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of BC.
after all, he can't be any worse than the current corrupt group we have.
we might actually get the province back on a decent track with him as premiere.
by house
He was not born in Canada, so he cannot run for office. Wait - sorry - wrong place. ;)
heh. I really don't know how that works, and wether or not it is regulated provincially or across the board. Does anyone know the requirements of one's status for election to Premiere?
by jamesrl
And that the party then wins a general election.
Our first Prime Minister was born in Scotland (Sir John Alexander MacDonald). There are currently a few MPs who are foreign born.
James
by hal 9000
Who's having the party and am I invited?
Col ]:)
by oz_media
by beads
Oz would quickly push through a number of reforms: legalize pot, kick any Californians out of BC and probably give something of a state of Province with a beer in one hand and a joint in the other.
It might just work.
- beads
by jaqui
by hal 9000
If OZ was appointed he would most likely invade to maintain Americas Best Interests. :D
That's what Maxwell would be telling him to do. :^O
Col ]:)
by oz_media
I probably wouldn't have the joint in my hand, unless there was one going around and I had a few puffs (of course without inhaling) but I would definitely have the daily racing form under one arm and a reall pissed off look for anyone who expected any answers on race days.
But I think the easiest way to win the current war on terrorism though, is prove to Iraqi's that the rest of the world can't stand Bush either. Then they have no point to demonstrate and will make millions of new friends.
by jessie
by jamesrl
The old saw of Canadian politics.
If you want to talk policy, join the New Democratic Party(moderate socialists).
If you want to get laid, join the Liberal Party (middle of the road).
If you want to get drunk, join the Conservative Party.
Which one would you prefer Col?
James
by hal 9000
Using these two words together in a single sentence Political & Party is an Oxymoron. :)
Now I'm for the group that gets together no matter what their political agenda is and has a good time. From my personal experience here I've seen some of the most Rabid Politician's who are on opposite sides of things and who by definition hate each others guts sit down in the Parliamentary Annex and get drunk together and indulge in other things as well.
Being the Non Political person that I am I get invited to a lot of these events at the Tax payers expense. All I can say is that these people while looking staid certainly know how to throw a party. :D
So in answer to your question James I'll come to the party thrown by them all for the new Parliament or the end of the Old Parliament doesn't matter which and being an Invited Guest they'll most likely pay my transport and accommodation as well as the booze bills and anything else. :^O
Col ]:)
by oz_media
by jamesrl
But I spent over 20 years as a member of a political party, and I have been to a lot of parties. And beleive it or not there are alot of internal politics within a party as well - but usually a beer or two will melt those differences temporarily. Probably the best Christmas party I have been to was on parliament hill - all from one party, but people who were on opposite sides of the same party singing badly together.
I got to know a lot of people from other parties in university. Many of them have gone on to high office or been staff to the Prime Minister. They have on occasion caught me crashing their political party's party - and the penalty is usually slight - a beer if its a cash bar.
And yes politicians can get into some hijinks. I used to rescue a few female admin assistants from a few lecherous MPs.
While some hear take delight in being santamoniuous about politicians, in the end they are no better and no worse than the people they serve. If it was money they were interested in, they wouldn't be in parliament.
James
by house
lucky me. Though I'm a bit uninformed in regards to Canadian politics (or even politics in general), I've always gone Liberal. I usually go with the individual as opposed to the core belief.
Unfortunately, I thought that Duceppe would have been ideal if it wasn't for the whole Bloc cloud. He definitely exhibited the strongest character in the last running. Too bad he's not interested in Canada.
by av .
by hal 9000
Front of Maxwell then. :D
Right at the moment those two can not even agree to disagree. :^O
Col ]:)
by oz_media
I can agree that in 99.999% of instances, I will disagree.
So I agree to disagree, at any chance I get.
by beads
America needs to actually think about our own actions and wake up a bit from this delusional political and economic slumber party and stop ignoring how are policies are hurting the global economy more than helping it.
Perhaps Oz could suggest adding the Provence of the US? After elected of course. Now, that would set the Americans off!
- beads (first initial, last name) catchy, huh?
by oz_media
I would never associate the good people of Canada with the US that way.
It's like picking the biggest a$$hole at school to be your friend or soemthing, you'll lose your real friends and be stuck with some big a$$hole for a companion, not exactly a good choice anyway.
I would help America to retain it's 'total independance'. That would be enough for the rest of the world I'm sure.
by jaqui
good morning?
jumbo shrimp?
progressive conservative?
by hal 9000
Or I'll sick Lizzy onto you. :D
Col ]:)
by hal 9000
But I was thinking more along the lines of mixed Political Parties/Gatherings for some event or what ever. They then tend to forget the petty politics and just have fun.
But the Political meetings where different sides of a political party are having a heated discussion are painful to say the least. But with enough booze things work out perfectly! :^O
At one meeting that I attended the person who invited me spoke his mind and was censured for speaking while not a member of the party. The fact that he had been a fully paid up member for well over 30 years didn't make any difference and eventually when things cooled down they had to apologize. I of course declined to comment as I was a guest there and behaved accordingly. ;)
Col ]:)
by beads
'Nough said.
Take care.
- beads
by dmambo
Tho I must say, I often agree with you.
Let me apologize for my contribution to the mongrelization of the Canadian race. My 3 bambinos are 1/2 Canadian, 1/2 your worst nightmare. :D
by oz_media
beads dangled this MONETER freakin' carrot (like the Bugs Bunny cartoon where he makes a carrot mine in the giant's garden? "Jimmy cracked corn and I don't care!").
I am talking ine BIG carrot here.
"If YOU were running Annexed-USA, what would YOU do with America?"
Yeah right, pull the other one. I am human afterall. :D
by jessie
by oz_media
by hal 9000
Now they are showing it in 15 minute blocks after Dr Who.
I really loved the look on the soon to be wifes face as the interview for the wedding when her boyfriend demands some "Bitty" and grandma said I'm full and I'll take him this time. :^O
Of course the look on the vicars face was priceless as well. :D
Of course I'm betting that quite a few of the US Peers here wouldn't have a clue what that was all about though. ;)
Col ]:)
by oz_media
When the priest asks him to accept his vows, instead of 'I do', it's "BITTY! I WANT BITTY!"
So whilst he is taken care of, the priest finishes with his wife's vows and he turns to kiss the bride with a milk moustache.
It's priceless humour, my latest response to IT calls is "computer says no." :)
They've been playing season 2 here lately but I've already seen most of them.
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