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Duffy walks away from reporter’s question 
WAYNE THIBODEAU
The Guardian
A newly-minted P.E.I. senator appears to be growing tired of talking about a mounting rift between himself and Island Premier Robert Ghiz.
During an announcement in Charlottetown Friday, Duffy refused to take questions from reporters about the rift and walked away from a media scrum when the issue was raised.
Duffy was talking about equalization when a reporter asked him about the rift with the P.E.I. premier.
“Ahh, forget that,” said Duffy, as he raised his hand in disgust and walked away from reporters.
Duffy has also refused to do interviews with CBC-TV and canceled an appearance on EastLink Television since the controversy erupted.
In Halifax last weekend, Duffy said Ghiz is a “Rambo wannabe” who couldn't match his late father's intellect, making reference to former P.E.I. Premier Joe Ghiz.
“Joe Ghiz knew what he was doing. Joe Ghiz was a very smart guy and I'm afraid Robert, well anyway, I'll just leave it at that,” Duffy said last weekend.
Ghiz described the comments as “unfortunate” during an interview with The Guardian earlier this week.
“I have no idea where it's coming from,” said Ghiz. “Perhaps Mr. Duffy might just need to take a little time to grow into this new role.”
The comments in Halifax came on the heels of sensational comments at a Conservative meeting in Winsloe last week, and again in the Senate, where he suggested Ghiz may get the “shaft” by getting in bed with the premier of Newfoundland, and that the sight of two politicians in bed was “... a grotesque scene.”
Despite a public rebuke by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who suggested Duffy’s comments were “perhaps inappropriate,” Duffy remains unapologetic. He claims he used the language to grab people's attention.
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Garth Staples from PE writes: Why do Islanders always want to shoot the messanger?
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| Posted 14/02/2009 at 6:09 AM | Alert an Editor | Link to comment |
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About time from Charlottetown, PEI writes: About time you kept your mouth shut Duffy. Nice not to hear your insults and inane chatter for once. Doubt that will last long though.
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| Posted 14/02/2009 at 6:16 AM | Alert an Editor | Link to comment |
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Jessica from Cornwall, PEI writes: Come on Guardian, time to retire this story. How many times are you going to run the same article?
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| Posted 14/02/2009 at 6:54 AM | Alert an Editor | Link to comment |
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Chris from Borden-Carleton, PE writes: Have the reporters nothing better to do. How about better reporting on the PNP. How about reporting on Docherty and her sidestepping. Now she has time for a meeting. Wow, allit took was to force her to show her day book. Amazing. How about reporting on the economy. There are greater news stories all across the globe.
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| Posted 14/02/2009 at 7:56 AM | Alert an Editor | Link to comment |
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yeah right from pei writes: Perhaps Mr Duffy needs might just need to take a little time to grow into his new role ....When can we expect that of you Mr Premier ?
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James Mcgoo from Lakesdie, PEI writes: Mr. Duffy was appointed to represent the people of PEI. He was not elected. The appointment was a great honor. Any person presented with it would find it difficult to refuse. Perhaps Mr. Duffy did not spend enough time understanding the responsibilities that comes with this honor. Did he ask himself if he really wanted to adjust his lifestyle to the demands of the position. Only Mr Duffy knows the answers to these questions. It is not too late for him to reflect on these understandings and questions.
The citizens and taxpayers of PEI are experiencing incredible strains upon their households and economy. They deserve representation that is focused and serious. They need to ask themselves the same questions Mr. Duffy should have answered before accepting his appointment. The answers the citizens arrive at are as important or more so than Mr. Duffy's. If Mr. Duffy cannot change his behavior to begin representing the people in a manner that reflects the challenges they are facing, then maybe they should exercise their constitutional rights and un-appoint him. A recall may be wearisome, but representation is more important than what amounts to none at all.
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| Posted 14/02/2009 at 8:06 AM | Alert an Editor | Link to comment |
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Mildred from Nova Scotia writes: Mike Duffy is a prime example of why Canada does not need or should have a Senate. He wasn’t all that great as an interviewer and is a terrible choice as a senator. I do not live in Prince Edward Island (neither does Duffy) so I will not comment on Premier Ghiz except to note he was elected to his office by the people, not appointed as Duffy.
