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Wisenheimer 3/5/2013 6:37:01 AM Report
Breaking news!
All gas stations that were at $1.37.9 have reduced to $1.36.9. Careful when rushing out this morning to take advantage.
Breaking news!
All gas stations that were at $1.37.9 have reduced to $1.36.9. Careful when rushing out this morning to take advantage.
Wisenheimer 3/5/2013 6:47:40 AM Report
The federal Liberals have decided to speed up their headlong rush to oblivion by electing Justin (aka) the "Bieb" Trudeau as their leader.
The federal Liberals have decided to speed up their headlong rush to oblivion by electing Justin (aka) the "Bieb" Trudeau as their leader.
Grump 3/5/2013 7:06:36 AM Report
Wisen you little maroon I'm still here but I do have a news flash for you " my computer works in Pembroke too". Now for Voice , Ace's twin on the IQ scale. Everson really works in a lab, what about you Pharm B.? LMAO. rw the Cajuns would have a know it all like you skinned and hung out to dry before day one was over. Now that the late posting swampers are dealt with. Good morning everyone, have a great day.
Wisen you little maroon I'm still here but I do have a news flash for you " my computer works in Pembroke too". Now for Voice , Ace's twin on the IQ scale. Everson really works in a lab, what about you Pharm B.? LMAO. rw the Cajuns would have a know it all like you skinned and hung out to dry before day one was over. Now that the late posting swampers are dealt with. Good morning everyone, have a great day.
Grump 3/5/2013 7:14:13 AM Report
Wisen no need for Justin to take us anywhere but up. Harper has already taken us deep along the road to oblivion by running up the Federal debt to 800 Billion and Flaherty still telling us they will balance the books by 2015. You swampers are going to have to stop reading and believing in fairy tales. Then again maybe that is just part of growing up. LMAO.
Wisen no need for Justin to take us anywhere but up. Harper has already taken us deep along the road to oblivion by running up the Federal debt to 800 Billion and Flaherty still telling us they will balance the books by 2015. You swampers are going to have to stop reading and believing in fairy tales. Then again maybe that is just part of growing up. LMAO.
DutchTouch 3/5/2013 7:25:17 AM Report
The sun is riz, the birds awake, it's daylight in the swamp.
Have a good one all.
The sun is riz, the birds awake, it's daylight in the swamp.
Have a good one all.
Wisenheimer 3/5/2013 7:49:29 AM Report
Grump, both you and eversons sound like you're lucky to be working anywhere.
Grump, both you and eversons sound like you're lucky to be working anywhere.
right wing 3/5/2013 8:21:11 AM Report
Grump
Are you getting some help writing those posts?
You are, aren't you...little cheater.
I've just never felt so "dealt with" before.
Well maybe I have while playing a game of go fish with my five year old niece.
Grump
Are you getting some help writing those posts?
You are, aren't you...little cheater.
I've just never felt so "dealt with" before.
Well maybe I have while playing a game of go fish with my five year old niece.
right wing 3/5/2013 8:24:31 AM Report
The sun is coming up in the swamp, looks like another great day for hunting libs.
Cajun cooking at its best.....
The sun is coming up in the swamp, looks like another great day for hunting libs.
Cajun cooking at its best.....
Wisenheimer 3/5/2013 8:27:53 AM Report
"Just the facts" ma'am". Federal debt still below 1997 peak in real terms. Would be in surplus if not for the 2008-2009 stimulus spending. Guess who screamed bloody murder that the spending wasn't enough?
"Just the facts" ma'am". Federal debt still below 1997 peak in real terms. Would be in surplus if not for the 2008-2009 stimulus spending. Guess who screamed bloody murder that the spending wasn't enough?
Wisenheimer 3/5/2013 8:29:26 AM Report
RW .. always thought eversons was more than 1 poster. Had no idea Grump was involved.
RW .. always thought eversons was more than 1 poster. Had no idea Grump was involved.
Shakey 3/5/2013 9:20:34 AM Report
37 Farenheit @ 830 this morning and gas was down to $1.16 when I left London last night...but my licence sticker will cost me twice as much as you folks up north.
37 Farenheit @ 830 this morning and gas was down to $1.16 when I left London last night...but my licence sticker will cost me twice as much as you folks up north.
Retreaded 3/5/2013 9:38:48 AM Report
It must be SPRING...we have to turn our clocks AHEAD one hour this coming SATURDAY night. woohoo...any ROBINS yet???
It must be SPRING...we have to turn our clocks AHEAD one hour this coming SATURDAY night. woohoo...any ROBINS yet???
old-cat33 3/5/2013 9:45:30 AM Report
retread:My Gram told me that the Robins come back after the first rain? ...LOL An old Grand Ma's tale.
There is still one more storm yet.
retread:My Gram told me that the Robins come back after the first rain? ...LOL An old Grand Ma's tale.
There is still one more storm yet.
right wing 3/5/2013 9:48:26 AM Report
"The idea of daylight saving time was first conceived by Benjamin Franklin in 1784 during his stay in Paris. He published an essay titled “An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light” that proposed to economize the use of candles by rising earlier to make use of the morning sunlight."
LMAO....
I knew it, the Liberals were wacko even back then.
Saving candles???
Was wax on the edge of extinction.
Sounds like our modern day Suzuki with his energy light bulbs...can't see squat with them but lets do a feel good thing.
"The idea of daylight saving time was first conceived by Benjamin Franklin in 1784 during his stay in Paris. He published an essay titled “An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light” that proposed to economize the use of candles by rising earlier to make use of the morning sunlight."
LMAO....
I knew it, the Liberals were wacko even back then.
Saving candles???
Was wax on the edge of extinction.
Sounds like our modern day Suzuki with his energy light bulbs...can't see squat with them but lets do a feel good thing.
skipper dave 3/5/2013 10:03:46 AM Report
Good morning sweet Soo!
Four more sleeps and the fun begins! Winter summit. I informed the "one who must be obeyed" last night that I had booked a couple of hours on Saturday for a meet and greet at the Water Tower. She was not particularly impressed and told me to knock myself out and have fun! Guess that means I'm going by myself. Wonder if Stats is bringing Darlene?
I'll be running up to the SAH later on anybody need anything? Someone mentioned Robins as a harbinger of Spring - I've observed another sure sign. About three weeks before break-up the Seagulls reappear in the plant to claim a spot for nesting on some of the nice warm cozy roofs. One day nothing than the next the air is full of mother natures clean up specialists. I love gulls, I believe they are one of the few birds that fly for the love of soaring. When they used to attack my garbage bags I learned to use a spray bottle filled with bleach to repel the scavengers. Little bit of spray over the bags and voila, no mess.
Good morning sweet Soo!
Four more sleeps and the fun begins! Winter summit. I informed the "one who must be obeyed" last night that I had booked a couple of hours on Saturday for a meet and greet at the Water Tower. She was not particularly impressed and told me to knock myself out and have fun! Guess that means I'm going by myself. Wonder if Stats is bringing Darlene?
I'll be running up to the SAH later on anybody need anything? Someone mentioned Robins as a harbinger of Spring - I've observed another sure sign. About three weeks before break-up the Seagulls reappear in the plant to claim a spot for nesting on some of the nice warm cozy roofs. One day nothing than the next the air is full of mother natures clean up specialists. I love gulls, I believe they are one of the few birds that fly for the love of soaring. When they used to attack my garbage bags I learned to use a spray bottle filled with bleach to repel the scavengers. Little bit of spray over the bags and voila, no mess.
JUSTANOTHERNAME 3/5/2013 10:10:20 AM Report
It surely has to be spring the city ditched Black Dirt Road between 2nd and 3rd Line this morning. Isn't that the true tell tale?
It surely has to be spring the city ditched Black Dirt Road between 2nd and 3rd Line this morning. Isn't that the true tell tale?
flyhawk25 3/5/2013 10:22:41 AM Report
I have heard a robin a few mornings in the past week.
Then again unless they eat frozen worms I may just be the victim of age and wishful listening.
I have heard a robin a few mornings in the past week.
Then again unless they eat frozen worms I may just be the victim of age and wishful listening.
BIG BROTHER 3/5/2013 10:38:43 AM Report
Here's one for the right wing gang...not so deep, that they vwill be busy all day figuring it out.
'What's invisible and smells like worms'?
bird farts.
Here's one for the right wing gang...not so deep, that they vwill be busy all day figuring it out.
'What's invisible and smells like worms'?
bird farts.
right wing 3/5/2013 10:43:27 AM Report
skipper dave
Thanks for the tip on the bleach spray bottle.
...but does it work on crows.
Not much seagulls around this area but the crows will soon be around.
skipper dave
Thanks for the tip on the bleach spray bottle.
...but does it work on crows.
Not much seagulls around this area but the crows will soon be around.
bounder 3/5/2013 10:53:13 AM Report
Well the crows arrived here in my neck of the woods yesterday,another season of caw ,caw ,caw ,caw @ 5:am.
Well the crows arrived here in my neck of the woods yesterday,another season of caw ,caw ,caw ,caw @ 5:am.
phesoj 3/5/2013 10:59:49 AM Report
Shakey: Even at only 2,000 litres of gas per year with a saving of 20c per litre you are still way ahead than having to pay double the license sticker price. $400 compared to $82. I know which way I would rather have.
Shakey: Even at only 2,000 litres of gas per year with a saving of 20c per litre you are still way ahead than having to pay double the license sticker price. $400 compared to $82. I know which way I would rather have.
Pink Peony 3/5/2013 10:59:59 AM Report
The Elliot Lake Inquiry, live.
http://www.elliotlakeinquiry.ca/index.html
The Elliot Lake Inquiry, live.
http://www.elliotlakeinquiry.ca/index.html
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 11:06:45 AM Report
It's actually Pharm.D, Grump. Doctorate of Pharmacy... Can you say "doc-tor-ate?"
It's actually Pharm.D, Grump. Doctorate of Pharmacy... Can you say "doc-tor-ate?"
everson 3/5/2013 11:07:01 AM Report
Wisen and why am I lucky to be working for myself? I know I know because I can and want to and I do a good job. Now what is your excuse? Wise you are not.
Wisen and why am I lucky to be working for myself? I know I know because I can and want to and I do a good job. Now what is your excuse? Wise you are not.
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 11:08:06 AM Report
And that's great she works in a lab, so can someone with a Pharm.D if that's their thing. I prefer clinical settings.
And that's great she works in a lab, so can someone with a Pharm.D if that's their thing. I prefer clinical settings.
skipper dave 3/5/2013 11:08:39 AM Report
RW - Don't know about crows but the bleach tip was given to me by a neighbour whose nemesis was cats, worked on them and gulls.
RW - Don't know about crows but the bleach tip was given to me by a neighbour whose nemesis was cats, worked on them and gulls.
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 11:09:14 AM Report
rw, Grump PM'd me and said it's not a weel known fact, but he has a doctorate in garbage throwing.
rw, Grump PM'd me and said it's not a weel known fact, but he has a doctorate in garbage throwing.
everson 3/5/2013 11:13:05 AM Report
To Wisen..everson is more than one poster??? No being myself is enough of a joy . But thanks if others have my open minded and well thought out view all the better.
Lucky for you there is only one of me and thank God there is only one of you. Thank God for all on here.
To Wisen..everson is more than one poster??? No being myself is enough of a joy . But thanks if others have my open minded and well thought out view all the better.
Lucky for you there is only one of me and thank God there is only one of you. Thank God for all on here.
right wing 3/5/2013 11:19:24 AM Report
Everson
My cyber girlfwend...your such a bundle of joy, how could there just be one of you in there.
;)
Everson
My cyber girlfwend...your such a bundle of joy, how could there just be one of you in there.
;)
Grump 3/5/2013 12:22:29 PM Report
Voice you got Pharm B because I believe the Bozo designation not the other Wisen the stimulous spending upped the debt slightly but it has really been piled on the last few years so who will you blame for that? Come to think of it I don't know why I bother to respond to Ace's twin and one not much better. I run a very sucessfull business and I have more than enough work which is why I haven't advertised in years. That said you swampers keep making up fairly tales to match what you want to believe and don't let the truth interfere with your fantasies. There are quite a few folks on here that know me and what I do which I'm sure is why we have never seen your faces at a summit or ever will. You twits play nice in the swamp, I have to get back to work.
Voice you got Pharm B because I believe the Bozo designation not the other Wisen the stimulous spending upped the debt slightly but it has really been piled on the last few years so who will you blame for that? Come to think of it I don't know why I bother to respond to Ace's twin and one not much better. I run a very sucessfull business and I have more than enough work which is why I haven't advertised in years. That said you swampers keep making up fairly tales to match what you want to believe and don't let the truth interfere with your fantasies. There are quite a few folks on here that know me and what I do which I'm sure is why we have never seen your faces at a summit or ever will. You twits play nice in the swamp, I have to get back to work.
theprotector 3/5/2013 12:35:24 PM Report
rw it beats you getting rejected by your fav blow up doll! Sorry Ev...I know you would not be around a creature of that nature however it is what it is and easy to scrape him off the bottom of your shoe!
rw it beats you getting rejected by your fav blow up doll! Sorry Ev...I know you would not be around a creature of that nature however it is what it is and easy to scrape him off the bottom of your shoe!
pony 3/5/2013 12:36:15 PM Report
Some robins actually stay here all winter. Sixty percent of a robin's diet is made up of fruits and berries. A healthy Mountain Ash crop is enough to sustain them.
Some robins actually stay here all winter. Sixty percent of a robin's diet is made up of fruits and berries. A healthy Mountain Ash crop is enough to sustain them.
Brianne 3/5/2013 12:38:17 PM Report
"When Stephen Harper and John Baird demand "Assad must go", and sends 45 million of our tax dollars over there....This is their 'replacement' for the Syrian people.
This is their 'freedom' and 'democracy' they promote.
Ethnic cleansing and sectarianism.
I don't support Assad. I sure as hell don't support these NATO/Saudi death squads.
I stand with the Syrian people who are getting butchered in the middle of this NATO-RUSSIA Proxy war. '
http://humanrightsinvestigations.org/2012/12/10/syrian-rebels-use-a-child-to-behead-a-prisoner/
"When Stephen Harper and John Baird demand "Assad must go", and sends 45 million of our tax dollars over there....This is their 'replacement' for the Syrian people.
