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ELGOLD C50T · 01-23-2006, 11:41 PM

As of tomorrow Canada will have a new Prime Minister in Stephen Harper. No one really knows what he stands for yet, hope he keeps good relations between us and our good friends south of the border. All the best!

**inspiron** · 01-24-2006, 01:59 AM

Are you sure that you want to maintain close relations with "Dubya".

Wouldn't it be better for the Canadian national security to just lay low until 2008, then make friends with the new US president?

Everett Keith · 01-24-2006, 12:07 PM

Who would that be pray tell? ( FORMER FIRST BI*CH )

blackie1491 · 01-24-2006, 01:51 PM

That means Harper will still be in then????
I am hearing 12 months tops.

**Clint** · 01-24-2006, 01:58 PM

Such hostility! Anyone have anything good to say about him (or any public servant, for that matter)?

**Trapper** · 01-24-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blackie1491

That means Harper will still be in then????
I am hearing 12 months tops.

i think you will see him in there for at least 2 years since the Liberal party now needs to rebuild $$$ and find a new Leader. I think you will see Frank McKenna as the next Prime Minister in 2009.

blackie1491 · 01-24-2006, 02:24 PM

It also depends on what changes Harper wishes to make.
Same sex marrages and women's choice may bring him down sooner.

ELGOLD C50T · 01-24-2006, 07:18 PM

Regardless of what Harper stands for (and really no one knows yet) it is time for change. The outgoing Liberals are bankrupt, corrupt and self-serving. Time will tell what the future holds but Harper is certainly younger, more charismatic and eager to prove himself. Plus he is surrounded by some pretty good people that can do a good job if they are given the proper portfolios. As for me, I wish him luck.

He is on a rampage to cut taxes (GST) and not tax investment income provided it is re-invested (capital gains). That seems to be like a decent plan in the short term. Hope he can make up the shortfall from other sources that won't hurt the citizens.

**drgibson** · 01-24-2006, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ELGOLD C50T

Regardless of what Harper stands for (and really no one knows yet) it is time for change. The outgoing Liberals are bankrupt, corrupt and self-serving..

Welcome to our world.

ELGOLD C50T · 01-24-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by drgibson

Welcome to our world.

At least you know you've only got 3 years or so of "W" left, besides he is kind of an amusing guy. I really don't know what the options were at the time - or in 3 years; maybe Hillary, that way the Bush/Clinton monopoly may continue. In fact all the recent US presidents have brought lots of interesting stuff to the table, like Clinton & Monica, his popularity went through the roof since so many people realized he's just an ordinary man driven by testosterone. OK maybe he lied a bit "I did not have sex with that woman". I guess he really enjoyed the odd Cohiba, regardless of how it was applied!

MagnumForce · 01-24-2006, 10:09 PM

The funny thing is, Clinton is the only person I know of who used a fat woman as a humidor. Don't know if I should feel sorry for the cigar or not.

To my Canadian friends, I wish you the best! Not too sure about your politics, but at least ours can keep you entertained.

**drgibson** · 01-25-2006, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ELGOLD C50T

At least you know you've only got 3 years or so of "W" left, besides he is kind of an amusing guy. I really don't know what the options were at the time - or in 3 years; maybe Hillary, that way the Bush/Clinton monopoly may continue. In fact all the recent US presidents have brought lots of interesting stuff to the table, like Clinton & Monica, his popularity went through the roof since so many people realized he's just an ordinary man driven by testosterone. OK maybe he lied a bit "I did not have sex with that woman". I guess he really enjoyed the odd Cohiba, regardless of how it was applied!

I only hope that most Americans relize that although she was not elected as presedent she has already held that office. Someone had to run the country while Billy was chasing skirts.

Everett Keith · 01-25-2006, 09:21 AM

Hillary was doing monica to, thats why she got mad at bill.

**drgibson** · 01-25-2006, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Everett Keith

Hillary was doing monica to, thats why she got mad at bill.

And all this time I thought she had a thing for Janet Reno.

Everett Keith · 01-25-2006, 10:45 AM

No!! I don't think any lez could do shaky pudden reno

ELGOLD C50T · 01-28-2006, 06:52 PM

Our new PM is going to be all right after all. I read in todays paper (National Post) that his wife can often be seen zooming around Ottawa on her "Motorcycle".

Now isn't that great, how many other first ladies' ride a bike.

Way to go Ms. H.

jackM50black · 01-29-2006, 12:31 AM

I got a bit of national election returns on a US cable station. It was interesting to me how PM Martin had attempted to portray himself as some type of nationalist and Harper as some type of suck-up to American interests. A desperate ploy by Martin at best. Neither one of those stereotypes is true and the Canadian electorate knew it. Nothing all that wrong with Martin and nothing all that great about Harper... but we will see. As a semi-frequest visitor to southern BC for vacations, I love BC and consider it part of our shared Northern Pacific family (Oregon Washington, BC and Alaska so I follow some Canadian politics. (I've also been to Quebec City twice on vacation, Montreal once, Calgary, Banf, Jasper & Edmonton once, and the Martimes once).