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| Posted 14/02/2009 at 8:18 AM | Alert an Editor | Link to comment |
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the latest news from pei writes: the Guardian continues its attack on Senator Duffy. it is really sad when a paper or any media for that matter decides it is going to ruin a person. Duffy will get past this but our island will be tarnished. it is little wonder people like Brad Richards make less of their place of birth now. we just love to cut them down...........shame
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| Posted 14/02/2009 at 8:43 AM | Alert an Editor | Link to comment |
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Pie in your face from pe writes: Yes, perhaps Duffy just needs some time to grow into his new role. Sadly enough we've been waiting for Ghiz to do the same. Just how much time do you get?
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| Posted 14/02/2009 at 8:44 AM | Alert an Editor | Link to comment |
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Taxpayer from Charlottetown, PEI writes: How do you spell disappointing. D U F F Y
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Sandra from Ontario writes: Yup, he's drawn attention alright. He's lost so much respect and he'll never get it back.
I wonder how he felt as a reporter being brushed aside. Oh, I forgot, his claim to fame was wink, wink, nudge, nudge reporting equal to that of The Inquirer.
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speedy from PE writes: Lets forget this fellow and move on to bigger and better topics.
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| Posted 14/02/2009 at 9:14 AM | Alert an Editor | Link to comment |
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Frank White from Charlottetown, PE writes: and here i am, thinking the job of the senate is to provide non-partisan unbiased ADVICE to whatever political party is in power... bascially to provide sound unbiased advice to politicians who otherwise have to play the political game...
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sounds like duffy's doing the complete opposite. get him off the senate, and give him a job writing articles for a second-rate media source instead... or better yet, the radio! seems like the kinda guy with the right set of attention-getting words the radio! plus his clear political spin has no right in the senate AT ALL, but i'm sure his opinions would still make good humour for readers (or listeners)...
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Mary from Nova Scotia writes: A useless Senate and a useless senator.
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death of newspapers from pei writes: this story is a classic example of why newspapers are going out of business, no investigation, no depth, no relevance, just stupid rerunning of the same old story....... no wonder the rest of Canada laughs at us, that is if they notice us at all
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hillbilly from pei. writes: Like I said in yesterdays column. MR.Duffy if you have nothing good to say about Islanders then don,t say anything at all.
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Mervin Hollingsworth from Saskatoon, Sask. writes: This is typical of the media in Canada. They are like a pack of mad dogs with a bone. All the parties involved have made their comments and positions perfectly clear but that's not good enough. Instead of moving on and asking substantive questions about today's complex issues they prefer to talk about the mundane. I could care less about Williams, Ghiz and Duffy. My life will go on but it gets a little ridiculous. No wonder Canadians have little use for the media.
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Buddy from P.E.I. writes: To all you Torys that are trying to say this is yesterdays news stop for a minute and look at all the comments being made on this web page.
The PC Party of P.E.I. are tryng to stop this story because evey time this guy has a few, he opens his big mouth and makes Roert Ghiz look good.
His ignorace and contempt for the CBC is unbelievable.
75% of Islanders thinks that he was out of line and should apoligize. the other 25% are no doubt hard core Torys.
Until he does apoligize THIS IS GOING TO BE A STORY...
Keep on showing your class Duffy you keep draging the P.E.I. P.C. Party down with you.
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Frank White from Charlottetown, PE writes: typical of canadian media?
grow up and take some travels around the world... think about this same situation in any US, Asian, or European media... it'd definately be a lot worse for Duffy.
some of you whine like Harper... I suppose the media should only be allowed to publish 'pre-approved' opinions, questions and thoughts right?
Duffy shows no respect towards Islanders.. he makes a stir, and when us, the Islanders, complain about it not being in our best interest... he degrades us and thinks of us as too stupid and too backwoods to really grasp whats going on, and that we should let him go on his self-righteous tyrade because its over our heads anyway, and we should just trust the city-folk with his big words and his city-folk learnin' to act on our behalf (which apparently includes disrespecting ourselves, disrespecting our elected Premier, among other anomalys that do not reflect the average islander's opinion).
Mike Duffy, a face and voice meant for radio.
