tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post2895097449646390958..comments2024-03-28T19:18:40.387-04:00Comments on Northern Reflections: The Harper PartyOwen Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-51622165742513100152015-10-22T02:15:24.762-04:002015-10-22T02:15:24.762-04:00I agree, Raven, that NATO has morphed into somethi...I agree, Raven, that NATO has morphed into something it was not supposed to be. The Afghan War is the result of that change. We can hope, as Trudeau pulls out of the bombing mission in Syria, that he will work to restore NATO to its original purpose.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-65035907419923166382015-10-22T02:10:45.757-04:002015-10-22T02:10:45.757-04:00He's all for offering humanitarian help, Mogs ...He's all for offering humanitarian help, Mogs -- which is what our policy should have been in the first place.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-87554064214267615042015-10-21T23:27:15.073-04:002015-10-21T23:27:15.073-04:00""Over 250,000 Syrians are already dead....""Over 250,000 Syrians are already dead. Over 2 million are refugees. Why are the leaders of the United States [and Harper's Canada] so determined to keep this ugly war going?" US political analyst Caleb Maupin asks."<br /><br />http://sputniknews.com/politics/20151020/1028825904/russia-bombs-terrorists-us-arms-alqaeda.html<br /><br />I will be eternally grateful that Trudeau has proclaimed the end of Canada's violence in the Mid East. Thanks Just-In...Mogs Mogliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086959842254833850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-18633970517885425402015-10-21T21:42:59.792-04:002015-10-21T21:42:59.792-04:00Okay here is an interview with a ... well let me p...Okay here is an interview with a ... well let me put it this way Danille Ganser [sic?] exposed NATO for being a terrorist organization in historical terms from the end of WWII. Exposed in Italy in 1990. He had no axe to grind he was writing his 'Master's thesis' on a very difficult and controversial taboo subject. As I am a student of history I paid attention, Ganser came out with irrefutable evidence that the NATO block is a mercenary and very terrorist organization. Harper was part and parcel of the latter day acts of NATO terrorism. All leaders of the Western world are and have allot of blood on their hands Trudeau is next in-line. Harper violated treaties, international sanctions and created or helped create chaos in the middle eastern realm there is no denying that. Don't fool me with Harper does not support ISIS he does he loves violence.<br /><br />Now anyone that thinks that NATO went from bully on the block to savior angel better have a long talk with with an alien and his name ain't Jesus....<br /><br />Interview why is the west supporting terrorism?<br /><br />https://www.rt.com/news/319244-assad-putin-talks-moscow/<br /><br />Danielle's study of the bloody history of NATO:<br /><br />http://sandiego.indymedia.org/media/2006/10/119640.pdf <br /><br />I don't often get this riled up but when my country and government is responsible for destroying an others home and then denies the citizens thereof a refuge from our outlandish bombing practices...<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12450128191960715245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-48934011761038001272015-10-21T18:59:22.322-04:002015-10-21T18:59:22.322-04:00I don't think Harper is helping ISIS, Mogs. Bu...I don't think Harper is helping ISIS, Mogs. But I don't think he's helping refugees either.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-9201407497089250932015-10-21T18:38:06.180-04:002015-10-21T18:38:06.180-04:00It could not happen to a better party HaH! It does...It could not happen to a better party HaH! It does not surprise me after all two opportunists [The Harper/Mackay gong show]sewed and stitched a party together that was a Frankenstein did they not? The thread way to weak to hold together without Supreme Leader Kim Jong Harperstien who failed his creation miserably therefore it's seams are torn apart. Toby and Sixth comparing Putin to Harper is like comparing Hitler to JFK shame on you. Putin rebuilt a country and economy Harper destroyed one. Russian satellites saw the BS in Syria and captured it digitally. Americans Brits Harper [us Canadians under his watch] French and others [NATO] were feeding arming supplying and paying looters and be-headers mercenaries called ISIS. Then under Harper's command we bombed Syria to run air cover for ISIS. Putin is doing the right thing. Harper a coward hiding in the closet eh?<br /><br />Why do you think he does not want Syrian refugees in Canada without serious interrogations? [Harper calls security otherwise known as debriefings]<br /><br />Because they will tell us the truth about Harper helping ISIS. That is why he can not leave yet he is creating a spin monster with serious damage control in over-drive right now. God help him if the main stream media pays attention to Russia's intelligence gathering on the West's war on Syria that exposes him and Western leaders as the ISIS bosses...Mogs Mogliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086959842254833850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-13471420222088555752015-10-21T14:03:19.642-04:002015-10-21T14:03:19.642-04:00I agree, Pam. I caught an interview yesterday with...I agree, Pam. I caught an interview yesterday with Hugh Segal. He said he knew some Progressive Conservatives who voted Green this time around.