Comments on: Triple “E” Becomes Triple “P”

By: nbdude

nbdude — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:37:47 +0000

Good column Harv, correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t Jean Beliveau turn down a senate seat

(Response: I believe “le gros Bill” turned down overtures from Libs and Tories to run as a candidate: also an offer from Brian Mulroney to become a Senator, and I hear even an offer from Jean Chretien to be Governor General. ho)

By: claudia

claudia — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:45:04 +0000

If Harper were a minor he would be sent to reform school. First the man cannot play fair in the sandbox. Now, after spending countless years breaking into the candy store, he is filling his pockets as quickly as he can before he is caught.

Harvey, the question I always have in my mind is why are Canadians so ignorant to elect these types to power?

By: Patrick Bell (NOT the MLA)

Patrick Bell (NOT the MLA) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:53:33 +0000

Yup, Harper just looks more desperate and more desperate with every move. The senate is pathetic!

I thought the same thing…Fabian Manning..”who is he?” Until I heard Norman Spector and Bill Tieleman discuss this issue on “NW” today…

Happy holidays Harv!

By: RossK

RossK — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:39:00 +0000

Mr. O–

Point well taken re: Fabio….errrrr….Fabian…. Manning.

However, at least Mr. Manning was actually elected at least once, unlike the third senator from Lotusland, Ms. Martin, who was only a (failed) Conservative candidate.

Further, Ms. Martin wins in ‘The Time on Teet’ sweepstakes as well given that she is one year younger than the good Mr. Manning.

By: baxman

baxman — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:19:56 +0000

Duffy has been one of Harpers biggest cheerleaders for quite some time. He gave him and his party a free ride during the election. Hard hitting interviews? BS. Rather than keeping their feet to the fire he gave foot massages and then slipped on warm sockies. I find this appointment to be disgusting!

Have a great holiday!

By: GH

GH — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:24:34 +0000

I can’t understand anything this government is doing with the so-called “senate reform” proposals. If Quebec elected senators like Alberta, there would be 24 Bloc Quebecois senators. The Conservatives are not being honest with Canadians – the PM will still be free to appoint whoever he wants to. Just like the “fixed-election bill” fiasco, the PM can override the legislation and do as is stated in the constitution.

Why would BC want the same number of seats as PEI? We have 4 million people and PEI has 135 thousand. Granted that BC has only 6 senators right now and Harper has no plans to change that – because he can’t.

Harper goes on and on about how the Canadians elected him as king and not the coalition but he never mentions that the last time Canadians were asked if they wanted the EEE senate, they voted against it – even here in BC.

By: LP

LP — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:35:52 +0000

Harv,
One is never a prophet in their own land!
I know for one, that being honest and upfront, respectful and thoughtful may not be profitable in the economic sense, but hey! I don’t have to look over my shoulder all the time, and I am not crapping in my pants when there is a changing of the guard! I sleep well at night, and frankly I am able to smile at the mirror & not look away from it. You and many like you are held in quiet regard. I already nominated you to my secret senate! Have a great Christmas to you and my fellow HO blog readers!
LP

By: Chuck Davis

Chuck Davis — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:56:22 +0000

And now you can add Nancy Greene Raine!