Originally Posted by squarepants

Ah.....am right, where did that come from my friend, also did you get my pm? I know am right, voice of reason and all that ( just kidding before they start coming out of the woodwork at me )

Originally Posted by willmore

Now, now, don't let it "go to your head" because I agree with you on something - you never know what's around the corner.

And yes, thanks I did get your pm and am in total agreement!!!!!! (in secret code - so I hope you know what I mean)!!!!

Originally Posted by squarepants

I know what is around the corner, a heart of kindness Are you saying you don't want me to milk this?

Originally Posted by squarepants

I will go with #1, the rest I'll have to disagree with, did you see all the demo and riots at the time of the war in the UK, how many brits do you know that really go on about the queen and her kids, and where did you get that, that people believed Blair?.

Originally Posted by flashman

The Queen, the Royals and the Aristocracy are still around aren't they?

Originally Posted by flashman

So is Blair and if he gets reelected I'll rest my case.

Originally Posted by iaink

They are good for tourism, and turkeys dont vote for Xmas, so its hard to get rid of them. I think a lot of people follow the royals like a soap, but dont have any great respect anymore. Sells a lot of papers though doesnt it! Its not as if Canada is immune from all the celebrity related gossip sheets and "Star TV" either, so I'm not sure there is a lot of distinction between canada and the UK that way, although maybe its a little easier to avoid here.

When we were in the UK - I went on a 1/2 tour of the city - and I would say at least 1/2 of it was about the royal family, etc. The people on the tour just "ate it up".....personally if I had known I would have found another tour company to take the tour with.


Unfortunately elections are seldom fought and won over one policy decision, and until there is a viable alternative again Labour will continue to be elected, rather like the liberals here in Canada. Doesnt mean people approve, its just the lesser of the evils on offer.

Originally Posted by willmore

That's really true.....we voted Liberal federally this last election...not because we particularly liked Martin....but Harper with his racist views of social issues was not a option for us....I think that's why we ended up with a minority govt. Martin seemd to be the lesser of two evils.

Originally Posted by Rhodes

Racist views? What was that about?

Originally Posted by willmore

Well, in my opinion Harper's view of gay marriages, abortions, womens' rights, etc were going to take Canada back to the "dark ages" the exact direction that the State's is going.......when he was called on it....him and staff started back-tracking so fast....they were lost in the dust.

No way, I could in any good conscience vote for a man with those ideals!!!!!

Originally Posted by Rhodes

I can't see how it is racist at all; if you disagree with whatever he said, that's another matter. Unless he said other things that were racist, of course.

Originally Posted by squarepants

Erm.....are we still on the coming to canada topic here then?

Originally Posted by willmore

Yes wise guy - aren't political parties, political leaders and elections all part of "coming to canada - in a very broad sort of ......maybe a little off-topic way????? Use your imagination........