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Saturday, November 13, 2010
Afghanistan: This Prime Minister Just Doesn't Get It.
""I don't want to risk the gains that Canadian soldiers have fought for and that they have sacrificed in such significant numbers for by pulling out too early if we can avoid that"
Right out of the mouth of Stephen Harper. Our military mission is nine years on, nothing more than an abject failure. If we were actually "winning" rather than entrenching a stalemate on the ground, Karzai would have no need to "negotiate" with the Taliban.
Rather than cutting our losses and leaving with honour, we choose to follow Cameron and the others and embrace the NATO shuffle...
I've got news for you, Prime Minister. This mission is going to end the same way it did for the Soviets -- B-A-D-L-Y. Your failure to realize that is surprising. Here we have a PM who is inevitably bowing to the bullying tactics of the Alliance. Ah, the delicious irony in that.
As a Liberal, my answer is a big NO. I urge Michael to follow my lead and not allow Canada to further entangle herself in Afghanistan. Our leader and party members know that this Prime Minister will never put training up for a vote in the House of Commons -- precisely because Harper knows ahead of time that it has just about a zero chance of passing. Hence, resorting to the distinct and predictable powers of the Executive.
Afghanistan, your time is up, or should be next spring. Those who fail to heed that glaring fact will quickly live to regret having foolishly endorsed such a blatantly ill-advised policy.
Right out of the mouth of Stephen Harper. Our military mission is nine years on, nothing more than an abject failure. If we were actually "winning" rather than entrenching a stalemate on the ground, Karzai would have no need to "negotiate" with the Taliban.
Rather than cutting our losses and leaving with honour, we choose to follow Cameron and the others and embrace the NATO shuffle...
I've got news for you, Prime Minister. This mission is going to end the same way it did for the Soviets -- B-A-D-L-Y. Your failure to realize that is surprising. Here we have a PM who is inevitably bowing to the bullying tactics of the Alliance. Ah, the delicious irony in that.
As a Liberal, my answer is a big NO. I urge Michael to follow my lead and not allow Canada to further entangle herself in Afghanistan. Our leader and party members know that this Prime Minister will never put training up for a vote in the House of Commons -- precisely because Harper knows ahead of time that it has just about a zero chance of passing. Hence, resorting to the distinct and predictable powers of the Executive.
Afghanistan, your time is up, or should be next spring. Those who fail to heed that glaring fact will quickly live to regret having foolishly endorsed such a blatantly ill-advised policy.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
The Time To Get Out Of Politics.
Some people have a knack for knowing precisely when to hang it up. They leave the scene on top of the wave that propelled them to Ottawa. Others, discover that they are suddenly and precipitously sinking fast -- so they scoot out of town with less than a minute to spare. Then there are those with little to no political instinct -- not to mention judgment, who deliberately choose to ignore the pressing political reality and unexpectedly find themselves going down spectacularly in flames.
With all the above in mind, I want to offer the politicians some friendly words of advice: you had better be hard as nails if you want to survive in this game; your confidence and esteem levels have to be stratospheric and your personal hide as tough as shoe leather.
If you don't have all of that, quite frankly, you don't belong in the federal arena. Remember, if everything starts grating on you, if every issue hotly debated is viewed as a personal attack, if each passing day you find it more difficult to maintain your good humour -- not to mention your temper, then get out -- because the expiration of your best-before date is rapidly approaching.
As Truman famously said, if you can't take the heat, then get out of the kitchen. Just do the job. When it gets to the point where all you can do is feel sorry for yourself, complain and whine, then the time has arrived to hang up your political skates...
With all the above in mind, I want to offer the politicians some friendly words of advice: you had better be hard as nails if you want to survive in this game; your confidence and esteem levels have to be stratospheric and your personal hide as tough as shoe leather.
If you don't have all of that, quite frankly, you don't belong in the federal arena. Remember, if everything starts grating on you, if every issue hotly debated is viewed as a personal attack, if each passing day you find it more difficult to maintain your good humour -- not to mention your temper, then get out -- because the expiration of your best-before date is rapidly approaching.
As Truman famously said, if you can't take the heat, then get out of the kitchen. Just do the job. When it gets to the point where all you can do is feel sorry for yourself, complain and whine, then the time has arrived to hang up your political skates...
Friday, October 1, 2010
The Phone Call Of The Week!
Yes folks, I would gladly have paid good money to be in on the call between this Prime Minister and Kory...can you say collateral damage via the Laurie missile?