This is their 'freedom' and 'democracy' they promote.
Ethnic cleansing and sectarianism.
I don't support Assad. I sure as hell don't support these NATO/Saudi death squads.
I stand with the Syrian people who are getting butchered in the middle of this NATO-RUSSIA Proxy war. '
http://humanrightsinvestigations.org/2012/12/10/syrian-rebels-use-a-child-to-behead-a-prisoner/
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 12:38:30 PM Report
Grump, it's YOU that lives in a fairy tale. I'd like to see if your job even comes close to entailing what mine does and the fact that in my profession, one error could harm a patient. Just goes to show how clueless you really are.
rw, If clues were shoes, Grump would walk around barefoot.
Grump, it's YOU that lives in a fairy tale. I'd like to see if your job even comes close to entailing what mine does and the fact that in my profession, one error could harm a patient. Just goes to show how clueless you really are.
rw, If clues were shoes, Grump would walk around barefoot.
BIG BROTHER 3/5/2013 12:42:18 PM Report
...and besides that...voice's dog is bigger than yours!! So haha...
...and besides that...voice's dog is bigger than yours!! So haha...
Brianne 3/5/2013 12:47:57 PM Report
Before you jump all over me over that post....... it was put there for your information and not a belief, and for you to think about the attrocities that are happening over there.
Before you jump all over me over that post....... it was put there for your information and not a belief, and for you to think about the attrocities that are happening over there.
theprotector 3/5/2013 12:56:24 PM Report
LOL @ voice
LOSER!!
Really? you think that highly of yourself? Hmmm seem to be spending a lot of time on here for someone who makes claims of being a busy professional. From what I read of your opinion and position I doubt you graduated high school.
LOL @ voice
LOSER!!
Really? you think that highly of yourself? Hmmm seem to be spending a lot of time on here for someone who makes claims of being a busy professional. From what I read of your opinion and position I doubt you graduated high school.
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 1:01:47 PM Report
theprotector, imagine I am posting this from a wireless device? That would allow me to work and entertain myself with the nonsense you people post. Might be a little too difficult for an outdated bag of skin to understand though.
theprotector, imagine I am posting this from a wireless device? That would allow me to work and entertain myself with the nonsense you people post. Might be a little too difficult for an outdated bag of skin to understand though.
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 1:08:08 PM Report
theprotector, I'm curious, what do you do for a living? What do you do Grump?
theprotector, I'm curious, what do you do for a living? What do you do Grump?
realitycheck 3/5/2013 1:16:11 PM Report
We should just leave the dam clocks alone like Saskatchewan.
Right Wing:
No thanks. It is nice to have that sunlight in the evening. That is what Daylight Saving Time is all about. I think Franklin must have been on something, as apposed to onto something, when he seemed to suggest there would be more sunlight in the morning. It is dark an hour longer in the morning during Daylight Saving Time and light for an hour later at night. The extra hour of daylight is especially welcomed by sports teams. I lived in Saskatchewan for a while and I think it gets away with Standard Time because, being so flat, the sun takes a long time to go down.
We should just leave the dam clocks alone like Saskatchewan.
Right Wing:
No thanks. It is nice to have that sunlight in the evening. That is what Daylight Saving Time is all about. I think Franklin must have been on something, as apposed to onto something, when he seemed to suggest there would be more sunlight in the morning. It is dark an hour longer in the morning during Daylight Saving Time and light for an hour later at night. The extra hour of daylight is especially welcomed by sports teams. I lived in Saskatchewan for a while and I think it gets away with Standard Time because, being so flat, the sun takes a long time to go down.
realitycheck 3/5/2013 1:21:14 PM Report
"rw, If clues were shoes, Grump would walk around barefoot."
Voice:
Just a quick question. What is this thing with rw? You continually address him when putting down others. Is it you think you are kindred spirits? Are you paying homage. From where I sit it does seem like sucking up.
"rw, If clues were shoes, Grump would walk around barefoot."
Voice:
Just a quick question. What is this thing with rw? You continually address him when putting down others. Is it you think you are kindred spirits? Are you paying homage. From where I sit it does seem like sucking up.
trevone 3/5/2013 1:37:45 PM Report
Speaking of crows, someone seems to spend alot of time crowing about his doc-tor-ate. I think that he thinks he's a VIP ,,, a Vewy Impooortant Poster. I think he's a dick!
Speaking of crows, someone seems to spend alot of time crowing about his doc-tor-ate. I think that he thinks he's a VIP ,,, a Vewy Impooortant Poster. I think he's a dick!
Bad Dawg 3/5/2013 1:38:20 PM Report
blah blah blah politics......
BUT bragging that your texting at work..... suprised you still have a job!!! idiot
blah blah blah politics......
BUT bragging that your texting at work..... suprised you still have a job!!! idiot
mallet 3/5/2013 1:43:11 PM Report
Brianne...
I do not doubt your sincerety regarding the situation in Syria, however as with most civil wars there are always atrocities committed by both sides. Why the west thinks that every country should have a democracy like the one we have I do not know, and I think that many do not always agree with the one we have, certainly not some sections of the people. Wether we like Assad or not is moot as he was the "elected" head of state of the Country of Syria, and if he was not supported by a lot of people this conflict would have been over a long time ago. One thing the leaders of the western countries do not seem to understand is, that this is a "secular" conflict, one branch of Islam against another. You get between them and both sides will turn on you, all you have to do is look at the countries that changed leadership in the so called "Arab Spring", Egypt's President doesn't like the result of the last election so have another one, Libya, well the folk in Benghazi wants to be separate from the leaders in Tripoli, and if you were the folks who aided in getting rid of Ghadafi, well we will kill you now.. I would give both sides aid in the way of food and medical supplies but as for arming the rebels, I don't think so, more guns mean more dead Syrians...
Brianne...
I do not doubt your sincerety regarding the situation in Syria, however as with most civil wars there are always atrocities committed by both sides. Why the west thinks that every country should have a democracy like the one we have I do not know, and I think that many do not always agree with the one we have, certainly not some sections of the people. Wether we like Assad or not is moot as he was the "elected" head of state of the Country of Syria, and if he was not supported by a lot of people this conflict would have been over a long time ago. One thing the leaders of the western countries do not seem to understand is, that this is a "secular" conflict, one branch of Islam against another. You get between them and both sides will turn on you, all you have to do is look at the countries that changed leadership in the so called "Arab Spring", Egypt's President doesn't like the result of the last election so have another one, Libya, well the folk in Benghazi wants to be separate from the leaders in Tripoli, and if you were the folks who aided in getting rid of Ghadafi, well we will kill you now.. I would give both sides aid in the way of food and medical supplies but as for arming the rebels, I don't think so, more guns mean more dead Syrians...
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 1:50:01 PM Report
trevone, thanks! I've always thought of myself as one! I'll be the first to tell you I'm not a very pleasant person.
And Bad Dawg... some companies view technology as a tool. Texting at work happens more often than you think. Deal with it, it's called multitasking.
trevone, thanks! I've always thought of myself as one! I'll be the first to tell you I'm not a very pleasant person.