(oh, and the Senate is very important... there needs to be UNBIASED UNPARTISAN UNPOLITICAL advice based on a moral level... if we only stayed within Political and Legal opinion, and never looked from 'outside the box' then we'd probably be a lot more like the States and their f-ed up Senate/Government... and nobody wants that, not even people in the US)
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C. Little from PE writes: What a shame. Here we have a senator in the news and he is there for all the wrong reasons. There have been senators who have worked hard in committees and so forth and they get little to no recognition. Here is Duffy, who inexplicably (given that he has been in public life for many
Years) makes the news on a regular basis for saying vulgar things and behaving like our worst nightmare vision of what unelected, absentee appointees are. He loves the attention.
Wait until he finds out that senators’ work takes place in committee rooms and not in front of the press. Get on the work and stop being an embarrassment.
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dudette-ly DuBetter from PEI writes: Doesn't matter what your political stripe, Duffy is an embarrassment. He not only did the Senate a disservice but he has let Islanders down. All Islanders of all stripes. I know alot of Tories who are upset with him.
He is forgetting that he was appointed. At least we can be thankful we have some respectable Senators in the Senate. Imagine Percy Downe, Catherine Callbeck or Libby Hubley spouting off like that. They are class acts, and its too bad Duffy can't join in their ranks. But his massive ego won't let him.
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Sally from Alberta writes: Maybe there should be a diplomacy schoolfor newly elected senators to attend. Duffy could take Senator Brazeau and Green along with him.
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Once A Fan from PE writes: Mike, I’m embarrassed to say you’re an Islander. It’s hard to believe a man that we are paying $135,000/year for his wisdom could offer nothing more than you offer…. Which is nothing!
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Ron Blacquierre from Stratford, PEI writes: Mr. Duffy is turning out to be nothing but an unelected blow hard who was appointed by the PM to act as one of those little yappy dogs that nip at your ankles. Let's get an elected Senate in this democracy!
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Rob C from Calgary, Alberta writes: You folks on THE Island have been catered to for so many years by the lieberals that the truth (from Duffy) hurts your iddy biddy feelings GROW UP. Bye the way I have never been a fan of Puffy Duffy
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agree with Chris from PEI writes: I have to agree with Chris, it's time to downgrade this story and start reporting more on the PNP. Perhaps they could do a story on why they think it's not important or interesting to Islanders to keep on the PNP file.
I think the Guardian reporters are too close to the politicians here.
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ANNE from MONTAGUE, PEI writes: WILL REPORTERS EVER REALIZE WHEN IT IS TIME TO LET GO?
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Matt from PE writes: I agree with those who say this IS a story. Imagine a US Senator brushing off the media, refusing to answer questions that are being posed on behalf of the public. It shows Duffy's arrogance. He believes he knows so much more than us here in PEI, because he lives in the almighty Ottawa, not with us hicks down here iN PEI. I guess his recent comments shows just how much more advanced he is. Like Jack MacAndrew says, he'll never be a PEI senator
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Some Joe Louis advice from Charlottetown, PEI writes: Note to the Huffster:
'You can run but you can't hide.'
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DL from PE writes: Yesterday's News?....well.....I have yet to hear an apology from Duffy for his obviously unfair character assassination attempt on Premier Ghiz. In my books, this will remain current news until he does the right thing.
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N M from Charlottetown, PE writes: I didn't cast a vote for Ghiz or his party, but many Islander's did. Nobody cast a vote for Duffy, thought our tax dollars pay his salary just the same.
As a paid unelected repressentitve Duffy shouldn't be dodging any questions or interviews from the media. Furthermore, he should stop badmouthing somebody who is elected by the people.
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Tell it Like it is from Stratford, PEI writes: To all of you who keep saying that this is the same old story, that's only because Duffy keeps fanning the flames. Don't blame the Guardian.
I saw him snub his nose at the reporters with a wave of his hand, a snorting of his nose.
Instead of behaving like an insensitive blob who sticks both feet in his mouth at once, how about him showing some grace and apologizing?
I'd like to see less and less of him and hear less and less of him. He may be a PEI Senator technically, but he wouldn't have a hope in hell of ever being elected by the people of PEI.
On a final note, to all of you who keep harping on about Premier Ghiz not having got a handle on his job, come on. True or otherwise, this has nothing to do with Duffy's bad manners and vulgar spouting off.
