tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post926652402290850555..comments2024-03-03T17:01:57.876-05:00Comments on Montreal Simon: The Astonishing Departure of the Con Clown John BairdSimonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-39060010081317754582015-02-05T10:51:31.307-05:002015-02-05T10:51:31.307-05:00"...he was just visiting..." I hope you ..."...he was just visiting..." I hope you are right Salamander :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17868396408359306954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-47763847048194068702015-02-04T11:54:03.170-05:002015-02-04T11:54:03.170-05:00You didn't say anything about the possibility ...You didn't say anything about the possibility that Johnboy is being blackmailed because of his "lifestyle choices". It's an open secret on Parliament Hill that he's gay, although of course Canada's lamestream media never talk about it, because they don't want to encourage homophobia, right? But Baird has never denied it. Walt Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08657681123842072884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-35264566225843514022015-02-04T11:31:02.505-05:002015-02-04T11:31:02.505-05:00"...his cabinet is looking shallower and even..."...his cabinet is looking shallower and even more second rate..." Ya no kidding Simon more like a bunch of babies running a grade school eh?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17868396408359306954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-41386218278373890092015-02-04T07:58:58.798-05:002015-02-04T07:58:58.798-05:00hi anon...yes Harper controls everything, and as f...hi anon...yes Harper controls everything, and as foreign Minister Baird just followed his instructions. I have never heard any stories of him not agreeing with Stephen Harper, so he was a most willing flunky...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-7741474674028160842015-02-04T07:56:14.963-05:002015-02-04T07:56:14.963-05:00hi anon...as I told David I don't think he wil...hi anon...as I told David I don't think he will challenge for the leadership of the party, but he could follow the example of Prentice in Alberta, recycle himself, and try to become the Premier of Ontario.It's a horrible thought but I can see him going for it... Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-13283335877244125282015-02-04T07:53:35.341-05:002015-02-04T07:53:35.341-05:00hi e.a.f...a large number of Con MPs have announc...hi e.a.f...a large number of Con MPs have announced that they are resigning so they are not affected by the new pension rules. And I think Baird is quitting for the same reason. The gang in his office is also very close to Bay Street, so I expect him to end up there...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-69121246536842342392015-02-04T07:50:52.963-05:002015-02-04T07:50:52.963-05:00hi salamander...I agree with you that Baird wouldn...hi salamander...I agree with you that Baird wouldn't have a chance, because he is gay, albeit discreetly. But of course Kenney is chaste so we don't know what he is, and he has the nomination sewn up unless some outstanding outside candidate should challenge him...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-30166067236428384962015-02-04T07:46:25.562-05:002015-02-04T07:46:25.562-05:00hi David...I don't think Baird will challenge ...hi David...I don't think Baird will challenge for the leadership, not when he haas never shown any interest in the job, and not when Jason Kenney has such a commanding advantage in the race to replace Harper....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-25134073503367984152015-02-04T07:43:30.786-05:002015-02-04T07:43:30.786-05:00hi David...I read that story about how Baird belie...hi David...I read that story about how Baird believed that he had to be defined by his values, and after I had stopped laughing I decided I had to write something about that. Something so outrageous simply has to be challenged...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-48667849249809229822015-02-04T07:41:14.846-05:002015-02-04T07:41:14.846-05:00hi David...yes apparently the leak caught them by ...hi David...yes apparently the leak caught them by surprise, so they wren't able to inform Harper, before it was all over the place. It still strikes me as strange that he would not have consulted his master, but the Cons are in such a state these days that it may be just a sign of confusion...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-688977390252147112015-02-04T07:38:46.534-05:002015-02-04T07:38:46.534-05:00hi anon...I can understand your friend's react...hi anon...I can understand your friend's reaction. It's always more satisfying to defeat them, that watch them drive away in their getaway cars. But at this point as long as they go I'm satisfied...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-38407545303867671142015-02-04T07:36:53.619-05:002015-02-04T07:36:53.619-05:00hi mizdarlin...From what I'm hearing he probab...hi mizdarlin...From what I'm hearing he probably did jump rather than being pushed, and I think it's a combination of fear at losing his seat, and fear about having his pension delayed. But yeah, good riddance anyway...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-65478014243023414782015-02-04T07:34:18.217-05:002015-02-04T07:34:18.217-05:00hi anon...thanks for that. It's true that most...hi anon...thanks for that. It's true that most MSM media editorial boards are again C-51, but unfortunately many Canadians are far too inclined to allow the Cons to do what they think necessary to protect them. And do not understand that with the exception of a slight change to the peace bond arrangement, we already have all the powers we need to fight the terrorists. So it is a very serious problem for the opposition, having to criticize the bill, while being portrayed as weak by the Harperites. We urgently need to educate our fellow citizens for their fear could be catastrophic for the future of this country...