn's call the Conservative ads as "fact ads" since the lie-berals refuse to identify lies in their content. (Feeling a little "sheepish" about now?)
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener mhmm... taxes are not everything you know? Cost of living in Canada is higher then ever. Furthermore, Liberal policy does not increase tax on regular citizens, but it does for corporations.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath Taxes on corporations are taxes on citizens!
Have you even taken a basic economics course? (Mr. Harper is an Economist, BTW.)
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener corporations are not citizens.... citizens are a part of them but they are not the ones being taxed.... also as for your other point, the whole ad where the conservatives claim 3 times that the Liberals will raise "your" taxes is a lie. Ignatieff has said many times he will not raise taxes for middle class canadian citizens.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath Hope I can educate you here! Taxes on Corporations are taxes on Cdn's (who do you think provides jobs and goods to us citizens?) Iffy's has said!!!!.....a promise from this American is not worth much...remember when he said he would never join a Separatist Socialist Coalition before the last election and then joined 6 weeks after the election?
You may wish to run away....I have clearly outdebated you.
You are welcome.
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener no you haven't... Corporations are not citizens plain and simple. They are organizations that can spare many millions while normal working Canadian families cannot. Furthermore, how can you even argue that Iggy is an american? OOOO he worked at Harvard, we should be congratulating the man for pursuing a successful career, not questioning his patriotism.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath I am sure you have never taken even a basic economics course! Corporations will push expenses (such as taxes) into the price they will charge normal working Canadian families for goods. Therefore, the result is the same.
Iffy referred to himself as an American--video is readily available.
I am waiting for an apology.....
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener i'm SOOO sorry haha. You are aware the corporations have just taken a tax CUT, yet prices remain the same. So that means effectively all the tax cut has done is weaken the government to no benefit of the people. That means a tax hike for corporations back to what it was or even slightly higher should have no noticeable effect on the common Canadian with the exception of the betterment of social services that we all benefit from.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath My silly friend--yes, yes, yes--adjusting the corporate tax (to match the rest of the world) cannot have a benefit. Oh dear, I understand we had record job creation last month as by Statistics Canada (damn those facts always getting in the way of your agenda). lolol
Did you ask Dalton McLier (a lie-beral BTW) why he is reducing Corporate Taxes?
Oh well, I guess you may wish to run away from the debate now. (Almost all left-winger do when they are out-debated.)
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener so if it has no benefit, then why did we do it? hahaha. You see the issue with that? Also why is Mr. Harper cutting the governments income while we continue to fall further and further into debt as a nation? Also Dalton is a bad premier, i don't like the man or many of his policies, furthermore our debate has been at a federal level. Also, jobs go up and down, Statistics Canada has also recorded record lows during Harpers "reign".
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath Wow! Get out of the Socialist Weirdo classes in university and consider an economics class.
It will certainly get you a marketable skill--rather than living on the public purse.
I guess you believe the rest of the world is wrong in keeping corporate taxes down.
(Next answer will be interesting, folks!)
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener i wasn't aware classical literature was considered socialist. Also i notice how you had absolutely no counter to my last point so i effectively just won the debate (using your own pathetic rhetoric against you, annoying isn't it) Also Europe has far higher corporate taxes then north america because they use a social market system as opposed to the flawed free market system (not to say social market does not have its own issues). Also yes, i support social programs, so what?
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath I enjoy laughing at your, my silly friend.
Are you saying that Greece is a poster boy to follow for economic reform!!!!
You look so ridiculous--you know I am getting e-mails laughing at you...right?
Hope I helped you back to reality.
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener lol, so your a liar? that's cool, that''s cool. i'm sure thousands are watching our pathetic little debate :p. Also you were curious what socialist classes i was taking, but few of my classes relate to modern politics so it was a weird point. Also, you still have not informed me why we have lowered corporate taxes if we have seen absolutely no benefit.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath So you are called lie-beral Dalton McLiar a liar?
Yes or No...why won't you answer?
Everyone is laughing at your right now.
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener Yes, i don't like Dalton, i already said that. Also once again, please answer my question (you have avoided it twice now) why did we lower corporate taxes (which has thus weakened the state) if we have are not going to see any benefits? All it does is hurt social services and other important government programs such as defense and bolstering the economy.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath Lower Corporate Taxes = last month's full-time job creation success.
