Most politicians are never accused of being blunt. They use political double speak to cover their behinds when they are challenged on a statement on a later date. Some people, like Hotline listeners, could never be accused of failing to say exactly what they mean.
For example today Rick heard a couple of things that cannot be twisted around:
"I love you with a passion" from caller Gloria in Dartmouth
"How are you, you lovely hunk, you" from caller Edna in Dartmouth
I should start an official Rick Howe fan club. I'm going to be rich!!!
Seriously though, a very busy day with talk during hour number 2 about this Commons Watch. For those who want more information the meeting will be held tonight @ the old Halifax Infirmary on Summer St. in the Royal bank auditorium @ 7pm.
Lots of Prime Ministers in the news today. Apparently, Jean Chretien is undergoing heart by-pass surgery today - I hope he's going to be okay. Also, Brian Mulroney is coming to town! He'll be speaking on Oct.22nd at the Lord Nelson Hotel. Wouldn't it be great to get Brian Mulroney in the studio? He was slightly before my time as a journalist, so I've never met him. That would an interesting experience.
I can't believe how Mike Eddy shot himself in the foot. I think he had a real chance in the next provincial election, especially if he could prove Becky Kent was ineffectual during her tenure as an MLA for the area. Now, no matter what Becky Kent does, Eddy doesn't have a chance because he essentially called the voters stupid for voting for him! It is nice to hear politicians talking bluntly, but this was a little much. Sour grapes, indeed, no matter what he says. It's a crappy way to end what looked to be a pretty promising political career.
It does kind of seem to me that Becky Kent is double dipping slightly. I'm not sure if she gets paid as an MLA when she gets sworn in or not or if the pay starts immediately. She says she continues to do municipal business and I sure hope she is - because she's getting paid for it! I totally understand wanting job security and all, but you really should have to resign from council if you want to make a run provincially or federally.
Anyway, I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's show. A Chronicle-Herald reporter and photographer who went to Afghanistan have a new book out and they're in during hour number 2. It's going to be great, so I hope you'll tune in!!!
Are you as sick of this cat by-law as I am?
Cheers!
Amber
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Good evening Amber.
Yes to your question on a proposed cat by law....what a waste of HRM(Halifax) tax dollars.
Maybe next year they can put a Tulip by law in. Only Tory blue tulips allowed in the HRM. With a wire mesh around them to keep the cats out.
Is PeterMacKay young enough to join the Armed Forces? Is he physically fit? and mentally as well?? Would a helmet fit that head?
As far as Gen. Rick Hillier goes I was wondering if the speech that was supposibly written by him for the Pres. of Iran might have something to do with it? being late for a meeting hardly seems logical enough reason to dismiss someone.
The very fact that Rick Hillier is a Newfie is enough reason for me to side with him. Seems the Newfies have become a force to reckned with in the Tory governments in Ottawa and Halifax.
The very fact that a drunkin Newfie can play the fiddle far better than any drunken Nova Scotian Premier says it all.
Mike Eddy lost....move on he is a looser....and a looser may as well shoot himself in the foot as he dis-appears into the nights on Halifax(HRM).
And yes I would like to meet Brian Mulrodney. Visulize this.
The three stoodges of Canadian politics.
Brian Mulrodney, Jean Christ-ian ,Redneck Steve.
Now see me doing the poke in the eye, the yank on the nose and the three in one slap to the face.
Oh visulaize the 3 stoodges in prision wear stripes where most of them belong for crimes against Canadian's intelligence.
Have a great one and don't forget to smile.
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