Calling all Canadians! Who's watching the debate?

[ironflange]

Interesting, all four are wearing diagonal-striped ties. Martin's red one is the nicest, the only one that's not blue, but it's a little crooked.

Gee, do you think Martin was ready for that sponsorship question?

Harper's old haircut looked like a cheap toupee, his new one looks like a comb-over.

Wait, I think Jack Layton's tie is black and grey. Sorry.

[Ekova]

1. Oddly appropriate

that his tie is crooked. They're really slapping the make-up on Martin...Canada doesn't vote for people that look like they're "becoming" a Tommyknocker.

A friend of mine is voting Harper. I keep bringing up the topic of knee-jerk reactions to no avail. So far I'm leaning toward J. Layton, although I'm apprehensive about his views on China, etc. (Which he doesn't seem to elaborate on too often).

Aside from Jack it would appear that our politicians have the collective personality of a crocono (sp?) board.

[RBHam]

2. Crochinole? Crokinole?

I should know - my Dad had a board and we played often...

Layton's my guy. He speaks his mind and he champions the plight of the working poor.

[Ekova]

6. Yeah, he reminds me a bit of Kucinich,

in that you know he may not get all the votes but he seems genuinely interested in people and doing a good job. I'm really hoping they get more than their token few seats...

On a different note, they really should scuttle the video of Ed Broadbent (Ed's Back!) on their campaign headquarters website. It's a little embarrassing, even their target audience (youth) probably think so.

Worthy of note: The NDP platform doesn't seem to be going the "throw money at the problem, no matter where it comes from" route that all the Harper crew accuse the NDP of doing.

Ontarians really have forgotten Mike Harris, but when you get duped by the photo-radar issue what do you expect?

[glarius]

8. Layton would scrap the "Clarity Bill" re Quebec

That is a very reckless thing for him to propose...He talks all over the top of everyone and doesn't allow anyone to finish their sentences....I hope people will give Martin a chance to be Prime Minister....I think he's our best chance.

[Frederic Bastiat]

12. Layton is trying to break into Quebec

Aint gonna happen since he's the ideological twin of Duceppe, given the choice between the two Quebeckers will choose the real thing.

[ironflange]

9. Yeah

Too bad Trudeau's dead, he would mop the floor with these guys.

[Minstrel Boy]

3. "being friend of the Americans doesn't mean kneeling in front of them"

Good line from the BQ's Duceppe.

Layton's doing pretty well, too. Martin looks harried.

[Minstrel Boy]

4. "You're talking with George Bush, and that's the problem."

Jack's getting in some good hits on Martin re Star Wars. Sounds good to me, anyway!

[Frederic Bastiat]

5. Layton lost the French debate

According to the Quebec media. I'm listening to him now and he's at his repulsive best. Can this guy keep his mouth shut for the others to respond?

[Ekova]

7. True.

Must be able to listen...

[glarius]

10. Layton reminds me of a popinjay!

I find him to be obnoxious....I say give Martin a chance....His father had a great social conscience and Martin has spoken with passion about the influence his father had on him.....I hope we don't let Harper sneak in by too many voting for the NDP....This is similar to the American dilemma with Ralph Nader...IMO


P.S....The NDP are good people...I just don't like Layton.

[Frederic Bastiat]

11. Martin spanking Harper on Child Care Tax lol

Layton - Duceppe lovefest is back, time to grab a beer.

[glarius]

13. Notice how Harper talks very quietly when he is trying to obscure his

real meaning on any particular question he doesn't feel comfortable about answering?

[Sticky]

14. OMG!!! CTV says Harper won the debate!

....and the streeters agree. :scared:

[Frederic Bastiat]

15. Radio Canada calling it for Martin n/t

[glarius]

16. Ezra Levant who CTV is presenting as from some publication or other

is actually a former Alliance member and Kaplan has become a joke....This panel was so slanted...:puke: