tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post5807963372050901376..comments2024-03-03T17:01:57.876-05:00Comments on Montreal Simon: Is The Election Call Only Days Away?Simonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-30524091752569505102021-08-05T17:32:08.703-04:002021-08-05T17:32:08.703-04:00Hi RT....Thank you, there is no reason you should ...Hi RT....Thank you, there is no reason you should know what has happened to JD. But I just wanted to get it out, and let JD know that I am worried about him. He probably got tired of reading this blog, and I don't blame him. I'm tired too, and thinking of moving permanently to Twitter. But I like writing, and making silly little photoshops, so I'll probably keep on doing what I'm doing, until one day I'll be gone too....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-642287007992828792021-08-05T09:04:47.315-04:002021-08-05T09:04:47.315-04:00Hi Simon
Sorry I do not have any info on JD but s...Hi Simon<br /><br />Sorry I do not have any info on JD but share your concern as it is unlikely he would simply drop out without saying so. Took a brief journey through the archives to see if focus had changed but the only thing apparent is the number of commentators and the quality of some of the posts. Perhaps he decided to hand over the baton but the issues are the same so its unlikely.<br /> My hot button was your coverage of the senseless un-Canadian warmongering that Harper engaged in some 10 years ago. I am still supporting your effort as they are still the party of death and destruction. The only thing that changed is they revealed themselves to be all inclusive as its not just limited to foreigners.<br /><br />RTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-55051013329770247622021-08-05T00:32:31.103-04:002021-08-05T00:32:31.103-04:00Hi Unknown...Yes, thank you. I see it's just t...Hi Unknown...Yes, thank you. I see it's just the Con fluffer Coyne trying to boost the NDP and split the progressive vote. He can't even get his facts straight, and sounds even more desperate than O'Toole. What a loser...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-60452003490327511972021-08-05T00:28:17.495-04:002021-08-05T00:28:17.495-04:00Hi Jackie....Thank you for the link. My God, the C...Hi Jackie....Thank you for the link. My God, the Cons really have gone over the deep end. And so have Andrew Coyne and Jagmeet Singh. They are both trying to stir up animus against the country's first indigenous Governor General, and it's absolutely disgusting. What arrogant racism, and what appalling ignorance. With every day that passes the NDP acts more like the Cons, and if they had any decency they should be ashamed of themselves....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-55593662953840749082021-08-04T21:00:21.824-04:002021-08-04T21:00:21.824-04:00Is this better?https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opi...Is this better?https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-theres-a-law-against-snap-elections-and-the-governor-general-is/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02310958566557370366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-18121598996320790142021-08-04T19:41:36.365-04:002021-08-04T19:41:36.365-04:00Simon, here's an Archive link to that Facebook...Simon, here's an Archive link to that Facebook post from Canada Proud glorifying Singh's anti-constitutional rant. More than that, they're pumping Coyne's tires as much as he, in turn, is fluffing Singh's.<br /><br />https://archive.is/EhJ5Y<br /><br />Think you should remind your readers about the Horseshoe Theory of Politics, and why the right-wing papers are so desperate to simp for an ostensibly socialist party. The fact is "left" and "right" are kabuki theatre labels. The Cons and NDP are both undemocratic authoritarians engaged in political pincer warfare.<br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_theory<br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pincer_movementJackie Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05221859743498420491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-83161956140191163822021-08-04T18:59:05.755-04:002021-08-04T18:59:05.755-04:00hi rumleyfips...Wow, your dad got to fly Lancaster...hi rumleyfips...Wow, your dad got to fly Lancasters and Spitfires? I'm turning green with envy. I used to tell my grandfather that his generation got to fly all the best planes, while all we got was jets. Also your Mahone Bay story was really interesting. I had no idea you liked racing boats, and the image of those flaming balls of glue flying through the air was also amazing. One of the members of my clan had a beautiful Chris Craft on a loch in Scotland, but we weren't allowed to go too fast because it was so expensive...