Suffice it to say that it's been reduced -- surprise, surprise, to another he said- he said with the kibosh coming directly from Dimitri, for public consumption.
Yeah right. Picture it, the Queen allegedly directly intervening to overrule and possibly sack a Governor General. We've seen nothing like this since Sir John Kerr, Down Under in 1975.
That one, no doubt left a bitter taste in Her Majesty's throat. In short, she would have been loathe to intervene into Canadian affairs in this manner.
I suspect that this Prime Minister knew it -- all along. Hence, the Dimitri "denial".
Suffice it to say that it's been reduced -- surprise, surprise, to another he said- he said with the kibosh coming directly from Dimitri, for public consumption.
Yeah right. Picture it, the Queen allegedly directly intervening to overrule and possibly sack a Governor General. We've seen nothing like this since Sir John Kerr, Down Under in 1975.
That one, no doubt left a bitter taste in Her Majesty's throat. In short, she would have been loathe to intervene into Canadian affairs in this manner.
I suspect that this Prime Minister knew it -- all along. Hence, the Dimitri "denial".
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Job One At Rideau Hall: Buying It "In Bulk".
I've got good news and bad news: first, that of a pleasant variety -- our next Governor General, David Johnston, will be sworn in on Friday in the Senate. Now, the not so edifying -- did the new team remember to buy medicine for Acid Reflex Disease "In Bulk"???
God knows, the new GG will find out rather quickly how much he'll need it. This Prime Minister has the habit of running his Governor Generals by the nose (or at least trying to). Let me see, what's likely to be on the menu this time -- Prorogation Three, perhaps? How's about a contest of wills as to who gets to call the tune under any and all eventualities.
Because I like Johnston here's a wise hint -- gratis -- don't make himself cool his heels for hours at a time before being allowed the privilege of conversing with him. He's got all the cards and is only too willing to play them -- hopefully not to your detriment.
So good luck in your new job! Remember, the dispensary is only a few feet away...
God knows, the new GG will find out rather quickly how much he'll need it. This Prime Minister has the habit of running his Governor Generals by the nose (or at least trying to). Let me see, what's likely to be on the menu this time -- Prorogation Three, perhaps? How's about a contest of wills as to who gets to call the tune under any and all eventualities.
Because I like Johnston here's a wise hint -- gratis -- don't make himself cool his heels for hours at a time before being allowed the privilege of conversing with him. He's got all the cards and is only too willing to play them -- hopefully not to your detriment.
So good luck in your new job! Remember, the dispensary is only a few feet away...
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
The Tale of Inadequate Missiles.
I don't have to tell you what it's like to be stuck with a missile that somehow measures up as inadequate. You can compare and contrast as much as you like but the diagnosis is always the same: found wanting. The prognosis isn't much better either. You can dress it up in fancy, new, state-of-the-art hardware with all the shining bells and whistles -- top of the line stuff -- and yet, feelings of inferiority remain for not having passed the five to six inch standard...
As C.D. Howe famously said, "What's A Billion." when dealing with the ever fragile male ego and self-esteem. So bring it on, untendered, uninhibited and all!
Remember Canada. The real men are there for ya. Think of that tonight as you gratefully drift off to sleep. After all, the bill only comes due in the morning.
As C.D. Howe famously said, "What's A Billion." when dealing with the ever fragile male ego and self-esteem. So bring it on, untendered, uninhibited and all!
Remember Canada. The real men are there for ya. Think of that tonight as you gratefully drift off to sleep. After all, the bill only comes due in the morning.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
A Conservative "Majority" At Work...
God Bless This Prime Minister! I want to thank him for all the tremendous work he's done of late on behalf of Michael Ignatieff and the Liberal Party of Canada. Pretty decent of the man, if I do say so myself.
A case in point: Helena Guergis, who despite being cleared by both the RCMP and the Ethics Commissioner, will not be the Conservative standard bearer in Simcoe-Grey in the next campaign.
As reported in The Star yesterday, the Conservatives already have a candidate (whom I suppose has never heard of stepping aside - a novel concept that, apparently -- at least in Conservative circles) planning to run in the riding.
The Star reported that the CPC could very well lose in Simcoe-Grey in light of a recent poll if previous Conservative strength divides on election day.
Sans commentaire, as we say in French.
