Leader Post(pdf) - NDP offended by Gormley show;
The provincial government is taking offence to comments made on a
popular radio talk show Tuesday about Premier Lorne Calvert's handling of the province's health-care system.
But for Clay Serby, defending the practice of medical rationing goes beyond the treasured "fundamental principles of equality and free access" - this has evolved into a threat to government!
Deputy Premier Clay Serby said members of the broadcasting profession should review John Gormley's Tuesday show, which Serby said enticed people to consider acts of civil disobedience."I have never seen, in my view, a piece of work that has created so much anxiety for people as what I've seen the last two days being reported by Mr. Gormley," Serby said.
During the show, Gormley played a clip from Calvert from Monday's question period, when he stated, "It is one thing to criticize the system and it is appropriate, and it is appropriate when there is flaws that we discover those flaws and do the repair but you know, if you are going to be credible, you need to stand up and provide some alternative."After the clip, Gormley said, "You know what my alternative is, Lorne Calvert? Get the hell out of my way ... Act like you are in charge and fix things. And if you can't, get the hell out of the way, there are those who can."
The NDP forfeited any right to cry foul over health care failures. This is the party that climbs aboard the Mediscare Express during every election, chasing the privatization bogeyman into seniors homes to frighten the elderly into believing the "scary fascists" will turn them into the streets to die.
"I'm of concern that yesterday's broadcast and this morning's has solicited a response from Saskatchewan people that is hugely troublesome, that you have an individual who phones in and says that had his presence been closer to this place, he may in fact be in jail today," Serby said."Where then Mr. Gormley says that what he would like to see is he would like to see the health minister's head on a platter ... This kind of action, civil disobedience, that is perpetuated by a radio host is in my view over the line."
Serby has not filed a complaint to a professional body yet about the
show, but he has asked to meet with the owners of the radio station to see if they condone the host's conduct.
(Reports coming in from question period at the Leg this afternoon are that the session was a meltdown over the Gormley show. Hansard and video feed)
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Good, gutless insects like Calvert, Serby, etc get frightened when people across Canada actually get a look at the mess they are brewing here. They fear the truth like vampires fear sunlight.
so since Sask has violated the CHA by NOT delievring required services, by inventing a de facto "third way", why doesn't Ottawa step in to levy fines ??
Can you imagine the screeming moonbat brigades if an Oncologist opened a private clinic in downtown Regina ??
Yeah...socialists really hate it when someone points out how full of crap they really are!!
Kate,
The scary part of this story is the Clay Serby and the NDP believe that they have the right to pressure a private business because they are not in agreement with what a talk show host said.
What do you think they want from their discussions? Are they going to threaten to pull advertising dollars? Will they try to censor a private business?
The fact they believe they can attempt to pressure Rawlco Radio, under the phony baloney excuse of Gormley inciting civil disobedience should make everyone in Saskatchewan fearful of their rights.
This government is arrogant and utterly stupid at best and at worst, a danger to anyone living in Saskatchewan.
And all this because the NDP themselves failed baby Paige and Gormley, along with other media outlets, brought this to light. Even the MSM should be screaming about censorship from a government in North America.
The NDP need to be banished from this great province FOREVER...
Posted by: The Greek at April 26, 2006 5:04 PMWatch for reduced advertising on Rawlco stations from the likes of SaskPower, SaskTel, SaskTel Mobility, SaskEnergy, SGI, Max and many other crowns.
Large corporations like these in other provinces are run privately, therefore they don't meddle with, or withhold advertising from media that disagree or challenge the government.
In Saskatchewan Crown advertising dollars are used to buy or punish the media as the Socialist Masters see fit.
Listen for it on Rawlco soon, the money that Lorne saves, he can use to prop up the Sheaf with their "Capitalist Piglet" cartoon, which is a perfect fit with the Regina Manifesto. !!
Remember brothers one baby and her plight is not nearly as important and the collective and the status quo. !!!!
Posted by: BDT at April 26, 2006 5:13 PMIt is very unfortunate for the family but I am hoping this gets the public focus on the problems with the existing system. Only by shedding light on this nationwide can we look at any kind of changes or progress.
Kate, I love the term Mediscare!
