Scott reid say's "Alberta can blow me".
ziggy @ Sun Dec 04, 2005 8:37 am
So much for national unity.
$1:
In vino varitas in Ottawa (Western Standard November 28, 2005)
Call it a slip of the tonque - or perhaps a slur of the tongue is more like it. In any case, Westerners are bound to consider it proof positive of the federal government's contempt for this part of the country. In the wee hours following the always well-lubricated Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner at Ottawa's Museum of Civilization on Oct. 22, Scott Reid, press secretary for the Prime Minister's Office, announced to Calgary Herald columnist Don Martin, "Alberta can blow me."
Martin and Reid had both repaired to the National Press Club after the annual roast, in which partisanship is typically put aside while politicians engage in a bit of self-deprecation. Martin wanted to know when Reid would make good on a vow to arrange an interview with the prime minister, which was originally promised for the spring. When faced with the fairly sensible argument that the PM might want to reach out to an Albertan newspaper audience, Reid spat some unprintable words at Martin before offering the province that other suggestion, as mentioned above. The drunken Reid concluded by shouting at Martin what is apparently a rule in this government's media strategy: "You're not getting anything because you're with the Calgary Herald".
Reid did not return calls seeking urther comment and has not made any public statements on the incident - including any offer of apology. Martin confirmed to the Western Standard that the event did indeed happen, just as it was first reported on the political satire website eFrank (the lastest incarnation of Frank magazine), adding that he was mortified by the publicity the incident is receiving. However, he decline to comment further, saying only, "I prefer what is said in bars to stay in bars."
Paul Jackson, a columnist with the Calgary Sun who spent 11 years covering politics for the Southam newspaper chain, says that outburst, in an unguarded moment, shows how the federal Liberals really feel about Alberta. "These guys talk about national unity and bringing the country together, but all they do is use Alberta to split it apart," Jaskson says. He suspects Reid hasn't apologized because he has the blessing of his boss, Prime Minister Paul Martin. "The Liberals will sacrifice Alberta to win the next election, just like Jean Chretien did in 2000, just like Paul Martin did in 2004 when he demonized Ralph Klein, saying he had a hidden agenda with Stephen Harper, and he'll do it again", says Jackson. The worst part is he'll probably be entirely sober when he does.
Call it a slip of the tonque - or perhaps a slur of the tongue is more like it. In any case, Westerners are bound to consider it proof positive of the federal government's contempt for this part of the country. In the wee hours following the always well-lubricated Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner at Ottawa's Museum of Civilization on Oct. 22, Scott Reid, press secretary for the Prime Minister's Office, announced to Calgary Herald columnist Don Martin, "Alberta can blow me."
Martin and Reid had both repaired to the National Press Club after the annual roast, in which partisanship is typically put aside while politicians engage in a bit of self-deprecation. Martin wanted to know when Reid would make good on a vow to arrange an interview with the prime minister, which was originally promised for the spring. When faced with the fairly sensible argument that the PM might want to reach out to an Albertan newspaper audience, Reid spat some unprintable words at Martin before offering the province that other suggestion, as mentioned above. The drunken Reid concluded by shouting at Martin what is apparently a rule in this government's media strategy: "You're not getting anything because you're with the Calgary Herald".
Reid did not return calls seeking urther comment and has not made any public statements on the incident - including any offer of apology. Martin confirmed to the Western Standard that the event did indeed happen, just as it was first reported on the political satire website eFrank (the lastest incarnation of Frank magazine), adding that he was mortified by the publicity the incident is receiving. However, he decline to comment further, saying only, "I prefer what is said in bars to stay in bars."
Paul Jackson, a columnist with the Calgary Sun who spent 11 years covering politics for the Southam newspaper chain, says that outburst, in an unguarded moment, shows how the federal Liberals really feel about Alberta. "These guys talk about national unity and bringing the country together, but all they do is use Alberta to split it apart," Jaskson says. He suspects Reid hasn't apologized because he has the blessing of his boss, Prime Minister Paul Martin. "The Liberals will sacrifice Alberta to win the next election, just like Jean Chretien did in 2000, just like Paul Martin did in 2004 when he demonized Ralph Klein, saying he had a hidden agenda with Stephen Harper, and he'll do it again", says Jackson. The worst part is he'll probably be entirely sober when he does.
hwacker @ Sun Dec 04, 2005 8:43 am
$1:
"I prefer what is said in bars to stay in bars."
