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On the other hand
Joined: 19 Apr 2003
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 Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:16 am Post subject: Gore says oil industry backed Harper |
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Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore has accused the oil industry of financially backing the Tories and their "ultra-conservative leader" to protect its stake in Alberta's lucrative oilsands.
Canadians, Gore said, should vigilantly keep watch over prime minister-designate Stephen Harper because he has a pro-oil agenda and wants to pull out of the Kyoto accord -- an international agreement to combat climate change.
"The election in Canada was partly about the tar sands projects in Alberta," Gore said Wednesday while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
"And the financial interests behind the tar sands project poured a lot of money and support behind an ultra-conservative leader in order to win the election . . . and to protect their interests."
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Retired
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:18 pm Post subject: Re: Gore says oil industry backed Harper |
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http://tinyurl.com/8top5
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Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore has accused the oil industry of financially backing the Tories and their "ultra-conservative leader" to protect its stake in Alberta's lucrative oilsands.
Canadians, Gore said, should vigilantly keep watch over prime minister-designate Stephen Harper because he has a pro-oil agenda and wants to pull out of the Kyoto accord -- an international agreement to combat climate change.
"The election in Canada was partly about the tar sands projects in Alberta," Gore said Wednesday while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
"And the financial interests behind the tar sands project poured a lot of money and support behind an ultra-conservative leader in order to win the election . . . and to protect their interests."
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And Gore (who is an American) should worry about his own country's politics and keep his nose out of Canadian affairs. This is just the kind of thing that raises Canadian tempers and hurts international relationships. Isn't Gore tired of looking like a idiot everytime he opens his yap?
Notice he doesn't show a single shred of evidence to support his claim that Alberta (despite having one of the lowest populations of the provinces) somehow swung the election in Harper's favour. Why weren't they able to do so before then? Harper won, because enough voters were tired of Liberal corruption and lies. Interestingly enough Harper favours a pro U.S stance and Gore still whines about it?
Gore is an idiot with a big mouth pure and simple. |
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laconic2
Joined: 23 May 2005
Location: Wonderful World of ESL
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: Gore says oil industry backed Harper |
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| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| On the other hand wrote: |
http://tinyurl.com/8top5
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Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore has accused the oil industry of financially backing the Tories and their "ultra-conservative leader" to protect its stake in Alberta's lucrative oilsands.
Canadians, Gore said, should vigilantly keep watch over prime minister-designate Stephen Harper because he has a pro-oil agenda and wants to pull out of the Kyoto accord -- an international agreement to combat climate change.
"The election in Canada was partly about the tar sands projects in Alberta," Gore said Wednesday while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
"And the financial interests behind the tar sands project poured a lot of money and support behind an ultra-conservative leader in order to win the election . . . and to protect their interests."
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And Gore (who is an American) should worry about his own country's politics and keep his nose out of Canadian affairs. This is just the kind of thing that raises Canadian tempers and hurts international relationships. Isn't Gore tired of looking like a idiot everytime he opens his yap?
Notice he doesn't show a single shred of evidence to support his claim that Alberta (despite having one of the lowest populations of the provinces) somehow swung the election in Harper's favour. Why weren't they able to do so before then? Harper won, because enough voters were tired of Liberal corruption and lies. Interestingly enough Harper favours a pro U.S stance and Gore still whines about it?
Gore is an idiot with a big mouth pure and simple. |
Very good.
We know that Canadians would never comment on U.S. politics or "stick their noses in U.S. affairs."  |
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the_beaver
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Gore's okay.
I haven't checked out this claim (and I probably won't because I don't care), but coming from him I figure it's at least worth looking into for someone with an interest in politics. |
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Retired
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:46 pm Post subject: Re: Gore says oil industry backed Harper |
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| laconic2 wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| On the other hand wrote: |
http://tinyurl.com/8top5
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Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore has accused the oil industry of financially backing the Tories and their "ultra-conservative leader" to protect its stake in Alberta's lucrative oilsands.
Canadians, Gore said, should vigilantly keep watch over prime minister-designate Stephen Harper because he has a pro-oil agenda and wants to pull out of the Kyoto accord -- an international agreement to combat climate change.
"The election in Canada was partly about the tar sands projects in Alberta," Gore said Wednesday while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
"And the financial interests behind the tar sands project poured a lot of money and support behind an ultra-conservative leader in order to win the election . . . and to protect their interests."
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And Gore (who is an American) should worry about his own country's politics and keep his nose out of Canadian affairs. This is just the kind of thing that raises Canadian tempers and hurts international relationships. Isn't Gore tired of looking like a idiot everytime he opens his yap?
Notice he doesn't show a single shred of evidence to support his claim that Alberta (despite having one of the lowest populations of the provinces) somehow swung the election in Harper's favour. Why weren't they able to do so before then? Harper won, because enough voters were tired of Liberal corruption and lies. Interestingly enough Harper favours a pro U.S stance and Gore still whines about it?
Gore is an idiot with a big mouth pure and simple. |
Very good.
We know that Canadians would never comment on U.S. politics or "stick their noses in U.S. affairs." |
When U.S. politics or affairs affect us, (such as trade disputes) we have every right to comment and then some.
If Gore wishs to make allegations he should back them up with proof. Until then he is blowing hot air. |
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buymybook
Joined: 21 Feb 2005
Location: Telluride
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:02 pm Post subject: Re: Gore says oil industry backed Harper |
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| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| laconic2 wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| On the other hand wrote: |
http://tinyurl.com/8top5
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Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore has accused the oil industry of financially backing the Tories and their "ultra-conservative leader" to protect its stake in Alberta's lucrative oilsands.
Canadians, Gore said, should vigilantly keep watch over prime minister-designate Stephen Harper because he has a pro-oil agenda and wants to pull out of the Kyoto accord -- an international agreement to combat climate change.
"The election in Canada was partly about the tar sands projects in Alberta," Gore said Wednesday while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
"And the financial interests behind the tar sands project poured a lot of money and support behind an ultra-conservative leader in order to win the election . . . and to protect their interests."
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And Gore (who is an American) should worry about his own country's politics and keep his nose out of Canadian affairs. This is just the kind of thing that raises Canadian tempers and hurts international relationships. Isn't Gore tired of looking like a idiot everytime he opens his yap?
Notice he doesn't show a single shred of evidence to support his claim that Alberta (despite having one of the lowest populations of the provinces) somehow swung the election in Harper's favour. Why weren't they able to do so before then? Harper won, because enough voters were tired of Liberal corruption and lies. Interestingly enough Harper favours a pro U.S stance and Gore still whines about it?
Gore is an idiot with a big mouth pure and simple. |
Very good.
We know that Canadians would never comment on U.S. politics or "stick their noses in U.S. affairs." |
When U.S. politics or affairs affect us, (such as trade disputes) we have every right to comment and then some.
If Gore wishs to make allegations he should back them up with proof. Until then he is blowing hot air. |
The air of Gore is political.
Urbanmyth = BOILING!!! |
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buymybook
Joined: 21 Feb 2005
Location: Telluride
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:03 pm Post subject: Re: Gore says oil industry backed Harper |
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| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| laconic2 wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| On the other hand wrote: |
http://tinyurl.com/8top5
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Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore has accused the oil industry of financially backing the Tories and their "ultra-conservative leader" to protect its stake in Alberta's lucrative oilsands.
Canadians, Gore said, should vigilantly keep watch over prime minister-designate Stephen Harper because he has a pro-oil agenda and wants to pull out of the Kyoto accord -- an international agreement to combat climate change.
"The election in Canada was partly about the tar sands projects in Alberta," Gore said Wednesday while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
"And the financial interests behind the tar sands project poured a lot of money and support behind an ultra-conservative leader in order to win the election . . . and to protect their interests."
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And Gore (who is an American) should worry about his own country's politics and keep his nose out of Canadian affairs. This is just the kind of thing that raises Canadian tempers and hurts international relationships. Isn't Gore tired of looking like a idiot everytime he opens his yap?
Notice he doesn't show a single shred of evidence to support his claim that Alberta (despite having one of the lowest populations of the provinces) somehow swung the election in Harper's favour. Why weren't they able to do so before then? Harper won, because enough voters were tired of Liberal corruption and lies. Interestingly enough Harper favours a pro U.S stance and Gore still whines about it?
Gore is an idiot with a big mouth pure and simple. |
Very good.
We know that Canadians would never comment on U.S. politics or "stick their noses in U.S. affairs." |
When U.S. politics or affairs affect us, (such as trade disputes) we have every right to comment and then some.
If Gore wishs to make allegations he should back them up with proof. Until then he is blowing hot air. |
The air of Gore = political.
Urbanmyth = BOILING!!!  |
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laconic2
Joined: 23 May 2005
Location: Wonderful World of ESL
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: Gore says oil industry backed Harper |
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| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| laconic2 wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| On the other hand wrote: |
http://tinyurl.com/8top5
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Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore has accused the oil industry of financially backing the Tories and their "ultra-conservative leader" to protect its stake in Alberta's lucrative oilsands.
Canadians, Gore said, should vigilantly keep watch over prime minister-designate Stephen Harper because he has a pro-oil agenda and wants to pull out of the Kyoto accord -- an international agreement to combat climate change.
"The election in Canada was partly about the tar sands projects in Alberta," Gore said Wednesday while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
"And the financial interests behind the tar sands project poured a lot of money and support behind an ultra-conservative leader in order to win the election . . . and to protect their interests."
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And Gore (who is an American) should worry about his own country's politics and keep his nose out of Canadian affairs. This is just the kind of thing that raises Canadian tempers and hurts international relationships. Isn't Gore tired of looking like a idiot everytime he opens his yap?
Notice he doesn't show a single shred of evidence to support his claim that Alberta (despite having one of the lowest populations of the provinces) somehow swung the election in Harper's favour. Why weren't they able to do so before then? Harper won, because enough voters were tired of Liberal corruption and lies. Interestingly enough Harper favours a pro U.S stance and Gore still whines about it?
Gore is an idiot with a big mouth pure and simple. |
Very good.
We know that Canadians would never comment on U.S. politics or "stick their noses in U.S. affairs." |
When U.S. politics or affairs affect us, (such as trade disputes) we have every right to comment and then some.
If Gore wishs to make allegations he should back them up with proof. Until then he is blowing hot air. |
You mean as contrasted with some Canadians (not you, of course) who never blow hot air?  |
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Retired
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:17 pm Post subject: Re: Gore says oil industry backed Harper |
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| buymybook wrote: |
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The air of Gore is political.
Urbanmyth = BOILING!!! |
Trolling is frowned upon on these forums.
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Retired
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:25 pm Post subject: Re: Gore says oil industry backed Harper |
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| laconic2 wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| laconic2 wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| On the other hand wrote: |
http://tinyurl.com/8top5
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Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore has accused the oil industry of financially backing the Tories and their "ultra-conservative leader" to protect its stake in Alberta's lucrative oilsands.
Canadians, Gore said, should vigilantly keep watch over prime minister-designate Stephen Harper because he has a pro-oil agenda and wants to pull out of the Kyoto accord -- an international agreement to combat climate change.
"The election in Canada was partly about the tar sands projects in Alberta," Gore said Wednesday while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
"And the financial interests behind the tar sands project poured a lot of money and support behind an ultra-conservative leader in order to win the election . . . and to protect their interests."
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And Gore (who is an American) should worry about his own country's politics and keep his nose out of Canadian affairs. This is just the kind of thing that raises Canadian tempers and hurts international relationships. Isn't Gore tired of looking like a idiot everytime he opens his yap?
