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Opposition Blackmail

November 30th, 2008 | 6 Comments | Posted in Canada Election

Canadians should be outraged… Layton is intent on bringing down the government at any cost.

This is politics at the gutter level, and they have been planning this for weeks. They sat in the weeds waiting for something that they could use as cover.

It’s not about what’s good for Canada – it’s about “everything they believe in“.

Sounds a lot like a third world coup to me.

Layton:

What we really want is just to get Harper out and get the new group in because it’s going to be a hell of a lot better for everything we believe in, correct? Correct. So let’s stay on that track, and not start debating whether or not it’s twenty five percent change or fifteen percent change over here, let’s get them out, on the basis of unity not the basis of division. Somebody asked about Bill Casey, absolutely, in the game, uh, on confidentiality, we now have to get out and defend the idea of the coalition.

[...]

The coalition for Canada, I love the idea, it could be a deal-breaker for the Bloc (laughter) so if we don’t go, we call it “The Coalition for Canada and Quebec,” (lots of laughter).

The condescending tone should sicken Canadians.

Part 2:

The transcript here.

Sunday Evening Viewing

November 30th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Oddities

Achmed the Dead Terrorist

This video should hit 75 million views soon.. amazing.

Jeff’s humor is timeless.

My favorite line: The Washington Monument – it looks like a tribute to Bill Clinton.

Enjoy.

Wait Till Spring

November 30th, 2008 | 2 Comments | Posted in Real Estate

Drops of Coal

More signs that a meltdown will hit BC real estate this spring:

- In the comments section people are discussing making lowball offers on multiple properties – to payback the sellers for the multi-offer days.

- From a comment on pre-construction sales:

Many of them will be left holding the bag so to speak when they can’t assign their contracts,. They will have to complete at a loss. For some that may be easier said than done.

Due to financial constraints I cannot complete this purchase

http://vancouver.en.craigslist/81511.html

I have to give me deposit away for free because i can’t complete.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist…..65992.html

I’ve placed a deposit but cannot complete. Need someone to take this assignment from me.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist…..53522.html

Owner cannot complete on this property.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist…..14206.html

I won’t be able to close.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist…..66059.html

Our life-style has changed in the last 2 years and we will not be able to close http://vancouver.en.craigslist…..93833.html

the completion is in 2 weeks and my bank did not approve my financing. Therefore I can’t complete on this sale. http://vancouver.en.craigslist/40776.html

For those that like the stats:

Latest REBGV projections:

Listings: 3067 (-13% yoy)

Sales: 923 (-69% yoy)

Sell/List: 30% (-54 pts yoy)

MOI: 21.1 (462% yoy)

Actives: 19507 (76% yoy)

Avg Price SFH $753,967 (-7% yoy) (-9% mom) (-18% from peak)

Pre-construction investors killed real estate in Florida – now I’m witnessing the exact same scenario playing out here in Vancouver. I’m very happy I chose to rent – good times ahead for buyers.

The realtors will respond…

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Move On Please…

November 29th, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in activists

On Thursday, November 20th, at over 1,000 gatherings nationwide, MoveOn.org members celebrated Obama’s historic victory and launched a new campaign to help him make real change in Washington.

Best Quote: “At this point there are no particular agendas – it’s just to get agendas through…” George Soros would be beaming.

The lady that takes her ball and goes home near the end, shows how Moveon.org operates.

Can you imagine spending an evening with these people? It’s why I have a hard time with Liberals – they step over each other with their genius and can’t shut up. I know, that’s why they are Liberals…

The comedy is that Moveon members feel that they got Barry elected. Boy, are they ever in for a surprise when they find that nothing from their agenda matters.

That Long Legged Mac Daddy

November 29th, 2008 | 3 Comments | Posted in Oddities, Real Estate

Reverend Wright Has nothing on this fella.

Hon. James David Manning tells people to support Alan Keyes and others who are demanding to see if Barack Hussein Obama is eligible to be President.