Posted by: Lanny at April 26, 2006 5:18 PMThe NDP only encourages civil disobedience for unions (who are also free to fine those that do not break the law).
Posted by: ural at April 26, 2006 5:20 PMOh darn, just linked into the Sask Leg video and all I got was some wanker asking for more money so Kate could have highspeed internet. (Just kidding, it was some IT thing).
Anyhow, I totally agree with the others, that government is aragant to the max. Instead of trying to head off a bad PR session [ Mr Speaker, the Minister of Health was in touch with Paige's parents last night and we assured them that...] they try to bully a broadcaster with a microphone! Good Lord, even I know better than that. And before the moonies chime in about the Harper/press tiff, let me say it ain't even close to the same. Telling the parlamentary press corp that the PM & cabinet will not conduct interviews in a hallway but instead in a proper venue is a hell of a lot different of accusing Gormley of sedition.
Remember the NDP mantra: All Canadians are equal, just that some of us are more equal than the rest.
Posted by: texas canuck at April 26, 2006 5:21 PMSo now we see what happens when the people protest. I happened to listen to the Gormley show over the last couple of days and what I heard was a heart wrenching story of a child and her family abandoned by the Government and its health care system. I heard people (not just the host)expressing outrage at this situation and piling on with their own horror stories. I admit to having to turn off the radio as my emotional state deteriorated from rage to incredible sadness. But now my rage is back!
What have we heard from the Government since Gormley brought this to our attention:
1. We will do a study
2. Oh didn't you know you could go out of province without a referral?
3. Just think how bad it would be if the NDP weren't in power
4. The NDP is offended that the media (not just Gormley I assume) is still talking about this and making people "anxious"
Grrrrr
I don't know what has me more worked up:
The failure of the system for young Paige;
The fact that we can get health care elsewhere without referral AND NO ONE TOLD US
Or the stongarm tactics of the NDP that doesn't like to be criticized.
I won't be forgetting this and I hope no one else does either.
Here is the warcry for the next provincial election...
"Remember Baby Paige"
God bless Paige and her family...
Posted by: Sask Without The NDP at April 26, 2006 5:37 PMThere is a simple solution,folks,in dealing with Lorne Calvert and his arrogant bunch of useless bureaucrats.
There will be an election in 2007.
KICK THEM THE HELL OUT OF OFFICE!!!!
Posted by: Reginacon at April 26, 2006 5:40 PMI think Mr. Calvert is not really interested in anyone trying to "provide some alternative"!
When an alternative is provided the threats start a coming...
Posted by: Gerald at April 26, 2006 5:44 PMGood for Gormley.
By the way, I thought PM Martin had "fixed healthcare for a generation"? Oh I get...he didn't specify WHAT generation...apparently it wasn't that of baby Paige...
Posted by: Bruce at April 26, 2006 5:45 PMWe are so sorry Clay and Lorne, how wrong of us tax paying citizens of Saskatchewan to dare to criticize your government. How arrogant the NDP in this province has become. They are dead wrong and they know it and still they lash out at others to deflect blame. I applaud Gormley, and others for calling for someone's head to roll on this. On a side note did anyone see the CEO of the Saskatoon Health district giving her apology speech from her table at some luncheon? Hopefully it was an event to raise money for Childrens health issues.
Posted by: Paul T. at April 26, 2006 6:02 PMSounds like someone needs to bring some crying towels to the next question period.
Gormley "enticed people to consider acts of civil disobedience"? Well my word, what is the radio business coming to? Good thing he didn't comment favourably on a (hypothetical) rural property tax revolt or we could have anarchy!
God forbid the citizens of Saskatchewan should consider the tactics of dangerous insurgents like Ghandi or MLK Jr. We don't need their kind around here, no sir!
Posted by: Sean E at April 26, 2006 6:20 PMThere are alternatives to be considered but the NDP don't even want to hear about them,much less discuss them,because they all come back to some form of private health care.
That's not Tommy's way.
That's American style health care.
I say down with Tommy and take Shirley along too!
Posted by: Reginacon at April 26, 2006 6:23 PMthis story appears ripe to go national.