Notice he doesn't show a single shred of evidence to support his claim that Alberta (despite having one of the lowest populations of the provinces) somehow swung the election in Harper's favour. Why weren't they able to do so before then? Harper won, because enough voters were tired of Liberal corruption and lies. Interestingly enough Harper favours a pro U.S stance and Gore still whines about it?
Gore is an idiot with a big mouth pure and simple. |
Very good.
We know that Canadians would never comment on U.S. politics or "stick their noses in U.S. affairs." |
When U.S. politics or affairs affect us, (such as trade disputes) we have every right to comment and then some.
If Gore wishs to make allegations he should back them up with proof. Until then he is blowing hot air. |
You mean as contrasted with some Canadians (not you, of course) who never blow hot air? |
I was pointing out that Gore made irresponsible statements without a shred of proof. Harper would like to repair relations with the U.S. and these kinds of statements make it more difficult for him as the opposition will accuse him (as they did in the election) of "cozying up to the U.S."
But since it looks like you have taken up the standard of defending Gore, why not answer these questions? If the oil industry is so powerful why did Harper not win the last election? Or why did Stockwell Day not win the one before that?
Did you only enter this thread to snipe at me, or do you have anything useful to add to the discussion? |
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laconic2
Joined: 23 May 2005
Location: Wonderful World of ESL
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 12:00 am Post subject: Re: Gore says oil industry backed Harper |
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| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| laconic2 wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| laconic2 wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| On the other hand wrote: |
http://tinyurl.com/8top5
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Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore has accused the oil industry of financially backing the Tories and their "ultra-conservative leader" to protect its stake in Alberta's lucrative oilsands.
Canadians, Gore said, should vigilantly keep watch over prime minister-designate Stephen Harper because he has a pro-oil agenda and wants to pull out of the Kyoto accord -- an international agreement to combat climate change.
"The election in Canada was partly about the tar sands projects in Alberta," Gore said Wednesday while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
"And the financial interests behind the tar sands project poured a lot of money and support behind an ultra-conservative leader in order to win the election . . . and to protect their interests."
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And Gore (who is an American) should worry about his own country's politics and keep his nose out of Canadian affairs. This is just the kind of thing that raises Canadian tempers and hurts international relationships. Isn't Gore tired of looking like a idiot everytime he opens his yap?
Notice he doesn't show a single shred of evidence to support his claim that Alberta (despite having one of the lowest populations of the provinces) somehow swung the election in Harper's favour. Why weren't they able to do so before then? Harper won, because enough voters were tired of Liberal corruption and lies. Interestingly enough Harper favours a pro U.S stance and Gore still whines about it?
Gore is an idiot with a big mouth pure and simple. |
Very good.
We know that Canadians would never comment on U.S. politics or "stick their noses in U.S. affairs." |
When U.S. politics or affairs affect us, (such as trade disputes) we have every right to comment and then some.
If Gore wishs to make allegations he should back them up with proof. Until then he is blowing hot air. |
You mean as contrasted with some Canadians (not you, of course) who never blow hot air? |
I was pointing out that Gore made irresponsible statements without a shred of proof. Harper would like to repair relations with the U.S. and these kinds of statements make it more difficult for him as the opposition will accuse him (as they did in the election) of "cozying up to the U.S."
But since it looks like you have taken up the standard of defending Gore, why not answer these questions? If the oil industry is so powerful why did Harper not win the last election? Or why did Stockwell Day not win the one before that?
Did you only enter this thread to snipe at me, or do you have anything useful to add to the discussion? |
I entered this thread to take exception to your "Holier than thou" attitude.
I will continue to do so, as it really needs pointing out.
On the other hand, I doubt I am the only one who has noticed it. |
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igotthisguitar
Joined: 08 Apr 2003
Location: South Korea (Permanent Vacation)
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 12:10 am Post subject: |
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Big oil backing "Bilderberger" Harper?
