WTF is this?! I can’t believe people are agreeing to this! Or even a topic of discussion! Essentially taxing our income tax. Taxing the fucking highest tax in Canada we already pay! Seriously! What era do we live in, the dark ages of fucking Robin Hood? Last I checked we’re in Halifax, not under the rule of the Nevada Mafia!
Hey Dexter, your Hell’s Angels routes are finally showing jackass!
More ammo to love this place! —NS Lover
This article appears in Aug 30 – Sep 5, 2012.
hell’s angels routes?
around here?
wha? the Cabot and Evangeline trails?
very scenic.
making fun of typo aside, that is asinine.
Next he’ll be implementing a service tax on our already doubly-taxed gas.
The lefties are really going after the rural vote – they want a $30,000 lot levy on every proposed home not in the downtown !
That is what you get from the Halifax brains trust aka Bradfield and Haiven.
there’s a sucker born every minute o.p., and you have just found some of them.
what the heck are you people talking about?
http://thechronicleherald.ca/metro/130789-…
I think the think-tank ship sank.
I’m suprised that Savage wouldn’t comment in the article…
/eye roll
LOL – Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – nuff said.
It’s idiocy like this that gives “socialism” it’s bad rep amongst those who call themselves “conservatives”. We still have something worth conserving, and that just sticks sideways in their collective gullet.
by going after income tax as opposed to property taxes, everyone will get rooked & for those who rent (& pay the owners property’s taxes which is built into their rent cost) won’t see a rent decrease & the landlords will be even happier !
AKA the rich get richer, the working class pay for it ! !
Next week the plan to tax us for breathing the AIR …with an EXTRA TAX on those who breath the fresher air in the countryside !
Are our political Masters not the greatest people EVER ?
Do you not feel blessed for having such wonderful people in office ….. TO HELP YOU & see to your needs !?!
And even if this idiotic thing would come to pass, can anyone see any landlord lowering their rents to reflect this? I think not.
What fries my goolies is the $368,000 we paid for Saint Jack Laytons funeral, send the bill to his wife, she’s sucking on the public teat just like he was.
sweet Jesus! I make less now than 2 years ago due to higher deductions, not to mention higher phone/power/water bills.
How about I just sign over my paycheque now and live at an HRM facility? And I don’t mean under a bridge.
Baz – Hopefully we didn’t pay full price on the bust for his shrine:
http://cdn.counter-currents.com/wp-content…
After all, during the 90’s the N.D.P. were all for buying 2nd hand equipment for our military and look how well that worked out. The sub from Theodore Tugboat has more sea time than our Upholders.
Why am I getting this nagging feeling that somehow I’ve met Scooter???
http://s3.racingjunk.com/ui/5/90/27403905-…
Ivan, you’re right, this definately is giving socialism a bad name. Seriously who are these people? I can’t say what I really think, or I’d get sued. So please use your imaginations for, a profanity laced rant about stupidity.
How much did we pay for this “service”? $200.00 an hour perchance?
I’ve commented on this issue on today’s Chronicle-Herald’s Opinion Section. See Marilla Stephenson’s “Alternative budget misses opportunity.” In response, see my “Marilla’s ‘Milk-and-honey fantasyland.'”
Most of the commenters on this thread, unsuprisingly, bear a striking resemblance to those on Marilla’s.
A pleasure as always.
Cheerio!
Yeah, I saw that dumb cunt on the news.. WTF?! Is she on crack? Dumb cunt
Ivan, doesn’t Jackie boy’s bust look a teensy weensy like Lenin? Yup Jack the man of the people, well I guess the people had to pay for his shrine.
All they had to do was chisel off the goat beard and *Shazzam* instant Layton.
$368,000 Huh? Makes me nervous about how much we’ll wind paying to plant someone who actually became P.M..
CCPA = CCCP
i think this is dexter’s take on it.
http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/13…
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: Mister Meaty (08/30, 4:25PM)
A very perceptive comment, Meaty. Have you read any of her Opinion pieces in the Chronicle-Herald? No, I didn’t think so. Why not try reading a few before you start shooting your mouth off.
: Dartmouthy (5:52PM)
I don’t suppose you’d have the slightest bit of evidence for equating the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives with the Communist Party, would you Dartmouthy? No, I didn’t think so. Why not try reading their “alternative budget” which was intended only as a discussion paper and not a formal budget before you start shooting your mouth off.