But Ladies and Gentlemen, please pay close attention to this situational drama. Remember that this is sadly typical of this Prime Minister's behaviour when Harper deliberately chooses to dig in his heels rather than having to deal with a possible loss of face. Ego also has something to do with it -- not to mention the warm regard felt for Rahim in Conservative quarters.
Just picture it as a sneak preview of how a Conservative majority government would operate under the direction of this PM. Instructive, isn't it. You might want to view it a quick glimpse of "coming attractions". Or you may come to the conclusion that perhaps it's time to seriously think again before casting your ballot in the next federal election.
A case in point: Helena Guergis, who despite being cleared by both the RCMP and the Ethics Commissioner, will not be the Conservative standard bearer in Simcoe-Grey in the next campaign.
As reported in The Star yesterday, the Conservatives already have a candidate (whom I suppose has never heard of stepping aside - a novel concept that, apparently -- at least in Conservative circles) planning to run in the riding.
The Star reported that the CPC could very well lose in Simcoe-Grey in light of a recent poll if previous Conservative strength divides on election day.
Sans commentaire, as we say in French.
But Ladies and Gentlemen, please pay close attention to this situational drama. Remember that this is sadly typical of this Prime Minister's behaviour when Harper deliberately chooses to dig in his heels rather than having to deal with a possible loss of face. Ego also has something to do with it -- not to mention the warm regard felt for Rahim in Conservative quarters.
Just picture it as a sneak preview of how a Conservative majority government would operate under the direction of this PM. Instructive, isn't it. You might want to view it a quick glimpse of "coming attractions". Or you may come to the conclusion that perhaps it's time to seriously think again before casting your ballot in the next federal election.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Got To Love That Picture Of CanadianSense!
You know CanadianSense, among my MANY hidden talents is the ability to read the lips of still photographs -- and you're recent change of photo practically screams: the Wildrose Alliance is COMING TO OTTAWA! Be afraid, Prime Minister, be very afraid...
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Waiting For The Long-Gun Registry Click...
Can you say political sea-change? Have you seen it coming? When is a loss -- even a politically horrendous one, suddenly a stunning victory that leads to serious political realignment?
I'm thinking September 22nd with the vote on the so-called private member's bill to abolish the long-gun registry. This legislation is a GOVERNMENT bill in everything but name. It tugs at this Prime Minister's heart strings. (Yes, he actually does have one.)
There will be a lot of damage done to at least two political parties: first and foremost to the New Democrats as their supporters in the cities puke their guts out at the loss of the LGR, and more importantly, vent their disgust at the polls for the way in which Jack will have handled this. My guess is a 10-15 seat loss for the NDP in the next election in major urban centers.
Then we come to the party that never met a legally-owned loaded gun it didn't like. The Conservatives don't need to whip the vote. They've already gotten the message -- loud and clear from the PMO. The loss of the long-gun registry will simply play into the overall perception of the direction this Prime Minister is planning to continue to take the nation in. Harper sees that as a plus. Yours truly regards it strategically speaking as a net minus.
Bring on the vote -- and the serious political consequences.
I'm thinking September 22nd with the vote on the so-called private member's bill to abolish the long-gun registry. This legislation is a GOVERNMENT bill in everything but name. It tugs at this Prime Minister's heart strings. (Yes, he actually does have one.)
There will be a lot of damage done to at least two political parties: first and foremost to the New Democrats as their supporters in the cities puke their guts out at the loss of the LGR, and more importantly, vent their disgust at the polls for the way in which Jack will have handled this. My guess is a 10-15 seat loss for the NDP in the next election in major urban centers.
Then we come to the party that never met a legally-owned loaded gun it didn't like. The Conservatives don't need to whip the vote. They've already gotten the message -- loud and clear from the PMO. The loss of the long-gun registry will simply play into the overall perception of the direction this Prime Minister is planning to continue to take the nation in. Harper sees that as a plus. Yours truly regards it strategically speaking as a net minus.
Bring on the vote -- and the serious political consequences.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Of Bluff And Bluster?
Hasn't that film been running for almost five years now? Actors have changed along the way but much of the cast remains intact since 2006. Hmm. And what have we got to show for it?
We have a government advancing its political agenda (such as it regrettably is) one torturous molehill at a time. We have an official opposition seemingly on the cusp of moving in for the kill. We have a second opposition party so tied up in knots on the issue of the long-gun registry that it's not even funny. And then there's the Bloc -- the big winners of Canadian federalism. The only guys in Ottawa who have more job security than the Bishop of Rome...
