Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Politics : Stockman Scott's Political Debate Porch -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: sylvester80 who wrote (70108)	12/30/2004 4:34:03 PM
From: Augustus Gloop	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 89467

I support Bush and I feel NO SHAME! You OTOH want to use the tragic deaths of 100k + people for political gain Anyone reading this with common sense will agree with me I've been logical - you've been emotional Try pamprin

To: sylvester80 who wrote (70108)	12/31/2004 12:14:26 AM
From: fresc	Respond to of 89467

Yes we (Canada), have our share of fanatic's. Sly, if you like I can get you a poster of Mrs. parrish for your closet. :) OTTAWA - Prime Minister Paul Martin expelled renegade Liberal MP Carolyn Parrish from the party's caucus on Thursday, citing her "unacceptable" behaviour. Martin told reporters that while he has defended the controversial MP's right to express her views frankly, he "cannot, as leader of our party and the government caucus, tolerate behaviour that demeans and disrespects others." Carolyn Parrish (CP file photo) "There are better, more civil and more effective ways to make your case than those she has chosen," he said, adding he called Parrish to tell her of his decision. Martin did not say what specific actions by Parrish prompted him to expel her. Parrish, who represents the constituency of Mississauga-Erindale, is known for her outspoken remarks about Americans and U.S. President George W. Bush. But she sparked controversy this week with the release of footage from CBC-TV's This Hour Has 22 Minutes, in which she is shown stomping on a Bush action figure. The skit, to be broadcast this Friday night, was filmed as Bush's office announced he would make a state visit to Ottawa later this month. Parrish followed that stunt with an interview with the Canadian Press Wednesday, in which the former school teacher said she had no regrets over her behaviour and wouldn't be silenced by Martin. "Every time he gets up and reprimands me, be it ever so gentle, it just feeds it and he looks like he can't control me, which he can't," she said. Parrish said she had "absolutely no loyalty to this team. None." "After what they've put me through and lots of my colleagues, they can all go to hell." She added of Martin: "If he loses the next election and he has to resign, I wouldn't shed a tear over it." A number of Liberal MPs defended Martin's decision. "She took on the team and said we can all to to hell. That's not how we win as a team," Toronto Liberal MP Sam Bulte said. Paul Martin outside cabinet room, Thursday. Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh also supported Martin, saying "there's a limit to free speech." But Conservative leader Stephen Harper criticized Martin's motives, saying he only decided to oust Parrish when she attacked the prime minister. "Carolyn Parrish has not been expelled for violating Liberal policy, for damaging Canadian interests or for insulting our American friends," Harper said. "In the end, she was expelled only for attacking the prime minister. And I think it shows weak leadership." RELATED VIEWPOINT: Rex Murphy column In the past, Parrish has called Americans "bastards" and mocked the U.S. plans for a missile defence shield by calling countries that sign on to the plan a "coalition of idiots." Parrish's ouster could cause problems for the Liberals, who hold a minority in the House of Commons where every vote counts. With Parrish out, the Liberals hold 134 seats, followed by the Conservatives with 99, the Bloc Quebecois with 54 and the NDP with 19. Unless she chooses to cross the floor to join another federal party, she will sit as an Independent in Parliament, joining Independent British Columbia MP Chuck Cadman