Said1
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To to a certain extent, dependancy on the US holds Canada back. Having such a huge economy right next door makes finding potential markets a lot easier.
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CSM said:So sayeth a Canadien official:
Parrish sticks by 'idiot' comment
Last Updated Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:23:56 EDT
OTTAWA - A day after calling Americans a "coalition of idiots," Ontario member of Parliament Carolyn Parrish said a request from the prime minister hasn't persuaded her to withdraw the controversial comment.
Carolyn Parrish
Speaking after a cabinet meeting on Thursday, Prime Minister Paul Martin said he told the MP on Wednesday that her comments, made in reference to the U.S. missile defense system, were not welcome.
"I told her her statements were not acceptable, they should be withdrawn, and she has colleagues who feel strongly about this issue on both sides," Martin said.
Parrish said although she has incredible respect for the prime minister, she will let her comments stand.
"I gave it a lot of thought, but I won't be withdrawing," Parrish said.
She said she's sticking by the dictionary definition of the word 'idiot,' meaning ignorance and lack of knowledge.
However, two cabinet ministers weighed in on the issue, saying Parrish was wrong.
Defense Minister Bill Graham said he would prefer the missile defense debate be kept to a civilized discussion.
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Judy Sgro said, "I think she should have kept her mouth shut."
Parrish said she doesn't agree with Sgro's advice.
"Keep my mouth shut? That's not what 28,000 people in my riding elected me to do," said Parrish.
Parrish told reporters on Wednesday that she does not believe Canada should participate in U.S. President George W. Bush's missile defense program.
"We are not joining a coalition of the idiots," she said. "We are joining a coalition of the wise."
made me laugh though. I guess that's what us idiots do!
Comrade said:Ontario is OFF the shield list until they vote the ninny out of office.
Said1 said:If you suddenly don't hear from me, you'll know why.
drac said:That is human nature, imho. We think we are saving them and they think we hold them back. It is always the other guy.
MrMarbles said:A lot of the times, Canada gets lumped in with the US on stuff we do not want to be a part of. Like the missle shield. We are going to be a part of it, must of us don't want to be. Thats why our gov't is clearly waiting for your election to happen before making a decsion.
MrMarbles said:A lot of the times, Canada gets lumped in with the US on stuff we do not want to be a part of. Like the missle shield. We are going to be a part of it, must of us don't want to be. Thats why our gov't is clearly waiting for your election to happen before making a decsion.
Comrad said:Whatever happens we're obviously going to get mightly pissed about anyone messing with Canada because we own the rights to mess with ya.
And we got lots of guns. TONS, and me I'm less than 2 hours from the border. Who would dare?
dilloduck said:waiting for us? whatever for?? Can't you make your own decisions?
Said1 said:
You really need us to answer that??
dilloduck said:I'd like to hear Mr Marbles answer.
That is kind of fun. On one hand you do not want to be lumped in with the US, on the other you are waiting for US to make a desicion. Am i missing something here?MrMarbles said:A lot of the times, Canada gets lumped in with the US on stuff we do not want to be a part of. Like the missle shield. We are going to be a part of it, must of us don't want to be. Thats why our gov't is clearly waiting for your election to happen before making a decsion.
drac said:That is kind of fun. On one hand you do not want to be lumped in with the US, on the other you are waiting for US to make a desicion. Am i missing something here?
Comrade said:You know what's missing. Cash!!! If the Canucks want the shield they can pay into it. If they want to wait until we deploy it and prove it's effective they should pay a premium with interest.
Or else we'll let China run them into Hudson Bay, the cheapskates. They'll think Bush was neat after Mao moves in.
CSM said:So sayeth a Canadien official:
Parrish sticks by 'idiot' comment
Last Updated Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:23:56 EDT
OTTAWA - A day after calling Americans a "coalition of idiots," Ontario member of Parliament Carolyn Parrish said a request from the prime minister hasn't persuaded her to withdraw the controversial comment.
Carolyn Parrish
Speaking after a cabinet meeting on Thursday, Prime Minister Paul Martin said he told the MP on Wednesday that her comments, made in reference to the U.S. missile defence system, were not welcome.
"I told her her statements were not acceptable, they should be withdrawn, and she has colleagues who feel strongly about this issue on both sides," Martin said.
made me laugh though. I guess that's what us idiots do!
8236 said:What a faux pas -as a Canadian might say.
rtwngAvngr said:Maybe if you're lucky, we'll leave a hole in the defenses so you can nuked off the face of the earth. Merry Christmas!
waiting for us? whatever for?? Can't you make your own decisions?
MrMarbles said:Whos going to nuke Canada, seriously? And if we do, it will be because of our support for America.
We are waiting for your election. Why make a decision when everything may change in a month or so. Plus, with Bush there is a lot of pressure to conform, but if Kerry wins, that pressure will be relieved and we won't have to worry about appeasing America so much. Which is ironic because America appearnetly hates appeasers.
LOL, why wait for an "idiot", make your descision based on the needs of the country, no?MrMarbles said:Whos going to nuke Canada, seriously? And if we do, it will be because of our support for America. We are waiting for your election. Why make a decision when everything may change in a month or so. Plus, with Bush there is a lot of pressure to conform, but if Kerry wins, that pressure will be relieved and we won't have to worry about appeasing America so much. Which is ironic because America appearnetly hates appeasers.
dilloduck said:Conform??? Conform to what??
MrMarbles said:Whos going to nuke Canada, seriously? And if we do, it will be because of our support for America.
We are waiting for your election. Why make a decision when everything may change in a month or so. Plus, with Bush there is a lot of pressure to conform, but if Kerry wins, that pressure will be relieved and we won't have to worry about appeasing America so much. Which is ironic because America appearnetly hates appeasers.