Smazz

That's why Cactus Jack wants proportional representation. He argued that the Bloc received 1.3M votes and has 51 seats, yet team Green had 1M votes and has no seats. Do you think proportional rep is a good thing? Im asking honestly. To me, I think it is. I mean, even the green party is being treated like shit and I gotto tell ya, i think they have more brains than the bloc.

Seriously, is there not some law we can make to have them not be part of our parliament, allowed on committee etc etc if it is clear what is their mandate?

What about the BLOC? Im sorry if there are any Sovereignists on this board but damn, we do look silly allowing these guys in Parliament when all they want is to separate.

Whoda thunk? Look at the Orange Crush - lol (disclaimer I have not and will not vote NDP) http://www.electionalmanac.com/canada/polls.gif

Im really not happy with any of the parties but it scares me to think that people get scared by Harper talking about a COALITION govt.. like its not something we have had for the last how many years anyway. Who cares who gets to visit the Queen.

Hey there Hab fan, Dont feel bad - Leaf fan here :'( I would add an option to your poll - say put in a Coalition (though I hate that term) Lib/NDP govt cause i think thats what it will be barring the drama of a "Prime Minister". Like it or not, they will prob be the group with the votes to push through the bills. Thats what i think will happen.

Sd, when can I borrow your place? :P

add in the difficulty for the avg Chinese "investor" to have access to publicly traded companies etc.

Done thanks

I love the Joebroni reference. Oh, and the Sharks never seem to have a boring playoff game. Maybe it has something to do with the team being 90% CDN? ;D

Hi Sanj, I wont be one of the attendees but can i make a small $5 donation via that paypal account posted? Thanks Smazz

and there will more than likely be more tightening over there so hold on......

You would not believe how well some people can sell a dream to chase.

Im no quake expert but the continuous after shocks in the 7s.. this cant be normal even for a Earthquake prone region, can it? I really feel for the souls over there, yes, I know they are catastrophe hardenend but these continued after shocks in addition to the radiation threats moving people out further and further. My heart goes out.

I really do want to get to visit your province one of these days. My sister in laws family is from there - I hear nothing but marvelous things of there and NL. Hope to see you Soon ;D

Im speaking through experience -that in fact does happen

Easy there with the holier than though posts please. Unbecoming of a message board? ::) Some people are taking themselves a little to seriously. Perhaps re read the beginning of the post " Ok, take it for what it is worth as this is just top of my head computing but," I know there is something in the bible about casting stones but..

One does remember when 1B in cash was just a dream and that the 1 with a B number is not so large in the big picture anymore (or as it once was) so perhaps one has answered ones own question? Disclaimer: If this post made zero sense I apologize as i am writing under sleep deprivation ;D

A couple things: You can forget about avgs when going back from inception because alot of those days are done - in addition, I remember from experience quite a few of those years when the numbers were all but evident they had good financials yet the price was below/par BV. When the numbers did come out -it was reflected back closer to par +. That is what i am saying here really, just in reverse.

Who knows, perhaps when the Q1 numbers come out (if they do in fact take a hit) all the big shots will be like "oh no, this doesnt look good to have this in the portfolio now"

Ok, take it for what it is worth as this is just top of my head computing but, for those like me, who have owned this company (off and on) for a decade plus, the current over BV for FFH currently, knowing (estimate of course) they will prob be taking another hit on the Q1 number yet we are going over BV right now is bewildering. Ive sat on the company when they had nothing but good numbers and they were way (relatively speaking) under book. IMO, the pension funds through the hedges funds are really reaching here - the only explanations i can up with. Im not saying paying over book for FFH wont work out in the long run, Im just saying that the majority of players out there dont have a long term plan. This stuff just makes me say "huh?" That is all ;D

Every dog on the street knew that Portugal was going to require a bailout, especially after the current government was overturned because they weren't able to push through their austerity budget. and didnt cause a ripple then either.

And ECB about to raise rates! Im getting dizzy already!

"Portugal seeks bailout and becomes 3rd victim of Europe debt crisis" and doesnt even cause a ripple!

Sittin on CAD Dollars - cause its cheaper than a ride at Wonderland!