You've just got to hand it to Canadians. When it comes time to seriously muck it up, we're in a class by ourselves. Stagnation central.
Seriously, makes yours truly want to head for the closest ATV and race off for parts unknown.
But then one thinks of the miners and what they have to endure in Chile. Millions are praying for their safe rescue. Ditto.
I suppose our fate as well rests solely on waiting it out. Late September will soon be upon us. May it finally bring deliverance: in one form or another.
We have a government advancing its political agenda (such as it regrettably is) one torturous molehill at a time. We have an official opposition seemingly on the cusp of moving in for the kill. We have a second opposition party so tied up in knots on the issue of the long-gun registry that it's not even funny. And then there's the Bloc -- the big winners of Canadian federalism. The only guys in Ottawa who have more job security than the Bishop of Rome...
You've just got to hand it to Canadians. When it comes time to seriously muck it up, we're in a class by ourselves. Stagnation central.
Seriously, makes yours truly want to head for the closest ATV and race off for parts unknown.
But then one thinks of the miners and what they have to endure in Chile. Millions are praying for their safe rescue. Ditto.
I suppose our fate as well rests solely on waiting it out. Late September will soon be upon us. May it finally bring deliverance: in one form or another.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Stephen Harper Is Ruining My Summer!!!
Call me peculiar but I'm used to having Stephen Harper up close and personal across my television screen. I like it best when this Prime Minister is right in the thick of it -- so much better for the opposition when the PM plays a prominent role in wearing the mistakes of his government!
But things just aren't the same now that the man has gone AWOL. We're told he's up for a little R & R with his family. Damn! Again, I want that guy right in the face of Canadians. Doesn't Harper care that he's ruining MY summer???
But alas, things at least aren't exactly a disaster either without his presence: I've still got the census bonehead play to kick around -- not to mention the new shiny phallic toys headed DND's way. Could be worse.
Hell, with the PMO denying that Guy Giorno is on the way out, I certainly can't complain. But I will.
Come on Prime Minister. Be a pal. Cut short that damned vacation and get right back into the swing of things. After all, you know how much that would please me! Shouldn't that count for something?
But things just aren't the same now that the man has gone AWOL. We're told he's up for a little R & R with his family. Damn! Again, I want that guy right in the face of Canadians. Doesn't Harper care that he's ruining MY summer???
But alas, things at least aren't exactly a disaster either without his presence: I've still got the census bonehead play to kick around -- not to mention the new shiny phallic toys headed DND's way. Could be worse.
Hell, with the PMO denying that Guy Giorno is on the way out, I certainly can't complain. But I will.
Come on Prime Minister. Be a pal. Cut short that damned vacation and get right back into the swing of things. After all, you know how much that would please me! Shouldn't that count for something?
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Liberal Donations.
Fellow Liberals,
Please set me straight -- I thought the purpose of our donations was to build up as quickly as possible a political war chest with which to fight a reasonably imminent election. That's why I've anted up these past two years.
Did I miss a memo? Are we really sending our money to Ottawa for some other purpose other than election preparedness? Is the party content to sit on the sidelines for another three years before making the slightest move to oust the Harper government? If that's really the plan, count me out. My cash will stay right there, nice and warm in my pocket.
As Trudeau likely would have said, "What gives?"...
Please set me straight -- I thought the purpose of our donations was to build up as quickly as possible a political war chest with which to fight a reasonably imminent election. That's why I've anted up these past two years.
Did I miss a memo? Are we really sending our money to Ottawa for some other purpose other than election preparedness? Is the party content to sit on the sidelines for another three years before making the slightest move to oust the Harper government? If that's really the plan, count me out. My cash will stay right there, nice and warm in my pocket.
As Trudeau likely would have said, "What gives?"...
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Poor Don Martin...
It's safe to say that this Canada Day will more than likely not be one of the most memorable -- or pleasant for Don Martin!
Writing in The National Post, he had this to say yesterday:
"If Mr. Harper does call on Her Majesty to announce the vice-regal replacement on this tour, here’s hoping he steers clear of unworthy patronage payoffs or former politicians.
Support for this monarch is rooted partly in her dignified personality more than the position itself. For monarchist Harper, the best way to keep that sentiment alive is to choose a royal representative with charisma and class over political credentials."
All I can say is that loud sound you hear is not a vuvuzela (or even a Carnaval de Québec) horn! Rather, it's the noise of all that air coming out of Don's cherished balloon...