A pleasure as always.
Cheerio!
I’m not sure Hugo. Definitely not a familiar bike; Mine’s a pretty, pretty red.
Oooh, I must be moving up the ranks to have MontrealMan comment on a comment of mine!
I did read it. Their manifesto on density, comparing the density of three blocks in Halifax to “Manhattan” was – um – enlightening? Yeah. That’s what I’ll call it.
And no CCCP, I mean CCPA article would be complete without deriding the profits made by developers. Right, I get it, capitalism is evil and if only we could all inhabit yurts and live off the land we’d be in a better place. Sure, that’s a great personal stance for some, but I don’t expect my city’s/province’s/country’s economy to be officiated by such nonesense.
Enough said.
Any organization that has a lardy pusbag like Judy Rebick as it’s spokeman is similar to the C.P.S.U. , only uglier.
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: Mouthy (08/31, 11:05AM)
A “manifesto on density?” “Deriding profits made by developers?” “Capitalism is evil?” “We could all live in yurts?” What are you talking about, you buffoon?
It was a “discussion paper” put out by the “Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives” which addressed the possibility, yes just the possibility, of re-distributing some of the wealth of the home-owning classes in the interests of the principle of social justice but you wouldn’t know about that, would you. Reactionary right-wing fanatics like you wouldn’t be able to comprehend the concept of social justice itself. For you it’s just an empty concept. People like you would just tell society’s disadvantaged, “Hey dude, this is reality. You’ve got to sink or swim.” Nice.
Enough said. Don’t write back, dude.
A pleasure as always.
Cheerio!
Hey MontrealMan, I’ve obviously touched a nerve and for that I’m truly sorry. I’m not a member of the home-owning class, but as a general rule I don’t want any more of other’s people’s hard-earned money than I’m already forced to take. If that makes me a reactionary right-wing fanatic to you, so be it, I’m ok with that. Perhaps the authors of this report should have visited Manhattan in person before making ridiculous comparisons to Halifax. I’m sure you’ve been to Manhattan Montreal Man, after all I’m sure that’s where you tasted your first REAL bagel 🙂
Reactionary right-wing fanatics like us understand the concept of “Social Justice” only too well. It involves the governement picking our pockets and giving a share of the skim to the full-time “aggrieved classes” who then proceed to spit in our faces and expect us to thank them for the privilege. 5 decades of Trudeau’s “Just Society” have seen us “reactionaries” (read – people who actually work for a living) working more, earning less, paying through the nose for non-existent government services grudgingly provided by sullen time-servers and hiding in our homes when the sun goes down. Thanks “Social Justice”. Thanks a shitload.
If you are fishing for pointers as to what I’m talking about with the CCCP’s “manifesto on density” Montreal Man, you will find it on page 61 of the Alternative Municipal Budget for the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Beginning on line 6 “in the public discourse, height is associated almost axiomatically with densification. This is good for the developers, for whom height can means extra profit. But is it good for the rest of us?” is where you will find “Deriding profits made by developers” = “Capitalism is evil”. The yurts I threw in there for fun, always happy to help a fellow bagel lover. Cheers.
hint: his favorite flavour?
douchebagel.
On a bright note, the big 5 banks have posted huge profits and are handing out dividends, yea for investing 🙂
Scooter, my bike is a pretty red too 😉 The pic is a Road Warrior 250cc Scooter….I kinda thought you owned one by your name & avatar (I really should stop reading so much into things).
Dartmouthy – Smeagol gets insulting when you start besting his arguments, now he’ll try to sidetrack things. So watch out for false quotes and references.
pretty… I was just researching 250cc-ers yesterday to see what they go for and which are known for better handling versus power.
some of those things can get 80 miles to the gallon!
with gas jumping for no reason this week, it is sure a compelling argument.
plenty of cheap bikes for some stop-n-start city riding.
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: Mouthy (08/31, 11:56AM & 12:12PM)
Read my post over again to yourself, Mouthy. (Try not to move your lips.) If difficulty persists, read my reply to Oberst 1.
: Oberst 1 12:03 (PM)
A very balanced, sensitive, temperate and compassionate post, Ivan. Congratulations.
However, I was talking about THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES UNDERLYING THE PAPER put out by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, you know, the balanced, sensitive, temperate and compassionate principle of social justice.