Good. Conservative dishonesty needs to be exposed on a national level. This story has nothing to do with waiting times. It was a case of a misdiagnosis; something that happens in private healthcare too.
The baby had to be taken to Edmonton's Children's Hospital after the Saskatoon Health Regina failed to diagnose her health issues. Doctors in Edmonton determined Paige is suffering from Leukemia.
You have no shame, Kate. Lying is not something to be proud of.
Posted by: Robert McClelland at April 26, 2006 6:56 PM"...after waiting three weeks for diagnosis of her pain in Saskatoon. The child was "screaming every waking minute", and had stopped walking 6 days earlier. In the meantime, they were advised to give her children's Tylenol."
How nice of you, Robert, to try and drop the context. I believe that's called an error of omission.
TROLL ALERT! TROLL ALERT!! Robert the Idiot is here!!
Posted by: BCer at April 26, 2006 7:28 PMI remember last year when Lorne was trolling for cash from the Liberal Feds with a new equalization deal, he had that bogus voting scheme going that wasn't counting the "no" votes. I know, I voted "no", but no response was noted at the web site. In the MSM Lorne was noted for being dismissive of anything called "Small Dead Animals"... he claimed then that he didn't know anything about SDA...
I bet he knows now...
In the next few months, will every time someone needs to go out of Saskatchewan to have their medical needs dealt with in a timely manner become an election issue? and the cost of this will be...?
I had understood the government was elected to lead. If the premier's attitude is, "if you can't think of a better solution, then shut-up", doesn't that suggest he's out of ideas? I think that the system being out of money (according to ex premier Roy R) is quite different from the system is broken.
I hope that Paige Hansen is able to have her health improved, and when their lives approach normal again, something good can come from this...
Posted by: marc in calgary at April 26, 2006 7:58 PMAppearances at SDA by Bigcitylib, Jason Cherniak, and now Robert "F*^% the Jews" McClelland?
Man, the tumbleweeds must be blowing through their blogs. They so ronery, they gotta come here for interaction with others.
Posted by: Mississauga Matt at April 26, 2006 8:09 PMRobert McClelland, clearly this was a mis-diagnosis, but how did a hospital miss it so many times, and miscommunicate how long, and why the family "had" to wait for a specialist? Why weren't they told that they could find a specialist at a Regina, or Edmonton hospital for an earlier diagnosis? Just what did they think the rash on the arm was, and the inability to walk? Sheesh, don't be ridiculous, this was obviously more than one doctor messing up, it was an utter failure in communication between at least one doctor, at least one staff person, and the parents.
Posted by: Saskboy at April 26, 2006 8:11 PMKate--finally people are speaking up. After all, we get the government we deserve and we no longer deserve any government that is there for themselves alone. Kudos to Gormley and all the other people of Sask that have said enough. I hope it goes National because this story is happening every day across Canada. The HepC and HIV infected people who got contaminated blood are still waiting for help. The MSM would rather howl about a flag than about a human life. Finally Canadians are waking up. I hope we stay awake long enough so that every Canadian in every province gets proper and timely healthcare. As with every other government the money goes to administration and empire building in their own little fiefdom and the purpose of their existance is forgotten. The people that are not more equal must be heard NOW
Posted by: George at April 26, 2006 8:14 PMRobert McClelland, clearly this was a mis-diagnosis, but how did a hospital miss it so many times, and miscommunicate how long, and why the family "had" to wait for a specialist? Why weren't they told that they could find a specialist at a Regina, or Edmonton hospital for an earlier diagnosis? Just what did they think the rash on the arm was, and the inability to walk?
All good questions to which I don't have any answers. But I can tell you one thing though. Those answers aren't going to be found on this blog. Kate has no interest in the truth. She only wants to beat the healthcare system down because she despises the left and anything associated with the left. There is only hate and dishonesty here.
Posted by: Robert McClelland at April 26, 2006 8:20 PMTo Communists, subverting free speech is fixing the problem.