Writing in The National Post, he had this to say yesterday:
"If Mr. Harper does call on Her Majesty to announce the vice-regal replacement on this tour, here’s hoping he steers clear of unworthy patronage payoffs or former politicians.
Support for this monarch is rooted partly in her dignified personality more than the position itself. For monarchist Harper, the best way to keep that sentiment alive is to choose a royal representative with charisma and class over political credentials."
All I can say is that loud sound you hear is not a vuvuzela (or even a Carnaval de Québec) horn! Rather, it's the noise of all that air coming out of Don's cherished balloon...
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Peter Milliken: Job Well Done!
I, for one, will miss the familiar sight of Speaker Milliken presiding over -- some would say tending -- to the scrappy children. They say patience is a virtue, and Peter Milliken would seem to be the living embodiment of that!
We owe him our thanks for the excellent job done over these many years.
But you know me, I can't conclude without hoping that we will eventually be hearing from Mr. Speaker about the so-called Afghan Document "Agreement". Something tells me Milliken will have more to say than the mere fact that he happens to agree with the three-party agreement.
Of course, I could be wrong, right!?
We owe him our thanks for the excellent job done over these many years.
But you know me, I can't conclude without hoping that we will eventually be hearing from Mr. Speaker about the so-called Afghan Document "Agreement". Something tells me Milliken will have more to say than the mere fact that he happens to agree with the three-party agreement.
Of course, I could be wrong, right!?
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Why The G20 and G8 Costs Aren't Sticking.
What should be a spending outrage is nothing more than a passing blurb. Some may wonder why. Not yours truly. Most Canadians consistently vote against this government and yet it remains in office. Perhaps that has something to do with the limp-along strategy favoured in the OLO. You remember that one: yeah, yeah, just you watch, Harper will explode any day now -- then the fruit will be ripe for an election and back to power we go. Or so the delusion goes.
Our last chance to defeat this government (and I mean that quite literally) comes this fall. Our platform will be in place and it will be time for the rubber to hit the road. The present crowd has some serious reassessing to do. If it doesn't look really good poll-wise, they will do what they do best and more than likely retreat, once again.
Canadians, by and large, can barely stomach this Prime Minister but they will continue to vote for him unless the OLO finally gets its act together. That means a couple of things: firstly, Michael has to come to terms with the concept that he won't drop dead if somehow he doesn't become prime minister. It won't be the end of the world either, should it happen.
Secondly, I don't know about you but I want him to realize that fact and then to find the intestinal fortitude to risk it anyway. The best interests of Canada must come before those of any particular leader or politician. Can any of you honestly say that this country is being slowly transformed for the better under the stewardship of this Prime Minister? One need only look at the conduct of the PM to confirm my argument -- why did he reportedly almost bust a gut when Flanagan spilled the beans about the continued success of "incremental" Conservatism. Stephen Harper does best when the Canadian people are as close to comatose as possible. Failing that, as long as they are mostly distracted or uninterested, that default strategy continues to work for him thereby returning another Conservative minority government.
Fake outrage from Liberals hasn't done it, so far. Neither has the scandal-of-the-week. Time to move on to something else that most Canadians can relate to -- a principled belief that this government is no damned good for the kind of Canada most of us happen to believe in. Canadians have to come to the realization that the road we're painfully travelling on now only leads to a dead-end where Canada will ultimately no longer be recognizable as a true liberal-democracy.
Afghan documents, individual accountability of ministerial exempt staff, Freedom of Information requests, the fuck parliamentary committees manual, you name it -- the well established pattern continues as long as this government stays in office.
We can't wish Conservatives away. Our fate quite literally as a nation will rest on whether the three opposition parties respond in tune to the doorbell of political destiny. Time to suck it up -- put away each of our own petty political considerations and vote this government out of office at the earliest opportunity.
Some of us may go down in that election, but Canadians will thank us for doing what had to be done. Some will have died a heroic death on the political battlefield -- but even those will be fondly remembered, for fighting the good fight and paying the ultimate personal cost in pursuit of a just and noble political end. Canada awaits. It needs a reason to bestow its full confidence in us. Are we up to that challenge? For this country's sake, I hope to hell that we really are.
Our last chance to defeat this government (and I mean that quite literally) comes this fall. Our platform will be in place and it will be time for the rubber to hit the road. The present crowd has some serious reassessing to do. If it doesn't look really good poll-wise, they will do what they do best and more than likely retreat, once again.