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-17724567847096742982021-08-04T18:46:35.519-04:002021-08-04T18:46:35.519-04:00Hi RT...Thanks for reminding me about the mail-in ...Hi RT...Thanks for reminding me about the mail-in vote. I forgot to mention that when I tried to reassure a reader about precautions we an take to avoid a super spreader event. And agree with you, we need to think of this time as a chance for bold thinking, and take dramatic steps to deal with the pandemic AND climate change. In that regard I see it as an exciting time. That's also why I am hoping for a Liberal majority so that Trudeau can take the bold steps that are needed without having to worry about the cheap politicking from the Cons and the NDP...<br /><br />P.S. I wonder if you know anything about JD? He seems to have disappeared and I'm worried about him...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-32313950665681420482021-08-04T18:14:18.637-04:002021-08-04T18:14:18.637-04:00Simon please savage Doug Ford for his apparent Med...Simon please savage Doug Ford for his apparent Medieval decision on back to school vacinees, what is this the 12th century?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14162783936999869984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-38271802237955914272021-08-04T17:12:22.303-04:002021-08-04T17:12:22.303-04:00Hi unknown@12:10….That link doesn’t work for me, b...Hi unknown@12:10….That link doesn’t work for me, but I’m not surprised the Cons are cozying up to Jagmeet Singh, he’s now their only chance of winning the election, or at least holding the Liberals to another deadly minority. I am very disappointed at the way the NDP is behaving, but I will do what I can to try to make sure their shameless opportunism is not rewarded….Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-48687582096439675442021-08-04T17:06:15.171-04:002021-08-04T17:06:15.171-04:00Hi Ottlib….My grandfather did indeed fly a Mosquit...Hi Ottlib….My grandfather did indeed fly a Mosquito, as well as another reconditioned bomber the Stirling. I would give anything to fly a Mosquito, just not over heavy flak or a massive forest fire because as you know they were made mostly of wood. 🔥🔥🔥🔥Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-13068877633554023892021-08-04T14:14:35.991-04:002021-08-04T14:14:35.991-04:00Ottlib:
In the 50's, Mosquito moulded plywood...Ottlib:<br /><br />In the 50's, Mosquito moulded plywood technology ( and at least one project manager ) was used to build boats in Mahone Bay , Nova Scotia. Some of the shells they built were made into raceboats and I borrowed one during summer 1965. It started an enjoyable boat racing career.<br /><br />When the factory burned , the fire department had to run to and fro around town putting out flaming balls of glue shot from 45 gallon drums in the storage area.rumleyfipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346146988416679423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-30183214353666102802021-08-04T13:38:50.007-04:002021-08-04T13:38:50.007-04:00We really need to take advantage of the lull betwe...We really need to take advantage of the lull between the worst of Covid and the new/old challenges hurtling towards us. Its clear the Cons have no interest in addressing the issues other than twisting them into propaganda while waiting to pounce on a favourable poll. Many Liberal and NDP priorities overlap but timely success would diminish NDP support so its move forward at a snail's pace while waiting for a Liberal stumble either real or most likely manufactured. Canadians deserve better.<br /><br />Elections Canada says we can safely vote from the comfort of our own homes, who could want more .... except for millions of Trump supporters. Seems Canadians are much more comfortable with mail in voting, at least until the Cons lose.<br /><br />https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/final-outcome-of-a-pandemic-election-could-take-a-few-days-chief-electoral-officer/ar-AAMV5bV?<br /><br />RT<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-76053741140838170512021-08-04T12:10:36.712-04:002021-08-04T12:10:36.712-04:00The proud hate sites suddenly like jagmeet & t...The proud hate sites suddenly like jagmeet & the NDP....https://www.facebook.com/480690348805429/posts/1753216871552764/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02310958566557370366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-55144464954376636862021-08-04T11:45:43.738-04:002021-08-04T11:45:43.738-04:00Simon...Your grandfather flew Pathfinder aircraft ...Simon...Your grandfather flew Pathfinder aircraft for the heavy bombers which probably means he flew Mosquitos. That is another aircraft I would not hesitate to fly if given the opportunity. Coincidentally, they also powered them with twin Merlin engines.ottlibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12695135535019042279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-19946885960173690042021-08-04T11:24:47.390-04:002021-08-04T11:24:47.390-04:00Hi anon @11:13 PM...There is no reason a super spr...Hi anon @11:13 PM...There is no reason a super spreader even needs to happen during the election campaign. The Cons would love one, and they may try to infect as many people as possible. But I live down the street from the Roger's Centre where thousands of Blue Jay fans gathered the other day with no apparent consequences. Rallies can be safely held outside, and failing that they will just have to be virtual. Covid has screwed up a lot of things, but it can't be allowed to interfere with our democracy....