November, 2008
The Liberals and NDP might want to send Stephen Harper a thank you card, once they snap out of their delusions of power.
Right now, the Liberals and NDP make me think of the closing scene from the movie Thelma and Louise. Gas pedal mashed to the floor, oblivion just ahead.
By making them wait a week to try to seize power as our constitutional monarchy system technically allows, Harper is giving them a chance to think about what they’re contemplating. And to hear what Canadians think.
When the story is written in to the history books on this latest dysfunctional edition of Parliament, I hope no one forgets that in reality it was all about the money.
Canada's political parties are legally allowed to dip their hands in to your pockets -- to the tune of $1.95 for each vote they get in a federal election provided they score at least 2% of the nationwide popular vote. This robin-hooding is so that the partisan hacks can go on to fund the operation of their parties.
Remember a few weeks back, when the Harper Conservatives were saying that they understood Canadians wanted Parliament to be less partisan, less consumed by bickering?
Did you believe it?
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s Economic Statement was about the most blatantly politically Machiavellian response to a serious economic crisis that one could imagine under the circumstances.
I want to dedicate Part Deux of this blog to my favorite speaker dancer in all of Saskatchewan, Lindsay Dunn, you give me the energy and creativity I need to blog, don't you ever stop dancing.......
After survivng the worst highway driving conditions the boys had ever seen, we pick things back up with them finally arriving at their destination, and the fun was about to begin..........
Saturday
Someone forgot to tell Saskatchewan that the economy is in the tank.
As the markets melt and the news from elsewhere is about job losses, plant closures, even Christmas parties being cancelled, in Saskatchewan, the party is just getting started.
And nowhere is the partying going to be jumping in towns like Lanigan, Allen and Rocanville, not to mention Esterhazy, Belle Plaine and Colonsay.
I love the question posed by a British newspaper article. “Just Why Are Moustaches So Popular With The Elite?”
The article goes on to point out that some of the hottest movie stars of Hollywood are growing lip warmers. Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Jude Law, and for the older crowd, Harrison Ford are among those who have been spotted recently with moustaches. For example...
After making Montreal home for the past six days I am back on Regina soil as I type this and yes I was glad when that Westjet plane touched down on the tarmac. Just some final thoughts on Montreal and Grey Cup festivities and activities
1. After being in Toronto last year, I really think last years party was better. Perhaps this is because A)the Riders were involved B) I was right in the middle of it last year because we stayed right next door to where everything was happening and this year my hotel was about a 15-20 minute walk from the party.
Does anyone else find it ironic that the oil industry is dealing with pirates?
You would think the swashbucklers of Somalia might show a little professional courtesy to the pump pirates.
Does anyone else wonder why there’s been so much hype about a new Guns n’ Roses album?
Does anyone else hope the snow melts and we get a brown Christmas?
Does anyone else think Dexter is still a great tv show, but it’s getting harder to maintain the edge and drama of the first couple of seasons?
So I was at what some are calling a nominee for NFL game of the year a couple weeks ago (The Vikings - Packers game), and the road there was a wild one. So buckle up while I take you with me, on Gary's Excellent Football Adventure.
1:30 pm Friday afternoon - Hop in the car, with my fellow travellers and good friends S-ven and Itchy Mitch, and head out to Regina to pick up our fourth member (Verno) who is currently articling in Regina.