Posted by: Tom Penn at April 26, 2006 8:32 PMRobert, this and other blog sites are the only places where the issues can be discussed. It is not possible to have an intelligent discussion in parliament or in the MSM because as soon as someone proposes something that is not simply throwing more money at the current system they are labelled as a destroyer of the public health care system. It is political suicide to even discuss some private health care. The blame for this, in my view, falls sqarely on the NDP and the Liberals who use fear mongering instead of rationale discussion of the issue. All I'm asking is that they be honest. The current public system cannot, given our demographics and increased costs, be fixed with more money. Let's start discussing the options instead of politicizing the issue.
Posted by: Paul from Vancouver at April 26, 2006 9:02 PMthat the staff at the hospital misdiagnosed this... "so many times", maybe that's a bit in the other direction... my opinion is, this isn't a mark of staff misdiagnosis, it's more a sign that its misdiagnosis is systemic.
after all, weren't the staff at the Edmonton hospital just doing their job?
Posted by: marc in calgary at April 26, 2006 9:10 PMTroll said: "this story appears ripe to go national."
Right you are, red-green moonbat. >
Here is socialist deathcare in B.C. +
The Morning Star
Health care crisis looms
Apr 26 2006
We applaud the nine doctors at the Royal Columbian Hospital for speaking out on the declining level of care at the New Westminster facility. The current state of health care in the province of B.C., whether you live on the Coast, the North or the Interior, needs a dramatic overhaul if it hopes to effectively serve a growing and aging population.
The letter from the doctors comes after a report was released earlier in the month by emergency officials at Royal Columbian that states the hospital is finding it increasingly difficult to “respond to patients with trauma injuries in life-and-limb-threatening scenarios.”
The report and letter surfacing in New Westminster comes on the heels of a similar letter issued by emergency staff at Vancouver General, where doctors state they have “non-confidence in the ability of the ... department to provide, safe, timely and appropriate emergency medical care.”
The doctors at both facilities claim patients are dying in hallways while waiting for care.
While local doctors have yet to claim patients are dying in the hallways, there is the unquestionable fact that hospitals are overcrowded, understaffed and only getting worse. The time for talk and more studies have long past.
In a province boasting surpluses and boasting a surging economy, there can be no excuse for patients waiting in hallways. + more
http://www.paulding.net/bin/url.cgi/13265.3
McClelland is too lazy to actually read links. There was no diagnosis in this case. There was only a minimum of testing, no answers, no treatment outside of baby Tylenol, a doctor who was waiting for a return call from a specialist he hadn't told was on vacation - and when the child was in such pain that her legs were doubled backwards and she had stopped eating - they were sent home from RUH and told it would be three weeks before they would be able to get back in for a diagnosis.
Now, all of that information is available to him, but he's so intent on promoting an ideology that is killing people, that families like the Hansens don't even exist to him.
Now, McClelland, if the best you can do is come here and base your insipid prattle on a link to a news short, then I suggest you take your well-earned reputation as an foul-mouthed idiot elsewhere.
Ouch Kate, that's going to leave a mark.
Posted by: rebarbarian at April 26, 2006 9:15 PMWhat is it going to take to get the NDP out od office in Saskatchewan? After 10 long years of a dismal economy ground down by NDP governments in BC, we did it.
I am proud to say i got out there, knocked on doors. We did it federally too. Get out there. Talk about this to friends and family. If you keep at it, it will wear the NDP fans down, make converts and finally change can happen.
Use this well deserved anger and get to it.
enough
What if we took some initiative here... I am looking for ideas. Maybe each time anyone of us visit the doctor we could make a donation to a fund that would be used to promote political candidates that are not afraid to state that there needs fundamental change in the healthcare system. I am open to ideas, but count me in if we wanted to start some sort of grass roots effort at getting a true debate started.
Posted by: Jeff P at April 26, 2006 9:23 PMAs long as we all have equal access to death. Now that is fairness in health care.
Mark
Ottawa
I operate a business in Saskatchewan. Believe me when I tell you that government in Saskatchewan behaves as if it were my business partner. I am bullied by bureaucrats repeatedly, even though they do not contribute to my business income. It would not surprise me in the slightest to learn that local media outlets are strong armed by officials.
Posted by: ML at April 26, 2006 9:35 PMYou have zero evidence to conclude or surmise that Clay Serby had preferential treatment while being treated for cancer. Such a guttersnipe comment would never get past a newspaper editor -- perhaps you should moderate your own commentary.