And Bad Dawg... some companies view technology as a tool. Texting at work happens more often than you think. Deal with it, it's called multitasking.
theprotector 3/5/2013 2:07:20 PM Report
its called dogging it you lazy worthless pile of dung! Who you trying to kid! Texting when filling scrips LOL what a phoney!
Either you are rw (he needed to create another persona cuz no one likes him) or you are a warped love struck sicko who cant wait to do rw!
its called dogging it you lazy worthless pile of dung! Who you trying to kid! Texting when filling scrips LOL what a phoney!
Either you are rw (he needed to create another persona cuz no one likes him) or you are a warped love struck sicko who cant wait to do rw!
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 2:15:51 PM Report
*scripts
The IQ scale is off the charts with you people in here. What a bunch of Liberal bums.
*scripts
The IQ scale is off the charts with you people in here. What a bunch of Liberal bums.
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 2:18:06 PM Report
By the way, I don't fill prescriptions for the most part, I check them. And that doesn't even come close to encompassing what else I do. Who would have thought that doctors actually listen to pharmacist opinions?
By the way, I don't fill prescriptions for the most part, I check them. And that doesn't even come close to encompassing what else I do. Who would have thought that doctors actually listen to pharmacist opinions?
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 2:26:55 PM Report
But that's what professional degree gets you, didn't you know, theprotector?
You'll be happy to know I do make the sunshine list ;)
But that's what professional degree gets you, didn't you know, theprotector?
You'll be happy to know I do make the sunshine list ;)
flyhawk25 3/5/2013 3:07:30 PM Report
Gosh.
I sure hope many of our more opinionated posters attend the Summit on Saturday.
It should make for a spirited afternoon.
Gosh.
I sure hope many of our more opinionated posters attend the Summit on Saturday.
It should make for a spirited afternoon.
shakespeare 3/5/2013 3:15:38 PM Report
mallet: thoughtful and well-informed post. I agree that we tend to believe that if we foist democracy on tribal cultures that everything will be O.K. I had a long chat with a young man from Chad a few years ago and learned so much about how if tribes have been murdering each other for hundreds of years that is what makes the politics, not any political theories.
On the gull issue, my son in law once told me that if you soak pieces of bread in Pepto-Bismol and leave it outside, the gulls will eat it and subsequently explode. I haven't tried it but maybe Dr Sunshine can help. In any case, Skipper Dave's solution seems a little more humane.
mallet: thoughtful and well-informed post. I agree that we tend to believe that if we foist democracy on tribal cultures that everything will be O.K. I had a long chat with a young man from Chad a few years ago and learned so much about how if tribes have been murdering each other for hundreds of years that is what makes the politics, not any political theories.
On the gull issue, my son in law once told me that if you soak pieces of bread in Pepto-Bismol and leave it outside, the gulls will eat it and subsequently explode. I haven't tried it but maybe Dr Sunshine can help. In any case, Skipper Dave's solution seems a little more humane.
shakespeare 3/5/2013 3:44:33 PM Report
I seem to recall that a few years ago we had a poster called Dr DVD or Dr IUD or something, who had a similarly condescending tone and sense of self-loathing. Hey, Dr. Sunshine give yourself a hug and think of the following:
"Most of the stupid people I met have PhD's; most of the educated people I met, don't even know what PhD means."
Leo Buscaglia
I seem to recall that a few years ago we had a poster called Dr DVD or Dr IUD or something, who had a similarly condescending tone and sense of self-loathing. Hey, Dr. Sunshine give yourself a hug and think of the following:
"Most of the stupid people I met have PhD's; most of the educated people I met, don't even know what PhD means."
Leo Buscaglia
skipper dave 3/5/2013 3:47:37 PM Report
Based on the level of dialogue I'm seeing on this site today, I'm betting the sea gulls are back now "mine, mine, mine, mine."
Can't help warning "voice of reason" that some employees have lost their jobs by becoming obsessed to programs such as this. If you want to discover if you have a problem than try leaving it alone for a few days.
I was told when I was trying to sober up that normal people didn't give quitting a second's thought because it never interfered with their relationships, employment or health.
Based on the level of dialogue I'm seeing on this site today, I'm betting the sea gulls are back now "mine, mine, mine, mine."
Can't help warning "voice of reason" that some employees have lost their jobs by becoming obsessed to programs such as this. If you want to discover if you have a problem than try leaving it alone for a few days.
I was told when I was trying to sober up that normal people didn't give quitting a second's thought because it never interfered with their relationships, employment or health.
shakespeare 3/5/2013 3:51:15 PM Report
It seems that you respect rw, Voicy. He may be able to offer counselling. I believe that he has a Plumb.D.
It seems that you respect rw, Voicy. He may be able to offer counselling. I believe that he has a Plumb.D.
BIG BROTHER 3/5/2013 4:14:16 PM Report
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 2:18:06 PMReport
By the way, I don't fill prescriptions for the most part, I check them.
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Which one are you on (checking) today voice. It seems that your Canadian Idol, rw, has been using it for some time now! Severe side effects include spewing uncontrollably and irrationally.
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 2:18:06 PMReport
By the way, I don't fill prescriptions for the most part, I check them.
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Which one are you on (checking) today voice. It seems that your Canadian Idol, rw, has been using it for some time now! Severe side effects include spewing uncontrollably and irrationally.
Wicket 3/5/2013 4:15:14 PM Report
Before the response rooms were divided into the 'blue room' and 'red room', there would be up to 500 posts a day, the bulk of them coming for on-shift working employees of the local call centres. There were a few problems with the attitude on here and call centre management were alerted to the situation which they started to monitor. In about a week, their computers were disabled and thus they could no longer "multi-task" using Sootoday as their venue.
Give me a break, posting on here; multi-tasking - you don't have a clue what that entails if you posted that!
Before the response rooms were divided into the 'blue room' and 'red room', there would be up to 500 posts a day, the bulk of them coming for on-shift working employees of the local call centres. There were a few problems with the attitude on here and call centre management were alerted to the situation which they started to monitor. In about a week, their computers were disabled and thus they could no longer "multi-task" using Sootoday as their venue.
Give me a break, posting on here; multi-tasking - you don't have a clue what that entails if you posted that!
right wing 3/5/2013 4:31:23 PM Report
Tisk, tisk, lefties...even when I am not here they take shots...and completely miss.
3rd, 4th, 5th, theprotector...Hahahahaha, I re-invented myself???...this from the king of re-naming himself...and still you remain the village idiot.
Tisk, tisk, lefties...even when I am not here they take shots...and completely miss.
3rd, 4th, 5th, theprotector...Hahahahaha, I re-invented myself???...this from the king of re-naming himself...and still you remain the village idiot.
Grump 3/5/2013 5:10:22 PM Report
My niece's husband is head of Pharmacy at the London Hospitals and he sure as hell wouldn't be texting while on the job so fess up Voice it really is Pharma B isn't it? I had several Architects and a PhD working for me when I was In Saudi. The PhD was brilliant but a flat tire would screw up his whole day. Now Voice enough Bull we have had more than we can swallow.
My niece's husband is head of Pharmacy at the London Hospitals and he sure as hell wouldn't be texting while on the job so fess up Voice it really is Pharma B isn't it? I had several Architects and a PhD working for me when I was In Saudi. The PhD was brilliant but a flat tire would screw up his whole day. Now Voice enough Bull we have had more than we can swallow.
right wing 3/5/2013 5:19:17 PM Report
Hugo Chavez is dead.
