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Re: Liberals first to go neg via proxy?

Werner Patels — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:17:21 -0000

There is a rumour going around that GritGirl is, in fact, Kinsella. It would make sense.

Re: Tamil Tigers protest in Ottawa

Werner Patels — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:02:08 -0000

As they represent an outlawed terrorist organization, why aren't they all simply arrested and deported?

Re: Dion was an unexpected gift, but Ignatieff was an original Tory prospect

Werner Patels — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:12:45 -0000

I share most of your views on the subjects you covered here, but all your predictions assume one crucial key element: an electorate from coast to coast that is actually capable of common sense, and that's exactly what we don't have in this country, with the number of common-sense thinkers dwindling every day.

Let's not forget that so many Torontonians, for example, positively love being taxed to death. If a national leader like Iggy says he'll raise taxes, they'll probably kiss his feet and build him a statue.

We're not dealing with intelligent, educated people capable of common sense in this country.

Re: Larry Summer nods off

Werner Patels — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:19:35 -0000

In all fairness to Larry, I think we're all so utterly bored by the "numbers game" at this point that we'd all like to simply sleep through this ordeal.

Re: Danielle Smith likely to run for Wildrose Alliance leadership

Werner Patels — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:10:37 -0000

Danielle would be a good choice. She's no-nonsense, and she believes in low taxes and small government. Plus, as a woman party leader, she could really attract the all-important vote in that segment as well.

Add to this name recognition. Albertans see her name in the local newspapers all the time, and we all remember her from her stint hosting a current affairs program on Global TV.

Re: Well now, that’s a dumb thing to say

Werner Patels — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:56:52 -0000

Inciting the public to take shots at someone is against the law and a criminal offence, at least in Canada, is it not? That silly woman should be charged for the criminal offence she's committed.

Re: “We created the country you live in. Never forget it”

Werner Patels — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:46:01 -0000

"We created the country you live in, never forget it"

No, don't worry, we won't. That's why it's such a dysfunctional mess that'd be better off as separate and independent provinces, and one that will never be able to compete with the US, no matter how lousy things get south of the border.

Yes, indeed, thanks a million, Liberal Party of Canada, you "Canadian institution"

Re: Newspapers’ decline is a sign of democracy, not a symptom of its death

Werner Patels — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:37:19 -0000

Well, as it turns out there isn't much decline in Canada -- quite to the contrary in fact!

http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=...

and

http://www.calgaryherald.com/News/Herald+newspa...

Re: Bureaucracies and New Media: How the Airforce deals with blogs

Werner Patels — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:28:36 -0000

Just looking at this flowchart, I've had to laugh. If anything, it represents a textbook example of governmental overkill.

What it also demonstrates is that blogs are not so trivial as some in the mainstream media keep saying ...

Re: Reforming government on the Globe Wiki

Werner Patels — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:38:01 -0000

I've already ordered the book. After reading an excerpt, I was virtually in love.

http://www.wernerpatels.com/2009/05/ibbitson-le...