St. Catharines Libs joke about PM assassination
EyeBrock @ Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:42 pm
Mustang1 Mustang1:
EyeBrock EyeBrock:
I agree Mustang, a homophobic slur hardly compares to joking about murdering two people.
It was a dumb joke. I don't know why people are so worked up over it. I wouldn't care if it was about Jake Layton, Dion or Jean Charest - it's not that big of a deal and hardly worth the effort of getting upset over.
As a said earlier, some need to be introduced to politics
Again agreed. I'm sure there would be no adverse comments from some of the 'shocked' partisan Tories here if it was Dion and Kyoto being killed.
It's a stupid comment but it's just that.
Mustang1 @ Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:49 pm
ridenrain ridenrain:
The Liberal joke was printed in a newsletter for public distribution. It was a party newsletter fer christ sakes.
It's a weak recycled joke that is literally preposterous and not serious in its intent. Will you be censoring all political jokes now too? Some suggest violence to political leaders, albeit in a humorous fashion that most adults understand. Be careful...i'll hold you to this one.
$1:
The CPC joke was someone being stupid to a closed and drunk audience. It was obviously never intended for public release.
Again, intent of the joke - it was malicious or can't you tell the difference?
$1:
Why do you refuse to accept that it's the publication that is stupid and not the joke itself.
Why do you refuse to accept that it's an old recycled (i'll bet you didn't even know that) joke that maybe is in poor taste (although the taboo element is often the core of humour)but nonetheless, harmless. Again, will you be starting a letter campaign against Canada's major news periodicals for political cartoons? You don't think that they've illustrated similar acts, do you? Come on, let's see you show some consistency.
Mustang1 @ Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:52 pm
EyeBrock EyeBrock:
Mustang1 Mustang1:
EyeBrock EyeBrock:
I agree Mustang, a homophobic slur hardly compares to joking about murdering two people.
It was a dumb joke. I don't know why people are so worked up over it. I wouldn't care if it was about Jake Layton, Dion or Jean Charest - it's not that big of a deal and hardly worth the effort of getting upset over.
As a said earlier, some need to be introduced to politics
Again agreed. I'm sure there would be no adverse comments from some of the 'shocked' partisan Tories here if it was Dion and Kyoto being killed.
It's a stupid comment but it's just that.
Yeah...i wonder if these Puritans practice what they preach and harass every Canadian newspaper each day for political cartoons too?
Toro @ Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:44 pm
Its probably the only way Dion can win.
herbie @ Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:53 pm
Yeah what's so funny about a Conservative leader taken out by friendly fire?
That's HISTORY not humour!
Isn't it Stockwell Day, Preston Manning, Joe Clark etc?
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ridenrain @ Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:43 am
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It's funny, doing some reading on this, I found one of the Libblogs defending this and in doing so, it made an interesting point. He cites examples where this same joke was used for Tony Blair; George Bush; PM John Howard; Kevin Rudd; and a number of others.
What's funny is that for the most parts these are right spectrum politico's being joked about by left spectrum publications.
So far, no one has found a right side publication making a joke of this type. That's good to see.
http://whatdoiknowgrit.blogspot.com/200 ... world.html
$1:
Liberal Joke Not So Funny
Wed, 2008-07-09 22:35.
Siobhan Morris
Tory Garden City MP Rick Dykstra says one joke came across his desk that left him far from laughter.
In a springtime Liberal publication, is a joke about the assasination of Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen.
Dykstra was so angry, he issued a news release, pointing the finger at St. Catharines federal Liberal candidate Walt Lastewka.
The blame left Lastewka gobsmacked.
Lastewka tells CKTB joke was an item was in the Liberal Riding Association newsletter, penned by the president.
Lastewka the joke has nothing to do with him or his campaign.
Lastewka accused Dykstra of smear politics, trying to dampen the mood, as Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion visited St. Catharines for a barbecue and town hall.
Dion admits the joke was inappropriate and in poor taste.
But he says he is disappointed in the road taken by the Tories.
Dion says Canadians deserve a leadership that is honest and respectful.
The author of the joke, Riding President Jane Cornelius, has issued an apology.
Wed, 2008-07-09 22:35.
Siobhan Morris
Tory Garden City MP Rick Dykstra says one joke came across his desk that left him far from laughter.
In a springtime Liberal publication, is a joke about the assasination of Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen.
Dykstra was so angry, he issued a news release, pointing the finger at St. Catharines federal Liberal candidate Walt Lastewka.
The blame left Lastewka gobsmacked.
Lastewka tells CKTB joke was an item was in the Liberal Riding Association newsletter, penned by the president.
Lastewka the joke has nothing to do with him or his campaign.
Lastewka accused Dykstra of smear politics, trying to dampen the mood, as Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion visited St. Catharines for a barbecue and town hall.
Dion admits the joke was inappropriate and in poor taste.
But he says he is disappointed in the road taken by the Tories.
Dion says Canadians deserve a leadership that is honest and respectful.
The author of the joke, Riding President Jane Cornelius, has issued an apology.
ryan29 @ Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:22 pm
what a bunch of morons the liberals must be in sta catherines . there still upset and in denial that they actually lost that city to the conservatives . an attack like this is all about them being bitter over the last election .
as for why the conservatives don't joke about assinating dion , well i think you can answer that one yourself . mean why he is a joke .
dino_bobba_renno @ Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:37 pm
ryan29 ryan29:
what a bunch of morons the liberals must be in sta catherines . there still upset and in denial that they actually lost that city to the conservatives . an attack like this is all about them being bitter over the last election .
as for why the conservatives don't joke about assinating dion , well i think you can answer that one yourself . mean why he is a joke .
as for why the conservatives don't joke about assinating dion , well i think you can answer that one yourself . mean why he is a joke .
Why would they do that, he's the best thing to ever happen to the Conservative Party.
ryan29 @ Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:04 pm
Stéphane Dion to Visit Garden City
Tue, 2008-07-08 17:59.
Siobhan Morris
The Garden City hosts a prestigious guest Wednesday...
Federal Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion will be in town.
Club Roma on Vansickle Road will be busy as St. Catharines federal Liberal candidate Walt Lastewka, hosts a BBQ kicking off at 5pm
The public is welcome to have a burger with Dion.
The cost is $10
At 7:30, Dion will lead a town hall meeting inside Club Roma.
Everyone is welcome, but you need tickets.
To save your spot for the BBQ and town hall, call Monica at 905-934-3773
CKTB's Siobhan Morris will be there
http://www.610cktb.com/news/565/751062
sorry but i just about died laughing when i saw them call dion a prestiqious guest . in reality if your a conservative candidate the best thing is a visit from dion . it pretty much finishes any chance the liberals have in your riding .
and at only $10 they better sell alot of burger to pay for this massive lawsuit there going to lose .