Socialist medical plan in Cuba didn't work eh.
Hugo Chavez is dead.
Socialist medical plan in Cuba didn't work eh.
Grump 3/5/2013 5:20:07 PM Report
Wicket there were also a lot of young hot shots working for the Lottery but they got the chop. Now I'm not sure if it was to their rude crap on here or just natural culling of the opinionated useless drones. Voice the more you post the dumber you come across. As an old friend of mine used to say "If brains were copper wire you couldn't short circuit a firefly's a**". That said carry on there is a small entertainment value there.
Wicket there were also a lot of young hot shots working for the Lottery but they got the chop. Now I'm not sure if it was to their rude crap on here or just natural culling of the opinionated useless drones. Voice the more you post the dumber you come across. As an old friend of mine used to say "If brains were copper wire you couldn't short circuit a firefly's a**". That said carry on there is a small entertainment value there.
right wing 3/5/2013 5:23:35 PM Report
Grump
Exactly why would a flat tire screw up the PHD's whole day.
I take it he made more than enough to hire you to change it?
Grump
Exactly why would a flat tire screw up the PHD's whole day.
I take it he made more than enough to hire you to change it?
shakespeare 3/5/2013 5:27:25 PM Report
Chavez gone (would you say that to someone who died of cancer under Canada's public medicare, rw?), stocks soar, Carly Rae turns down homophobic scouts, Bieber booed for tardiness in the U.K. and Dr. Sunshine admits to being a dick.
It's been quite a romp in the swamp!
Chavez gone (would you say that to someone who died of cancer under Canada's public medicare, rw?), stocks soar, Carly Rae turns down homophobic scouts, Bieber booed for tardiness in the U.K. and Dr. Sunshine admits to being a dick.
It's been quite a romp in the swamp!
Grump 3/5/2013 5:57:51 PM Report
rw Just why would I change a tire for an employee. You seem to be having a bit of trouble with reading comprehension or is your poor head so full of lefties and b.s. it's not working so well now? I'll try to keep it simpler for you and your disciple Dr. Doom. Someone should tell him that there are lots of multitasker spread all over the highways of this old world. I'm also sure the CMA would be interested in hearing about his multitasking.
rw Just why would I change a tire for an employee. You seem to be having a bit of trouble with reading comprehension or is your poor head so full of lefties and b.s. it's not working so well now? I'll try to keep it simpler for you and your disciple Dr. Doom. Someone should tell him that there are lots of multitasker spread all over the highways of this old world. I'm also sure the CMA would be interested in hearing about his multitasking.
right wing 3/5/2013 6:10:28 PM Report
Grump
Is that a moniker you are proud to have or did your PHD employees tag that one on you.
Just asking.....
Grump
Is that a moniker you are proud to have or did your PHD employees tag that one on you.
Just asking.....
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 6:11:24 PM Report
rw, that definitely was the highlight of the day! Hahahahaha!
I assure you I can change a tire just fine Grump, but if I ever need to pay someone to do it for me, it'll be you!
Another thing to add for our quick witted friend (yes, Grump, that's you); All of the pharmacists at SAH are able and fully allowed to text message and use their cell phones while working. If your niece's husband doesn't then good for him, but technology doesn't have to just be used to entertain us folk. It can be used for purposes related to work (i.e. texting a picture of an unknown doctor's signature to another staff member in a distant part of the hospital to verify that who doctor on call was at the time).
Please Grump, I come here to discuss politics, not justify my job.
rw, that definitely was the highlight of the day! Hahahahaha!
I assure you I can change a tire just fine Grump, but if I ever need to pay someone to do it for me, it'll be you!
Another thing to add for our quick witted friend (yes, Grump, that's you); All of the pharmacists at SAH are able and fully allowed to text message and use their cell phones while working. If your niece's husband doesn't then good for him, but technology doesn't have to just be used to entertain us folk. It can be used for purposes related to work (i.e. texting a picture of an unknown doctor's signature to another staff member in a distant part of the hospital to verify that who doctor on call was at the time).
Please Grump, I come here to discuss politics, not justify my job.
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 6:19:48 PM Report
Again Grump, I stated I live out of town. Man you really are daft, aren't you?
Again Grump, I stated I live out of town. Man you really are daft, aren't you?
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 6:23:30 PM Report
theprotector, I speak to rw because I know he's the only intelligent person on here. rw clearly displayed that one just moments ago...
theprotector, I speak to rw because I know he's the only intelligent person on here. rw clearly displayed that one just moments ago...
Grump 3/5/2013 6:26:21 PM Report
Voice I have to ask if you came to talk politics then why mention/brag about your job?
Voice I have to ask if you came to talk politics then why mention/brag about your job?
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 6:32:38 PM Report
Why not Grump? You want to call me a stupid redneck so I guess I have to prove that I'm a stupid redneck that graduated with a professional degree and I live comfortably.(I could be even better if I didn't lose in taxes what you made every year).
Why not Grump? You want to call me a stupid redneck so I guess I have to prove that I'm a stupid redneck that graduated with a professional degree and I live comfortably.(I could be even better if I didn't lose in taxes what you made every year).
trevone 3/5/2013 6:54:19 PM Report
Grump: I think you are onto something: he says that he doesn't live in town; but he doesn't say he doesn't work in town. Lets smoke the sucker out!
Grump: I think you are onto something: he says that he doesn't live in town; but he doesn't say he doesn't work in town. Lets smoke the sucker out!
BIG BROTHER 3/5/2013 6:54:39 PM Report
Hugo Chavez, a champion for social justice. I appreciate how much he pissed off the US and their capitalist system of 'hate anyone who doesn't march to their tune'.
Oh, and the US still bought millions of gallons of his oil.
Hugo Chavez, a champion for social justice. I appreciate how much he pissed off the US and their capitalist system of 'hate anyone who doesn't march to their tune'.
Oh, and the US still bought millions of gallons of his oil.
everson 3/5/2013 6:55:22 PM Report
Zzzzzzzzoooooooooom. over my head goes right wing on his turbo charged plunger.
Zzzzzzzzoooooooooom. over my head goes right wing on his turbo charged plunger.
Grump 3/5/2013 7:18:06 PM Report
Voice you arrogant twit it's really crass to brag about money. That said I pay out in wages roughly 3 or 4 time what you would gross. My HST payments are a hell of a lot more than you pay in taxes. Now to clarify this for you, this doesn't make me something special so just what are you trying to tell everyone? Did your mommy tell you that you were special? Or are you just a missfit that loves to brag. I have met a number of people on here that I truly respect and haven't had one of them other than rw tell me how important they are. There are lots of folks in the sunshine club that are not on the public's dime so what in hell made you special, certaily not you manners or social skills.
Voice you arrogant twit it's really crass to brag about money. That said I pay out in wages roughly 3 or 4 time what you would gross. My HST payments are a hell of a lot more than you pay in taxes. Now to clarify this for you, this doesn't make me something special so just what are you trying to tell everyone? Did your mommy tell you that you were special? Or are you just a missfit that loves to brag. I have met a number of people on here that I truly respect and haven't had one of them other than rw tell me how important they are. There are lots of folks in the sunshine club that are not on the public's dime so what in hell made you special, certaily not you manners or social skills.
right wing 3/5/2013 7:22:46 PM Report
Grump
I was minding my own but...really?