Posted by: Observer at April 26, 2006 9:44 PMDo you rmember when the hostage in Iraq ripped off his mask and said "I'll show you how an Italian dies"? I thought at that time that if it were a Canadian, he'd need a hallway, a gurney and a waiting list to demonstrate how a Canadian dies.
Posted by: Grithater at April 26, 2006 9:53 PMIs there anyone out there, other than reality defying members of the left, who believes that members of the provincial and federal government actually wait for medical treatment on the same basis as an average citizen?
Has anyone ever met one while waiting at a walk-in clinic, emergency ward or doctor's office?
That's not what I said, though is it? I said that you can "safely assume he wasn't told he had a three month wait for an appointment with an oncologist", which, by the way, was the health care horror story last week. In case you miss the implications of that 3 month wait - when diagnosed with cancer, they do not begin treatment until you have seen the oncologist.
Oh - here's another newsflash from the Cradle Of Medicare - Saskatoon currently has no endocrinologists.
Observer, no evidence other than an understanding of the disgracefull system. There is queue jumping everyday, it is based on knowlege of the system rather than the ability to pay. The aristocrats of pull have a different health care experience than those who do not know someone in the system. We have 2 tier helthcare today, the problem is that the entrenched interests are ones who frame the dabate. The soldiers of the status quo have amanged to take the focus away from quality of care and wrap it up in all sorts of nationalistic nonsense so that the debate becomes an impenetrable fog.
Posted by: Jeff P at April 26, 2006 10:02 PMMy wife is in the health care system and can easily get friends and families an earlier appointment than if they waited in line like everyone else...and she is just a technologist. This is nothing new...I assume everyone does it who work in the health care system.
When the wealthy patrons who give money to hospitals need care, they DO NOT wait in line... and this is based on first-hand knowledge of my wife.
So, I would not be surprised in the least if Mr. Serby didn't have to wait in line. Money (and influence) talks.
If you need more evidence, how do professional athletes get MRI's and other tests immediately... their team pays for the tests during off-times. Why can't WE taxpayers do that to cut down on the wait times? (Psst... that was a rhetorical question)
Posted by: Hassle at April 26, 2006 10:35 PMWe have at least a 6 tier system in Canada. Prisoners do not wait for medical attention--the state is afraid of being sued--, they can even get sex change operations courtesy of the taxpayer that is waiting in line for treatment--we do not have the same perogative. Sports figures get immediate care. VIPs like former GG Adrienne Clarkson got immediate care(or did someone in the waiting line fortuitously die), Workers comp gets immediate attention, and of course MPs and MLAs get immediate attention, those with the cash can go to another country to get medical care--the rest of us can wait and wait.
For any government to allow what has happened to Paige happen should be a glaring example of what the real focus of government is--to keep the masses down while they take care of themselves and their fellow trough feeders. The criminals involved in Adscam walked away with millions, and this includes the LPOC while a baby suffers unimaginable pain and suffering. Welcome to Canada
Good one, Grithater!
Posted by: Mississauga Matt at April 26, 2006 10:59 PMFirst, from a medical perspective, any 18 month old child that cries for three weeks and stops walking and eating most probably has a major medical problem. This obviously was immediately recognized in Edmonton. Leukemias, osteomyelitis, myopathies, and other illnesses would be in the differential, but the child needed medical HELP, without a doubt. Many physicians have stopped having empathy for their patients. As in Mash units in time of war, you separate the physical work from the humanity in medicine. In our system, physicians have lost their pride and professionalism. Trying to do the best we can do has become a matter of "What's the use". Prior to retiring, it seemed each day diving home was a rerun of feelings that had to do with failing to do the things for my patients that I thought was required in the appropriate time frame.
My option after 40 years was to retire. If you are younger you can move to another country or you "cope" as best you can.
Ultimately it will be the voters who get the last word on this. If this story has legs, it will beget other stories, dominating coffee row conversation. Could be the major issue in the next election, with the NDP on the defensive.
Saskatchewan... birthplace of medicare? more likely the hospice.
