Comments on: Desperate old busybodies http://www.bluelikeyou.com/2008/05/09/desperate-old-busybodies/ Conservative musings - formerly Joanne's Journey Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:57:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Blue Like You » Blog Archive » Desperate House Members http://www.bluelikeyou.com/2008/05/09/desperate-old-busybodies/#comment-25340 Blue Like You » Blog Archive » Desperate House Members Mon, 12 May 2008 13:05:40 +0000 http://www.bluelikeyou.com/?p=1379#comment-25340 [...] a few final (I hope) thoughts on the latest soap-on-the-hill. The NDP’s Paul Dewar has it right : "I’m more concerned about [...] [...] a few final (I hope) thoughts on the latest soap-on-the-hill. The NDP’s Paul Dewar has it right : "I’m more concerned about [...]

]]> By: Gabby in QC http://www.bluelikeyou.com/2008/05/09/desperate-old-busybodies/#comment-25297 Gabby in QC Sat, 10 May 2008 13:49:18 +0000 http://www.bluelikeyou.com/?p=1379#comment-25297 "I wonder how many people in a crowd walk up to MP’s and shake their hands while a camera snaps. ... Given what Steve has uncovered, given that we have this new story, one wonders if it was a random photo taken at a random event or if it was staged." Actually, courtesy photos may be something that politicians are "forced" to do whether they like it or not. On April 24, the PM was in Montreal, and I was lucky enough to attend that gathering (the hall was full). After his speech, it was announced the PM was going to stay for 30 minutes for those who wanted pictures of themselves with the PM. We stuck around for about 10 minutes but gave up because of the heat and the crush of people. So, anyone - including shady characters - can get his/her picture taken with MPs, and they're not necessarily involved with them. In today's "fauxtoshopping" world, where photos can be so easily altered, it's advisable for politicians to record their every move, so that they have something to counter whatever accusation is hurled their way. What have we come to? And is there still anyone who envies a politician's life? PS: Joanne, I'm glad there's no rules agin' ramblin' ... “I wonder how many people in a crowd walk up to MP’s and shake their hands while a camera snaps. …
Given what Steve has uncovered, given that we have this new story, one wonders if it was a random photo taken at a random event or if it was staged.”

Actually, courtesy photos may be something that politicians are “forced” to do whether they like it or not.
On April 24, the PM was in Montreal, and I was lucky enough to attend that gathering (the hall was full). After his speech, it was announced the PM was going to stay for 30 minutes for those who wanted pictures of themselves with the PM.
We stuck around for about 10 minutes but gave up because of the heat and the crush of people.
So, anyone - including shady characters - can get his/her picture taken with MPs, and they’re not necessarily involved with them.

In today’s “fauxtoshopping” world, where photos can be so easily altered, it’s advisable for politicians to record their every move, so that they have something to counter whatever accusation is hurled their way.

What have we come to? And is there still anyone who envies a politician’s life?

PS: Joanne, I’m glad there’s no rules agin’ ramblin’ …

]]> By: Joanne (TB) http://www.bluelikeyou.com/2008/05/09/desperate-old-busybodies/#comment-25296 Joanne (TB) Sat, 10 May 2008 13:19:53 +0000 http://www.bluelikeyou.com/?p=1379#comment-25296 Alberta Girl - Yeah, it continues to evolve... I saw the <a href="http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/424061" rel="nofollow">link</a> this morning too, but haven't had time to follow up yet. I hope Steve Janke has some insight. Alberta Girl - Yeah, it continues to evolve… I saw the link this morning too, but haven’t had time to follow up yet. I hope Steve Janke has some insight.

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