I went searching for "Canadian Batman" and found this:Wolter wrote:Hey! I said what he wrote MIGHT be interesting.eumaas wrote:Why'd you jump on me for it? I was just replying to Wolter. Go take a shit on him.Dr. Medulla wrote:I just fail to see why you immediately felt a need to take a dump on this thread dealing with a pretty serious situation in my country. Next time you start a thread in this sub-forum about the Roma or another matter that has significance to you, I'll be sure to drop my pants and shit on it, y'know? Thread drift/evolution/mutation is always cool but immediately disparaging a topic—a serious topic—is just being a dick for the sake of being a dick.eumaas wrote:Cheezus, boss, I'm just giving you the business. He's a true asshole and it'd be great if he were gone. What's with you taking everything I say today seriously?Dr. Medulla wrote:If you don't find what's happening in my country interesting, don't comment. To a lot of those of us who do live here, getting rid of that fucker is important. It won't turn Canada into a paradise, but it will slow or reverse some of the ugly shit that's been happening here. Sorry that it doesn't meet your standards of serious discussion.
Canadian politics gets innerestin'
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Harper does seem to be the Bush of Canada, doesn't he? I admit I know next to nothing about Canadian politics (how stereotypical Ugly American of me), but it seems like the guy is a total dick.
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Excellent summary, Doc.
Also relevant: 'dippers consider legal action after the Conservatives leak caucus tape.
Also relevant: 'dippers consider legal action after the Conservatives leak caucus tape.
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I will say Bush wouldn't creep the fuck out of me in a pose like this. . .JennyB wrote:Harper does seem to be the Bush of Canada, doesn't he? I admit I know next to nothing about Canadian politics (how stereotypical Ugly American of me), but it seems like the guy is a total dick.
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Rat Patrol wrote:I will say Bush wouldn't creep the fuck out of me in a pose like this. . .JennyB wrote:Harper does seem to be the Bush of Canada, doesn't he? I admit I know next to nothing about Canadian politics (how stereotypical Ugly American of me), but it seems like the guy is a total dick.
Run, kitty, run.
Also, throw an eyepatch on him and he'd look like Emilio Largo...
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Please forgive my ignorance but what do they mean by "bring down the government" and what is a "minority government" ? I'm interested but find this confusing.
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Wolter was obviously being humourous—his comment was way over the top—rather than simply dismissing it as boring as you did, plus you also took an indirect shot in the nerd thread.eumaas wrote:Why'd you jump on me for it? I was just replying to Wolter. Go take a shit on him.Dr. Medulla wrote:I just fail to see why you immediately felt a need to take a dump on this thread dealing with a pretty serious situation in my country. Next time you start a thread in this sub-forum about the Roma or another matter that has significance to you, I'll be sure to drop my pants and shit on it, y'know? Thread drift/evolution/mutation is always cool but immediately disparaging a topic—a serious topic—is just being a dick for the sake of being a dick.eumaas wrote:Cheezus, boss, I'm just giving you the business. He's a true asshole and it'd be great if he were gone. What's with you taking everything I say today seriously?Dr. Medulla wrote:If you don't find what's happening in my country interesting, don't comment. To a lot of those of us who do live here, getting rid of that fucker is important. It won't turn Canada into a paradise, but it will slow or reverse some of the ugly shit that's been happening here. Sorry that it doesn't meet your standards of serious discussion.
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In a Parliamentary system—Canada and Britain for sure, maybe others—people don't actually directly vote for a head of government, just their local member of parliament. At the first session of parliament, whichever party holds a plurality of seats is asked to form government, with that party's leader becoming PM. If they hold a majority of the seats, it's all easily done. If they only hold a plurality, it's a minority government because the opposition parties combined have more seats and can vote down any measure. A government is brought down if a spending bill is defeated in a vote or a formal non-confidence measure is passed. In that event, the prime minister has to resign and normally an election is called. However, the governor general (the queen's representative) has the option of asking the opposition if they can form a viable government. This is usually not the case, tho. But the Liberals and NDP have agreed to the framework of a coalition, so if they defeat the Conservative govt in a non-confidence vote, the g-g should ask them to give it a whirl. Otherwise Canada will be into its fourth general election in five years, and second in only a few months—something that few would want.dpwolf wrote:Please forgive my ignorance but what do they mean by "bring down the government" and what is a "minority government" ? I'm interested but find this confusing.
