He's Always Got Time For Tim Hortons
Stephen Harper has received some flack for his decision to skip Barack Obama's address to the UN on climate change, in favour of a photo op at the Tim Hortons Innovation Centre.
I know, I know. Donuts over diplomacy. It doesn't look good. It makes Harper look like a leader who doesn't give a rats ass about climate change. But when you examine the issue closely, Harper's decision was clearly a difficult one. Let's compare:
Prominent Event Speaker
UN: Barack Obama
Tims: Stephen Harper
Edge: UN
Food Served at Event
UN: A selection of hors d'oeuvre prepared by the world's best international chefs
Tims: Double-double and a Boston Cream donut
Edge: Tims
A Chance to get the Votes of...
UN: Environmentalists
Tims: Tim Hortons crowd
Edge: Tims
Major Accomplishment
UN: Deployed 35 peace keeping missions
Tims: The triple chocolate donut
Edge: UN...barely
Shameful Moment
UN: Oil for food scandal and inability to prevent Rwandan genocide
Tims: Firing that single mom for giving a free timbit to a baby
Edge: Tie
Feel Good Moment
UN: Raising billions for UNICEF
Tims: When the kid realizes his dad secretly came to watch his hockey practices when he was younger
Edge: Tims. Hands down. Who didn't cry a little bit?
Charitable Cause
UN: World peace and averting a global warming catastrophe
Tims: Youth hockey
Edge: UN
So, it's 3-3 between the two events. Still, I think we all know roughly what Obama will say ("global warming is a threat...we should reduce our carbon footprint...blah blah blah...hope and change...blah blah blah"). Whereas, who on earth has any idea what actually happens at a donut innovation centre? Seriously.
Out of sheer curiosity alone, I think I'd make the same decision as Harper.
Labels: Barack Obama, Donut Innovation, Stephen Harper, Tim Hortons
posted by calgarygrit at
6:38 p.m.
31 Comments:
I'm unclear: being present in person for Obama's speech would accomplish what, exactly?
I'm sure it's available on YouTube.
But if Harper were at the speech, you can bet dollars for donuts that all anyone would talk about was how empty and meaningless a photo-op it was.
By
Paul, at 6:46 p.m.
Of course they would talk about how Harper was at the UN for a photo-op.
Its because with Stephen There is less than meets the eye. Always. And its a perception he has created all himself.
By
Jay, at 6:59 p.m.
Harper just looks bad. What Canadain is going to be thinking: "cool! Our Prime Minister is at Tims when every other leader is at the United Nations! He's such a rebel!"
By
Anonymous, at 7:37 p.m.
The false postulate is that the UN is worth having. Therefore, not wasting time on the forum for thugs, thieves and dictators is a positive development. Canada should withdraw from UN membershipeverboa and us the money for worthwhile investments. Like helping the poor people of Africa, not the governments that oppress them.
By
Anonymous, at 8:29 p.m.
Finally , an issue the Libs can bring down the government on .
By
Bill D. Cat, at 8:31 p.m.
Looks like all of the credible leaders of the world followed PM Harper's and Canada's lead in walking out on that tyrant from Iran's speech today. The EU member countries were praising Canada's lead, ha.
Iggy is worse than Dion, not a leader too.
By
Anonymous, at 8:33 p.m.
Why is this a tough decision?
Harper can always schedule a personal visit with OBAMA if necessary.
Who spoke next Libya room half empty?
Iran?
Again why is this a tough decision?
I will take a Tim's run over a UN speech any day.
How do you think this will play with most voters in Canada?
The US follows Canada in protesting the Iranian Speech.
Liberals criticize Harper for not leaving room personally?
Liberals are now pandering to the UN for votes?
How many people showed up to protest the Iran anti democratic actions in Canada?
Another voting Bloc to Harper.
Who is advising the Liberals?
By
CanadianSense, at 8:56 p.m.
I don't remember which country in africa it was but if you include the food to children for sex by the UN peace keepers Tims wins hands down http://michellemalkin.com/2005/02/21/the-other-un-sex-scandal/
http://michellemalkin.com/2005/02/12/who-is-didier-bourguet/
By
brdwzhr, at 9:16 p.m.
When cycling by or taking the bus, I watch the lineup of cars and trucks idling away while waiting for their big morning coffee and donuts at the Tim Horton's donuts takeout. Healthy,eh?
By
Oemissions, at 9:35 p.m.
I think this is one of your funniest posts.
By
french wedding cat, at 9:51 p.m.
Why is this a tough decision?
Harper can always schedule a personal visit with OBAMA if necessary.
True. It's probably easier to get time with the President than to tour a donut factory...