Canadians, by and large, can barely stomach this Prime Minister but they will continue to vote for him unless the OLO finally gets its act together. That means a couple of things: firstly, Michael has to come to terms with the concept that he won't drop dead if somehow he doesn't become prime minister. It won't be the end of the world either, should it happen.
Secondly, I don't know about you but I want him to realize that fact and then to find the intestinal fortitude to risk it anyway. The best interests of Canada must come before those of any particular leader or politician. Can any of you honestly say that this country is being slowly transformed for the better under the stewardship of this Prime Minister? One need only look at the conduct of the PM to confirm my argument -- why did he reportedly almost bust a gut when Flanagan spilled the beans about the continued success of "incremental" Conservatism. Stephen Harper does best when the Canadian people are as close to comatose as possible. Failing that, as long as they are mostly distracted or uninterested, that default strategy continues to work for him thereby returning another Conservative minority government.
Fake outrage from Liberals hasn't done it, so far. Neither has the scandal-of-the-week. Time to move on to something else that most Canadians can relate to -- a principled belief that this government is no damned good for the kind of Canada most of us happen to believe in. Canadians have to come to the realization that the road we're painfully travelling on now only leads to a dead-end where Canada will ultimately no longer be recognizable as a true liberal-democracy.
Afghan documents, individual accountability of ministerial exempt staff, Freedom of Information requests, the fuck parliamentary committees manual, you name it -- the well established pattern continues as long as this government stays in office.
We can't wish Conservatives away. Our fate quite literally as a nation will rest on whether the three opposition parties respond in tune to the doorbell of political destiny. Time to suck it up -- put away each of our own petty political considerations and vote this government out of office at the earliest opportunity.
Some of us may go down in that election, but Canadians will thank us for doing what had to be done. Some will have died a heroic death on the political battlefield -- but even those will be fondly remembered, for fighting the good fight and paying the ultimate personal cost in pursuit of a just and noble political end. Canada awaits. It needs a reason to bestow its full confidence in us. Are we up to that challenge? For this country's sake, I hope to hell that we really are.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Nothing Quite Like "Guest" Posting!
Letting Conservatives Speak...
Posted at Threehundredeight.com:
Shadow said...
Don't let Quebec separate, it would give Harper a comfortable majority !!
Hmm ...
Could this be why a lot of western Canadians want Quebec kicked out of Canada, where as Liberals are fighting for it to stay ?
Interesting to think about.
12 June, 2010 17:26
And I was worried about those guys being Canada's worst nightmare. What was I thinking?
Posted at Threehundredeight.com:
Shadow said...
Don't let Quebec separate, it would give Harper a comfortable majority !!
Hmm ...
Could this be why a lot of western Canadians want Quebec kicked out of Canada, where as Liberals are fighting for it to stay ?
Interesting to think about.
12 June, 2010 17:26
And I was worried about those guys being Canada's worst nightmare. What was I thinking?
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Nikki Yanofsky : I Believe!
There comes a moment when my heart must stand alone
On this lonely path I've chosen
Like a house thats not a home
Sometimes when I feel I've had enough
And I feel like giving up
You willed me to be all I can be
Now nothing can stop me
I believe in the power that comes
From a world brought together as one
I believe together we'll fly
I believe in the power of you and I
This is the moment we have dreamed of all our lives
We'll be the change we wish from others
We'll stand tall for what is right
And in my heart there'll be no doubt
The arms of the world will come reaching out
And embrace me to be all I can be
Now nothing can stop me
I believe in the power that comes
From a world brought together as one
I believe together we'll fly
I believe in the power of you and I
I believe in the power of you and I
I believe, I believe, I believe in..
I believe, I believe in you
I believe, I believe, I believe in..
I believe, I believe in you
I believe, I believe, I believe in you
I believe together we'll fly
I believe in the power of you and I
I believe the time is right now
To stand tall and make the world proud
I believe together we'll fly
I believe in the power
I believe in the power that comes
From a world brought together as one
(Of you and I)
I believe together we'll fly
I believe in the power of you and I
(Power)
I believe the time is right now
(Of you and I)
Stand tall and make the world proud
I believe together well fly
(Together we'll fly)
I believe in the power of you and I
I believe in the power of you and I
On this lonely path I've chosen
Like a house thats not a home
Sometimes when I feel I've had enough
And I feel like giving up
You willed me to be all I can be
Now nothing can stop me
I believe in the power that comes
From a world brought together as one
I believe together we'll fly
I believe in the power of you and I
This is the moment we have dreamed of all our lives
We'll be the change we wish from others
We'll stand tall for what is right
And in my heart there'll be no doubt
The arms of the world will come reaching out
And embrace me to be all I can be
Now nothing can stop me
I believe in the power that comes
From a world brought together as one
I believe together we'll fly
I believe in the power of you and I
I believe in the power of you and I
I believe, I believe, I believe in..