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All this drama is getting me warmed up for The Hills tonight. I wonder if Audrina is going to come to her senses re: the Justin Bobby/LC thing. Or should I say NON-thing. She's so crazy.Dr. Medulla wrote:Wolter was obviously being humourous—his comment was way over the top—rather than simply dismissing it as boring as you did, plus you also took an indirect shot in the nerd thread.eumaas wrote:Why'd you jump on me for it? I was just replying to Wolter. Go take a shit on him.Dr. Medulla wrote:I just fail to see why you immediately felt a need to take a dump on this thread dealing with a pretty serious situation in my country...eumaas wrote:Cheezus, boss, I'm just giving you the business. He's a true asshole and it'd be great if he were gone. What's with you taking everything I say today seriously?Dr. Medulla wrote:If you don't find what's happening in my country interesting, don't comment. To a lot of those of us who do live here, getting rid of that fucker is important. It won't turn Canada into a paradise, but it will slow or reverse some of the ugly shit that's been happening here. Sorry that it doesn't meet your standards of serious discussion.
Look, you have to establish context for these things. And I maintain that unless you appreciate the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Fire of London, and Mickey Mantle's fatalist alcoholism, live Freddy makes no sense. If you want to half-ass it, fine, go call Simon Schama to do the appendix.
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Are you playing the role of child in an abusive relationship who tries to draw attention away from the bickering parents? Because I've got a belt with your name on it, son …matedog wrote:All this drama is getting me warmed up for The Hills tonight. I wonder if Audrina is going to come to her senses re: the Justin Bobby/LC thing. Or should I say NON-thing. She's so crazy.
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Careful. He might be into that.Dr. Medulla wrote:Are you playing the role of child in an abusive relationship who tries to draw attention away from the bickering parents? Because I've got a belt with your name on it, son …matedog wrote:All this drama is getting me warmed up for The Hills tonight. I wonder if Audrina is going to come to her senses re: the Justin Bobby/LC thing. Or should I say NON-thing. She's so crazy.
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Hmmmm …Wolter wrote:Careful. He might be into that.Dr. Medulla wrote:Are you playing the role of child in an abusive relationship who tries to draw attention away from the bickering parents? Because I've got a belt with your name on it, son …matedog wrote:All this drama is getting me warmed up for The Hills tonight. I wonder if Audrina is going to come to her senses re: the Justin Bobby/LC thing. Or should I say NON-thing. She's so crazy.
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Nah, I'm just really excited for the new ep tonight. Perhaps that is belt-worthy in and of itself.Dr. Medulla wrote:Are you playing the role of child in an abusive relationship who tries to draw attention away from the bickering parents? Because I've got a belt with your name on it, son …matedog wrote:All this drama is getting me warmed up for The Hills tonight. I wonder if Audrina is going to come to her senses re: the Justin Bobby/LC thing. Or should I say NON-thing. She's so crazy.
You got me thinking though, who would be the father and who would be the mother? Given your fairness and Eummie's volatility, I choose you to be the mother.
Look, you have to establish context for these things. And I maintain that unless you appreciate the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Fire of London, and Mickey Mantle's fatalist alcoholism, live Freddy makes no sense. If you want to half-ass it, fine, go call Simon Schama to do the appendix.
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matedog wrote:Nah, I'm just really excited for the new ep tonight. Perhaps that is belt-worthy in and of itself.Dr. Medulla wrote:Are you playing the role of child in an abusive relationship who tries to draw attention away from the bickering parents? Because I've got a belt with your name on it, son …matedog wrote:All this drama is getting me warmed up for The Hills tonight. I wonder if Audrina is going to come to her senses re: the Justin Bobby/LC thing. Or should I say NON-thing. She's so crazy.
You got me thinking though, who would be the father and who would be the mother? Given your fairness and Eummie's occasional volatility, I choose you to be the mother.
Look, you have to establish context for these things. And I maintain that unless you appreciate the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Fire of London, and Mickey Mantle's fatalist alcoholism, live Freddy makes no sense. If you want to half-ass it, fine, go call Simon Schama to do the appendix.
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I think that second post might be an EDITING FAIL.
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