Canadian politician Carolyn Parrish shows her dislike of Americans

[assemblage]

Liberal MP Parrish calls Bush 'war-like'
Says U.S. voters 'out of step' with world

Canadian Press

Thursday, November 04, 2004
OTTAWA -- The re-election of a war-mongering president shows Americans are "out of step" with the rest of the world, says a Liberal MP infamous for her blistering attacks on George W. Bush.

Carolyn Parrish said Wednesday that she's "dumbfounded" by Bush's victory. "He has been reconfirmed as their commander-in-chief, and he is a war-like man." American voters showed that they are "completely out of step with most of the free world," Parrish said. "I guess it's a reflection of the profound psychological damage of 9-11."

The comments came just hours after Prime Minister Paul Martin warned his MPs in a private caucus meeting not to make incendiary comments in the wake of the U.S. election.

Parrish wasn't at the meeting and apparently didn't get the message.

Earlier this fall, Parrish publicly expressed her disdain for what she called the "coalition of the idiots" who back the U.S. missile defence plan.

Last year, she referred to the Bush administration as American "bastards."

Now, Parrish is urging Bush to dump his ballistic missile program, suggesting his immediate concern should be getting out of Iraq and Afghanistan.

"I would hope that he'd concentrate on getting the U.S. out of those two problems they've got," she said.

"I think his immediate concern should be where he has soldiers dying."

New Democratic Party Leader Jack Layton said with Bush remaining in power, Canada now has a tough choice to make.

Layton calls missile defence one of the most important issues affecting Canada-U.S. relations.

"Now the Canadian government has to sit down and say, all right, how are we going to move forward on the issues important to Canadians," he said.

"This means that Canadians have to speak up against the missile defence system and say 'No' to participation."

Does she kiss her mother with that mouth?

 

[jpeyton]

"This means that Canadians have to speak up against the missile defence system and say 'No' to participation."

That would undoubtedly be smart. A system that is a complete failure, costs countless billions, and does nothing to protect us from terrorists doesn't deserve the public's money.

Unfortunately, the defense contractor's have the Bush admin in their pockets.

 

[chrisms]

I hate Bush as much as the next guy, but fvck her. At least we've got our down President and don't answer to another country's queen.

 

[AFB]

Good'ol Canadians, same old same old.

 

[CanOWorms]

I guess this is a reflection of the profound psychological damage of worshipping a Queen.

 

[RabidMongoose]

Her 'mouth' guarantees her instant re-election for the rest of her life, IMO. Canadian obsession with the US is like nothing else in the world. I'm sure that the people love to hear her disparaging remarks against anything American. It's similar to a child like behavior in rebelling against the parents a little, a sort of massive inferiority complex.

Once you consider this, it's pretty clear that she is pretty smart and shrewd.

 

[Chadder007]

So....part of the World is out of step with the World?? WTF?

 

[imported_Aelius]

Originally posted by: chrisms
I hate Bush as much as the next guy, but fvck her. At least we've got our down President and don't answer to another country's queen.

Ignorance is bliss eh?

 

[imported_Aelius]

Originally posted by: CanOWorms
I guess this is a reflection of the profound psychological damage of worshipping a Queen.

Same could be said of Dubya's worshipers in relation to Dubya.

 

[CanOWorms]

Originally posted by: Aelius

Originally posted by: CanOWorms
I guess this is a reflection of the profound psychological damage of worshipping a Queen.

Same could be said of Dubya's worshipers in relation to Dubya.

Those people don't believe that Bush is the physical manisfestation of God in the mortal realm. It's hardly similar.

 

[miketheidiot]

Liberal MP Parrish calls Bush 'war-like'
Says U.S. voters 'out of step' with world

GJ pointing out the obdvious.

 

[Valvoline6]

I don't care what Canada or Europe thinks.

 

[klah]

Originally posted by: jpeyton

"This means that Canadians have to speak up against the missile defence system and say 'No' to participation."

That would undoubtedly be smart. A system that is a complete failure, costs countless billions, and does nothing to protect us from terrorists doesn't deserve the public's money.

Unfortunately, the defense contractor's have the Bush admin in their pockets.

So what was Clinton's excuse for funding its development?

http://archives.cnn.com/2000/W...e/05/31/clinton.eu.03/

U.S. President Bill Clinton defended his plans for a new nuclear missile defense system on Wednesday...