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Frank White from Charlottetown, PEI writes: Rob C: You folks on THE Island have been catered to for so many years by the lieberals that the truth (from Duffy)
ummmm, isn't the Liberal government on PEI fairly new?
and what truth has Duffy said? he hasn't said ANYTHING, just throws childish insults/jokes.
This isn't a political thing... Senators ARE NOT supposed to represent a political party, they're supposed to provide UNBIASED advice to WHATEVER party is in power... I don't care if Duffy is conservative, liberal, ndp, or what have you, he is NOT a good senator.
Feel free to fill me in on what 'TRUTH' Duffy has graced us with... the only remotely relevant thing he has said/done was to warn Ghiz about Williams, but even in that case he went over the top to the point where any sort've ADVICE offered was overshadowed with criticism and childish insults... and he completely failed to recognize that Ghiz is obligated to look after Islander's best interest, and if that means siding with Williams on ONE of these subjects to do so, then so be it... feel like warning him to be wary of Williams on OTHER subjects? thats fine... warm him, but do so approriately, and recognize the difference between this issue, and him hopping into bed with him on EVERY issue (something that never happened, except in Duffy's unusual political bedroom fantasies which unfortunately hit the microphone).
I am pleased however that Ghiz, the younger man, is taking the wise route and not sinking to his level of insults etc, making the older man look even more foolish...
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oh well, I guess the old anology holds strong... EMPTY BARRELS ALWAYS MAKE THE LOUDEST NOISES
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Donna from Alberta writes: Good for Duffy for telling the scandal mongering media to get lost. It is about time someone did it and Duffy is just the person to do it.
Good on him!!!
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scott from pei writes: to garth staples.... time to stop looking at duffs political stripe and realize hes a screw up. get over the fact your both tories, and realize that your buddy harper shafter pei for 20 million.
doesnt matter whos in power on pei or in ottawa, fact of the matter is pei is short 20 mil, and all duff can do is be ignorant through the media?
mr staples, your no better. forget your blue stripe and put pei first for once.
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Lucia Cameron from Kensington, PEI writes: what is happening with everyone? Are we here to see through one another or are we here to see one another through ... let's please stop the pettiness and get on with the business of the day. I'm am so tired of my hard earned tax dollars going to waste with all this unnecessary grumbling going on. Let's get on with work, pleeeeease! Does the truth hurt??????????????
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Knuckle dragger from PEI writes: Was Mr. Duffy the most suitable selection to represent PEI ?
This drivel he is espousing is not becoming of a Senator and Islanders !
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Sue from PEI writes: It is time someone questioned - where is the provincial plan to move PEI to have status? The efforts of the premier and apparently some in the press, to divert the topic might be in the short term politically expedient, but does nothing for the long term economic health of the province.
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Suzy Cuzy from Ontario writes: I think you should all dig down to the bowels of this entire story and the message Duff was trying to send...the problem with the entire east coast is big mouth, hot head Danny Williams. He's making a fool out of you all. Listen, fact it, before PM Stephen Harper you were 'have not' and desperate, after PM Stephen Harper for the first time ever, after 15 years of liberals, you became a 'have' province. Danny is poisoning the entire east with his bitter deep arrogant anger.
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Ewen Campbell from Ottawa,, Ontario writes: Give the Duff a break for heaven's sake!
The expression, Never look a gift horse in the mouth, may apply. Senator Duffy has the smarts to be very beneficial to the people of PEI. It all sounds so small minded and counter-productive. Not the way to go!
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Bob Larocque from Carrying Place, ON writes: Talk about going from seeking the truth as a reporter to not being able to handle the tuth as a politician. Shame on you Duff.
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Gabby in QC from QC writes: Senator Duffy was speaking on the topic of equalization, and all a reporter was interested in was the senator's barbs regarding Premier Ghiz?
This episode illustrates the great depth of the journalistic corps: don't bother about explaining important matters to your readers, just deal with the silly gossipy talk, what's hot and what's not, cheers and jeers. Little wonder many news organizations are in financial straits.
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Dayton Funk from Richard, Sask. writes: Wow!, never heard so much about PEI until Duffy came on the scene. Now that you have a voice out there I would hope you channel it towards some good. East coast bickering is not news to us in the west. Get your act together!!!