That sounds familiar to the other Liberal saying “what is said on the campaign trail stays on the campaign trail” it will never happen in real life, IE: BS.
ziggy @ Sun Dec 04, 2005 8:47 am
RoyalHighlander @ Sun Dec 04, 2005 9:07 am
They are thier own worst enemy right now and will wonder why they will get the boot this time
Ruserious @ Sun Dec 04, 2005 9:53 am
ziggy ziggy:
So much for national unity.
Wait a minute now..
$1:
In vino varitas in Ottawa (Western Standard November 28, 2005)
Call it a slip of the tonque - or perhaps a slur of the tongue is more like it. In any case, Westerners are bound to consider it proof positive of the federal government's contempt for this part of the country. In the wee hours following the always well-lubricated Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner at Ottawa's Museum of Civilization on Oct. 22, Scott Reid, press secretary for the Prime Minister's Office, announced to Calgary Herald columnist Don Martin, "Alberta can blow me."
Martin and Reid had both repaired to the National Press Club after the annual roast, in which partisanship is typically put aside while politicians engage in a bit of self-deprecation. Martin wanted to know when Reid would make good on a vow to arrange an interview with the prime minister, which was originally promised for the spring. When faced with the fairly sensible argument that the PM might want to reach out to an Albertan newspaper audience, Reid spat some unprintable words at Martin before offering the province that other suggestion, as mentioned above. The drunken Reid concluded by shouting at Martin what is apparently a rule in this government's media strategy: "You're not getting anything because you're with the Calgary Herald".
Reid did not return calls seeking urther comment and has not made any public statements on the incident - including any offer of apology. Martin confirmed to the Western Standard that the event did indeed happen, just as it was first reported on the political satire website eFrank (the lastest incarnation of Frank magazine), adding that he was mortified by the publicity the incident is receiving. However, he decline to comment further, saying only, "I prefer what is said in bars to stay in bars."
Paul Jackson, a columnist with the Calgary Sun who spent 11 years covering politics for the Southam newspaper chain, says that outburst, in an unguarded moment, shows how the federal Liberals really feel about Alberta. "These guys talk about national unity and bringing the country together, but all they do is use Alberta to split it apart," Jaskson says. He suspects Reid hasn't apologized because he has the blessing of his boss, Prime Minister Paul Martin. "The Liberals will sacrifice Alberta to win the next election, just like Jean Chretien did in 2000, just like Paul Martin did in 2004 when he demonized Ralph Klein, saying he had a hidden agenda with Stephen Harper, and he'll do it again", says Jackson. The worst part is he'll probably be entirely sober when he does.
Call it a slip of the tonque - or perhaps a slur of the tongue is more like it. In any case, Westerners are bound to consider it proof positive of the federal government's contempt for this part of the country. In the wee hours following the always well-lubricated Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner at Ottawa's Museum of Civilization on Oct. 22, Scott Reid, press secretary for the Prime Minister's Office, announced to Calgary Herald columnist Don Martin, "Alberta can blow me."
Martin and Reid had both repaired to the National Press Club after the annual roast, in which partisanship is typically put aside while politicians engage in a bit of self-deprecation. Martin wanted to know when Reid would make good on a vow to arrange an interview with the prime minister, which was originally promised for the spring. When faced with the fairly sensible argument that the PM might want to reach out to an Albertan newspaper audience, Reid spat some unprintable words at Martin before offering the province that other suggestion, as mentioned above. The drunken Reid concluded by shouting at Martin what is apparently a rule in this government's media strategy: "You're not getting anything because you're with the Calgary Herald".
Reid did not return calls seeking urther comment and has not made any public statements on the incident - including any offer of apology. Martin confirmed to the Western Standard that the event did indeed happen, just as it was first reported on the political satire website eFrank (the lastest incarnation of Frank magazine), adding that he was mortified by the publicity the incident is receiving. However, he decline to comment further, saying only, "I prefer what is said in bars to stay in bars."