A no-brainer isn't it? |
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Retired
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 12:55 am Post subject: Re: Gore says oil industry backed Harper |
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| laconic2 wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| laconic2 wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| laconic2 wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| On the other hand wrote: |
http://tinyurl.com/8top5
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Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore has accused the oil industry of financially backing the Tories and their "ultra-conservative leader" to protect its stake in Alberta's lucrative oilsands.
Canadians, Gore said, should vigilantly keep watch over prime minister-designate Stephen Harper because he has a pro-oil agenda and wants to pull out of the Kyoto accord -- an international agreement to combat climate change.
"The election in Canada was partly about the tar sands projects in Alberta," Gore said Wednesday while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
"And the financial interests behind the tar sands project poured a lot of money and support behind an ultra-conservative leader in order to win the election . . . and to protect their interests."
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And Gore (who is an American) should worry about his own country's politics and keep his nose out of Canadian affairs. This is just the kind of thing that raises Canadian tempers and hurts international relationships. Isn't Gore tired of looking like a idiot everytime he opens his yap?
Notice he doesn't show a single shred of evidence to support his claim that Alberta (despite having one of the lowest populations of the provinces) somehow swung the election in Harper's favour. Why weren't they able to do so before then? Harper won, because enough voters were tired of Liberal corruption and lies. Interestingly enough Harper favours a pro U.S stance and Gore still whines about it?
Gore is an idiot with a big mouth pure and simple. |
Very good.
We know that Canadians would never comment on U.S. politics or "stick their noses in U.S. affairs." |
When U.S. politics or affairs affect us, (such as trade disputes) we have every right to comment and then some.
If Gore wishs to make allegations he should back them up with proof. Until then he is blowing hot air. |
You mean as contrasted with some Canadians (not you, of course) who never blow hot air? |
I was pointing out that Gore made irresponsible statements without a shred of proof. Harper would like to repair relations with the U.S. and these kinds of statements make it more difficult for him as the opposition will accuse him (as they did in the election) of "cozying up to the U.S."
But since it looks like you have taken up the standard of defending Gore, why not answer these questions? If the oil industry is so powerful why did Harper not win the last election? Or why did Stockwell Day not win the one before that?
Did you only enter this thread to snipe at me, or do you have anything useful to add to the discussion? |
I entered this thread to take exception to your "Holier than thou" attitude.
I will continue to do so, as it really needs pointing out.
On the other hand, I doubt I am the only one who has noticed it. |
So you entered this thread to troll. Thought so. And I am definitely not the only one who has noticed your tendency to do so. |
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laconic2
Joined: 23 May 2005
Location: Wonderful World of ESL
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 2:11 am Post subject: Re: Gore says oil industry backed Harper |
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| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| laconic2 wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| laconic2 wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| laconic2 wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| On the other hand wrote: |
http://tinyurl.com/8top5
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Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore has accused the oil industry of financially backing the Tories and their "ultra-conservative leader" to protect its stake in Alberta's lucrative oilsands.
Canadians, Gore said, should vigilantly keep watch over prime minister-designate Stephen Harper because he has a pro-oil agenda and wants to pull out of the Kyoto accord -- an international agreement to combat climate change.
"The election in Canada was partly about the tar sands projects in Alberta," Gore said Wednesday while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
"And the financial interests behind the tar sands project poured a lot of money and support behind an ultra-conservative leader in order to win the election . . . and to protect their interests."
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And Gore (who is an American) should worry about his own country's politics and keep his nose out of Canadian affairs. This is just the kind of thing that raises Canadian tempers and hurts international relationships. Isn't Gore tired of looking like a idiot everytime he opens his yap?
Notice he doesn't show a single shred of evidence to support his claim that Alberta (despite having one of the lowest populations of the provinces) somehow swung the election in Harper's favour. Why weren't they able to do so before then? Harper won, because enough voters were tired of Liberal corruption and lies. Interestingly enough Harper favours a pro U.S stance and Gore still whines about it?
Gore is an idiot with a big mouth pure and simple. |
Very good.
