The difference makes it interesting

You know the difference between Canadian and American politics? Canadian politicians can actually stand to be around other that don’t have the same bent- that can’t be said for our neighbors to the south. I’m convinced of the fact that John Baird (environment minister) doesn’t dislike David McGuinty (Liberal environment critic), and I’m relatively sure that Stephen Harper and Stephane Dion have a lot in common. Peter MacKay and Belinda Stronach? Alright, probably blanket statements won’t work, but you get the idea.

In the States it’s a totally different political culture. Republicans just don’t like Democrats. They think they eat stem cells for breakfast. Democrats don’t like Republicans. Good God-fearing Republicans, but probably too God-fearing for the lefties.

Argue against it. Say they love each other. Why then are there news organizations like FOX News, who’s slogan is “Fair and Balanced” when nothing could be farther from the truth. And look at daytime TV-

**DISCLAIMER- I do not watch “The View.” The thought of a show where 4-5 women yell at each other and no one actually knows what is happening makes me run for the TUMS...ahh relief.

If you haven’t heard- they talked a little about politics yesterday on “The View.” Well, probably a little more than a little. Well, probably a ten minute screaming match between Rosie O’Donnell and Elizabeth Hasselbeck about who was a coward and who wasn’t. Basically, they confirmed yesterday what “viewsees” have been thinking about this show since Rosie joined the clan- Elizabeth (Rep.) HATES Rosie (Dem.).

It was purely about politics. Rosie (who holds nothing back) said something that was blown out of proportion by FOX and asked Elizabeth (who never lacks praise for G-Dub) to pick up for her. The response was (as most political conversations go), this is a good time for you to clarify what you said and what you meant by it. Rosie proceeded to call her a coward, and the fight was on!

Alright, that’s it about “The View.”

I’m glad there isn’t that climate in Canada. There may be what has been referred to as the “left wing bias” in the media. But it hasn’t spawned a host of right wing papers, television stations and radio programs telling people that anyone with a liberal bent should be avoided like the plague.

I would caution people about getting too wrapped up in politics. Unless you are a person who feels the need to put your name on the ballot- listen to other people’s opinions. You may not agree, but at least you can take a little time to listen to their “view.” I know, I’m sorry.