Eventually the system will get so bad that the voters will decide they have nothing to lose in trying private care.
Posted by: Norman Lorrain at April 26, 2006 11:26 PMJohn Gormley was hired because he's an ex tory. How can any political party get a fair shake when the only talk show is manned by Tory supporters.
I remember when the then 620 AM radio offered the Devine government all the free airtime they needed. Why should people believe in freedom of the press when the press is all Tories? The NDP in BC were undun by the media and a free deck. The liberals and Tories are among the crookedest parties to ever rule Canada and you fools still support them. Why????? The federal NDP would restore funding to medicare the only party to say so. They would be a breath of fresh air.
"The federal NDP would restore funding to medicare."
Typical Dipper t-shirt sloganeering. The fed's cut funding to provinces, but the provinces haven't been 'cutting funding' to healthcare. It consumes more of each province's budget every year and yet the results continue to deteriorate.
Let the NDP get a hold of health care budgets and watch the health care unions grow in power and prosperity while the patients queue up in ever longer lines. The NDP will then bray that it is a 'complex issue' that requires "innovation by the public sector. Meanwhile they'll pass legislation that outlaws any participation by those outside the public sector, and hence, a guarantee of anything but innovation.
Posted by: Randy at April 27, 2006 12:35 AM"They would be a breath of fresh air."
I'd rather inhale mustard gas.
Posted by: fokkerfodder at April 27, 2006 1:49 AMFunny how the commies always end up having to muzzle the press. I guess it must be for our own good. Strap on your jackboots Mr. Clavert.
Maybe Mr. Serby would like to put his money where is mouth is and show us how long he waited for treatment.
But what do you expect from a government that thinks a canoe race where everyone finished last is an inspirational event?
Gormley is not the only host on Rawlco. Murray Wood is a fuzzy libertarian, while David Kirton is to the left on most issues, (but I'm working on that and he seems to be coming around...). They also run Charles Adler during the afternoon to cover the "pander to a different political demographic each day to keep ratings high" audience.
Then, there is the news staff, several of whom let slip their left-lean into their work from time to time. It's not a big problem but it squeaks out. (Though, I think the bigger problem is the reliance on wire services, etc. for their sourcing - which often leaves them behind the curve internationally,though they're probably the best source for local coverage.)
Ok4ua,
Let me refresh your memory on the NDP in BC. They were "undone" by the fast ferry fiasco (now if only that money had gone to actually upgrading our ferries we might not have had the northern ferry sink recently), fudging of the budget deficit during an election campaign, pandering to their union friends, and generally leaving this province in such a fiscal mess that we became a "have not" province.
There will never be a federal NDP government in this country as people do not trust them enough to be fiscally responsible. The NDP's only influence will come in a minority government.
I trust the NDP more than the Liberals who aren't liberal of the Tories who are regressive. The Liberals and Tories ruined this country but you still blindly follow them. Why???
Posted by: ok4ua at April 27, 2006 12:25 PMOk4ua, the NDP has brought economic ruin to both BC and Ontario when they were in power. I lived through their reign in both provinces. It took years to recover from their high tax-high deficit regimes. They do put forward some useful proposals but cannot be trusted as the governing party. This is why their support never gets above a certain ceiling federally.
I have no idea what you mean when you say the Conservatives are "regressive". So far I have seen what I would call a centrist government. Maybe you could provide some examples of what policies you consider to be regressive.
Posted by: Paul from Vancouver at April 27, 2006 12:44 PMCivil disobedience? What does Serby want, civil obedience? Just more proof that socialists what total control.
Has any one thought to call John Gormley John Ghandi? you know, the civil disobedience thing...
Posted by: Trent at April 27, 2006 3:02 PMThe NDP speak up on issues. The tories and Liberals say vote for me we'll be better. They ruined Canada with free trade agreements corruption and right wing propaganda and cut funding to the provinces to try and bust medicare. Then they want us to trust them. What kind of fools do they think people like myself are? Healthcare unions are powerful throughout Canada. Always have been. John Gormley is still pissed that his crooked friends got caught. Medicare is in trouble because of Tory and Liberal mismanagment.