Maybe my “Nazi Era Artifacts” series is inflaming your smouldering fascist urges, Ivan. Should I continue? Write back with your thoughts.
: The Dribbling Half-Wit (1:32PM)
“Douchebagel?” So, in addition to being congnitively challenged dribbling half-wit you’re also an anti-Semite? Not suprising, really. The characteristics fit neatly together.
A pleasure as always.
Cheerio!
No Professor, my interest in the era predates my acquaintance with you, this site, and that whole information superhighway thingamaglop so by all means keep posting your artefacts.
The Mossad rezident at the Israeli consulate is most interested.
As far as the general principals of Social Justice are concerned, I’m more interested the 2 “C”s:
Condescension & Contempt. To expand on what Dartmouthy said, I’ve had enough of my money stolen from me. Do you honestly think I’d willingly accept something which I had not earned; even if the the cunt who did the stealing was offering it to me with balance, sensitivity, temperance and compassion. Oh, did I say steal? I must have meant “redistributed” >; )
And for my 2 wheelin’ Bitchbuds who have attempted to hijack this thread, here’s Captain Virgil Hiltz on his hijacked Triumph TR6 masquerading as a Zundapp 750:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coWCkAOkQ0U…
Hi Montreal Man. I’m not sure if you got the wrong impression from my posts, but please don’t expect me to take direction from you as to what I can comment on, or post. If you perceive this as a difficulty to understand, don’t. It’s just plain old disrespect for you at work here and nothing more. The only balance, sensitivity, and compassion needed are from the perspective of the poor reader of this piece of shit “alternative budget” who can only hope to decipher the true meanings of the authors through their fourth grade English skills. Did you by any chance mentor them Montreal Man? Political views aside, your buddies at the CCCP/CCPA who wrote this typo-laden joke of an alternative budget should have had your proof-reading services, they need your help desperately.
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: Ivan de Legion (08/31, 5:26PM)
Well Ivan, thanks for the green light. I was beginning to wonder.
Anyway, your reference to Mouthy’s assertion to the effect that you would not “willingly accept something I had not earned” is, at one level, quite acceptable. But at another level it rejects those who, for one reason or another, have no job and – are you waiting for this? – have not earned anything and are placed in a position of having to accept something.
In any case, I’ll continue posting the “Artifacts” but I must say that I do worry about your recidivist impluses.
: Mouthy (5:42PM)
Well no, Mouthy, I got the right impression from your posts. To be honest, I think you should be reading the “Nazi Era Artifacts” with enjoyment since, of course, they reflect your Nazi world-view.
I must say that I was disappointed to read that you think that the readers on this site have only fourth-grade English skills. You must try to cultivate your Underclass fascist following Mouthy, assuming that you have one.
Now, if you don’t mind, I’d like to comment on “Girls Poop Too.” A philosophically interesting topic.
A pleasure as always.
Cheerio!
Professor, I make it my business to cause people to “worry about my recidivist tendencies”.
I believe I shall give your pensees on the subject of G.P.T. a miss, as I find eschatology* a bit of a bore.
* Ess Scatology. “Ess” being German for “Eat”
Haw haw – I slay me. The rest of you shall have to wait your turn.
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: Ivan de le Legion (09/01, 9:29AM)
Jesus.
A pleasure as always.
Cheerio!
Dennis – you’re taking The Savior’s name in vain a lot this week. You might want to get yourself measured for an 8 foot lighting rod – just in case.
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: Ivan de le Legion (09/1, 8:40PM)
An empirical question only. How does one get measured for an 8 foot lightening rod? I understand its purpose but I’m fuzzy on the pragmatics.
A pleasure as always.
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Why, with a tape measure, you silly goose:
http://www.nndb.com/people/887/000109560/j…
You, uh, probably don’t want to let Mr. Humphries anywhere near your inseam. Just sayin’
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: Ivan Sonofabitch (09/02, 9:34AM)
Jesus.
A pleasure as always.
Cheerio!
Ivan
I don’t think MM would mind anyone measuring around his inseam.
No, MM. John Inman.
“Are you being served , sir? I’m Humphries and I’m free”
I know of the old Brit. TV program.
I was aware that Mr.Inman’s character was gay.I was trying to make a joke about MM’s manhood or lack of.Lol
I found that program boring.The old woman with the pink hair. Blah
I remember watching the old ‘Carry On’ program’s…those were fairly racy.