We know that Canadians would never comment on U.S. politics or "stick their noses in U.S. affairs." |
When U.S. politics or affairs affect us, (such as trade disputes) we have every right to comment and then some.
If Gore wishs to make allegations he should back them up with proof. Until then he is blowing hot air. |
You mean as contrasted with some Canadians (not you, of course) who never blow hot air? |
I was pointing out that Gore made irresponsible statements without a shred of proof. Harper would like to repair relations with the U.S. and these kinds of statements make it more difficult for him as the opposition will accuse him (as they did in the election) of "cozying up to the U.S."
But since it looks like you have taken up the standard of defending Gore, why not answer these questions? If the oil industry is so powerful why did Harper not win the last election? Or why did Stockwell Day not win the one before that?
Did you only enter this thread to snipe at me, or do you have anything useful to add to the discussion? |
I entered this thread to take exception to your "Holier than thou" attitude.
I will continue to do so, as it really needs pointing out.
On the other hand, I doubt I am the only one who has noticed it. |
So you entered this thread to troll. Thought so. And I am definitely not the only one who has noticed your tendency to do so. |
I'm not trolling, in the least.
I took exception to your comment that an American can't stick his nose into "Canadian affairs." I called you on it. I still am.
It's a "Holier than thou" attitude all too often found among some Canadians.
You feel you have the right to attack Americans for all manner of things whenever you want, but take great umbrage that an American should say something about affairs Canadian.
VP Gore has as much right to comment on this particular issue, as does any Canadian on an American issue.
The difference is I don't deny you such a right. Whereas, you would deny VP Gore and me and some other Americans such a right.
Why?
Simple. You are right. We are not.
Why?
You are Canadian.
We are not.
To be perfectly frank, upon first reading your statement, I thought you were trolling. I then realized you truly believed what you were saying.
The trolling I probably would have cared less about.
What you truly believe I care a lot about. |
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 2:37 am Post subject: Re: Gore says oil industry backed Harper |
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I'm not trolling, in the least.
(1) I took exception to your comment that an American can't stick his nose into "Canadian affairs." I called you on it. I still am.
It's a "Holier than thou" attitude all too often found among some Canadians.
(2) You feel you have the right to attack Americans for all manner of things whenever you want, but take great umbrage that an American should say something about affairs Canadian.
(3) VP Gore has as much right to comment on this particular issue, as does any Canadian on an American issue.
The difference is I don't deny you such a right. Whereas, you would deny VP Gore and me and some other Americans such a right.
Why?
(4) Simple. You are right. We are not.
Why?
You are Canadian.
We are not.
To be perfectly frank, upon first reading your statement, I thought you were trolling. I then realized you truly believed what you were saying.
The trolling I probably would have cared less about.
(5) What you truly believe I care a lot about.[/quote]
(numbers are mine)
1. I never said that an American can't stick his nose in Canadian affairs. Should Canada take decisions that affect America, the U.S would be perfectly justified in doing so. What I took exception to was Gore's claims without providing any proof. Had a Canadian or American poster on this board said the same, I would be asking the same question. "WHERE IS THE PROOF?"
2. The only thing I have ever taken America to task for is the trade dispute over lumber and beef. Other than that I am an admirer of Bush. I support the Iraq war and I support his plan to reform Social Services. In fact I am one of the biggest boosters of America on here, as you would have realized by reading my posts. Just because I am Canadian does not mean that I dislike America. In fact I would rather BE American than Canadian.
3. If he is going to make allegations then he should provide proof. Again that is what I am asking for.
4. Never said this or implied it. You noticed that I was Canadian and based on that made this up out of thin air. Again I am not taking umbrage I simply want Al Gore to state his sources. Making claims out of thin air does no one any good and poisons relations with the U.S.
5. What do you care about what I believe? Really? Does it make you sleep less well at night? Do you really toss and turn in bed at 2 AM thinking "The Urban Myth has wrong-headed beliefs, I can't stand it...quick down to the PC cafe and type out another post"? |
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