I told you how important I was.
...don't recall that one, could you tell it to me again, I love stories starring me!
Grump
I was minding my own but...really?
I told you how important I was.
...don't recall that one, could you tell it to me again, I love stories starring me!
right wing 3/5/2013 7:24:45 PM Report
Oh and Grump, in case you missed it...you said it was crass to brag about money and then you went on to brag about money.
You do know that...don't you?
Oh and Grump, in case you missed it...you said it was crass to brag about money and then you went on to brag about money.
You do know that...don't you?
Grump 3/5/2013 7:29:26 PM Report
rw you do your level best to try to tell everyone how important you are. No wonder you are Dr. Dick's hero.
rw you do your level best to try to tell everyone how important you are. No wonder you are Dr. Dick's hero.
nanag 3/5/2013 7:29:51 PM Report
Pink Peony
I was just thinking about the same thing... got the pom poms out.. .. gimme a "G" gimme an "R"..... :)
Pink Peony
I was just thinking about the same thing... got the pom poms out.. .. gimme a "G" gimme an "R"..... :)
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 7:30:09 PM Report
Grump, refer to the previous post where I was called a "dick." That should answer your problems.
Grump, refer to the previous post where I was called a "dick." That should answer your problems.
Pink Peony 3/5/2013 7:38:47 PM Report
nanag, weeeeeee....cheerleading is fun!
rw, not even going to look at your link, sorry.
nanag, weeeeeee....cheerleading is fun!
rw, not even going to look at your link, sorry.
shakespeare 3/5/2013 7:39:22 PM Report
Let's get away from the local falling pharmaceutical star ...
I was interested to read about so many pundits, including our own "nice" Wisen, discussing how, if the Libs do choose Trudeau as their leader, it will jettison the Libs into oblivion.
I don't get the logic.
First the Libs have garnered an astonishing number of new members, many of whom are on the Trudeau wagon'
Second, regardless of what some say, there is a real distaste with Harper and his (V of R) type personality.
Third, Trudeau has charm and can admit when he makes a mistake.
Fourth, from what I read he has surrounded himself with a serious group of advisors
Fifth, voters vote not always according to reason
I am not "sold" on Trudeau but find some of the negative press naive.
I believe that Harper is dead meat and ,if they don't find a more palatable solution, it'll be, in a couple of years, the usual conservative whimperings of "Poor frigging Canada"
Wife has taped "From Russia with Love".. must watch.
Let's get away from the local falling pharmaceutical star ...
I was interested to read about so many pundits, including our own "nice" Wisen, discussing how, if the Libs do choose Trudeau as their leader, it will jettison the Libs into oblivion.
I don't get the logic.
First the Libs have garnered an astonishing number of new members, many of whom are on the Trudeau wagon'
Second, regardless of what some say, there is a real distaste with Harper and his (V of R) type personality.
Third, Trudeau has charm and can admit when he makes a mistake.
Fourth, from what I read he has surrounded himself with a serious group of advisors
Fifth, voters vote not always according to reason
I am not "sold" on Trudeau but find some of the negative press naive.
I believe that Harper is dead meat and ,if they don't find a more palatable solution, it'll be, in a couple of years, the usual conservative whimperings of "Poor frigging Canada"
Wife has taped "From Russia with Love".. must watch.
Jimssm 3/5/2013 7:47:13 PM Report
Voice...
I work with a lot of medical professionals, and if you truly are one, you are a disgrace to your profession.
And yes, you are a dick.
Voice...
I work with a lot of medical professionals, and if you truly are one, you are a disgrace to your profession.
And yes, you are a dick.
Grump 3/5/2013 7:49:57 PM Report
Voice did I hurt your little feelings? That said if you walk the walk and talk the talk and post arrogant crap what the hell else would I be left with?
Voice did I hurt your little feelings? That said if you walk the walk and talk the talk and post arrogant crap what the hell else would I be left with?
Pink Peony 3/5/2013 7:56:18 PM Report
Hi Jimssm, I still haven't run into Peter at Macs. I don't go to Macs often but I have been there a couple of times since we last spoke on here. I will say hi to him if I see him and let him know how I know who he is.
Hi Jimssm, I still haven't run into Peter at Macs. I don't go to Macs often but I have been there a couple of times since we last spoke on here. I will say hi to him if I see him and let him know how I know who he is.
right wing 3/5/2013 7:56:34 PM Report
Jimssm
Have you ever partied with a bunch of medical professionals?
I have.
Yeeeee-ha! Do they let loose.
Jimssm
Have you ever partied with a bunch of medical professionals?
I have.
Yeeeee-ha! Do they let loose.
Grump 3/5/2013 8:12:39 PM Report
How be you neo-cons read the article re Hayes not responding to questions about the Feds shutting down the Experimental Lakes Area research facility at a cost of 50 million when they can operate it for 2 million a year. It makes you wonder how anyone can continue to support this government. The article is on this site's local news. We sure elected a winner.
How be you neo-cons read the article re Hayes not responding to questions about the Feds shutting down the Experimental Lakes Area research facility at a cost of 50 million when they can operate it for 2 million a year. It makes you wonder how anyone can continue to support this government. The article is on this site's local news. We sure elected a winner.
Grump 3/5/2013 8:16:05 PM Report
The fact that Canada has more fresh water lakes than the rest of the world combined seems to escape these morons. The truth about polution from the oil sands must be inconvenient for the Tories.
The fact that Canada has more fresh water lakes than the rest of the world combined seems to escape these morons. The truth about polution from the oil sands must be inconvenient for the Tories.
right wing 3/5/2013 8:21:34 PM Report
Grump
You rant about the conservatives spending money and then you rant about reining in government spending.
You know nothing about this facility but what has been put into a self serving news release.
Get used to it, government cutbacks to put this country on the right track are just starting.
Long time coming I say.
The moaning, bitching and whining from folks of your ilk is monotonous.
Grump
You rant about the conservatives spending money and then you rant about reining in government spending.
You know nothing about this facility but what has been put into a self serving news release.
Get used to it, government cutbacks to put this country on the right track are just starting.
Long time coming I say.
The moaning, bitching and whining from folks of your ilk is monotonous.
nanag 3/5/2013 9:09:03 PM Report
If I may interrupt I would like to ask a computer question... no laughing
I am getting rid of a computer. It is going to the recycle place on Wilson. Is it safe to recycle such a thing? What about the personal information on it? I don't know anything about this stuff? Do I need to do anything with it?
I know I should know this type of thing
If I may interrupt I would like to ask a computer question... no laughing
I am getting rid of a computer. It is going to the recycle place on Wilson. Is it safe to recycle such a thing? What about the personal information on it? I don't know anything about this stuff? Do I need to do anything with it?
I know I should know this type of thing
mallet 3/5/2013 9:36:01 PM Report
Grump..
With regards to the ELA, which to be honest I had never heard of, why would it cost $50 mil to close it down? Is the site of this place so polluted that there will have to be remedial work done. Or is this the cost of terminating contracts with the employees? or is this a case of a government make work project that has run its course and it is found to be just repeating itself? I do not know, but I am sure the bean counters have looked at it, and found the value for money is no longer there, after all you can only repeat the same experiment so many time with the same result before someone notices!!
