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[cybercoma]

Jason Kenney once again accidentally sent something out from his office that he shouldn't have. This time he accidentally hit reply all to all 26 members of the Alberta caucus and their assistants. The content of his email?

“I say a definite ‘no’ to Lukaszyk. I don’t think it makes sense to create a precedent to do a special caucus meeting for every visiting minister from the provincial government. Plus he is a complete and utter asshole.”

This isn't the first time a Minister in Harper's cabinet has used profanity when addressing another level of government. In response to Toronto's application, under Miller, for funding from the federal government to replace street cars, Baird was blunt:

They should fuck off.

It seems that the contempt and arrogance of this government is systemic, given that these "accidents" and "slip-ups" keep happening again and again. There was a time when a cabinet minister would step down after being caught making such inappropriate remarks. This is not the decorum of the Government of Canada. Cabinet Ministers need to realize that they are no longer backbencher MPs, rather they represent the government of the entire country. Moreover, they are appointed to their positions by the Queen of Canada, which reflects poorly on the monarch.

[wyly]

not a big deal for me, it's the way adults talk in the real world...

[mentalfloss]

not a big deal for me, it's the way adults talk in the real world...

Bullshit.
-- Rae

Seriously though, it depends on the context of the comment and how offensive it really is.

Edited by mentalfloss, 19 June 2012 - 08:40 AM.

[j44]

I'm not surprised at the language but I'm a little surprised that they are stupid enough to put it in emails.

[PIK]

Bullshit.
-- Rae

Seriously though, it depends on the context of the comment and how offensive it really is.

Lets not forget pretty boy calling a cabinet minister a piece of shit.

[PIK]

I'm not surprised at the language but I'm a little surprised that they are stupid enough to put it in emails.

Maybe it was not by accident.

[mentalfloss]

Lets not forget pretty boy calling a cabinet minister a piece of shit.

In all honesty, he really is a piece of shit.

This whole issue is a job for utilitarianism anyway..

Edited by mentalfloss, 19 June 2012 - 09:26 AM.

[CPCFTW]

Another trivial and boring thread courtesy of cybercomaweb.com

[westguy]

Jason Kenney once again accidentally sent something out from his office that he shouldn't have. This time he accidentally hit reply all to all 26 members of the Alberta caucus and their assistants. The content of his email?



This isn't the first time a Minister in Harper's cabinet has used profanity when addressing another level of government. In response to Toronto's application, under Miller, for funding from the federal government to replace street cars, Baird was blunt:



It seems that the contempt and arrogance of this government is systemic, given that these "accidents" and "slip-ups" keep happening again and again. There was a time when a cabinet minister would step down after being caught making such inappropriate remarks. This is not the decorum of the Government of Canada. Cabinet Ministers need to realize that they are no longer backbencher MPs, rather they represent the government of the entire country. Moreover, they are appointed to their positions by the Queen of Canada, which reflects poorly on the monarch.

The arrogance of the Alberta PC's is overwhelming

[Manny]

Hardly "Honourable" conduct.

[The_Squid]

When one is at work one should act in a professional manner. This not not professional conduct and puts into doubt this Minister's abilities to do a good job.

[jacee]

I'm not surprised at the language but I'm a little surprised that they are stupid enough to put it in emails.

And reply all.

TFF

I have a feeling the Supreme LeaderHarper won't be amused.

[Charles Anthony]

Guys,

Try to discuss this issue without lowering your manners to the standard of your politicians.

I want to remind everybody about the forum rules and guidelines concerning insults and rude language.

Here in the MapleLeaf Web forums, the discussion is expected to be civil and polite no matter what your politicians do or say.



Charles Anthony

moderator

[mentalfloss]

The house was really pushing for that apology yesterday. Fortunately, Kenney eventually gave in, but I would not be surprised if the federal relationship with it's Alberta cousins has been marred moving forward.

This is dangerous, divisive politics and Alberta should think twice about who truly has their interests at heart.

Edited by mentalfloss, 20 June 2012 - 05:03 AM.

[capricorn]

not a big deal for me, it's the way adults talk in the real world...

They even talk like adults in the unreal world, i.e. the House of Commons.

NDP MP Ryan Cleary recently said in the House that the PM doesn't know his arse from a hole in the ground.

I suppose that's what we've come to expect from MPs. Potty mouths and grandstanders.

This Kenney "asshole" comment, is it of such importance to the nation's business that so many opposition MPs were compelled to raise it in the House? I mean, wouldn't raising it once have sufficed for the point to be made?