Displaying 121 To 150 Of 889 Comments My knee-jerk, off the top of my head, comment is that the difference between the UK (and Canada for that matter) and the US is that religion does not have such a public face in the former two countries and does not drive the public agenda as it does in the States …… ……. and there is a strong tradition of socialism in both the UK and Canada – on the defensive recently but strong nonetheless » Posted By Mightywoof On February 16, 2011 @ 9:07 am This is a short survey repored by CBC in Dec. ’08: 4 questions were asked: •Who is the head of state? Who is Head of State 75% said either the Prime Minister or the Governor General – it’s the Queen Describe the system of government 25% said a cooperative assembly and 17% said representative republic (those are the ones who watch too much American TV) – only 59% got Constitutional Monarchy correctly Direct Election of Prime Minister 51% got it wrong and said yes Can the GG refuse an election request An astonishing 90% got this one right and said yes – it had been in the news a lot as this situation had just arisen I’m still looking for stats on a more generalized level of knowledge » Posted By Mightywoof On February 16, 2011 @ 8:10 am those are really depressing stats KQ 🙁 – but it’s not just Americans – here are a few Canadians who are a few bricks short of a load https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4ml6pc5cyc&feature=related I’l have a looksee to find some Cdn stats if I can » Posted By Mightywoof On February 16, 2011 @ 7:39 am The Deficit of Truth About Obama’s Budget I must be slow ….. I don’t see what’s wrong with those tax increases *snark* » Posted By Mightywoof On February 17, 2011 @ 6:47 am Bill Maher’s Big Lie Contribution? jdmn – gosh what a thoughtful post!! I so agree with what you’ve said here …… tribalism seems to have been unleashed in the world and nobody wants to sit down and talk with The Other they just want to shout and hurl insults (which is NOT the same thing as spirited debate) I felt the same way about conservatives and religion – especially Christianity – as you …… but then I ‘met’ Since 2008, the rise of the Fruitcakes calling themselves conservatives made me tar all conservatives with the same brush but then I started reading David Frums forum and found that there are conservatives in your country, pariahs in their own party nowadays, that are just as concerned as those of us who call ourselves liberal/socialist/commie about the level of social and political discourse and the level of debate there is invigorating even if you can’t subscribe to the conservative philosophy. Like you, I’ve learned not to be so judgemental and tar all the religious and all the conservatives with the same brush. Excellent response!! » Posted By Mightywoof On February 16, 2011 @ 6:45 am I approve of the Baal destruction – he wasn’t a nice god at all but I was always partial to Jupiter! If you haven’t read God’s Blog: https://planetpov.com/2010/03/16/gods-blog-3-16-2010/ » Posted By Mightywoof On February 15, 2011 @ 7:50 pm You do know AdLib blogs with God 🙂 ….. and Satan when he’s in the mood » Posted By Mightywoof On February 15, 2011 @ 7:43 pm My Mum told me never to discuss politics, religion or sex if I wanted to keep friendships – she was certainly correct about religion! I’m an atheist and I’m OK with that – I’m OK with folks who find solace in spirituality or organized religion. I won’t pretend to understand why people need it but that’s OK – I won’t force my views on anyone and I get upset when others try to force their views on me. So yeah – correctomundo WTS!! » Posted By Mightywoof On February 15, 2011 @ 5:31 pm I wish I could be here more often but sooooo many things to read here and sooooo little time! I’m glad to see you and other ex-Huffpoo-pats are still here and still enjoying the Planet – I love the place even if I contribute so little. » Posted By Mightywoof On February 15, 2011 @ 9:11 am That’s a good quote and one I try to live every day of my life!! » Posted By Mightywoof On February 14, 2011 @ 4:27 pm Your Valentine’s Day open thread Sorry I’m late to the party but Happy Valentine’s to all my Planet friends old and new [img]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/mightywoof/Gifs/Valentines/valentine37.gif[/img] » Posted By Mightywoof On February 14, 2011 @ 12:09 pm Everything from “Over There” belongs “Here!” With respect, I don’t think that’s what Bito is saying at all, Boomer – shock, feeling betrayed and needing to talk it out and vent will happen and is expected. Without putting words in Bito’s mouth – it’s just an effort to keep it contained in one place so that it doesnt leak into other