Buckdog

Hopefully this PhD candidate is not basing his dissertation on this study because academics don't like biased research that ascrews the data to mislead.

What is particularly frustrating about the Fraser Institute is that we all have to support the damn thing. It's funded by corporations and, of course, everything they fund we pay for when we hand over our hard-earned dollars to purchase their products. So, buy a bag of oranges or a pair of socks or some gas for your car, and a few pennies go to the Fraser Institute and all the other corporations' pet projects. Infuriating, but I guess that's life under capitalism.

"This comes as no surprise to those who monitor the organization. Individuals such as former Reform Party Leader, Preston Manning are employed by the Fraser institute."

That's a cheap shot Buck. Preston is a lot of things, but I'd draw the line at blatantly dishonest. He's right wing, but full of integrity, in my opinion. Do you have any reason to suggest the contrary? (Other than, ofcourse, his association with the Fraser institute... that doesn't count).

By the way, is the Centre for Policy Alternatives terribly objective? I don't see you going after them (although I criticise them constantly, and I dont' go after the Fraser institute - I'm a hypocrit, sue me. But you're better than that.)

Matriarchist: "So, buy a bag of oranges or a pair of socks or some gas for your car, and a few pennies go to the Fraser Institute and all the other corporations' pet projects. Infuriating..."

This is what I find interesting about the anti-corporation crowd. If you're so oppressed by big corporations, I have a solution: eat a delicious Okanogan apple from a small, organic grower; darn your own socks or buy them from a small operator (and yes, pay much more for them); and take the bus or ride your bike.

I just find it frustrating when those who are infuriated by the entire capitalist system who conclude,'oh well, nothing I can do about it', which I think is code for, I don't believe in my principles enough to inconvenience myself. But it won't stop me from griping!

Also, Furgaia: "We DO NOT have to take it and like it!"

Now THAT'S the passion the left needs! Is that a call to revolution? Cause I'm in!

Olaf! I don't recall calling Preston Manning 'dishonest'! I called the Fraser institute 'biased' (which they are) and I believe that I could also call the whole group of their high profile supporters 'not exactly forthcoming' on their true political agenda!

But nowhere did I use the word 'dishonest' anywhere in my post. Now the word may well apply. With Mr. Harper as the Prime Minister with the votes of 38% of Canadians, HE BETTER NOT START DOING THINGS THAT HE HAS NO MANDATE TO DO!

As for the Fraser Institute overall, well, are they dishonest? I stick by what I actually said and will not wear words I didn't say.

Do I like them? No I do not. They are about as evil an entity that the global right wing conspiracy has.

Olaf! I don't recall calling Preston Manning 'dishonest'!...I stick by what I actually said and will not wear words I didn't say.

You're right, you didn't, and I stand corrected. I jumped a bit too far, and heard what I wanted to hear. In fact, you didn't even say that it's biased yourself, you just said other people are saying it. So I was way off! haha

Way to put me in my place! I wish people would do that more often.

No need - no need. You are a good guy. I'd buy you a beer - (after all you DO cheer for my 2nd favourite NHL team)!

Actually, we fund the Fraser much more directly and coercively because they are considered a "charity"(go figure) While one has choice in the marketplace, one doesn't have a choice when they have to pay more tax to make up the difference when Fraser supporters can write off their contributions.
And what would you call them if not dishonest. This study is by no means an anomaly. This is par for the course, this is what they do, twist and pervert facts and figures to conform to their odious ideological end game.One is known by the company one keeps. If Manning wants to associate with these clowns, he is not deserving of an ounce of respect, nor are those who push the Fraser studies as credible, such as small dead kate.

You get total agreement from me on that!