Paul Jackson, a columnist with the Calgary Sun who spent 11 years covering politics for the Southam newspaper chain, says that outburst, in an unguarded moment, shows how the federal Liberals really feel about Alberta. "These guys talk about national unity and bringing the country together, but all they do is use Alberta to split it apart," Jaskson says. He suspects Reid hasn't apologized because he has the blessing of his boss, Prime Minister Paul Martin. "The Liberals will sacrifice Alberta to win the next election, just like Jean Chretien did in 2000, just like Paul Martin did in 2004 when he demonized Ralph Klein, saying he had a hidden agenda with Stephen Harper, and he'll do it again", says Jackson. The worst part is he'll probably be entirely sober when he does.
This event took place back in October and it's only now being brought to light over 6 weeks later?
Oh okay, well in that case I suppose I am obliged to inform everyone that when Peter MacKay was in Toronto 2 weeks ago, he was asked to provide me with an interview with Stephen Harper.
His response to me was, you Ontarians aren't worthy of a minute of Stephen's time, you're not going to elect him so you can all go fuck yourselves.
It's true..
hwacker @ Sun Dec 04, 2005 9:56 am
Ruserious Ruserious:
ziggy ziggy:
So much for national unity.
Wait a minute now..$1:
In vino varitas in Ottawa (Western Standard November 28, 2005)
Call it a slip of the tonque - or perhaps a slur of the tongue is more like it. In any case, Westerners are bound to consider it proof positive of the federal government's contempt for this part of the country. In the wee hours following the always well-lubricated Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner at Ottawa's Museum of Civilization on Oct. 22, Scott Reid, press secretary for the Prime Minister's Office, announced to Calgary Herald columnist Don Martin, "Alberta can blow me."
Martin and Reid had both repaired to the National Press Club after the annual roast, in which partisanship is typically put aside while politicians engage in a bit of self-deprecation. Martin wanted to know when Reid would make good on a vow to arrange an interview with the prime minister, which was originally promised for the spring. When faced with the fairly sensible argument that the PM might want to reach out to an Albertan newspaper audience, Reid spat some unprintable words at Martin before offering the province that other suggestion, as mentioned above. The drunken Reid concluded by shouting at Martin what is apparently a rule in this government's media strategy: "You're not getting anything because you're with the Calgary Herald".
Reid did not return calls seeking urther comment and has not made any public statements on the incident - including any offer of apology. Martin confirmed to the Western Standard that the event did indeed happen, just as it was first reported on the political satire website eFrank (the lastest incarnation of Frank magazine), adding that he was mortified by the publicity the incident is receiving. However, he decline to comment further, saying only, "I prefer what is said in bars to stay in bars."
Paul Jackson, a columnist with the Calgary Sun who spent 11 years covering politics for the Southam newspaper chain, says that outburst, in an unguarded moment, shows how the federal Liberals really feel about Alberta. "These guys talk about national unity and bringing the country together, but all they do is use Alberta to split it apart," Jaskson says. He suspects Reid hasn't apologized because he has the blessing of his boss, Prime Minister Paul Martin. "The Liberals will sacrifice Alberta to win the next election, just like Jean Chretien did in 2000, just like Paul Martin did in 2004 when he demonized Ralph Klein, saying he had a hidden agenda with Stephen Harper, and he'll do it again", says Jackson. The worst part is he'll probably be entirely sober when he does.
Call it a slip of the tonque - or perhaps a slur of the tongue is more like it. In any case, Westerners are bound to consider it proof positive of the federal government's contempt for this part of the country. In the wee hours following the always well-lubricated Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner at Ottawa's Museum of Civilization on Oct. 22, Scott Reid, press secretary for the Prime Minister's Office, announced to Calgary Herald columnist Don Martin, "Alberta can blow me."
Martin and Reid had both repaired to the National Press Club after the annual roast, in which partisanship is typically put aside while politicians engage in a bit of self-deprecation. Martin wanted to know when Reid would make good on a vow to arrange an interview with the prime minister, which was originally promised for the spring. When faced with the fairly sensible argument that the PM might want to reach out to an Albertan newspaper audience, Reid spat some unprintable words at Martin before offering the province that other suggestion, as mentioned above. The drunken Reid concluded by shouting at Martin what is apparently a rule in this government's media strategy: "You're not getting anything because you're with the Calgary Herald".