Who knew that there was a question on whether Barry is legit. Or is it Barry Santoro?

Boom Shacka Lacka Brother.

Just show the birth certificate, your Columbia University papers.. prove your past.

Don’t create another generation of 9/11 Truthers.

Saturday Funny – Catching Illegal Canadians

November 29th, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Oddities

L.A. I.C.E. – Illegal Canadian Enforcement

Two renegade US immigration officers crack down on the toughest immigrants to catch – Canadians.

Best line: “If you want to catch a Canadian, You’ve got to think like one”

My Vote Is For The Axis of Feeble

November 29th, 2008 | 2 Comments | Posted in Canada Election

It's a terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad day.

Kate has a great contest going on at SDA to name the new party that Layton, Dion and that French traitor are trying to form.

Some of the good ones:

- The BLT – Bloc of Liberal Torontois

- The Regressive Socialist Sepera-federalists

- The CBCP = Canadian Broadcasting Company Party

- The Clown Coalition

- CCCP: Cooperative Caring Canadian Party

The Globe and Mail’s take on the story:

“Mr. Harper failed to recognize the building blood lust in the opposition parties: the cockiness of the NDP and the Bloc and the almost desperate desire of the Liberals to demonstrate that they possess testosterone after their dismal showing in last month’s federal election and the voters’ rejection of Mr. Dion”.

Also, Finance critic Scott Brison answers questions on his party’s desire to bring down the government and what it would for the economy:

Adam Radwanski: There’s been all sorts of speculation about who would lead your party into this situation – whether it would be Stephane Dion, Michael Ignatieff, or perhaps an interim leader. Can you definitively say who it would be?

Scott Brison: The leader of the Liberal Party of Canada is Stephane Dion.

Adam Radwanski: And that’s not going to change this weekend?

Scott Brison:: Not that I’ve heard. If it did, that would be news to me.

Canadians should be outraged – it’s time for the west to seriously consider getting out of this country if the separatists take power… they’ll have no reason to block our move.

Like Peter Lougheed once said “Let the eastern bastards freeze in the dark”.

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Meteorite Found In Saskatchewan

November 29th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in environment

That didn’t take them long… this is why they call it the middle of nowhere.

Money For Nothing

November 29th, 2008 | 2 Comments | Posted in Taxes

TV Person Shall Strike

Stephen Harper has prepared Canada for the recession. Let’s hope the three parties of fools don’t decide to take Canada hostage and destroy our chances of getting through it relatively unscathed.

The cut to the GST last year actually stimulated the economy by the equivalent to 2% of GDP. It’s done a great job of this without having to borrow and spend. This year should end without a deficit.

While the NDP and Liberals wail that we aren’t throwing money at something, anything (and, especially at them)… the Conservatives have prepared Canada in a number of ways other countries are following – Britain being the latest to cut taxes.

The one thing that’s overlooked in the shrill hysteria of Jack Layton and his band of jackals, is that we must cut spending in order to be in shape to tackle the unexpected. Canada is seriously over governed, and now is the time to significantly cut down the size and spending of the government.

Ontario needs to wake up and create an environment for business- not continue to drive it away through taxation. It’s the fault of their current leadership that they are becoming a have-not province.

I never thought I’d be able to point to Saskatchewan as a good example of government.

Now is the perfect time to stimulate the economy by cutting taxes – the deficit isn’t a factor yet, and if it does appear, it should be because of declining revenues, not because of increased spending.

Unemployment Insurance (whoever changed the name to employment insurance?) has had a huge surplus over the past 8-10 years… no need to increase premiums or panic if unemployment rises a bit.

If we truly want the economy to grow, drop income taxes by 5-10% points (or more) for anyone making over $50K/year. These are the people that will get the country going – giving money to the ones looking for a free ride will do nothing.

Even BC is starting to take action by lowering taxes… to all of our amazement.

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