How is that dish of crow that you now have to eat?
mikefastener 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath You being a liar is not cool--but not unusual for left-wingers!
Who said we have not seen a benefit from lowered coporate taxes? (Did you see last month's full-time job creation numbers?)
Feeling a little "sheepish" about now?
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener LOL!!!! i just looked up March 2011's job creation statistics, and they were LOW. Statistics Canada was expecting at least 21,000 jobs to be created last month, but instead a mere 15,000 were created. Also in what way am i a liar? I have not lied once. Also no i am not feeling like a sheep but a bit like a bully cause you clearly have a severe mental deficiency :p (Isn't that tactic annoying?)
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath I agree with you that left-wingers are generally annoying. Thank you!
So you agree that 15,000 jobs were created!!!???
Time for a little apology?
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener you are aware 15,000 is low, yes?
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath Are you aware 15,000 is better than zero?
(Which would have been the result of the left-wing approach to the economy.)
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener *face palm* Uhm... it was right-wing policies that put us into this recession in the first place, so don't jump to insane conclusions. Also, sure 15,000 is better then zero, but it is below average and considering you had just said last month was a record high means you just told a lie. Shit, since your right-wing you must believe in "God" and i bet he'd notice a blatant lie like that, cause he's all knowing, right?
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath So my silly friend....15,000 is below average.
What is average?
(Maybe your worshipping of left-wingers boys is failing you!--interesting thought, don't you think?)
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener Well, you claim to know economics, so you should know that a nation said to be recovering from a recession should be creating 18-19 thousand a month to replace the jobs lost at a fast enough rate to ensure no long term damage has been dealt to the economy. 15,000 is by no means terrible, but lower then what we should be getting and as said, NOT A RECORD HIGH as you claimed it was earlier.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath Uhhhhhh where did your 18-19 thousand a month come from?
Reference please.......
(I have called you out--may be time for you to run away?)
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener Also, i would like to mention that it was the creation of the Social Market System by Konrad Adenaur that created the "Economic Miracle" of the 1950's in West Germany. The Social Market System by the way is a liberal policy, and pulled Germany out of a depression hundreds of times worse then our current situation.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath Are you talking about a German society that has been left behind by the current economic miracle of Mr. Reagan and Mr. Harper?
Just wondering how far your silliness will go....
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener Are you implying the Germany economy is weak? You are aware it is the most stable economy in Europe, and is most certainly more stable then America's.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath Can you image President Obama asking for Mr. Harper's advice at the last economic conference in Toronto? (No surprise, Mr. Harper is an Economist you know.)
Shows the increased international presence Canada now has with Mr. Harper at the helm.
Your comments?.......
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener Canada has been a member of the G8 (formerly G7) for decades. We have been an economically succusful nation for ages, if Harper somehow weakened our state to the point our largest trading partner would not discuss economic growth strategies would make him the worse world leader in generations.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath Amazing that Mr. Harper spoke to the US president from a position of strength!!! (Mr. Harper's handling of the global economic crisis has been seen as a textbook case of knowledge and courage--Mr. Harper is an Economist BTW.) All this done during a minority gov't with the jackals (the American, Iffy, the Socialist guy, Laydown and that Separatist they want a coalition with) trying to gain political points.
Mr. Harper, we are all so proud of him!
Agreed?
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener LOL you make it sound like he was lecturing the President. I assure that was not the case, America has been and always will be a more powerful nation then Canada. I would also like to point out that if Harper is such an economic genius, why is our national deficit higher then it has ever been?
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath My poor silly friend. Mr. Obama was so desperate for help (him following a left-winger philosophy--and we all know how crazy that is).
Can you image how large our deficit would be without Mr. Harper's world praised steady hand?
Something to think about....right?
Have you composed that apology yet?
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener Uhm, Harper Government: Deficit of nearly 60 Billion. Mulroney Government: Deficit of over 40 Billion. Chretien Government: Surplus of 12 Billion. If history is any indicator, if we had a centre-left economic policy we'd be doing just swell.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath Mulroney brought in the GST and FTA. Chretien government said they would cancel once elected. They realized Mr. Mulroney had done the right things and the deficit would collapse due to his wise leadership. Chretien and Martin act as the cowards they were and immediately decide not to cancel these items.
They destroy transfer payments to the provinces creating a crisis in health care we still have today. Yes, left winger policies certainly have helped Canada!!
Apology?
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener nooo, we had a surplus cause Liberal policy lead to a strong middle class.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath I love educating the "wingers"--oh, where has that middle class gone my silly friend?
(Joining Iggy boy in the US.) lolol
Goodness--I need to take this act on the road!!!!
lolol
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener uhm, the middle class is growing poorer, there is no denying that. Things have not been easy recently you might be surprised to hear.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath I have no doubt the middle class is growing poorer. With the left-winger influence in parliament (lie-berals and NDP) we have had to suffer "tax and spend lie-berals"....Iffy's own words or the wild-eyed socialists of Jack Laydown. If Mr. Harper can overcome the jackals and get a majority, the middle class will certainly grow stronger!
Can I put you down for a Conservative lawn sign?
Canadians need Mr. Harper's help!
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener uhm, the Middle Class was strong prior to 2006, and has only begun its sharp decline recently... coincidence this coincides with the rise of the right-wing government? i think not. Right Wing policy makes the rich more rich and hopes that some of that wealth will trickle down... that doesn't happen.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath My silly friend....in a minority parliament, the governing party must get some of the other parties to agree; otherwise, that party falls.
Since Iffy agreed with all of Mr. Harper's proposals, I guess you are telling me the lie-berals are incompetent.
No argument there!!!!
Thank you.
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener No argument there? LOL you didn't even answer the question, looks like it's over, good thing to, i was getting tired of your incoherent blathering. The simple fact of the matter is, left-wing policy has brought us affordable health care, and a great standard of living, meanwhile every time we have a right-wing government the economy crumbles and the middle class suffers greatly while the wealthy become more wealthy.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath Best you run away, my silly friend. I challenge your crazy left-wing beliefs and your get angry! The world has recognized the weirdo left-wing policies have crippled us (you believe we have affordable health care? Join the real world!). If I have caused you to look in a mirror, my job is done.
Good luck in that journey of yours!
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener uhm, yea we do have affordable health care. In the states, unless you are affluent cancer not only ruins your life because it is a crippling disease but it also cripples your wallet. In Canada we are lucky enough to be treated, not charged. Please also address the issue that every time we have a conservative government we have a deficit. You're dancing around the real issue's here. Also to say that most of the world does not support left-wing policies is a lie.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath First off, you are incorrect. I already told your the reason Chretien had financial success was Mulroney's GST and FTA (both of which Chretien promised to eliminate). Please address this statement!
Health care is killing our country's finances--no expert says it is sustainable and therefore, affordable. Please address this statement!
I believe Greece will give you a lesson on left-winng policies! Please address this statement!
Face the music, my silly friend!
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener I am not familiar with the Grecian economy, so i simply cannot comment. If health-care is not sustainable, then why has it been with us for decades and through times of economic height? Also, one policy does not ensure the economic strength of a nation, but many. GST and FTA alone are not responsible for eliminating billions of dollars of debt. Also i ask you this, if you got leukemia, would you have the hundreds of thousands of dollars needed to treat it?
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath So you comment "most of the world does not follow"; however, "I simply cannot comment on Greece". So therefore, you don't know what you are talking about--thank you for that!
You said GST and FTA ..not responsible--how much money did they bring to the Cdn economy? You move silly friend.
"if you got leukemia...." I agree, I would not want to wait for yrs (as in Canada) to treat it! A dual system like England, France, Spain, Germany, Sweden, etc. would be best.
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener You would not wait years. I speak from experience, my uncle got leukemia and waited a matter of 2 weeks before treatment. I won't deny that GST and FTA helped fuel the re-growth of Canada's coffers, but they did NOT make up the vast majority of the difference. And knowing that most countries globally pursue a centre-left policy and knowing the specifics of every single one are two completely different things. Greece is economically unimportant to Canada.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath You look so foolish right now. (I am getting e-mails from others laughing at you!)
Cover, cover, cover....this is your only operating strategy. You said the world my silliy friend and now you are limiting it to countries economically important to Canada??? lolol
I am thinking of leaving you--your weak debating skills are frankly tiring and many others are questioning why bother when you so uninformed?