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-84836784127098260382015-10-21T13:05:31.310-04:002015-10-21T13:05:31.310-04:00Bernier running would be a joke, Mound. Bernier wi...Bernier running would be a joke, Mound. Bernier winning would spell disaster.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-10091530556769291322015-10-21T13:02:04.301-04:002015-10-21T13:02:04.301-04:00All very important questions, Toby. Time will prov...All very important questions, Toby. Time will provide the answers.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-55404039373061580002015-10-21T13:00:19.505-04:002015-10-21T13:00:19.505-04:00Those are the central questions, Sixth Estate: How...Those are the central questions, Sixth Estate: How many Red Tories are left? And how many of those folks are are willing to take Harper on?Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-42090946202608026472015-10-21T12:37:31.634-04:002015-10-21T12:37:31.634-04:00He's not going away quickly, Ron.He's not going away quickly, Ron.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-13725327395417918402015-10-21T12:31:16.896-04:002015-10-21T12:31:16.896-04:00Two weeks to shred a lot of incriminating evidence...Two weeks to shred a lot of incriminating evidence.<br /><br />Two weeks to settle a lot of backroom deals.<br /><br />Two weeks to get even for perceived slights.<br /><br />Two weeks to prepare the Kool-Aid.ron wiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395990851263472440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-15257463580202500732015-10-21T12:20:21.373-04:002015-10-21T12:20:21.373-04:00I don't think there is really a progressive wi...I don't think there is really a progressive wing to the party Owen. Harper was able to have tight fisted control over them, because most were dogmatic, obedient sheep. I don't think that has changed. Progressives left the party. This is still the reform/alliance and will not attract any intelligent, progressive people. I don't know what percentage are evangelical fundamental christians, but I think it's pretty high and may even be the dominant belief of the party. Canadians have gotten rid of them, but the conservative party hasn't.As long as they remain a right wing, Christian fundamentalist party, their not going anywhere soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842215982128591742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-19965599517072564182015-10-21T11:55:51.610-04:002015-10-21T11:55:51.610-04:00The idea that Peter MacKay has enough credibility ...The idea that Peter MacKay has enough credibility left to return and run for leader seems frankly foolish.<br /><br />I'm still trying to figure out Harper's thinking here. You'd think someone in his position would prefer just to make a clean break of it and say you left on a (relatively) high note. Why would he even want to influence the selection of the next leader? Unless he's planning some Putinesque time of exercising power over the party from the wings followed by a return to power, and that seems even less likely.<br /><br />If there are enough progressives left willing to try and take on this challenge, maybe it could happen. I wonder how many of us old red Tories have simply given up on the party for good, though (or at least given up pending someone else's effort to change the leadership).Sixth Estatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192110046214949228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-52705969901707456252015-10-21T11:51:40.752-04:002015-10-21T11:51:40.752-04:00Pamela is right. Harper keeping his seat is like ...Pamela is right. Harper keeping his seat is like Putin stepping down; we all believe don't we. Watch for a smiling puppet to wear the crown. <br /><br />Are there any progressive Red Tories still in the CP? Will they stay? Is it time for Harper's monster mash to break up? Tobynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-69271461583146568562015-10-21T11:48:05.844-04:002015-10-21T11:48:05.844-04:00I'm told that Maxime Bernier is testing the wa...I'm told that Maxime Bernier is testing the waters for a possible run. I just stopped myself from making two entirely inappropriate remarks.The Mound of Soundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-88157514647608913812015-10-21T11:44:45.325-04:002015-10-21T11:44:45.325-04:00The only hope for the Conservative Party is if the...The only hope for the Conservative Party is if the progressive wing of the party takes control from Harper, Pam. And that will be a battle royal.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-15914710207774149752015-10-21T11:22:13.649-04:002015-10-21T11:22:13.649-04:00Harper staying as an MP, will be behind the scenes...Harper staying as an MP, will be behind the scenes pulling strings for who he wants as the next leader. Does he strike anyone as someone who cares about the people in his riding?The control freak can't let go.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842215982128591742noreply@blogger.com