Grump..
With regards to the ELA, which to be honest I had never heard of, why would it cost $50 mil to close it down? Is the site of this place so polluted that there will have to be remedial work done. Or is this the cost of terminating contracts with the employees? or is this a case of a government make work project that has run its course and it is found to be just repeating itself? I do not know, but I am sure the bean counters have looked at it, and found the value for money is no longer there, after all you can only repeat the same experiment so many time with the same result before someone notices!!
Jimssm 3/5/2013 9:43:07 PM Report
nanag:
Your computer is safe for recycling on Wilson Street. I work with the guys down there sometimes.
Delete what you can of your photos and personal stuff, but the hard drives are destroyed so no one can get at any info.
nanag:
Your computer is safe for recycling on Wilson Street. I work with the guys down there sometimes.
Delete what you can of your photos and personal stuff, but the hard drives are destroyed so no one can get at any info.
shakespeare 3/5/2013 9:55:20 PM Report
nanag: your computer is NOT safe ... I've just finished watching the Bond movie and Specter are after your files and will sell them to Schmersh (you know the Ruskies)and all of the private videotapes that you made could be made public (even the one with the maple syrup) so ... take a sledgehammer to the computer and ... just hope that your house isn't firebombed by a helicopter before morning.
Aaah ... Goldfinger tomorrow
nanag: your computer is NOT safe ... I've just finished watching the Bond movie and Specter are after your files and will sell them to Schmersh (you know the Ruskies)and all of the private videotapes that you made could be made public (even the one with the maple syrup) so ... take a sledgehammer to the computer and ... just hope that your house isn't firebombed by a helicopter before morning.
Aaah ... Goldfinger tomorrow
nanag 3/5/2013 10:07:56 PM Report
Shakespeare
I KNEW IT!!!! those damn spy type guys.. after my videos with the maple syrup slathered all over my.. personal stuff..gee nothin is safe
Shakespeare
I KNEW IT!!!! those damn spy type guys.. after my videos with the maple syrup slathered all over my.. personal stuff..gee nothin is safe
Wisenheimer 3/5/2013 10:17:36 PM Report
Getting back to surplus will be a bitch! Liberals cry on the way up and cry on the way back. So it goes.
Getting back to surplus will be a bitch! Liberals cry on the way up and cry on the way back. So it goes.
BIG BROTHER 3/5/2013 10:24:12 PM Report
Harper's busy shutting everyone up who may not agree with his agenda, including his own MP"s.
Yup, it sure is good having a rep from the party in power representing us!! He can't say boo about the Emperor's new clothes.
Harper's busy shutting everyone up who may not agree with his agenda, including his own MP"s.
Yup, it sure is good having a rep from the party in power representing us!! He can't say boo about the Emperor's new clothes.
BIG BROTHER 3/5/2013 10:26:02 PM Report
Harper can literally shut us down and Hayes will sit there till he logs enough time for his fat pension!
Let's hope he doesn't see his first pension check.
Harper can literally shut us down and Hayes will sit there till he logs enough time for his fat pension!
Let's hope he doesn't see his first pension check.
Bill_the_Cat 3/5/2013 10:35:45 PM Report
nanag: recycling your computer is a good idea, and one well worth pursuing. For privacy concerns, remove the hard drive and destroy it.
nanag: recycling your computer is a good idea, and one well worth pursuing. For privacy concerns, remove the hard drive and destroy it.
BIG BROTHER 3/5/2013 10:35:48 PM Report
Why doesn't the City ask Car Dealers to donate automobiles to give away to visitors. Either that or pay the artists for their work. Buy their work if you think it is such a valuable addition to the fabric of our community. Support the arts; don't embarrass the artists into donating their work.
Why doesn't the City ask Car Dealers to donate automobiles to give away to visitors. Either that or pay the artists for their work. Buy their work if you think it is such a valuable addition to the fabric of our community. Support the arts; don't embarrass the artists into donating their work.
BIG BROTHER 3/5/2013 10:40:25 PM Report
'the Mayor’s Gifts to Dignitaries Program'
What a crock of crap. You like the artwork...buy it. Then gift it to visitors. Ask a car dealer to donate to the Mayor's Gifts to Dignitaries Program. We'll see just how long the program runs then, won't we!!!
'the Mayor’s Gifts to Dignitaries Program'
What a crock of crap. You like the artwork...buy it. Then gift it to visitors. Ask a car dealer to donate to the Mayor's Gifts to Dignitaries Program. We'll see just how long the program runs then, won't we!!!
Bill_the_Cat 3/5/2013 10:45:39 PM Report
Rickford is an astute politician, and would comment if there were something to comment about. Hayes lives or dies by getting (1) Bridge Plaza, and/or (2) Deep water port. He would be an idiot to comment on something which could put him in bad graces with the money-wallahs in Ottawa--all the moreso because it doesn't affect his riding. The people of that riding elected an NDP turned Independent MP. That's his job to raise hell.
Another hit-piece by sootoday. Neither Hughes, nor any of the Northern Ontario NDP caucus has raised this issue publically. Ask them why they don't support their former colleague?
Rickford is an astute politician, and would comment if there were something to comment about. Hayes lives or dies by getting (1) Bridge Plaza, and/or (2) Deep water port. He would be an idiot to comment on something which could put him in bad graces with the money-wallahs in Ottawa--all the moreso because it doesn't affect his riding. The people of that riding elected an NDP turned Independent MP. That's his job to raise hell.
Another hit-piece by sootoday. Neither Hughes, nor any of the Northern Ontario NDP caucus has raised this issue publically. Ask them why they don't support their former colleague?
BIG BROTHER 3/5/2013 10:49:25 PM Report
Bridge Plaza....done deal. Tony Martin's baby.
Deep Water Port...if Essar wants it, they'll get it. Hayes will be nothing but a door opener at the meeting.
Water is a federal responsibility. It has no boundaries Retread.
Bridge Plaza....done deal. Tony Martin's baby.
Deep Water Port...if Essar wants it, they'll get it. Hayes will be nothing but a door opener at the meeting.
Water is a federal responsibility. It has no boundaries Retread.
Bill_the_Cat 3/5/2013 10:56:44 PM Report
bb: I'm no fan of Hayes; I just don't see a reason for him to comment on an obscure project in northwestern ontario. They don't elect him, and nobody here will care come election season.
I can't speak to the plaza. The Dippers may claim credit, but the sitting MP and MPP will get the media (and thus the credit). Between Hayes and Orazietti, I can guess who wins in that media scrum.
Hayes' silence on the Federal job losses locally however, is deafening. All those positions moved to Sudbury and Toronto with nary a peep. Unbelievable.
bb: I'm no fan of Hayes; I just don't see a reason for him to comment on an obscure project in northwestern ontario. They don't elect him, and nobody here will care come election season.
I can't speak to the plaza. The Dippers may claim credit, but the sitting MP and MPP will get the media (and thus the credit). Between Hayes and Orazietti, I can guess who wins in that media scrum.
Hayes' silence on the Federal job losses locally however, is deafening. All those positions moved to Sudbury and Toronto with nary a peep. Unbelievable.