The U.S. president said: "I have always said that I thought that if the United States had such technology and if the purpose of the technology is to provide protection against irresponsible new nuclear powers and their possible alliances with terrorists and other groups...

 

[glugglug]

Good for her speaking up about it rather than just being totally phony for the sake of relations with a tyrant. I agree with her 100%.

 

[Steeplerot]

This country is out of step with itself AND the world. Go ahead and quit caring about other countries and watch our superower status go bye bye with bush behind the wheel again.
The out of touch and ideological voters have shown our ignorance to the whole world.

 

[RabidMongoose]

Originally posted by: Valvoline6
I don't care what Canada or Europe thinks.

I hope you're kidding. We should care what Europe as a whole thinks as they are a significant portion of the world. I'm not saying to cater to their whims, but let's not ignore much of the world.

Canada by itself obviously isn't very important - nothing on the scale of Europe and is basically completely dependent on the US as it is. However that doesn't mean that they should be ignored completely.

 

[imported_Aelius]

Originally posted by: CanOWorms

Originally posted by: Aelius

Originally posted by: CanOWorms
I guess this is a reflection of the profound psychological damage of worshipping a Queen.

Same could be said of Dubya's worshipers in relation to Dubya.

Those people don't believe that Bush is the physical manisfestation of God in the mortal realm. It's hardly similar.

I have lived in Canada since 89 and I have yet to run into a single person who actually believes in the Queen to that extent. Although a lot of people think that it's important to uphold our heritage, which I can fully understand.

It sounds odd but there is a strange sense of patriotism in that but by no means is it anything like it is in the UK. It's more like a distant grandma you wish to honour.

Take that to mean what you will.

 

[imported_Aelius]

Originally posted by: Valvoline6
I don't care what Canada or Europe thinks.

That's a very common statement I keep hearing mostly from Americans.

No surprise as it is nothing new.

EDIT: Too bad your foreign policy isn't as benign. Then at least you would be valid in such statement.

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

I always love this comment "The US is out of step with the rest of the world."...as if the rest of the world is having one big group hug right now. Gimme a break. :roll:

 

[RabidMongoose]

Originally posted by: TastesLikeChicken
I always love this comment "The US is out of step with the rest of the world."...as if the rest of the world is having one big group hug right now. Gimme a break. :roll:

Yeah, that is pretty funny. This is probably just another example of the massive and widespread Canadian inferiority complex. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if this woman becomes some sort of great Canadian leader soon.

 

[jjzelinski]

Regardless of patisonship, I failt osee how that statement is incorrect? Do you think we ARE in step with the rest of the planet or would you agree that we're not and it's simply not that important to 51% of our voting population?

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Originally posted by: RabidMongoose

Originally posted by: TastesLikeChicken
I always love this comment "The US is out of step with the rest of the world."...as if the rest of the world is having one big group hug right now. Gimme a break. :roll:

Yeah, that is pretty funny. This is probably just another example of the massive and widespread Canadian inferiority complex. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if this woman becomes some sort of great Canadian leader soon.

Congrats on her wonderful efforts at US-Canadian relations then. She seems to be the John Kerry of the great white north.

 

[CanOWorms]

Originally posted by: jjzelinski
Regardless of patisonship, I failt osee how that statement is incorrect? Do you think we ARE in step with the rest of the planet or would you agree that we're not and it's simply not that important to 51% of our voting population?

You can make that case with probably every nation. Plus, I think that at times it's good to be out of step with the rest of the planet. It depends on the issue.

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Originally posted by: jjzelinski
Regardless of patisonship, I failt osee how that statement is incorrect? Do you think we ARE in step with the rest of the planet or would you agree that we're not and it's simply not that important to 51% of our voting population?

What you mean is are we out of step with the opinion of many in the world that war is evil and unnecessary? Because that's really the root of the sentiment.

The answer is - Yes and no. We understand war is evil. However, many in this country believe this war is necessary is we are ever to affect change in the ME and reduce terrorism.

We could be wrong that it's necessary. We could very well be right as well and what the US is doing, if we are right, will benefit the entire damn world that we are so "Out of step with" right now. If we are right, you can bet there won't be an apology forthcoming from the "rest of the world" either.

 

[BAMAVOO]

Tell her to quit hiding behind us and protect her own country. Get it in your boat, fire your only shell and beg for mercy from the greatest country on earth.


She is so liberal, makes Kerry look like a Minister. ( was gonna say priest, but their liking of little boys changed my mind)