[Akhenaten]

poquas poquas:

Akhenaten Akhenaten:

No I'm not. I'm pointing out what any idiot should know (so it's no surprise to me that it eludes you) : the point of the story itself is not to bring attention to the waste but to bring attention to the CPC waste. The same people lamblasting it now will not do the same when the same story arises fromt he Liberals.

Either quit pretending you don't know that Poquas, or quit pretending you're smart, because you can't be both in this case.

Further, why are you attacking me? Especailly as a "con"? I am not one of your 'small vocal group' and I'm not ridenrain either so kindly take your pretentious bullshit attitude and go f*ck youself.

Sure. Your avatar says it all!

Yeah and your lack of a rep point says it all: You're just here to troll

[Akhenaten]

itsanalias itsanalias:

Let me put it to you this way, would you prefer the bias or "sincerity" of the report to be that which buries the fact or protects those currently wasting your tax dollars?

No. I'm not attacking the report. I'm attacking the supposed 'debate' around it. Have you seen me post anything on this thread about "Oh but the liberals did this"? No I simply point out that everything is relative and I also point out that the only people who are critical of this now won't be when the Liberals are next in power.

[poquas]

Akhenaten Akhenaten:

No. I'm not attacking the report. I'm attacking the supposed 'debate' around it. Have you seen me post anything on this thread about "Oh but the liberals did this"? No I simply point out that everything is relative and I also point out that the only people who are critical of this now won't be when the Liberals are next in power.

You might want to review what you write before posting. It’s as though you just said “everyone who disagrees with me is wrong too”.

It’s that wonderful sense of objectivity that I so enjoy.

[Akhenaten]

poquas you are certifiably 100% full of shit, so nobody listens to you anyways. That you are unable to read properly doesn't surprise me. Maybe you should review what you write instead.

Maybe you want to revisit the questions you're too childish to answer: like why do Afghans risk their lives to send their kids to school if they don't want a school? Hmm?

Probably your cue to start talking about yourself again and why nobody has the right to talk about Afghanistan if they haven't been there...even though you've never been there. Just stfu and quit derailing every thread you post in. You're sounding like an obnoxious teenager.

[Guy_Fawkes]

Akhenaten Akhenaten:

poquas poquas:

Akhenaten Akhenaten:

No I'm not. I'm pointing out what any idiot should know (so it's no surprise to me that it eludes you) : the point of the story itself is not to bring attention to the waste but to bring attention to the CPC waste. The same people lamblasting it now will not do the same when the same story arises fromt he Liberals.

Either quit pretending you don't know that Poquas, or quit pretending you're smart, because you can't be both in this case.

Further, why are you attacking me? Especailly as a "con"? I am not one of your 'small vocal group' and I'm not ridenrain either so kindly take your pretentious bullshit attitude and go f*ck youself.

Sure. Your avatar says it all!

Yeah and your lack of a rep point says it all: You're just here to troll

Just put him on ignore Akhen, feeding him just uses up time and energy that can be spent elsewhere.

[poquas]

... and who's derailing this topic?

[Akhenaten]

Guy_Fawkes Guy_Fawkes:

Just put him on ignore Akhen, feeding him just uses up time and energy that can be spent elsewhere.

I agree. He doesn't know what he likes or dislikes from one moment to the next...just so long as he's center of attention.

itsanalias, when you want to reply to my reply to you 'll be here.

[Donny_Brasco]

Whoever is arguing against this pittance spent on a little booze obviously has no clue about the cost of doing business.

$168,000 is NOTHING and if I were in charge I would say SPEND MORE because a dollar or two spent socializing, networking and creating good will, be it with diplomats or industry leaders or community advocates, goes a long, long way.

If you idiots want to serve top water and make your clients pay for their own beer when your out for supper...start your own businesses and see how quickly your customers avoid you like the plague.

This is a non-story. If you want good people running our government agencies and advocating Canadian goods and services on your behalf then learn what networking and socializing are all about and forget this tiny bar tab - give them some tools to work with and stfu when it costs a few bucks for whisky and mineral water...

[Akhenaten]

itsanalias itsanalias:

So I'm not the only one reading his response that way too then?

Akhenaten, and the only people who continue to defend such waste or derail the topic with red herrings or aren't being critical of this now will be all over it when such a report comes out the next time a Liberal government is in power federally.

Dammit man, set your partisanship aside...

Ok moron it's as simple as this: show me where I defend it or it's you who's the partisan asshole.

Hmm? Where do I defend it? Where? Can't find where?

It's TOO MUCH SPENDING. It's inexcusable.
Is that loud enough for you?

Because I'm 100% certain when the Liberals do it we won't hear a peep from you or poquas about it so don't sit there lecturing me about my partisanship. THAT's my point.

There is NOTHING - I mean NOTHING that indicates anywhere that defend it. Since you automatically assume I am defending it and over partisan reasons then that actually illuminates YOU as the partisan asshole here.

If you can't read that's not my problem. There is a difference between the story, and WHY people decide to make a 'debate' over it. Do you not get that? Because if you can't I'm surprised you can even tie your shoes.