I believe, I believe in you
I believe, I believe, I believe in..
I believe, I believe in you
I believe, I believe, I believe in you
I believe together we'll fly
I believe in the power of you and I
I believe the time is right now
To stand tall and make the world proud
I believe together we'll fly
I believe in the power
I believe in the power that comes
From a world brought together as one
(Of you and I)
I believe together we'll fly
I believe in the power of you and I
(Power)
I believe the time is right now
(Of you and I)
Stand tall and make the world proud
I believe together well fly
(Together we'll fly)
I believe in the power of you and I
I believe in the power of you and I
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Putting The Senate Cork In On Supreme Court Bilingualism?
Funny, every time I turn around it seems we are assisting at the birth of another Conservative senator. Fart and you might have missed it! And they said the Conservative gene poll was losing its potency.
What I wouldn't give to tally the votes of Quebec Conservative Senators when the crunch comes -- or to put it more accurately, when divine inspiration (along with explicit directives) descends from on-high, otherwise known as the PMO.
As Eastwood would say: "Do you feel lucky," Senator?!!! Can you spell political retribution for any brave, roaming upper-class-person? Talk about being between a rock and a hard place for French-speaking senators, especially those hailing from Je me souviens. Indeed.
My friend, Michel Rivard, is about to have the most interesting time since being called to the Red Chamber. Will he be instrumental in fellow Conservatives toeing the line or will he and others break ranks as unequivocal expressions of La nation québécoise?
I know him pretty well (by now) even if we haven't spoken since his appointment with destiny. I think I know which way he'll go. The fun in it all will be seeing whether he's predictable. Stay tuned!
What I wouldn't give to tally the votes of Quebec Conservative Senators when the crunch comes -- or to put it more accurately, when divine inspiration (along with explicit directives) descends from on-high, otherwise known as the PMO.
As Eastwood would say: "Do you feel lucky," Senator?!!! Can you spell political retribution for any brave, roaming upper-class-person? Talk about being between a rock and a hard place for French-speaking senators, especially those hailing from Je me souviens. Indeed.
My friend, Michel Rivard, is about to have the most interesting time since being called to the Red Chamber. Will he be instrumental in fellow Conservatives toeing the line or will he and others break ranks as unequivocal expressions of La nation québécoise?
I know him pretty well (by now) even if we haven't spoken since his appointment with destiny. I think I know which way he'll go. The fun in it all will be seeing whether he's predictable. Stay tuned!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
NOTICE: ATTENTION CONSERVATIVES!
What an idiot I've been, toiling in relative obscurity with a rather low pay grade to show for it. Going from the relative drudgery of one working day to another -- when I could have made a mint -- training successive Conservative COS!
When I look at what they've been up to until now, I can't help but smile. Funny, but adroit somehow does not come to mind regarding their conduct.
We could start with the basics: getting along with others without really having to try! Then, we could deftly move on to other more pressing matters: the art of letter writing, the knack of knowing when to butt-in and when to stay the hell out. Basics, really.
However, I can sympathize. It ain't an easy run when the boss is known for multiple fingers in a panoply of puddings...the Harper pressure cooker has been known to move rapidly from slow to roaring boil.
All of this to say that my shingle should be up and running as soon as destiny shows a hand. Who would have thought it -- little old me, capital wring-maker.
When I look at what they've been up to until now, I can't help but smile. Funny, but adroit somehow does not come to mind regarding their conduct.
We could start with the basics: getting along with others without really having to try! Then, we could deftly move on to other more pressing matters: the art of letter writing, the knack of knowing when to butt-in and when to stay the hell out. Basics, really.
However, I can sympathize. It ain't an easy run when the boss is known for multiple fingers in a panoply of puddings...the Harper pressure cooker has been known to move rapidly from slow to roaring boil.
All of this to say that my shingle should be up and running as soon as destiny shows a hand. Who would have thought it -- little old me, capital wring-maker.
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