Debate notes

[c9]

• The moderator is amusingly casual. "Mr Layton, you want in on this?"
• Did Gilles Duceppe have an Englishectomy? I know he speaks English better than that.
• I'm playing NDP "Give 'em the boot II Bingo" and I'm winning!
• The Bloc and the NDP never attack each other. I wish the Bloc would give up on separatism and merge with the NDP. They'd kick ass.
• Off-topic: I'm supposed to be making potato salad right now. But I can't see the TV from the kitchen. Hmmm.
• Stephen Harper just lied. He said "that's not correct" when asked about his tax increase plan.
• I should disclose that I'm winning the bingo game against myself.
• Favourite moment: Duceppe badgering Martin during Martin's answer on a Québec issue, so much so that Martin quietly sniped back en français.

Verdict: Unfortunately, Harper performed too well. Damnit.

Comments

[canuckboy.livejournal.com]

You should check out the Globe's play-by-play.

Here;s a good example:

Question: Harper you accused Martin of avoiding taxes / Martin you accused Harper of not loving Canada. Are personal attacks productive?

(8:11) Martin: Personal attacks bad.
(8:12) Harper: Merely pointed out Martin avoided paying taxes.
(8:13) Duceppe: Martin fly's flags of convenience.
(8:14) Layton: More women in Parliament would help set the tone. We have the most female candidates.


OMGZOR! PERSONAL ATTACKS BAD. TAX EVADER!!!!!!! WOMEN! WE NEED WOMEN!!!! (ELECT MY WIFE PLEASE!)

[c9.livejournal.com]

Cute!

[cap-hill-latte.livejournal.com]

This one is my fave. WTF?

Question for Layton: Should the notwithstanding clause be used to protect social values? i.e. Swingers clubs.

(8:44) Layton: Doesn't answer the question.

(8:45) Harper: Balance.

(8:46) Martin: Slams Harper. Doesn't answer the question.

(8:48) Duceppe: Something about principles and the people.

(8:49) Layton: Needs of working families' need to be recognized.