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Canadians want TV debate on Liberals' carbon tax, poll finds


Political | 208167 hits | Jun 25 8:40 am | Posted by: Canadaka
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An overwhelming majority of Canadians want to see Stéphane Dion and Prime Minister Stephen Harper square off in a televised debate on the Liberals' proposal for a carbon tax, a new poll shows.

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  1. by avatar Streaker
    Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:49 am
    Good strategy by the Libs. Makes Harper look scared.

  2. by avatar dino_bobba_renno
    Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:01 am
    I really think Dion's challenge for a debate has more to do with the Liberals wanting to have a head start on countering the Conservative's arguments against the tax before an election more than anything else but that's just my opinion.

  3. by ridenrain
    Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:12 am
    The poll found two-thirds of Canadians think a carbon tax will encourage more environmentally responsible behaviour, that the public might be receptive to the Liberal concept.

    But first, Dion is going to have to explain better his proposal to curb greenhouse gas emissions. A majority of Ontario residents say they're in the dark about the party's proposed carbon tax.


    Angus Reid Strategies conducted the poll for the Star Monday and yesterday. It conducted an online survey of 1,007 adult Canadians. Results from a survey that size are accurate to within 3.1 percentage points, 19 times in 20. ( by Angus Reid )


    So they extrapolated all that political bias from a vague question of only 1000
    Canadians who they e-mailed?

    Yeah! That's solid. You guys need to run with this puppy! It's as good as gold!
    :roll:

  4. by avatar dino_bobba_renno
    Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:16 am
    This is my favorate part:
    But first, Dion is going to have to explain better his proposal to curb greenhouse gas emissions. A majority of Ontario residents say they're in the dark about the party's proposed carbon tax.


    But yet they claim:
    The poll found two-thirds of Canadians think a carbon tax will encourage more environmentally responsible behaviour, that the public might be receptive to the Liberal concept.


    So 2/3's of Canadians who are in the dark about this plan support it? Where did they conduct this poll, Liberal headquarters?

  5. by hwacker
    Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:20 am
    "dino_bobba_renno" said
    This is my favorate part:
    But first, Dion is going to have to explain better his proposal to curb greenhouse gas emissions. A majority of Ontario residents say they're in the dark about the party's proposed carbon tax.


    But yet they claim:
    The poll found two-thirds of Canadians think a carbon tax will encourage more environmentally responsible behaviour, that the public might be receptive to the Liberal concept.


    So 2/3's of Canadians who are in the dark about this plan support it? Where did they conduct this poll, Liberal headquarters?


    It came from the red star, so yes they did.

  6. by avatar dino_bobba_renno
    Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:22 am
    "hwacker" said
    This is my favorate part:
    But first, Dion is going to have to explain better his proposal to curb greenhouse gas emissions. A majority of Ontario residents say they're in the dark about the party's proposed carbon tax.


    But yet they claim:
    The poll found two-thirds of Canadians think a carbon tax will encourage more environmentally responsible behaviour, that the public might be receptive to the Liberal concept.


    So 2/3's of Canadians who are in the dark about this plan support it? Where did they conduct this poll, Liberal headquarters?


    It came from the red star, so yes they did.

    The Toronto Star wouldn't be so bias would it? Not with fine unbias reporters and bloggers like Susan Delacourt. :lol:

  7. by ridenrain
    Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:31 am
    One of the comments on SDA noted this little jem:

    Headlines Via National News Watch: The Deluge of Propaganda>

    "Canadians want TV debate on Liberals' carbon tax, poll finds"
    "Can `green shift' alter Quebec climate?"
    "Dion's carbon tax the fairest option for Canada"
    "Canada deserves green debate"
    OK, Alberta oil producers, start thinking carbon taxes"
    "Dion's green anti-poverty plan"
    "Canada can lead on greener path"
    "The Green Shift is good for Canada"
    "Green Dion: refreshing but flawed"
    "Timely warning on climate change"

    "Liberals stand fast on shift to green"


    Obviously the media is falling in liock step over this.
    Pretty big media for the leader of the official opposition, isn't it.

  8. by avatar Keemo
    Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:54 am
    I'd love to see a debate on the subject, But only if the Greens and NDP are also involved.

  9. by avatar dino_bobba_renno
    Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:02 am
    "Keemo" said
    I'd love to see a debate on the subject, But only if the Greens and NDP are also involved.


    Why not the Bloq?

  10. by ridenrain
    Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:11 am
    :D
    I don't think that CO2 affects Quebec.. and if it does, it's the fault of the English or those damned minorities again!

    Besides, they'll just ask for more money anyways.

  11. by avatar kenmore
    Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:23 pm
    "ridenrain" said
    :D
    I don't think that CO2 affects Quebec.. and if it does, it's the fault of the English or those damned minorities again!

    Besides, they'll just ask for more money anyways.

    Its rednecked comments from rednecked people like you that keep the English/French issue alive and well.. You just cant get your head around the fact that the climate and the harmful changes that are taking place are real and an important issue for us to tackle for survival.. You have your head in your ass if you think it isnt a real problem...why dont you change your nic to acidrain it would suit you better..

  12. by Anonymous
    Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:00 pm
    "Streaker" said
    Good strategy by the Libs. Makes Harper look scared.



    XD let er rip we could all use some comedy...Mr Flip Flop can explain his change of opinion on carbon screwing. Dion in a debate remember the last one....."WE DIDN"T GET IT DONE"
    ..."IT"S NOT FAIR"

  13. by avatar N_Fiddledog
    Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:51 pm
    "kenmore" said
    why dont you change your nic to acidrain it would suit you better..


    Speaking of acid rain...ever wonder why you hardly ever hear about it anymore?

    Kind of a fascinating article on that here...

    The Destruction of Ed Krug

  14. by ridenrain
    Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:24 pm
    That looks interesting but I'll have to read that later.

    Isn't acid rain back in the can untill the next enviro scandal is needed?
    Along with wide pantlegs and facial hair. :roll:



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