05-03-2007, 10:57 AM
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The new goggles also do nothing.
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary
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Bigfoot risks extinction and should be listed as endangered says Canadian MP
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Bigfoot, the legendary hairy man-like beast said to roam the wildernesses of North America, is not shy, merely so rare it risks extinction and should be protected as an endangered species.
So says Canadian MP Mike Lake who has called for Bigfoot to be protected under Canada's species at risk act, alongside Whooping Cranes, Blue Whales, and Red Mulberry trees.
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070502...T5W7OnVbfMWM0F
I won't make it worse by pointing out that the MP in question is from Edmonton. Oh, oops... 
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05-03-2007, 11:00 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Victoria
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Wow...sure glad the Conservatives are doing such a bang up job of helping Albertans not be perceived as uninformed rednecks.
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05-03-2007, 11:00 AM
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One of the Nine
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Well if we could finally catch a few of them and breed them... Darn things are so crafty, always getting away with the Kokanee.
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05-03-2007, 11:02 AM
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I read about this. The article I saw mentioned the MP doesn't necessarily believe in Bigfoot, but he was pursuing this on behalf of a very fervent constituent.
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05-03-2007, 11:22 AM
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Norm!
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Man there's nothing better then a Big Foot steak, grilled over moon rocks, with a side order of Whooping Crane Pate, and a desert of Red Mulberry sauce over Ice Cream made with Blue Whale milk.
Or is that a little extreme
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05-03-2007, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 4X4
Well if we could finally catch a few of them and breed them... Darn things are so crafty, always getting away with the Kokanee.
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Maybe that is why now he should be on the endangered species list. Liver damage.
But really, what a joke. I can't believe we are wasting tax payers money on a fairy tale.
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05-03-2007, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Between this and the Shane Doan fiasco one has to wonder whether MP's actually do anythig of value anymore...
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05-03-2007, 11:33 AM
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Has lived the dream!
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Warning! Warning!
Publicity Alert!!!
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05-03-2007, 12:00 PM
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our politicians sure do work hard at making sure real pressing issues get dealt with eh! I hope he gets killed by a sasquatch.
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05-03-2007, 12:05 PM
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Not the 1 millionth post winnar
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I am ashamed at how stupid this MP is. Even if he doesn't believe in Bigfoot, he should at least have the good sense not to bring up a stupid waste of time.
Regardless of how many crazy Edmontonians are calling him about it.
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05-03-2007, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Hahahahaha! Lighten up people! I think it's funny! And fun! There needs to be more humour in the House of Commons. I hope they pass the bill. Then we'll move on to the Ogo Pogo!
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05-03-2007, 12:28 PM
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Good to see the people we pay to run the country are focusing on the really important issues 
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05-03-2007, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by FireFly
Hahahahaha! Lighten up people! I think it's funny! And fun! There needs to be more humour in the House of Commons. I hope they pass the bill. Then we'll move on to the Ogo Pogo!
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Ummm...no. You're getting paid to be there and do a job, not enlighten us on the ramblings of a mulletted coot from Edmonton.
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05-03-2007, 01:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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Originally Posted by rubecube
Ummm...no. You're getting paid to be there and do a job, not enlighten us on the ramblings of a mulletted coot from Edmonton.
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I disagree. You are there to represent the people. All of them. Not just the smart ones.
Besides; if this MP is getting bombarded with requests from his constituant (which is likely with the use of the word "fervent"); maybe if he can say that the motion was passed, the guy will leave the MP alone.
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05-03-2007, 02:01 PM
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One of the Nine
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Originally Posted by ken0042
I disagree. You are there to represent the people. All of them. Not just the smart ones.
Besides; if this MP is getting bombarded with requests from his constituant (which is likely with the use of the word "fervent"); maybe if he can say that the motion was passed, the guy will leave the MP alone.
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Agreed. The whole purpose of elected representatives is to bring the concerns/opinions/needs&wants of the populace to the attention of the government. Even if it's a little strange sometimes.
If it were 1930 and the question of gay marriage or lunar research came up, we'd all be laughing.
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05-03-2007, 02:30 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Victoria
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Originally Posted by ken0042
I disagree. You are there to represent the people. All of them. Not just the smart ones.
Besides; if this MP is getting bombarded with requests from his constituant (which is likely with the use of the word "fervent"); maybe if he can say that the motion was passed, the guy will leave the MP alone.
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How are far is that supposed to reach? Does that mean I should bombard my MP with every little request and reasonably expect to hear it presented on the floor?
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05-03-2007, 02:32 PM
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The new goggles also do nothing.
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary
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I want my MP to launch a independant inquiry into how the government uses chemicals in McDonalds fries to control the minds of the population, it's clearly why everyone votes liberal.
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05-03-2007, 02:39 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
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05-03-2007, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 4X4
Agreed. The whole purpose of elected representatives is to bring the concerns/opinions/needs&wants of the populace to the attention of the government. Even if it's a little strange sometimes.
If it were 1930 and the question of gay marriage or lunar research came up, we'd all be laughing.
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Elected officials are suppose to represent their constituents to a degree. You can't bring up all the issues brought to you by the crack pots and wackos to Parliament. How can there be that many people in Edmonton, not BC where it is suppose to live, but Edmonton, who not only believe in the Bigfoot but believe in it enough to go an advocate it's protection? Maybe I am giving people too much credit, but I wouldn't think that there is a big enough drive for this. There must be other factors (like Daradon said, publicity).
What's next? The United States starting a man hunt for Elvis? I bet there are more people who believe in Elvis than Bigfoot. I think some common sense needs to be exercised badly. I know the minority needs a voice, but come on, it's not like someone rights are being violated or anything of significance needs to be done. Wasting time and money trying to pass a bill about a mythical animal is completely idiotic.
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05-03-2007, 02:46 PM
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Referee
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Over the hill
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flashpoint
I am ashamed at how stupid this MP is. Even if he doesn't believe in Bigfoot, he should at least have the good sense not to bring up a stupid waste of time.
Regardless of how many crazy Edmontonians are calling him about it.
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Well--and I don't know how exact Bobblehead was being in his language--but what he said was that the MP doesn't "necessarily" believe in Bigfoot.
Maybe I'm being pedantic, but isn't that sort of like saying "I don't necessarily believe in the Easter Bunny"--i.e. that he's not willing to rule it out?
Any way you slice it, this is idiotic. On the other hand, the Chupacabras DEFINITELY needs to be made a protected species! 
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