Posted by: ok4ua at April 27, 2006 3:26 PMok4ua,
Wow, the NDP are ruining Medicare in SK right now and you blame the Libs and the Conservatives?
Wow, as with most "progressive" voters, you are really in need of a reality check. The "responsible" voters base their opinions on fact, not "feelings..."
Funny how baby Paige had to go to Conservative Alberta to get treatment, from NDP heaven.
And tell me why 79,000 residents of a province of 1,000,000 leave to get treatment outside the province each and every year. Hasn't Saskatchewan been run by the CCF/NDP almost continually since the mid 40's? Sixteen years out of 60 years weren't the CCF/NDP...
SK has the longest waiting lists, the smallest growth rate and the highest crime rate.
So much for your socialist utopia....
Moron...
Posted by: Sask Without The NDP at April 27, 2006 5:55 PMSo the NDP would do a better job of funding health care? Where will the money come from? Education? Infrastructure? Foreign aid? Oh, I know. We'll tax the companies like we have in Sask. and drive them into Alberta.
It's easy to promise when you're in the opposition. But your record when in power is to destroy the economy.
Yes the federal NDP would fix what the Liberals and Tories have tried to destroy. What's your answer? A phoney cut to the GST? Your parties are a sham. They destroy Canada then want my vote. There are just enough of you out there who still believe in them. You're a ship of fools. No Tory Gov't will save medicare. They are too busy kiss assin the states. Tories are not for everyone they are for a select few who can afford their mismanagement. I say maybe 10% benefit from tory rule............maybe less. They are an elitist party. They have an old 1930's lookout of Canada.
They are religous freaks who are a fringe party at best. They started the breakup of Canada,Liberals carried it and only the NDP spoke out against it. Tories are not great thinkers. Far from from it. They're Facist , racist,sexist homophobic WASP party always have been. Now they try the "Trust Me" card. We're really not dangerous. What does that tell me? They are used car salesmen/women. They cannot be trusted. The cess pool could use some bleach. You'll never convince me otherwise.
My word ok4ua! you sure are a Toryphobic. Is that all you can do when asked Questions is to go balistic on a Toryphobic rant. It shows your moral compass for what it is!
Posted by: B2 at April 28, 2006 12:50 AMKate: Troll Alert on ok4ua. Unhinged.
Posted by: Lanny at April 28, 2006 1:19 AMok4ua,
Not one single reference to any pertinent fact that backs up your argument in your post. Not a single one ...
If you need to talk to someone about your "feelings", make an additional appointment with your psychiatrist.
Engage (moron) Troll; off
Posted by: Sask Without The NDP at April 28, 2006 7:54 AMok4ua,
"what kind of fools do they thinks people like myself are?"
Judging by your command of grammer and spelling, I would suspect a fairly ignorant one.
ok4ua seems to be in need of medical help. Is he off his meds? He sure seems to be a dream world where the commies make everything better for people who want someone else to pay the way. Stop smoking the crack and GET A JOB!!!!
Posted by: FREE at April 28, 2006 2:16 PMThe Devine and Mulroney years. 10 lost years. They'll be remembered as the worst most wasteful governments ever. That is a fact. I heard Mulroney got bribes depending on the source of up to 25,000,000.00. I believe it. He had a great time when in power.
Posted by: ok4ua at April 28, 2006 3:16 PMHey ok4ua, isn't that Brian Mulroney chap the same one who just received the award as the PM who did the most for the environment while in office. Seems like he isn't being remembered as the worst. As for Devine, I think Bob Rae and Glenn Clark have worse legacies than Devine.
Posted by: Paul from Vancouver at April 28, 2006 3:38 PMWait till 10 years after he dies then the truth will come out. Devine and his tories were the worst pieces of crap that ever came out of any party. The NDP were not that bad. The media got rid of them. You tories are all the same. You blame someone else and don't solve the problem. You say you inherit debt and then don't get rid of it but make it worse. So please enlighten me on the virtues of the tory governments we've had in Canada? You must be in the top 2% that benefits from tories. They are not a party of people , they don't claim to be. You're an old American ass kissers. Your leader has to sensor his members because he has no idea what he's doing. That's the open government we hear about. But he's still on the honeymoon. I don't think he'll go down as a mover and a shaker. Yes Mulroney is admired in eastern Canada. They like his high unemployment,high taxes and high deficit governing and dream weaving. You might as well not think and vote Tory or liberal than vote NDP.