Oh Yeah – “Carry On Up The Khyber” with the incomparable Charles Hawtrey as Private Widdle:
http://content7.flixster.com/question/57/0…
There’s a frigging hilarious Simpsons bit where Helen Fielding attends a meeting of Marge’s Book Club and proceeds to shit on the Yanks for failing to comprehend the subtleties of British Humour, which then segues into a fast motion chase sequence a la Benny Hill. Yakety Sax, a gorilla suit and close ups of Marge’s cleavage.
Perfect!
*Correction* I don’t think MM would mind Mr Humphries or anyone measuring his inseam near his private bits. Lol
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: Boru 1014 (09/02, 8:15PM); 10:37PM) & (09/03, 5:45PM)
Boru, if it were only you measuring my inseam. As I read your posts I became increasingly aroused. To facilitate the accuracy of the measurement, I’m sure you would have asked, “Montrealman, do you mind if I take down your zipper?” I would have replied, “Of course not, Boru. Please do.”
Boru took down my zipper and, peering through my skin-coloured thong, I could tell that she was becoming aroused. Slowly, she slid her hand into my pants and under my thong. She cradled my testicles and penis in her soft white hands. I groaned with pleasure. Seeing the engorged state of my member, Boru lowered her head preparatory to engaging in loving fellatio.
“But wait Boru,” I cried. “Did you get an accurate inseam measurement?”
A pleasure as always.
Cheerio!
MM
Boru took down my zipper and, peering through my skin-coloured thong, I could tell that she was becoming aroused. Slowly, she slid her hand into my pants and under my thong. She cradled my testicles and penis in her soft white hands. I groaned with pleasure. Seeing the engorged state of my member, Boru lowered her head preparatory to engaging in loving fellatio.
You are assuming the woman behind Boru1014 is a white woman,why would you assume that?
MM you seem like a decent guy with a great sence of humour(which I appreciate) but you said Boru engaged in “loving fellatio”.Are you again assuming that you know Boru or the woman behind Boru would not engage in a sex act without first caring somewhat for the man she’s having sex, or in this case oral sex?
Sounds rather interesting though.
MM Or I must have read it incorrectly.You probably meant I was about to love giving Montrealman oral sex not that I had romantic feelings for Montrealman.
Boy do I have egg on my face.Lol
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: Boru (09. 8:48PM & 11:26PM)
Yes Boru, your second post is the correct interpretation.
But you never know. With continued practice you might blossom into someone who is “caring somewhat for the man she’s having sex, or in this case oral sex.” I’m sure it wouldn’t be the first time in the recorded history of fellatio.
An interesting point regarding the “white hands.” I put it down to one of the difficulties with cybernetic communication – the other being mood, like humour and so on. I simply assumed, mistakenly, that you were white. I hope you weren’t offended.
Now, if we can only get back to the matter at hand, so to speak.
A pleasure as always.
Cheerio!
I was gonna make fun of the dude in the thong but then I remembered Dorian Yates earned his living in a thong and he’s the most manly guy that ever lived.
MM I wasn’t offended at all,simply curious…
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: Boru (09/04, 10:44AM)
We are all curious, Boru. Curiousity is a “steady state” of the human conditon. I am curious about you, you are curious about me. We are both curious about each other.
Write back if you are still curious.
A pleasure as always.
Cheerio!
MM I am always curious.
MM Are you a real sociopath or do you ‘play’ one while on Coast Bitch/Love?
…Still curious.
MM …poke,poke.Did you loose your sense of humour today? It’s not polite
to make a lady wait.Lol
….still curious
MM I apologize if I insulted you in anyway, I was joking.
I had no motive behind that “sociopath” crack.
This explains why I asked:
now look at nice troodon there….obviously a caring fellow, intelligent, well spoken, can parse and punctuate ( i would be panting after him if i weren’t a lesbo) or the firerages guy, another GOOD man, despite the bluster, and untouchably-married ivan, even blow-me-down springs up as a knight-errant in a woman’s defense. these gents are all good examples of normal, nice men. (pls take note i do not include the sociopath MM) don’t launch yourself at these fellows, but use them as a guideline of what to look for. and like trood said, if someone uses that tired old line ‘my heart is permanently broken’ run the other way. it’s a hook.
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Posted by Good dog Molly on 09/04/2012 at 9:40 PM
My wickedly dry sense of humour doesn’t mesh with my lack of good writing skills.
I hope you have a great day.