What do you think?
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener Most of the world does have left-wing policies. I just happen to only know in depth information about those more relevant to Canada. Also quit blatantly lying about those emails haha. Also, you have yet to prove how public health care is killing the countries economy. Also nice way of phrasing that you're backing down haha. The simple fact of the matter is, Right-Wing policies are not helping us out of this mess and it is clearly time for a change.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@mikefastener Cover cover cover, eh? Again, the unmistakable hypocrisy of mikefastener. I should remind you that Harper's (and Ford's) strategy is the same. What, with parliamentary prorogations, obstruction of the will of parliament, G20 police brutality, refusal to provide documents on war crimes and Afghan torture, need I go on?
You may turn a blind eye but the rest of us know what's what.
gricer1326 10 months ago
@gricer1326 Grocer! Remember you volunteered to move to the Children's Table of Debating (when all those posters were laughing at your poor debating skills, lack of facts and shameful lies)? I checked with the Children and they say you are not ready to leave (afterall, they know Ann Horwath is not the leader of the provincial NDP--you little slip).
Go back, practice and we will let you back with the Adults in a few months.
One of the Children will be contacting you shortly.
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener Oh I did did I? Interesting how you think I spew shameful lies, have weak debating skills and lack of facts. Let me tell you:
1. The only thing you have done while debating the left-wingers is insult them, that's not how a debate works
2. You have not supported any of your "arguments"
3. Shameful lies. Gee, who else lies shamefully? Oh yeah, crime minister Stealin' Harper! Yet you support him. Gee, who's a hypocrite?
How are the children doing, by the way?
gricer1326 10 months ago
@gricer1326 As said, the children will be calling your shortly for your to return to your rightful place.
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener You just proved my point. Thank you!
gricer1326 10 months ago
@gricer1326 As said.
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener Alright, well I guess that means you agree that Stealin' Harper is a liar, a coward and a hypocrite, who doesn't give a rat's ass about Canada. I guess you agree that the billions spent on G20 security was a waste (not to mention police activities). I guess you agree that an untendered deal to buy useless fighter jets is a bad idea. I guess you agree that obstructing parliament and lying to the public is wrong. Thanks for agreeing with me.
gricer1326 10 months ago
@mikefastener also i dont know a single canadian who calls the conservative attack ads as "fact ads" they are blatant propaganda.
arabiancowofdeath 10 months ago
@arabiancowofdeath Tell me what items in the Conservative "fact ads" are not facts!
(I guess the lie-berals would sue if there were any!)
Feeling a little silly about now?
mikefastener 10 months ago
@mikefastener As for Ignatieff "demanding" to be Prime Minister, please stop being so dramatic. He was acclaimed as the Liberal leader at a perfectly democratic Leadership Convention by the delegates to that convention. Bob Rae and Dominic LeBlanc VOLUNTARILY stepped aside so that Ignatieff would be acclaimed since they felt he was the best man for the job. As for this ridiculous "Russian Count" thing, how pathetic. His father was born in Russia - is that a crime? Good grief!
Dimcle 1 year ago
@Dimcle I believe I understand you. I agree it is pathetic that Iggy is always bragging about his Russian nobility! Do you think he is insecure? (Having left Canada 42 years ago certainly makes him out of touch with us other Canadians.) I wonder why he will not give up his American citizenship. Maybe it means he is just visiting? What are your thoughts on this?
mikefastener 1 year ago
@mikefastener And if "Better to have a hockey dad than a Russian Count"! makes sense to you and your friends, then I feel sorry for you.
Steve didn't "handle" the economic crisis. He threw lots of money at Conservative ridings. The banking regulations are what saved our butts and they were around long before Steve.
Again, I'll ask you to do your research before blindly being one of Steve's sheep. And you still haven't explained why 62.4% of people who voted didn't vote for your hero
Dimcle 1 year ago
@Dimcle You seem to be getting angry. I am disappointed--I can tell you that I would in an instant, "Stand up for Canada".
Many Canadians are still afraid of giving any party a majority. After the recent liberal corruption scandal, I understand their concerns!
Luckily, with Mr. Harper's strong leadership, Canadians are coming around. (Otherwise why did he get even a more solid approval in the last election?)
Hope this post clarified things for you.
mikefastener 1 year ago