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Scourge · 01-30-2006, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Such hostility! Anyone have anything good to say about him (or any public servant, for that matter)?

Jimmy Carter. A nice guy, and therefore, in some folks eyes a failed President. Since his presidency though he has acted as a goodwill ambasador, built houses for the needy (with his own 2 hands) and contributed time and resources to many a charitable endeavor.

It's funny to hear people %%%%% and moan about "W" and Hillary. I'm no fan of either one really (too much a libertarian am I), but they where both freely elected to their respective offices, buy a majority of voters (even if Bush's numbers where a bit shakey). If you don't like your leaders, then take an active role in the politcal process. Find a worthy candidate and do all you can to champion there cause. Oh yeah, and vote for goodness sake.

blackie1491 · 01-30-2006, 11:39 AM

That is the biggest problem, people complaining like heck, but do not even bother to vote.

Everett Keith · 02-01-2006, 03:19 PM

If you don't vote SHUT THE HE*L UP AND PAY EXTRA TAXES But hey thats just me.

01-23-2006, 11:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
ELGOLD C50T Ditch Magnet Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2007 HD STREET GLIDE Location: TORONTO, CANADA Posts: 189	New PM for Canada! As of tomorrow Canada will have a new Prime Minister in Stephen Harper. No one really knows what he stands for yet, hope he keeps good relations between us and our good friends south of the border. All the best!

01-24-2006, 01:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,068	Are you sure that you want to maintain close relations with "Dubya". Wouldn't it be better for the Canadian national security to just lay low until 2008, then make friends with the new US president? __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

01-24-2006, 12:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Everett Keith Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: M-50 Posts: 682	Who would that be pray tell? ( FORMER FIRST BI*CH ) __________________

01-24-2006, 10:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	The funny thing is, Clinton is the only person I know of who used a fat woman as a humidor. Don't know if I should feel sorry for the cigar or not. To my Canadian friends, I wish you the best! Not too sure about your politics, but at least ours can keep you entertained. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

01-25-2006, 09:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
Everett Keith Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: M-50 Posts: 682	Hillary was doing monica to, thats why she got mad at bill. __________________

01-24-2006, 01:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,326	That means Harper will still be in then???? I am hearing 12 months tops.

01-24-2006, 02:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,326	It also depends on what changes Harper wishes to make. Same sex marrages and women's choice may bring him down sooner.

01-24-2006, 07:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
ELGOLD C50T Ditch Magnet Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2007 HD STREET GLIDE Location: TORONTO, CANADA Posts: 189	Regardless of what Harper stands for (and really no one knows yet) it is time for change. The outgoing Liberals are bankrupt, corrupt and self-serving. Time will tell what the future holds but Harper is certainly younger, more charismatic and eager to prove himself. Plus he is surrounded by some pretty good people that can do a good job if they are given the proper portfolios. As for me, I wish him luck. He is on a rampage to cut taxes (GST) and not tax investment income provided it is re-invested (capital gains). That seems to be like a decent plan in the short term. Hope he can make up the shortfall from other sources that won't hurt the citizens.

01-25-2006, 10:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
Everett Keith Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: M-50 Posts: 682	No!! I don't think any lez could do shaky pudden reno __________________

01-28-2006, 06:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
ELGOLD C50T Ditch Magnet Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2007 HD STREET GLIDE Location: TORONTO, CANADA Posts: 189	Our new PM is going to be all right after all. I read in todays paper (National Post) that his wife can often be seen zooming around Ottawa on her "Motorcycle". Now isn't that great, how many other first ladies' ride a bike. Way to go Ms. H.

01-29-2006, 12:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
jackM50black Looking for trouble Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 258	A Canadian Conservative is an American Moderate I got a bit of national election returns on a US cable station. It was interesting to me how PM Martin had attempted to portray himself as some type of nationalist and Harper as some type of suck-up to American interests. A desperate ploy by Martin at best. Neither one of those stereotypes is true and the Canadian electorate knew it. Nothing all that wrong with Martin and nothing all that great about Harper... but we will see. As a semi-frequest visitor to southern BC for vacations, I love BC and consider it part of our shared Northern Pacific family (Oregon Washington, BC and Alaska so I follow some Canadian politics. (I've also been to Quebec City twice on vacation, Montreal once, Calgary, Banf, Jasper & Edmonton once, and the Martimes once). in politics. ,

01-30-2006, 11:39 AM	#19 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,326	That is the biggest problem, people complaining like heck, but do not even bother to vote.

02-01-2006, 03:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
Everett Keith Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: M-50 Posts: 682	If you don't vote SHUT THE HE*L UP AND PAY EXTRA TAXES But hey thats just me. __________________

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