Posted by: ok4ua at April 28, 2006 4:10 PMok4ua
"The Devine and Mulroney years. 10 lost years. They'll be remembered as the worst most wasteful governments ever. That is a fact. I heard Mulroney got bribes depending on the source of up to 25,000,000.00. I believe it. He had a great time when in power."
Still not one fact and something you "heard" about $25,000,000. Wow, that would stand up in court. You really must be in the know of these sorts of things. I bet you get calls from the Hill and big business just wanting to spill their guts out to some NDP troll.
Tell me, how do you factualize that Mulroney and Devine will be remembered in that manner? Your arrogance, while typical of "progressives", is still somewhat dumbfounding. I appreciate the fact that you speak for all Canadians.
I am ever so pleased that people like yourself are in the NDP camp. Honestly, I don't think I have ever encountered any person anywhere that was this dumb.
Posted by: Sask Without The NDP] at April 29, 2006 12:40 PM
I don't speak for all Canadians just the thinkers which you are not. I vote the way I vote not because of my family(Partially). The Tories appeal to partisan politics. Your Tories and Liberals flip flop back and forth, whatever buys votes at the time. Not once do I hear any other party but the NDP talk real issues. You guys cut the GST by 1% and we're supposed to love you. You don't realize that gay people are the other sex,you tell women whether or not they can choose to have babies(Against Abortion),you hate minorities , you hate democratic rights(You sensor your MP's, You pass laws that are regressive. You fail to realize 1/2 the world are not christian. You follow christian ideals. Whatever the hell that means. What's a born again? Does this mean you don't lie,steal or cheat anymore. You're too chickenshit to stand up to the states. They need our resources more than they need us or we need them. You let the USA keep 1 billion dollars from lumber tarifs. That's a lot of money. Your party and the Liberals ruined Canada and the tells it's the way to go. How any thinking person could vote for you is beyond me. You're closet Facists that's for sure. You call me commie but commies and Facists hate Social Democrats. Your kind are more crooked than a picket fence. You get the east and the west fighting each other so you can maintain power. People like you killed the Kennedys and the Martin Luther Kings of the states. I wouldn't trust you to organize a dog fight. We had rotten Tories here in Sask who pitted the Farmers against the workers and we still do...........The Saskatory Party. Sask NDPers are trying to repair the damage done by you. You can change your name and style of clothes and maybe a new hair do but you're still Tories. And you're still rotten and phoney bible thumpers.
Posted by: ok4ua at April 30, 2006 1:08 AMWOW that was over the edge. What a *****
Posted by: FREE at April 30, 2006 1:22 AMok4ua,
Thanks for just proving my point...
The Tories and Liberals have been in power in Ottawa for the last 100 years. What progress has been made? What's moved? Only my bowels.They are old worn out parties that are supported by the media in this country. What other party has a chance to get in? The NDP get no support from the media. They have implimented many good social programs and still everyone says "they don't have a chance to form a government" That's our fair media who control who gets in power. You make me sick.
Posted by: ok4ua at April 30, 2006 3:19 PMGormley always insults the NDP he never trashes his Tory buddies and Murray Wood is even more bias for the Tories. I don't listen to him anymore I don't have time. Who are these people that phone in all the time? The unemployed? The infirmed? Prisoners in jail? It's always the same misguided souls who phone in with their well thoght out opinions. Ya well thought out. Once again Yellow Journalism at it's best. Get a life people and really look at the issues.
Posted by: ok4ua at April 30, 2006 4:30 PMok4ua,
Once again, thanks for proving my point. Keep on supporting the NDP. I'm sure they appreciate your input...
And please try to get as many people who think like you in positions of authority with the NDP party. That would be awesome.
Thanks for the laugh...
Honestly, you can't be serious... Nobody is this demented.
Posted by: Sask Without The NDP at April 30, 2006 10:09 PMYou know I'm right. You right wing kook!!
Posted by: ok4ua at May 1, 2006 12:50 AM