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ben voyonsdonc · 10-14-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Shazam

You give Higgins too much credit.

I know. Just taking off my Nenshi hat for a bit and changing perspectives.

Byrns · 10-14-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ben voyonsdonc

I know. Just taking off my Nenshi hat for a bit and changing perspectives.

Judas!

Torture · 10-14-2010, 03:08 PM

Wayne Stewart on CBC Radio One right now.

worth · 10-14-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelekin

I'm pretty sure I just read that as "all we've heard it from is the eyewitnesses."

Also, DJ Kelly isn't exactly in the business of spreading lies. But good try on the defense there bud.

What is with the condescending attitudes on here?

Torture · 10-14-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

The surprise is Nenshi's hidden platform agenda that includes re-starting Stampede Wrestling, putting an indoor area in the middle of Devonian Gardens (which doubles as a planetarium at night, $5 a ticket), and the inaugural event pits Bruce Hart and Naheed Nenshi vs. Karachi Vice is a best two-out-of-three falls match.

I thought Nenshi was going to unveil that he was an Oilers fan.

Shazam · 10-14-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by worth

What is with the condescending attitudes on here?

They're building consensus. It's the Nenshi way.

SebC · 10-14-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by burn_this_city

Those were pretty pointed questions. I thought she handled it fairly well. At least she didnt sacrifice her morals and throw the old campaign manager under the bus. I do agree that he was coming in with an obvious bias.

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Originally Posted by mesaywee

I'm not liking barb what-so-ever but that guy was a dick, and obviously had a bias.

As has been pointed out before, McCourt is like that to everyone.There's no bias against her, unless he's biased against everyone else too. Higgins should've been ready. If she can't prepare for an interview, I doubt she'll be adequately prepared to run the city either.

Kelekin · 10-14-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

The surprise is Nenshi's hidden platform agenda that includes re-starting Stampede Wrestling, putting an indoor area in the middle of Devonian Gardens (which doubles as a planetarium at night, $5 a ticket), and the inaugural event pits Bruce Hart and Naheed Nenshi vs. Karachi Vice is a best two-out-of-three falls match.

Devonian Gardens? This is 2010.

burn_this_city · 10-14-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SebC

As has been pointed out before, McCourt is like that to everyone.There's no bias against her, unless he's biased against everyone else too. Higgins should've been ready. If she can't prepare for an interview, I doubt she'll be adequately prepared to run the city either.

McIver hasnt even been interviewed yet, not sure how you can make that claim. Its one thing to question policy, its another to basically call the candidate a puppet and a political neophyte. There was no substance to those questions, it was about creating a reaction. Fug I feel like I'm defending Barb Higgins, who I definitely do not support.

Swayze11 · 10-14-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by burn_this_city

McIver hasnt even been interviewed yet, not sure how you can make that claim. Its one thing to attack policy, its another to basically call the candidate a puppet and a political neophyte.

Is he planning on getting interviewed? or is he going to do the smart thing and stay far away from "the hot seat"?

Byrns · 10-14-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by burn_this_city

McIver hasnt even been interviewed yet, not sure how you can make that claim. Its one thing to attack policy, its another to basically call the candidate a puppet and a political neophyte.

To be fair he did have a go at Nenshi, although I think he was more condescending to Barb.

burn_this_city · 10-14-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Swayze11

Is he planning on getting interviewed? or is he going to do the smart thing and stay far away from "the hot seat"?

Supposed to be on tomorrow.

Bigtime · 10-14-2010, 03:18 PM

Apparently he also called Burrows a "loser" when he interviewed him in the hot seat.

Torture · 10-14-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

Apparently he also called Burrows a "loser" when he interviewed him in the hot seat.

Probably had him confused with the other Burrows.

Bunk · 10-14-2010, 03:21 PM

Barb on Qr77 when asked about a potential 3-way debate sounds like she thinks the world is out to get her. It's bizarre.

jdso · 10-14-2010, 03:22 PM

Higgins response to BT interview.

http://barbhiggins.ca/news/higgins-r...interview.html

ben voyonsdonc · 10-14-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Byrns

To be fair he did have a go at Nenshi, although I think he was more condescending to Barb.

I still put a lot of the blame on Higgins because she allowed it to get out of hand. It was what McCourt aims to do and she allowed him to get under her skin. She became really defensive about the marionnette question and couldn't regain her poise.

Election campaigns are exhausting in every way. It may have been the exhaustion talking but all of the candidates are going through the same thing. Nenshi has maintained the utmost in poise and composure in spite of the stress and it is just one more reason why he should be mayor.

Swayze11 · 10-14-2010, 03:23 PM

Looks like the Herald is taking this story and running with it:

http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Ba...183/story.html

SebC · 10-14-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by burn_this_city

McIver hasnt even been interviewed yet, not sure how you can make that claim. Its one thing to question policy, its another to basically call the candidate a puppet and a political neophyte. There was no substance to those questions, it was about creating a reaction. Fug I feel like I'm defending Barb Higgins, who I definitely do not support.

I suspect that if Nenshi had had to fire his campaign manager, he would have been asked about it as well. Bottom line is McCourt tries to make everyone look bad, and he works with what the candidates give him. Maybe if Higgins had showed up at the SAIT/Calgary Chamber of Commerce forum, she would have gained some insight into how he operates.

Bunk · 10-14-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

The Nenshi love-in is getting a little thick. The smell of Santorum is deafening.

ps. I am probably voting for him though.

Online in Twitter, CP, SSP, even Beyond.ca, Herald comments are all a bit of a Nenshi love-in. But it is amazing how people have coalesced behind him.