articles and derail any serious discussions that may be going on – HuffPoo is on nearly every thread and post » Posted By Mightywoof On February 12, 2011 @ 5:48 pm I once belonged to a forum that became very nasty – full of trolls and stalkers; so a few of us who had formed friendships fled the place and opened our own, closed, forum …….. it was weeks of non-stop venting, talking about the ‘other place’ before we could calm down and behave like normal people again A place for HuffPoo (sorry – that was a typo but I’ll let it stand) venting is a good idea!! That could be the slogan ……. “Fling Your HuffPoo Here: 😆 » Posted By Mightywoof On February 12, 2011 @ 5:05 pm My personal presses in the basement are busy printing your Citizenship Certificate as I type 😆 » Posted By Mightywoof On February 12, 2011 @ 4:59 pm If AdLib is Fearless Leader, and recently His Speediness, you have definitely become Your Awesomeness, Bito – a kajillion thumbs up for all the work you do!! » Posted By Mightywoof On February 12, 2011 @ 4:41 pm Friday Music Thread–Moving to The Planet Soon, Gonna Buy… I’m sad to say I have to go now – hubby’s on his way home and not even Egypt will excuse my sitting here for most of the day 😳 – I may be back later. See ya! » Posted By Mightywoof On February 11, 2011 @ 2:02 pm It’s a long one but worth hearing all the way through! I love folk songs – memories of smokey English pubs listening to the guy in the corner with a guitar and a song! » Posted By Mightywoof On February 11, 2011 @ 1:54 pm Insert a v after http – like this https:// – and the video will embed, Mr Trout 🙂 » Posted By Mightywoof On February 11, 2011 @ 1:52 pm You beat me to posting a Gordon Lightfoot 😆 – I love listening to him. Have you heard his Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald? Here’s a journey journey of a different kind by another Canadian singer/songwriter Northwest Passage by Stan Rogers
» Posted By Mightywoof On February 11, 2011 @ 1:50 pm Canadian Railroad Trilogy – Gordon Lightfoot
» Posted By Mightywoof On February 11, 2011 @ 1:45 pm OMG – CCR – absolutely my fave band of that era – kewl 8) » Posted By Mightywoof On February 11, 2011 @ 1:42 pm That was fun KQ ……. definitely the type of music to listen to when you set out on that road trip. We drive up to PEI – a trip we’ve done about 4 or 5 times now (about 1000 miles there) – and we always have our music with us!! The happy, happy music starts about Quebec City when we’re dog tired and dreading the hours still facing us!! Welcome back btw – it’s great to see you here again » Posted By Mightywoof On February 11, 2011 @ 1:38 pm I love Wagner and actually sat through the whole Ring Cycle when it was broadcast on TV many years ago – but I always have to figuratively hold my nose when I listen to his music » Posted By Mightywoof On February 11, 2011 @ 1:34 pm I get my plugs in where I can HH 😆 » Posted By Mightywoof On February 11, 2011 @ 1:32 pm when you paste the link, insert a v thusly: https:// » Posted By Mightywoof On February 11, 2011 @ 1:32 pm I don’t know how anyone can sit still listening to this music – I’m bopping around in my chair – mighty difficult to type! » Posted By Mightywoof On February 11, 2011 @ 1:31 pm Life is a Highway – Rascal Flatts
» Posted By Mightywoof On February 11, 2011 @ 1:27 pm For our friends in Egypt – Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture – written to celebrate the Russian victory at the Battle of Borodino
» Posted By Mightywoof On February 11, 2011 @ 1:23 pm Bittersweet memories – my boyfriend (now Hubby of close to 40 years) left for Canada and as I sat in a pub in the UK with my brother and a friend, drowning my sorrows in a brew, this started playing and I lost it! Don’t start crying in a British pub – it embarrasses the menfolk 😆
» Posted By Mightywoof On February 11, 2011 @ 1:19 pm WATCH LIVE: Mubarak Resigns! Egyptians Celebrate! I watched the whole thing – I fast forwarded so I got it done in 5 seconds flat 😆 » Posted By Mightywoof On February 11, 2011 @ 11:30 amComments Posted By Mightywoof
•How can Canada’s system of government best be described?
•Do Canadians elect the prime minister directly?
•Can the Governor General nix a prime minister’s request for a new election?
Choicelady and her words and the work she does makes me realize that there are truly good people out there who do follow the precepts of their faith and walk the path of goodness, I also read the story of Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish (a good Muslim) so, while you don’t have to have faith to walk a righteous path, there are those who walk that path with their faith.
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