Reid did not return calls seeking urther comment and has not made any public statements on the incident - including any offer of apology. Martin confirmed to the Western Standard that the event did indeed happen, just as it was first reported on the political satire website eFrank (the lastest incarnation of Frank magazine), adding that he was mortified by the publicity the incident is receiving. However, he decline to comment further, saying only, "I prefer what is said in bars to stay in bars."
Paul Jackson, a columnist with the Calgary Sun who spent 11 years covering politics for the Southam newspaper chain, says that outburst, in an unguarded moment, shows how the federal Liberals really feel about Alberta. "These guys talk about national unity and bringing the country together, but all they do is use Alberta to split it apart," Jaskson says. He suspects Reid hasn't apologized because he has the blessing of his boss, Prime Minister Paul Martin. "The Liberals will sacrifice Alberta to win the next election, just like Jean Chretien did in 2000, just like Paul Martin did in 2004 when he demonized Ralph Klein, saying he had a hidden agenda with Stephen Harper, and he'll do it again", says Jackson. The worst part is he'll probably be entirely sober when he does.
This event took place back in October and it's only now being brought to light over 6 weeks later?
Oh okay, well in that case I suppose I am obliged to inform everyone that when Peter MacKay was in Toronto 2 weeks ago, he was asked to provide me with an interview with Stephen Harper.
His response to me was, you Ontarians aren't worthy of a minute of Stephen's time, you're not going to elect him so you can all go fuck yourselves.
It's true..
Prove it liar.
Ruserious @ Sun Dec 04, 2005 10:01 am
hwacker hwacker:
Ruserious Ruserious:
ziggy ziggy:
So much for national unity.
Wait a minute now..$1:
In vino varitas in Ottawa (Western Standard November 28, 2005)
Call it a slip of the tonque - or perhaps a slur of the tongue is more like it. In any case, Westerners are bound to consider it proof positive of the federal government's contempt for this part of the country. In the wee hours following the always well-lubricated Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner at Ottawa's Museum of Civilization on Oct. 22, Scott Reid, press secretary for the Prime Minister's Office, announced to Calgary Herald columnist Don Martin, "Alberta can blow me."
Martin and Reid had both repaired to the National Press Club after the annual roast, in which partisanship is typically put aside while politicians engage in a bit of self-deprecation. Martin wanted to know when Reid would make good on a vow to arrange an interview with the prime minister, which was originally promised for the spring. When faced with the fairly sensible argument that the PM might want to reach out to an Albertan newspaper audience, Reid spat some unprintable words at Martin before offering the province that other suggestion, as mentioned above. The drunken Reid concluded by shouting at Martin what is apparently a rule in this government's media strategy: "You're not getting anything because you're with the Calgary Herald".
Reid did not return calls seeking urther comment and has not made any public statements on the incident - including any offer of apology. Martin confirmed to the Western Standard that the event did indeed happen, just as it was first reported on the political satire website eFrank (the lastest incarnation of Frank magazine), adding that he was mortified by the publicity the incident is receiving. However, he decline to comment further, saying only, "I prefer what is said in bars to stay in bars."
Paul Jackson, a columnist with the Calgary Sun who spent 11 years covering politics for the Southam newspaper chain, says that outburst, in an unguarded moment, shows how the federal Liberals really feel about Alberta. "These guys talk about national unity and bringing the country together, but all they do is use Alberta to split it apart," Jaskson says. He suspects Reid hasn't apologized because he has the blessing of his boss, Prime Minister Paul Martin. "The Liberals will sacrifice Alberta to win the next election, just like Jean Chretien did in 2000, just like Paul Martin did in 2004 when he demonized Ralph Klein, saying he had a hidden agenda with Stephen Harper, and he'll do it again", says Jackson. The worst part is he'll probably be entirely sober when he does.