Oh and poquas? Either you're poquas or one day soon you're going to realize why he's a bitch.

[Akhenaten]

itsanalias itsanalias:

Akhenaten Akhenaten:

itsanalias itsanalias:

So I'm not the only one reading his response that way too then?

Akhenaten, and the only people who continue to defend such waste or derail the topic with red herrings or aren't being critical of this now will be all over it when such a report comes out the next time a Liberal government is in power federally.

Dammit man, set your partisanship aside...

Ok moron it's as simple as this: show me where I defend it or it's you who's the partisan asshole.

Hmm? Where do I defend it? Where? Can't find where?

It's TOO MUCH SPENDING. It's inexcusable.
Is that loud enough for you?

Because I'm 100% certain when the Liberals do it we won't here a peep from you or poquas about it so don't sit there lecturing me about my partisanship. THAT's my point.

There is NOTHING - I mean NOTHING that indicates anywhere that defend it. Since you automatically assume I am defending it and over partisan reasons then that actually illuminates YOU as the partisan asshole here.

If you can't read that's not my problem. There is a difference between the story, and WHY people decide to make a 'debate' over it. Do you not get that? Because if you can't I'm surprised you can even tie your shoes.

Oh and poquas? Either you're poquas or one day soon you're going to realize why he's a bitch.

Strike a nerve did I?

Idiots strike a nerve, yes.

$1:

I must ask, why do you find it necessary much like ridenrain did to ignore facts but respond with insults.

In other words you can't find where I defend it, which means, ironic to your post that it's actually YOU who can't handle the facts. This case the fact being that I didn't defend it anywhere. YOU NEED TO IGNORE THE FACT I NEVER DEFENDED IT. So don't tell me I'm ignoring facts.

$1:

Now thank you for finally admitting that it is too much spending and not excuseable.

Lemmie give you a little English lesson: in order to "admit" one must first deny. So no, kid, I didn't admit it was too much spending, I stated it.

Now do you understand the difference between the story itself, and partisan motives behind presenting it as a 'debate'? Or are you that naive and stupid?

[poquas]

Akhenaten Akhenaten:

Guy_Fawkes Guy_Fawkes:

Just put him on ignore Akhen, feeding him just uses up time and energy that can be spent elsewhere.

I agree. He doesn't know what he likes or dislikes from one moment to the next...just so long as he's center of attention.

I think that’s very good advice. If you boys can’t participate as adults, don’t read my posts.

Itsanalias, welcome to the “you are a (fill in label here)” crowd.

That’s the pastime with a few people here. They like labels. It seems to keep their worlds safe and secure. You opinions are only welcome if they are the same one they have..... At least on that particular day.

[Donny_Brasco]

itsanalias itsanalias:

Donny_Brasco Donny_Brasco:

Whoever is arguing against this pittance spent on a little booze obviously has no clue about the cost of doing business.

$168,000 is NOTHING and if I were in charge I would say SPEND MORE because a dollar or two spent socializing, networking and creating good will, be it with diplomats or industry leaders or community advocates, goes a long, long way.

If you idiots want to serve top water and make your clients pay for their own beer when your out for supper...start your own businesses and see how quickly your customers avoid you like the plague.

This is a non-story. If you want good people running our government agencies and advocating Canadian goods and services on your behalf then learn what networking and socializing are all about and forget this tiny bar tab - give them some tools to work with and stfu when it costs a few bucks for whisky and mineral water...

Just a hunch here but do you vote NDP Donny?

I get the feeling you like tax n spend governments with plenty of tax dollar funded handouts.

Let me guess, you think that it’s better to spend 5 dollars doing business the hard way than to spend 1 dollar doing it the right way.

It doesn’t matter who I vote for, there is a cost of doing business. I’d rather make it easier and cheaper by allowing bureaucrats a little leeway when they’re out networking to spend a few dollars selling whatever we’re paying the peddle…

Networking, socializing and building relationships is how business is done. Good relationships are priceless. If that costs us a few dollars because of a bottle of wine and a nice dinner than it is worth it.

It just seems retarded to think that somehow you’re going to save any money by handcuffing people’s abilities to conduct business on our behalf.

[Akhenaten]

poquas poquas:

Akhenaten Akhenaten:

Guy_Fawkes Guy_Fawkes:

Just put him on ignore Akhen, feeding him just uses up time and energy that can be spent elsewhere.

I agree. He doesn't know what he likes or dislikes from one moment to the next...just so long as he's center of attention.

I think that’s very good advice. If you boys can’t participate as adults, don’t read my posts.

Itsanalias, welcome to the “you are a (fill in label here)” crowd.

That’s the pastime with a few people here. They like labels. It seems to keep their worlds safe and secure. You opinions are only welcome if they are the same one they have..... At least on that particular day.

More pointless trolling.

[poquas]

Hey! I thought I was on ignore.

[Akhenaten]

yeah...anyways...



I do think it shows more than a little insensitivity to be spending that much on something frivolous like booze at a time when so many people are out of work. Dept.'s everywhere are scaling back, this niche should've been scaled back too.