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albertaclipper from Alberta writes: Witch hunt by left wing reporters and news papers insist on keeping this garbage alive.
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Mark from Calgary, Ab writes: Why does the media keep flogging a dead horse. This story is dead just like the Cadman story. The media keep witing the same story to fill space. What ever happened to common sense. Was it killed by political correctness. I suggest it was.
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Brett from PEI writes: Duffy is an embarrassment to PEI!!!!!!!!!
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Ron Gaudet from Ottawa, Ont writes: Duffy is getting a reality check. For years he ruined people's lives but misleading and torquing comments and ideas to put the most negative and sensational spin to garner ratings and create problems - thus is the reality of Canadian media. He is learning first hand just how destructive and hateful the left wing MSM can be to anyone that dares to say anything outside the sphere of political correctness. Duffy, this is Canada. Shut up and don't say anything the left does not like - they will destroy you if you do.
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Reality Check from Charlottetown, PE writes: How do we expect our children to know what a respectable, civil, well-adjusted, law-abiding, etc., grown up is when public officials behave in such a manner.
Politics in Canada has gone the way of the U.S.A. Shame, shame! This playground mentally gets us no where fast. We are in dyer times with many people out of work, people who are homeless, hungry and sick.
To all public officials, and that includes you Mr. oops Senator Duffy, you are there to look out for the best interest of the you serve (citizens) now get the job done without the bullying. And, Premier Ghiz you get a failing grade too for all the dishonesty that you're government as displayed.
BTW, February 23 is Stop Bullying Day, so wear something pink.
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fred laflamme from kingston, ontario writes: I always admired and respected Mike Duffy the journalist; he espoused the attributes of a good reporter and commentator - he was always fair, thoughtful, balanced, complete and truthful in the expression of his views and opinions.
As a senator it is too early to determine if history will record him as one of the finest in his field as he is generally regarded among the ranks of his former profession. However, I think he will have to grow into this new senatorial role the same way he did as a new, young journalist - slowly. He may enjoy this new career for 15 or more years, so there shouldn't be any hurry to try and prove himself right out of the gate. Mike Duffy the senator should employ the same characteristics he used as a learning, maturing journalist. He is afterall still in a position of some power and should think twice and clearly (the way he was trained as a journalist) before he attempts to comfort the afflicted or afflict the comfortable. The ramifications can be hurtful, divisive, and long lasting to himself and others.
Try it again Mike and remember, we were all given two ears and only one mouth for a reason.
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maybe just maybe we will learn from pei writes: so many people are very tired of this story and the Guardian just keeps it going, this is not a liberal or conservative story, this is foolishness. it is too bad we have such little choice in media here. the remarks made 3 weeks ago were partisan remarks to a partisan crowd. the Guardian should have realized that, I can tell you Robert Ghiz and Wayne Easter have said many things at liberal meetings that if reported would curl your hair. Wes Sheridan used very disrespectful language to describe the Prime Minister at a recent meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, did the guardian report it ... NO. our little island is looking very foolish and the only ones we have to blame is ourselves
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E. Coli from Chtown, PEI writes: It will take a lot of time for Mike Duffy to regain any sort of respect. I quite enjoyed his TV program but he sure changed when given a perk by the Conservative government. Bet they are sorry now for trusting him.
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Jarrod from PEI writes: Reading The Guardian forum is enough to make me want to jump off of a very tall building.
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Justan Alias from Cobalt, Ont writes: Islanders, get over the insult and pat attention to the message.
Danny Williams may enjoy taunting Mr. Harper and the Conservatives, but who's paying the price. Newfoundlanders just got shafted out of 1.8 billion $$$$. Yes, payback is a b**tch.
Islanders, pay heed to the old adage that says you are known by your friends.
Duffy's advice, though crude, is sound.
Biting the hand that feeds you is never a good idea.
Suck it up and take his advice.
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Mell from PE writes: The appointment to the Senate has gone to his head- he does not deserve being a Senator to represent PEI with all its perks.
He is an ignorant person- get rid of him.