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-52098012463483049622021-08-04T11:16:47.771-04:002021-08-04T11:16:47.771-04:00His anon @9:56 PM...Most Canadians will be fine wi...His anon @9:56 PM...Most Canadians will be fine with an election once it gets underway. The only ones who really don't want one are the Cons and the NDP for obvious reasons. Two years of a minority Parliament is when most elections happen, so what's different this time? Relax, enjoy it, and it will be over before you know it....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-40242161262076616792021-08-04T11:12:57.984-04:002021-08-04T11:12:57.984-04:00Hi Gyor....The country needs an election to deal w...Hi Gyor....The country needs an election to deal with pizza Parliament that cannot be trusted to reconstruct this country after the pandemic. And what is there to deal with? All you have to do is turn up on voting day and vote for Justin Trudeau... ;)Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-90977360114675967022021-08-04T11:09:51.564-04:002021-08-04T11:09:51.564-04:00Hi Steve....Smikery lizards? Aren't those Kenn...Hi Steve....Smikery lizards? Aren't those Kenney's supporters? And from what I hear there aren't too many of them these days...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-65613462850158808392021-08-04T11:08:13.074-04:002021-08-04T11:08:13.074-04:00Hi Ottlib @6:28 PM....Yes that shady unsure contin...Hi Ottlib @6:28 PM....Yes that shady unsure contingent is a bit concerning, but it's probably made up mostly of those who are still worried about Covid. And hopefully with a good campaign, most of them will come over to Trudeau. There really is no other serious choice.... Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-24532899085753698202021-08-04T11:00:17.310-04:002021-08-04T11:00:17.310-04:00My father was a Coastal Command pilot mainly in Ha...My father was a Coastal Command pilot mainly in Halifaxes. He did however get to fly Landcasters a bit and ,once, a Spitfire.rumleyfipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346146988416679423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-67519553931863697032021-08-04T10:59:26.733-04:002021-08-04T10:59:26.733-04:00Hi Jackie....Yes, that latest fake scandal went do...Hi Jackie....Yes, that latest fake scandal went down in flames in record time, as I predicted, and that hysterical fascist Barrett must be in the fetal position. He has rapidly become one of the Cons I despise the most. As you say, the Cons have at last run out of scandals, and the road is clear for Trudeau to set out and try to destroy the ugly Cons. Elections are always nervy affairs, but the only thing I'm worried about is the shameless poseur Jagmeet Singh splitting the vote. Apart from that every light is flashing green, and I can't see a better moment to try to rid ourselves of this shabby pizza Parliament. Thanks for that video, but of course I can only march off to war to this tune...<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHGtp-L-qAQSimonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-70140569535976088732021-08-04T09:46:18.307-04:002021-08-04T09:46:18.307-04:00Hi Ottlib......I am fortunate to live on one of t...Hi Ottlib......I am fortunate to live on one of the approaches to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton, so I get to see that magnificent plane a few times a year. And whenever I do I wonder what it would have been like to hear hundreds of them in the night sky heading off to bomb the Nazis. One of my grandfathers was in Bomber Command, and flew with the pathfinders who guided Lancasters to their targets, so there is also a sentimental connection, and the day he saw that plane fly by was a day to remember....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-68476247357596758672021-08-03T23:40:19.359-04:002021-08-03T23:40:19.359-04:00Anon, maybe you should check which end of the poli...Anon, maybe you should check which end of the political spectrum has the bulk of anti-vax and anti-mask sentiment, the most resistance to COVID precautions.<br /><br />Hint: it's not the Liberals.<br /><br />The word "resistance" should be a big clue. Just ask Paul Wells.Jackie Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05221859743498420491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-83191698013944585482021-08-03T23:13:00.715-04:002021-08-03T23:13:00.715-04:00If a Liberal campaign rally turns into a super spr...If a Liberal campaign rally turns into a super spreader event? Then what?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com