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Post by Zappa on Nov 24, 2005 15:26:57 GMT -5
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Post by darklord91 on Nov 24, 2005 16:16:52 GMT -5
pretty common for other countries, thats the way their government works. someone hasnt taken government have they
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Post by csale on Nov 24, 2005 21:59:55 GMT -5
Basically, the current government is under fire for what's known as the "sponsorship scandal".
The Reader's digest version:
In trying to promote nationalism in Quebec after Quebec narrowly voted to stay a part of Canada, the government gave a wack of dough to show the Canadian flag in a bunch of advertising spots.
$200 million of that money went to agencies that provided no services. Some went to Liberal supporters, some went to companies which in turn paid employees who never actually worked for them (Liberal relatives, etc.)
The ex-Prime Minister (Cretian) took some blame, as did those in charge of the money in Quebec. The current Prime Minister (Martin) was free from a judges ruling, although he was the finance minister during time of the scandal.
The Conservative party, sensing a chance to possibly make the next government or at the least gain more seats, joined with the NDP party (small minority of seats), who are upset at the liberals failing to bargain with them on a few issues, to issue a vote of non-confidence.
This means that we will likely have a federal election in early January.
The stupid thing is, the Liberals promised to hold an election after the final Gomery Report (the judge's rulings is two-fold) is released in February.
Soo.. we go to the polls mayber 2-3 months early.
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Post by Zappa on Nov 24, 2005 23:54:11 GMT -5
Quebec...isn't that the French section of Canada? I wish they would succeed, so they can fail.
Man, sucks for Canada. I hope this never happens to America, but America = Rome. We'll fall sooner or later, and when we do...it'll be hard.
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Post by Dave on Nov 25, 2005 0:10:03 GMT -5
meh, we have a minority government, and it's about to fall. not a big deal. ironically it's going to fall right around my 18th birthday. guess i better start thinking about who i'm gonna vote for.
just kidding. all these politicians are fags.
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Post by Scott on Nov 25, 2005 11:59:43 GMT -5
^5 davey
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Post by csale on Nov 25, 2005 18:35:43 GMT -5
Quebec...isn't that the French section of Canada? I wish they would succeed, so they can fail. Secede |
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Post by Zappa on Nov 25, 2005 18:37:09 GMT -5
Bleh, blame the Floridian Education System.
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Post by csale on Nov 25, 2005 20:35:48 GMT -5
Typical... It's not my fault I'm illiterate!  |
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Post by Zappa on Nov 26, 2005 2:10:56 GMT -5
I blame Bush...Jeb Bush.
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Post by Scott on Nov 26, 2005 12:16:14 GMT -5
translation: i refuse to take responsibility for my problems.
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Post by Zappa on Nov 26, 2005 14:24:29 GMT -5
translation: i refuse to take responsibility for my problems. Eh, how did a simple joke about a typo escalate into this?  |
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Post by Scott on Nov 26, 2005 15:32:23 GMT -5
you tell me. the first comment, no problem. when you have to keep it up and now blaming jeb bush, you get to that.
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Post by Zappa on Nov 26, 2005 17:37:16 GMT -5
The Jeb Bush thing was a joke. Nationwide, everyone is blaming George, but down here in Florida, whenever something happens, we poke fun at Jeb Bush.
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Post by Scott on Nov 27, 2005 0:37:03 GMT -5
Just think. Somewhere in this state right now, Jeb Bush is eating a live puppy.
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