Why didn't Helena or Diane get any lines?

Well I really enjoyed the advertisement I saw last night promoting the "O.C", with all the attractive people discussing child care. Oh wait a second, that was an add from the Conservative Party of Canada, mocking the government's universal child care proposal.

Bravo to Rona Ambrose, who "Just didn't understand why?". Although, I will say that the CPAC camera during Question Period gives a far more flattering display of her fine facial features. Oh Helena Guergis ! I thought you could say something intelligent or at least verbally express yourself in some way, but you did look beautiful. I hope the voters of Trinity-Spadina, ooops, Simcoe Grey remember this come election time.

Sorry Diane Finely, but your pathetic interaction with the children looked like you were auditioning for the cast of "Full House". Oh well, I am sure Bob Speller is not near as talented in the cutting and pasting department as you are.

And who can forget Bob Saget himself, Mr. Harper. "Hey kids, tax cuts eliminate debt for you." Perhaps next he could host "The Conservative Party Funniest Home Videos". It could include Stockwell Day visiting the Musuem of Civilization, or Myron Thompson taking in a poetry reading.

Oh boy, I hope we treated to more of these exceptional pieces of political advertising.

 

A Good Case for Pirating

With the new Hollywood release of the film "Karla", many people in Ontario, including the Premier are calling on individuals to "boycott" the film.

Truly exploiting the unspeakable crimes committed by Ms. Homolka being for profit is deeply disturbing, I say take Mr. McGuinty's proposal one step further; pirate the movie.

By pirating the movie you will not contribute to the film's gross, and at the same time end any personal curiosity about the picture.

We here in Ontario still hold vivid memories of the horrible acts that were committed, and the trials that occurred as a result. Perhaps by more people viewing the film, less sympathy will be forwarded to Ms. Homolka as she attempts to live a normal life that she doesn't deserve.

Go ahead, pirate the film. Send a message to the producers that exploiting misery is not the Canadian way, and also send a message to Ms. Homalka that her unspeakable acts will never be forgotten.

 

Harper a Sith?

It is extremely interesting that there are certain people who are comparing Belinda Stronach’s floor crossing to the conversion of Anakin Skywalker to Dark Vader, and comparing Paul Martin to Emperor Palpatine.

Clearly if you look into the entire political unfolding in “Revenge of the Sith”, clearly it mirrors Mr. Harper’s attempt to rise to power and a clear flirtation with the “Dark Side”.

Palpatine is a member of the Imperial Senate, and doing double duty as Darth Sidious who has aligned himself with the Republican separatists to continue to perpetrate war only so he can assume full power of the Republic. Strikingly similar to Harper’s alignment with the separatist Gilles Duceppe in order to topple the government and force an election. Further more Palpatine order’s separatist Leader Count Dooku death once he is no longer needed to carry out the separatist movement, look out Gilles.
During the theatre scene, Palpatine speaks of a Sith Leader who was killed by his own Sith apprentice. Ms. Stonach’s defection from the Conservative Party was prompted by a visit to Stornaway that ended with Harper stating “You will never be leader of this party,”. Harper is clearly showing signs of paranoia of being struck down from within in his lust for ultimate power, a sheer characteristic of a Sith as outlined by Master Yoda in the film.
The Sith Code: Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me. Clearly win at all costs attitude. By forcing an election that the majority of Canadians don’t want and voting down a budget that would benefit communities and many Canadians, Harper is acting all in the name of opportunism. The Sith Code seems to be stemmed in him.

The Rise and Fall of the 80's Raunchy Sex Comedy

Long before the American Pie movies, there were a group of cinematic features that revolved around alcohol consumption, drug use, sex and non-stop partying. These were the great raunchy sex comedies. From 1978-1984 it was not uncommon to see an R-rated film holding the number one spot in box office tallies. Much like the teen slasher films of the same time, these movies launched the careers of many of today's leading actors, Tom Cruise (Risky Business), Tom Hanks (Bachelor Party). It all began with "Animal House" in 1978, starring John Belushi who was also pushing the envelope of comedy on television with Saturday Night Live. During the same year, Cheech and Chong would make their cinematic debut in "Up in Smoke". From then on the viewing public was treated to such classics as "Porky's", "Fast Times at Ridgemont High", "Class", "Valley Girl", "Spring Break", "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas", "The Last American Virgin" and "Meatballs". In 1984 "Revenge of the Nerds" would become one of the highest grossing movies of the year, but the entire genre was about to experience some difficulty. The release of "E.T." in 1982, proved that children's films could be profitable too, and why not, they usually involved an adult paying for a ticket to accompany the child. Studios clammered to produce youth orientated films, such as "Back to the Future", "The Karate Kid", "Ghostbusters" and "Batman". A box office maliase in 1985 didn't help matters. Also the arrival of John Hughes' tamer features such as "The Breakfast Club", "Pretty in Pink" and "Adventures in Babysitting" were starting to move up the box office charts. The teen sex comedy was now regulated to straight-to video releases, and usually featuring unknowns and has-beens. By the end of the 80's the genre was all but completely extinct. It is safe to say withouth these movies, we wouldn't have the "American Pie" films, or Kevin Smith's View Askew pictures or any of the latest National Lampoon features, such as "Van Wilder". The teen sex comedy era is entrenched in Hollywood as a major cornerstone. It should never be forgotten for the stars it created, the inovative humour it developed and the lasting impact it had one the comedy genre in general.

 

Harper Watch

Looks like Stephen Harper has lost another key figure in his office, and this isn't the person who brings the coffee and donuts.

Phil Murphy is no longer the Chief of Staff to Mr. Harper as of this week.

This turn of events, along with recent polling data that shows Harper's personal popularity plummetting, it is safe to say that all is not well in the stevieland.

 

Greetings From the Radical Centre

Welcome to the Murph Zone which is about to encompass all that is correct, right, pratical, sensible and good. This blog is hosted by "The Murph" otherwise known as the "Great Partisan".

The Murph Zone is dedicated to the radical centre, and promotes liberal politics that although may seem boring at first, helps create a new found way of thinking, while maintaining old common values.

Here you will find fitting tributes to such icons as Pierre Trudeau, John F. Kennedy and William Gladstone.

Also you will find lambastings for Margaret Thatcher, Brian Mulroney, Ronald Reagan, Mike Harris and others who managed to destroy Western Society.