On Tuesday, January 10 2012, backbencher NDP MP Lise St-Denis announced she's was crossing the floor to the Liberals. The MP for Saint-Maurice-Champlain, Quebec said she broke with the New Democrats over a number of policies, and stated she felt the Liberals had the experience and policies to better represent the interests of the people in her riding.
"I didn't imagine I could stay there for three years just listening to options I didn't believe in," she said.
Now while I can fully understand anyone having a hard time listening to the opinions voiced by the NDP, I fail to see how crossing the floor to sit with the Liberals provides the lady with much of a change. On top of that was she not aware of NDP policies before she ran for the party? If not the NDP better take a serious look at how they qualify potential candidates.
Where is modern civilization heading?
As a society are we heading in the same direction as the ancient Romans? If so the question becomes.......
Are our leaders fiddling while civilization burns?
While we ponder the question I will post my personal thoughts on this blog. Often I will focus on current events that catch my interest, however I am not and do not pretend to be a news organization. I'm simply a guy with his own thoughts on issues that I believe affect our country and society.
Be forewarned, I have been accused of being a right wing thinker and if that is offensive please move on. Remember, this is my blog and my opinions, and unlike many facets of our already over-governed modern society they are not being forced on anyone.
However, please feel free to leave your comments, good, bad or indifferent, after all this is a free society we live in (at least for now).
Are our leaders fiddling while civilization burns?
While we ponder the question I will post my personal thoughts on this blog. Often I will focus on current events that catch my interest, however I am not and do not pretend to be a news organization. I'm simply a guy with his own thoughts on issues that I believe affect our country and society.
Be forewarned, I have been accused of being a right wing thinker and if that is offensive please move on. Remember, this is my blog and my opinions, and unlike many facets of our already over-governed modern society they are not being forced on anyone.
However, please feel free to leave your comments, good, bad or indifferent, after all this is a free society we live in (at least for now).
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Once again the pigs are at the trough....
If you keep abreast of current news you have probably noticed that the topic of MP Pensions has been rearing its head again lately. Although these pensions have been in place for many years they seem to become the focus of attentions every once in a while. What amazes me personally as a taxpayer is that this issue is ever allowed to creep back into the shadows.This is probably one of the most blatant example of how our elected officials ensure their own pockets are lined at the expense of those that elected them. Don't believe me, well read on and you will....
Friday, January 20, 2012
Shariah Law & Order ...A classic
When I saw this I knew it was just too good to pass up, however after watching it a number of times I began to realize that after the laughter settles down maybe what we are looking at is a window into the future. But, in the meantime take it for what it is worth and enjoy it.
My thanks to the folks at The Blaze for making this available, keep up the good work
My thanks to the folks at The Blaze for making this available, keep up the good work
Sunday, January 8, 2012
According To Jim, sadly not a sitcom but reality TV
I read with interest the statements made in late 2011 by Jim Flahery, our Federal Finance Minister. According to Jim (wait a moment, isn't that the name of a sitcom?), due to the weak economy federal revenues are less than expected, this in turn will result in a delay in balancing the budget. Now, According to Jim ( hehe...) the earliest the annual Federal deficit of approximately $31 billion will be eliminated is 2015/2016. Well Jim, although I am not a Finance Minister or even a sitting Member of Parliament, might I suggest a simpler more immediate solution to the deficit.
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