tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post9109200952518051838..comments2024-03-28T19:18:40.387-04:00Comments on Northern Reflections: Is It Time For A Turban?Owen Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-76587738920623304082017-08-04T08:40:39.123-04:002017-08-04T08:40:39.123-04:00If Canadians view the turban as a silly hat, Steve...If Canadians view the turban as a silly hat, Steve, Singh will not become the leader of the NDP.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-67369851615249823992017-08-04T06:46:51.572-04:002017-08-04T06:46:51.572-04:00We all ready have a ministry of silly walks, why n...We all ready have a ministry of silly walks, why not a PM with a silly hat.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14162783936999869984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-41172591157803636562017-08-02T17:30:46.196-04:002017-08-02T17:30:46.196-04:00Given the political climate these days, I wouldn&#...Given the political climate these days, I wouldn't make any predictions, John. But it will be interesting to see what happens.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-46083206418794400402017-08-02T16:47:11.007-04:002017-08-02T16:47:11.007-04:00I've heard from a lot of people who think it w...I've heard from a lot of people who think it would be really neat to elect a leader who wears his ethnicity so enthusiastically, so I can tolerate for the sake of balance a few of the jaded who would oppose his election on that same account. I really don't think there's much to this guy besides that.<br /><br />But then why not? It'll never happen with the Liberals. And forget the Crappers. Visible minorities in those parties have enjoyed success to the extent that they have for up to a couple of decades now by understanding their purpose and knowing their place. This would be another noteworthy first-there for the socialists. And what have they got to lose? Put it on the list with the gay-rights battles. Then maybe after a couple of generational changes the other guys will join the parade. For now they'll be content to watch from the sidewalk and leave their costumes in the closet unless, of course, it's a gathering of selected participants.John B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-50447570268676503852017-08-02T13:32:47.855-04:002017-08-02T13:32:47.855-04:00A good point, Toby. The claw back seems to have wo...A good point, Toby. The claw back seems to have worked well for a long time.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-80028358426927285522017-08-02T11:31:59.449-04:002017-08-02T11:31:59.449-04:00I'm puzzled as to why anyone "would want ...I'm puzzled as to why anyone "would want to scrap old age security and roll it into a means-tested seniors benefit." That process is a bureaucratic mess which tends to annoy and embarrass. It's also needless. As it is, OAS is clawed back from seniors with excessive income, a decision made automatically by a computer at virtually no cost to the public purse and no extra bureaucrats needed. <br /><br />Sorry, I'm leery of politicians who jump on silly bandwagons. Tobynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-67802785808671949522017-08-02T11:27:58.255-04:002017-08-02T11:27:58.255-04:00I have a friend who is voting for Caron for exactl...I have a friend who is voting for Caron for exactly those reasons, Gyor.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-55946713848677760982017-08-02T11:03:06.906-04:002017-08-02T11:03:06.906-04:00 I prefer Guy Caron, Guy has the experience, tal... I prefer Guy Caron, Guy has the experience, talent, qualifications as an economist, and the policies to be leader. Gyorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06773307017058386989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-41445731598226354472017-08-02T10:58:56.551-04:002017-08-02T10:58:56.551-04:00It would certainly stir up the Conservative base, ...It would certainly stir up the Conservative base, Cap. But that shouldn't be a surprise.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-19428121301046680102017-08-02T10:56:19.106-04:002017-08-02T10:56:19.106-04:00If he becomes leader, the NDP will send a signal t...If he becomes leader, the NDP will send a signal that will travel well beyond the borders of this country, Dana.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-86437782783759044032017-08-02T09:25:06.388-04:002017-08-02T09:25:06.388-04:00It would certainly get the Bigot Party foaming at ...It would certainly get the Bigot Party foaming at the mouth. Remember how they told us that turbanned officers would mean the end of the RCMP?<br /><br />CapAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-68004982721916354072017-08-02T09:20:24.310-04:002017-08-02T09:20:24.310-04:00I like him a lot and would love to believe the NDP...I like him a lot and would love to believe the NDP has the courage. <br /><br />Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465953801145126160noreply@blogger.com