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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.
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Date: 2006-01-09 05:54 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-01-09 06:14 pm (UTC)I was saying something similar about Gilles' accent to a friend. I also wonder if my French accent is that awful. I think Gilles is putting on the bad accent to appeal to the bilingual Quebecois who are on the fence.
Did you notice how all of them continually look at their notes to remember what to promise... except for Jack?
“I will not let the integrity of government be besmirched!”
Date: 2006-01-09 06:21 pm (UTC)I vote for the moderator.
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Date: 2006-01-09 06:27 pm (UTC)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!)
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Date: 2006-01-09 06:43 pm (UTC)I noticed Jack is being careful about his repetition. He hasn't said Ed Broadbent once, and he's only said "more NDP MPs" once. Sounds pretty good.
Re: “I will not let the integrity of government be besmirched!”
Date: 2006-01-09 06:45 pm (UTC)I vote for Jack's 20 years on a city council where he's been making compromises and talking to everyone. :)
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Date: 2006-01-09 06:45 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-01-09 06:46 pm (UTC)OOOOOh... I liked Steve's question "I've never heard you say you're running for Prime Minister." OOOOOOOOH.
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Date: 2006-01-09 06:48 pm (UTC)Go Steve!
Date: 2006-01-09 07:17 pm (UTC)Re: Go Steve!
Date: 2006-01-09 07:19 pm (UTC)Re: “I will not let the integrity of government be besmirched!”
Date: 2006-01-09 07:45 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-01-09 09:47 pm (UTC)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.
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Date: 2006-01-10 05:22 am (UTC)