Call it a slip of the tonque - or perhaps a slur of the tongue is more like it. In any case, Westerners are bound to consider it proof positive of the federal government's contempt for this part of the country. In the wee hours following the always well-lubricated Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner at Ottawa's Museum of Civilization on Oct. 22, Scott Reid, press secretary for the Prime Minister's Office, announced to Calgary Herald columnist Don Martin, "Alberta can blow me."
Martin and Reid had both repaired to the National Press Club after the annual roast, in which partisanship is typically put aside while politicians engage in a bit of self-deprecation. Martin wanted to know when Reid would make good on a vow to arrange an interview with the prime minister, which was originally promised for the spring. When faced with the fairly sensible argument that the PM might want to reach out to an Albertan newspaper audience, Reid spat some unprintable words at Martin before offering the province that other suggestion, as mentioned above. The drunken Reid concluded by shouting at Martin what is apparently a rule in this government's media strategy: "You're not getting anything because you're with the Calgary Herald".
Reid did not return calls seeking urther comment and has not made any public statements on the incident - including any offer of apology. Martin confirmed to the Western Standard that the event did indeed happen, just as it was first reported on the political satire website eFrank (the lastest incarnation of Frank magazine), adding that he was mortified by the publicity the incident is receiving. However, he decline to comment further, saying only, "I prefer what is said in bars to stay in bars."
Paul Jackson, a columnist with the Calgary Sun who spent 11 years covering politics for the Southam newspaper chain, says that outburst, in an unguarded moment, shows how the federal Liberals really feel about Alberta. "These guys talk about national unity and bringing the country together, but all they do is use Alberta to split it apart," Jaskson says. He suspects Reid hasn't apologized because he has the blessing of his boss, Prime Minister Paul Martin. "The Liberals will sacrifice Alberta to win the next election, just like Jean Chretien did in 2000, just like Paul Martin did in 2004 when he demonized Ralph Klein, saying he had a hidden agenda with Stephen Harper, and he'll do it again", says Jackson. The worst part is he'll probably be entirely sober when he does.
This event took place back in October and it's only now being brought to light over 6 weeks later?
Oh okay, well in that case I suppose I am obliged to inform everyone that when Peter MacKay was in Toronto 2 weeks ago, he was asked to provide me with an interview with Stephen Harper.
His response to me was, you Ontarians aren't worthy of a minute of Stephen's time, you're not going to elect him so you can all go fuck yourselves.
It's true..
Prove it liar.
He does have proof right?
I mean surely you're not taking his word based on a vocal exchange which was heard by nobody else, one which he failed to mention for 6 weeks...
hwacker @ Sun Dec 04, 2005 10:02 am
lily lily:
You could ask Don Martin the same thing.
yes I could if he was here.
Ruserious is, again i ask, Prove it liar.
Ruserious @ Sun Dec 04, 2005 10:05 am
hwacker hwacker:
lily lily:
You could ask Don Martin the same thing.
yes I could if he was here.
Ruserious is, again i ask, Prove it liar.
No you couldn't because it never fucking happened.
Like I said, let's see Martin's proof.
Ya know, we needs da proof and da proof is da proof and when you have da good proof, it’s proven.
Ruserious @ Sun Dec 04, 2005 10:09 am
lily lily:
Nope - sorry. While the original post may be true, there's nothing and no-one to substantiate it.
Besides... the Western Standard is to the Conservatives what the CBC is to the Liberals.
Precisely.
Besides... the Western Standard is to the Conservatives what the CBC is to the Liberals.
hwacker @ Sun Dec 04, 2005 10:12 am
Ruserious Ruserious:
hwacker hwacker:
lily lily:
You could ask Don Martin the same thing.
yes I could if he was here.
Ruserious is, again i ask, Prove it liar.
No you couldn't because it never fucking happened.
Like I said, let's see Martin's proof.
Ya know, we needs da proof and da proof is da proof and when you have da good proof, it’s proven.
See you fit right in.
Liberal party is full of liars, miscreants, thieves and cowards.
ziggy @ Sun Dec 04, 2005 10:15 am
lily lily:
I googled "Alberta can blow me", "scott reid", "Don Martin" and got only 3 hits... 2 of which were to blogs, the 3rd to an MSN group forum.
Is the Western Standard not online?
Is the Western Standard not online?
But you have to be a subscriber.