Bill_the_Cat 3/5/2013 10:58:22 PM Report
bb: given Hayes' apparent allergy to local politics, I doubt he'll be around to collect a pension.
bb: given Hayes' apparent allergy to local politics, I doubt he'll be around to collect a pension.
Bill_the_Cat 3/5/2013 10:59:24 PM Report
bb: yeah, I know the plaza is Federal--it just seems DO takes credit for everything locally.
bb: yeah, I know the plaza is Federal--it just seems DO takes credit for everything locally.
BIG BROTHER 3/5/2013 11:02:27 PM Report
Bill.....agreed as to who'll get credit. But the Bridge Plaza was well under way pre-Hayes. And I'm not even NDP.
Water flows across electoral boundaries. We should be screaming to keep a watchdog on the job to protect/oversee the water quality. It is a more valuable commodity than oil. It's not just about jobs.
Bill.....agreed as to who'll get credit. But the Bridge Plaza was well under way pre-Hayes. And I'm not even NDP.
Water flows across electoral boundaries. We should be screaming to keep a watchdog on the job to protect/oversee the water quality. It is a more valuable commodity than oil. It's not just about jobs.
Bill_the_Cat 3/5/2013 11:02:42 PM Report
jimssm: thanks for the info. I have a growing collection of parts that need recycling!
jimssm: thanks for the info. I have a growing collection of parts that need recycling!
BIG BROTHER 3/5/2013 11:05:15 PM Report
Bill, it took some local arm wrestling to get the property together to make the Bridge Plaza happen. Harper made it a political issue, not wanting Tony to get credit. DO will be there shaking hands, kissing babies and leading the parade.
Bill, it took some local arm wrestling to get the property together to make the Bridge Plaza happen. Harper made it a political issue, not wanting Tony to get credit. DO will be there shaking hands, kissing babies and leading the parade.
Bill_the_Cat 3/5/2013 11:05:35 PM Report
bb: agreed with water. I have friends (biology researcher types) who bemoan the state of the cross border committees that govern water management.
bb: agreed with water. I have friends (biology researcher types) who bemoan the state of the cross border committees that govern water management.
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 11:13:20 PM Report
Big Brother, Tony Martin was and still is a bum who hasn't learned to iron his suit yet. If you think that he deserves credit for the bridge plaza you need to give your head a shake. Harper came here on his own accord to check the place out for himself and decided the dump needed fixing.
And Jim, I'd rather be an arrogant prick who tells the truth and is good at his job rather than a nice person who can't make proper decisions when it comes to their job. Take the emotion out of it and it becomes a lot easier to get through the nonsense and give people the healthcare they deserve. We're talking empathy, not sympathy. The last thing this world needs is another bleeding heart.
Big Brother, Tony Martin was and still is a bum who hasn't learned to iron his suit yet. If you think that he deserves credit for the bridge plaza you need to give your head a shake. Harper came here on his own accord to check the place out for himself and decided the dump needed fixing.
And Jim, I'd rather be an arrogant prick who tells the truth and is good at his job rather than a nice person who can't make proper decisions when it comes to their job. Take the emotion out of it and it becomes a lot easier to get through the nonsense and give people the healthcare they deserve. We're talking empathy, not sympathy. The last thing this world needs is another bleeding heart.
Brianne 3/5/2013 11:21:36 PM Report
"Canada has the third largest proven oil reserves in the world, but the province of Alberta is planning to cut education and health care spending this year, and Canada's national debt stands at a whopping $600 billion (CAD).
How can that be? With so many people calling our massive tar sands reserves the "Saudi Arabia of the North," how can we be so cash-strapped? How can the Alberta government be planning to cut funding to schools, education and health care if the province is so oil rich? "
http://desmog.ca/2013/02/28/if-canada-oil-rich-why-are-we-so-debt
"Canada has the third largest proven oil reserves in the world, but the province of Alberta is planning to cut education and health care spending this year, and Canada's national debt stands at a whopping $600 billion (CAD).
How can that be? With so many people calling our massive tar sands reserves the "Saudi Arabia of the North," how can we be so cash-strapped? How can the Alberta government be planning to cut funding to schools, education and health care if the province is so oil rich? "
http://desmog.ca/2013/02/28/if-canada-oil-rich-why-are-we-so-debt
Voiceofreason 3/5/2013 11:32:08 PM Report
We are in an economic recession Brianne. If the businesses are doing bad, the government does too. Things don't get cheaper. Raw resources only account for so much of the picture. Calling us the Saudi Arabia of the North my be a bit extreme.
We are in an economic recession Brianne. If the businesses are doing bad, the government does too. Things don't get cheaper. Raw resources only account for so much of the picture. Calling us the Saudi Arabia of the North my be a bit extreme.
sparks7 3/6/2013 2:14:49 AM Report
Brianne
Tar sands oil is very costly to produce and get to market at this time. Oil that is just north of $90 just doesn't cut it for a lot of folks in Alberta and things are slowing down out there.That said, a lower oil cost is good for just about everybody else.
Voice
" We are in an economic recession"
Sure, there are a lot of reasons/indicators that would have people thinking that way and I am glad there are.The old wall of worry thingy.But,just look at the other stuff.Corporate profits through the roof while they sit on a mountain of cash that will have to be deployed at some time one way or the other.Dow Jones at record high today/wealth effect.Housing in US on the mend.Bernake and Japan telling us they are going to print ,print, and print till all is well forcing people into into stocks.A zillion people who feel they have missed out over the last few years and will now foolishly buy.Precious metals falling and US $ rising.We are in one hell of a sweet spot and I think it has legs for year or 18 months yet barring the inevitable correction in the spring.After that,I am outta there,tempted to bail now!
There is no doubt it is still a recession in many ways.The middle class has just been pummeled over the last decade and I sure feel for young folks just coming up.
Shakey
RE: " Pussy Posse"
"I just love playing around with words and that one should maybe have stayed in the playful cerebral area."
Bullshit...You got that from Joeseph Boyden's Book called Through Black Spruce.
Brianne
Tar sands oil is very costly to produce and get to market at this time. Oil that is just north of $90 just doesn't cut it for a lot of folks in Alberta and things are slowing down out there.That said, a lower oil cost is good for just about everybody else.
Voice
" We are in an economic recession"
Sure, there are a lot of reasons/indicators that would have people thinking that way and I am glad there are.The old wall of worry thingy.But,just look at the other stuff.Corporate profits through the roof while they sit on a mountain of cash that will have to be deployed at some time one way or the other.Dow Jones at record high today/wealth effect.Housing in US on the mend.Bernake and Japan telling us they are going to print ,print, and print till all is well forcing people into into stocks.A zillion people who feel they have missed out over the last few years and will now foolishly buy.Precious metals falling and US $ rising.We are in one hell of a sweet spot and I think it has legs for year or 18 months yet barring the inevitable correction in the spring.After that,I am outta there,tempted to bail now!
There is no doubt it is still a recession in many ways.The middle class has just been pummeled over the last decade and I sure feel for young folks just coming up.
Shakey
RE: " Pussy Posse"
"I just love playing around with words and that one should maybe have stayed in the playful cerebral area."
Bullshit...You got that from Joeseph Boyden's Book called Through Black Spruce.
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