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-34757059997584640322015-02-04T07:28:15.438-05:002015-02-04T07:28:15.438-05:00hi Kathleen...No I don't, but unfortunately it...hi Kathleen...No I don't, but unfortunately it won't be Jason Kenney. I understand he still dreams of being Prime Minister. Ha Ha Ha Ha...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-78422848566951380642015-02-04T07:26:11.272-05:002015-02-04T07:26:11.272-05:00hi Omar...well I must say I would like to see thos...hi Omar...well I must say I would like to see those furry creatures having to swim for it, so I could through a heavy cheese into the sea, and see if they will follow it all the way to the bottom... ;)Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-25348620045298521062015-02-04T07:24:31.854-05:002015-02-04T07:24:31.854-05:00hi anon....well tha's a nice thought, as horri...hi anon....well tha's a nice thought, as horrifying as it may be. ;) The Cons are losing a lot of MPs as they scramble to avoid getting their pensions delayed. And I can only imagine some of the losers who will replace them....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-27200579160266470322015-02-04T07:22:08.267-05:002015-02-04T07:22:08.267-05:00hi mogs...yes it is good news, because he served H...hi mogs...yes it is good news, because he served Harper faithfully, Great Leader depended on him, and with Flaherty and Baird gone his cabinet is looking shallower and even more second rate...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-20468410071703550562015-02-04T07:20:23.730-05:002015-02-04T07:20:23.730-05:00hi Steve...I have read about his record in the bru...hi Steve...I have read about his record in the brutish arris government and how he persecuted welfare recipients, so he was rotten right from the beginning of his political career...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-76518084863990640852015-02-04T07:19:03.995-05:002015-02-04T07:19:03.995-05:00hi bcwaterboy....yes it is a surprisingly sudden m...hi bcwaterboy....yes it is a surprisingly sudden move, and it does raise some questions. I was shocked to learn that our brother Johnny is considered to be a party boy, especially when he is abroad. So who knows what trouble he might have got into in Egypt. ;) <br />But I think he just sees the writing on the wall, knows that an election is coming soon, and needed to resign so he can claim a bigger pension. Because anyone elected or re-elected in 2015 will have to wait longer to claim their payments...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-9128404860577364112015-02-04T07:15:23.636-05:002015-02-04T07:15:23.636-05:00hi anon...Since Baird was is and will always be Ha...hi anon...Since Baird was is and will always be Harper's faithful flunky, I think it more likely that he couldn't stand the idea of being evicted from power. Because even if Harper manages to snatch a minority, his days in power will be numbered, and he will be evicted...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-56618109377547712592015-02-04T07:13:04.273-05:002015-02-04T07:13:04.273-05:00hi salamander...I thought since he will be departi...hi salamander...I thought since he will be departing the stage, that I should check out my photo shop files on Baird. And I only regret that I wasn't able to use the other two hundred. ;)<br />The man was a Thatcherite loudmouth, and I certainly won't miss him...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-22167360766746862762015-02-03T16:23:30.011-05:002015-02-03T16:23:30.011-05:00Harper does not permit his Ministers to do their j...Harper does not permit his Ministers to do their jobs. Harper over rules them, refuses to take their advice. There are some Ministers that were against Harper's FIPA deal with China. Flaherty was dead set against the income splitting. Harper's Ministers were aganst him bringing in Soudas. Harper is far too arrogant and stubborn, to listen to anyone.<br /><br />However, I have little respect for the Ministers, who do support that monster Harper.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-33193834381953615212015-02-03T15:20:08.447-05:002015-02-03T15:20:08.447-05:00I'm with David @ 1:54 PM
JB is too much of a ...I'm with David @ 1:54 PM<br /><br />JB is too much of a political animal to leave the game... He is either eying being Harper's replacement next year, or lining himself up for a shot at Ontario's premiership... since these scenarios play out with Harper's job in jeopardy first - I think it's most likely the bilingual John has his sights set on the big prize... and if Harper wins again (shudder), he can have a clean shot for a win against Wynne. <br /><br />Baird is NOT gone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-80717416246021522822015-02-03T14:40:45.593-05:002015-02-03T14:40:45.593-05:00.. don't think we will get to see a closet gay..... don't think we will get to see a closet gay PM <br />from this 'Conservative' Party or government<br />Baird or Kenney.. or from within the closet Evangel factions .. hmm<br />A gay 'Conservative' with courage.. outing himself/herself .. <br />to 'The Base' .. don't think so (Friend - send 5$ I'm coming out..)<br /><br />What to make of Stephen Harper though & 'leveraged Laureen'... ?<br />and Ray Novak & Stephen Lecce .. <br />or Speaker Scheer, Chris Alexander among others.<br />well maybe anything is possible ? ? ?the salamanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853337802990122289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-42153818510044482592015-02-03T14:12:20.137-05:002015-02-03T14:12:20.137-05:00If this is true, there goes the he was pushed thin...If this is true, there goes the he was pushed thing, although since it was Ivison who had raised it, it should have raised questions as to its validity. This rat likely jumped because the internal polling numbers must be telling him to do so before it is too late. Recall that he was already hinting that he would not be standing in his own riding but in one of the two new ridings carved out from Pollievre's safe rural Cons constituency.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com