By
calgarygrit, at 10:11 p.m.
fwiw, I don't think this is a bad political move on Harper's part. And the Tim Horton's HQ moving back to Canada (at least on paper) is a tangible accomplishment, his government should be promoting.
It would just be nice if serious leaders did serious things.
By
calgarygrit, at 10:13 p.m.
It is amazing, that PMSH can stand in a Tim Hortons and give a speech that is heard by millions...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrL-PrAM96w
By
wilson, at 11:46 p.m.
Or put it another way,
PMSH got the attention of the world, standing in a Tim Horton's.
Stephen likely told Barack he was going to opt out of the UN meeting, I'm sure O was fine with it.
By
wilson, at 11:50 p.m.
Palin better watch out: Harper in 2012!
By
Scott in Montreal, at 12:26 a.m.
I think this is one of your funniest posts.
True, but that's like saying Anne of Green Gables was one of Megan Follows' better movies.
By
Robert Vollman, at 10:24 a.m.
For the tie-breaker:
UN: Cruel dictators coddled
Tims: Cruellers served.
By
nuna d. above, at 1:25 p.m.
I was once a peacekeeper. Triple chocolate wins hands-down. (Althoough honestly, I've never seen such a beast).
By
herringchoker, at 4:25 p.m.
I agree H 2 H - Really funny stuff Dan.
By
Anonymous, at 12:00 a.m.
Great info, i glad to see this blog, such an informative article, Thanks for share this.
By
Term Paper, at 6:59 a.m.
My friend suggested me to visit your blog. Very well explained. I would like to say that it is very interesting to read your blog.
By
Custom writing, at 3:10 a.m.
Very well written blog with lots of good links for information.
By
Knowledge Mass, at 11:01 p.m.
Well job done. Informative post.
http://www.berkeley-term-papers.com/
By
Term Papers, at 1:07 a.m.
This is an excellent post, it has so many information in it and that is interesting to know.
By
Custom term papers, at 4:44 a.m.
It's really nice information provided by you. Thanks for sharing this with us. Paper Writing Services
Thesis Paper Writing
Research Paper Writing
Letter Writing Services
By
Paper Writing Services, at 10:37 a.m.
I like this a lot. Thank you for sharing. I'm always looking for upcycles like this. In the end, you don't know it was a shipping pallet to begin with!
giochi di barbie
By
AKPuran Gaming, at 5:06 a.m.
شركات الشحن جده مصر
شركات الشحن بجده لمصر
شركات الشحن مكه مصر
شركات الشحن جده لمصر
شركات الشحن مكه لمصر
شركة شحن بجده لمصر
شركات الشحن الرياض مصر
شركة شحن الرياض مصر
شركات الشحن
شركات الشحن الدولي
شركات شحن من الرياض لمصر
شركات الشحن الدولي
شركات شحن من الرياض لمصر
اسعار شركات الشحن
افضل شركة شحن
ارخص شركة شحن
شركات شحن لمصر بالرياض
شركات شحن بالرياض
شحن لمصر من الباب للباب
مكتب شحن لمصر
شحن لمصر
اسعار الشحن لمصر
By
maids, at 6:26 p.m.
We are prepared to deliver reliable and trusted Write My Research Papers services in all the outlined levels of study due to the many experts that we have in our company. Our College Research Paper is affordable and cheap as well for students who have very limited cash flows, and their budgets are usually constrained.
By
meldaresearch, at 4:08 a.m.
ESL assignment writing services learners have an advantage of hiring the best english language assignment writing help that is familiar with english language coursework writing help for their English Language Writing Services.
By
Florahmelda, at 12:49 a.m.
رنگ ضد حریق چیست؟
رنگ ضد حریق و مواد افزودنی رنگ می توانند یک لایه محافظتی دیگر برای بیمارستان ها ، خوابگاه های کالج ، رستوران ها ، مراکز خرید ، کارخانه های تولیدی و صنعتی و سایر امکانات تجاری ایجاد کنند. هنگامی که به درستی اعمال شود ، سطوح به عنوان یک مانع مقاوم در برابر حرارت عمل می کنند ، تا دو ساعت از ساکنان ساختمان محافظت می کنند. این اجازه می دهد تا زمان کافی برای تخلیه ساختمان و آتش سوزی در منبع قبل از وقوع آسیب های اساسی سازه ای خاموش شود.
By
رنگ ضد حریق, at 7:16 a.m.
cheap jordans
moncler jackets
yeezy 380
curry 6
supreme
jordan shoes
jordan shoes
kyrie shoes
supreme clothing
yeezy boost
By
yanmaneee, at 1:48 a.m.
Post a Comment
<< Home