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Martin from London, Ont writes: PEI is a have not Province and will remain a have not province perhaps into perpetuity. Your survival depends upon the largess of the have provinces of Canada where Williams is seen as nothing but a loud mouth buffoon. All Duffy is suggesting is be careful to whom you hitch your star. Williams tendency to turn on his friends is not something to be ignored. It would not be the interest of PEI to burn its bridges with the rest of Canada just to engage in political posturing.
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jackie from capr traverse, pei writes: This dirty little troll should be providing loads of headlines and outrage for years to come....bravo Stephen !!!
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Pat Mella for Senator from prince edward island writes: Lets start a drive to have Pat Mella appointed as pei senator instead of Mike Duffy. People would be a lot happier.
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Amused from Ch'town, PEI writes: I always find it amusing that the majority only find our Right to Freedom of Speech a Privilege when -
1) They are the one speaking 2) They agree with the one speaking 3) The one speaking is Politically Correct according to their view.
But then Mike has a serious strike against him by most Islander's standards, he's From Away! (birth certificate a non-factor). And worse, he had the Adacity to return, without a referendum! HA
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Lt Cranky Cranky from Chtown, PE writes: Duffy will soon learn that an original, entertaining thought around these parts goes as smoothly as a bomb joke when checking in your luggage.
What does the press want from him? He's obviously not sorry for what he said, he can't un-say it, so what is it about now? To showcase the local media's lack of anything interesting to work on?
Hey, I found his comments in bad taste, but also thought they were hilarious and creative. Watch the slobs in legislature murder the English language while in session, force yourself to sit there and listen to them for 20 minutes. You'll be PRAYING for Duffy.
What's offensive is having to listen to our Premier.
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Lt Cranky Cranky from Chtown, PE writes: If Duffy shows no respect to the CBC, they it's we who should be apologizing to him.
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ken from chtown, pei writes: The only embarrassment to P.E.I. is the small minded idiots who keep this story going.
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Buddy from P.E.I. writes: I GET A LAUGH AT ALL THE PEOPLE FROM OUT OF THE PROVINCE THAT ARE MAKING COMMENTS ON THIS ISSUE. PLEASE GET ALL THE INFORMATION BEFORE MAKING STUPID COMMENTS.
ALSO FOR SOME OF YOU OUT WEST WITH ALL YOUR MONEY AND SMART COMMENTS...IF IT WASN'T FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE EAST DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND DIRTY THIRTIES YOU ALL WOULD HAVE STARVED!!
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Scott from Prince Edward Island writes: I think we need more people like Mike Duffy.
It is obvious that people are not paying attention or just do not care about politics. Look at what the Government gets away with. Anything they want goes. There is no opposition, it just happens. The people of Canada are sheeple. Like I've said before, all talk no action. We complain and complain but never do anything about it, it is pathetic.
So, along comes Duffy and hopefully people like Duffy to stir things up a bit. We as a society have become sedentary. It is sad and things do not look good for the future.
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Johnny Starr from Ottawa, Ontario writes: Let me get this straight. Duffy made the comments to get people's attention. Now that he has our attention, he doesn't want to talk about it. So what's the point of getting our attention?
Methinks the expression if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen kinda fits the situation here.
The Puffster is getting out of the kitchen because he has a terribly thin skin like most of his former confreres in the media.
But seriously, if you can't take the heat of the Senate, considered by most a cold, shallow place, then resign.
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To Scott from Ch'town, PEI writes: Scott, my sentiments exactly. PEI will never change. All Islanders are scared to death to show their true colors, stand up and be counted by publicly voicing their opinion for fear their employment, or good name may suffer due to their unveiling! Complain often but do it in secrecy using a hushed voice.
Hence, our Gov's opposition comes out only at election time. A Fuhrer Democracy so to speak. HIE Ha
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Patrick Hume from Creelman, SK writes: Mike Duffy is a walking testament to why the Senate should be abolished.
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attention required from pe, pe writes: Just heading down I-95 in South CAROLINA, HUGE billboard Saying boycott Canadian seafood to protect seals. Now that is something to work on. Better get busy.
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from brudenell from P.E.I. writes: Have an elected Senate .We need a second thought chamber . also we can vote out puppets like Duffy .I am really disappointed in the man . I thought he would be a charismatic and intellegent voice for P.E.I. ..but alas he's just a Harper puppet.
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