tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30694877.post6163663785288756610..comments2023-10-28T11:29:07.881-03:00Comments on Politics from a New Brunswick perspective: Maine governor to address NB legislaturenbpoliticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09517401409653124082noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30694877.post-42192108404191205182007-02-20T00:00:00.000-04:002007-02-20T00:00:00.000-04:00There is no such normal diplomatic protocol of rec...There is no such normal diplomatic protocol of reciprocity that exists! I have researched this and have found none whatsoever! This is your figment of your imagination to get youself out of this one! This is not an exchange of ambassadors! And, a Governor is not a head of state or even a head of government of a sovereign state. It is just inviting a Governor of neighboring American state to present his views in the Province of New Brunswick. Your thoughts doesn't hold up one bit! But, your opinions are still respected anyhow! Good try anyway!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30694877.post-42320530449501461112007-02-19T12:07:00.000-04:002007-02-19T12:07:00.000-04:00It is a matter of normal diplomatic protocol that ...It is a matter of normal diplomatic protocol that there is usually some sort of reciprocity in the case of these sorts of things, that obviously isn't the case here which is unfortunate.<BR/><BR/>I am not sure when Churchill spoke, but in the main lobby of the legislature there is a bust of him on the wall with a plaque indicating the date.nbpoliticohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517401409653124082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30694877.post-25664421083106304402007-02-18T16:01:00.000-04:002007-02-18T16:01:00.000-04:00jajakoom said... PNB, I’m not sure I understand yo...jajakoom said... <BR/>PNB, I’m not sure I understand your concern about having the Governor of Maine coming in to speak to fellow politicians in New Brunswick. Presumably, as our “house of the people” we should make everyone feel welcome, especially those who are in elected positions similar to our premier, regardless of their jurisdiction. That doesn’t mean you invite every Governor to speak, but as one of our three neighbours, it seems like a “nice” thing to do. <BR/><BR/>It’s like having the USA president or the Mexico president speak to the house of commons in Ottawa – it doesn’t mean much, but it is a polite gesture.<BR/><BR/>Why should we be concerned about whether they reciprocate? <BR/><BR/>Honestly, what difference does it make? I think your concern about the appearance of the event is just a tad inflated. Besides, if the Maine National Guard decides to invade, our border officers have huge quantities of pepper spray with which to repel them! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30694877.post-212569757977341202007-02-17T08:17:00.000-04:002007-02-17T08:17:00.000-04:00Hogwash! This is so backward thinking! Get with ...Hogwash! This is so backward thinking! Get with it! It is done everywhere in the world!! Are we so boondogs that receiving a foreign dignitary is now a faux pas? We must stop looking at our neighbors with mistrust. I commend Premier Graham for being bold and modern. How can we play an important role in the world by being over zealously protective.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30694877.post-85729125705628020172007-02-16T23:29:00.000-04:002007-02-16T23:29:00.000-04:00Did you attend?Did you attend?scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02243209351941311552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30694877.post-74531516180413466382007-02-16T19:10:00.000-04:002007-02-16T19:10:00.000-04:00And just when was Winston Churchill Here?And just when was Winston Churchill Here?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30694877.post-40313399838066099762007-02-16T14:15:00.000-04:002007-02-16T14:15:00.000-04:00mike, I was speaking of the perception. Those in ...mike, I was speaking of the perception. Those in Maine may begin to think that they can take advantage of us through the recently signed agreements if we seem to be bending at the knee for their governor.nbpoliticohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517401409653124082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30694877.post-45098368897426016502007-02-16T13:29:00.000-04:002007-02-16T13:29:00.000-04:00Just be thankful it isn't Woodenhead McGuinty from...Just be thankful it isn't Woodenhead McGuinty from out here in Ontariariario.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30694877.post-55979892696989242702007-02-15T17:44:00.000-04:002007-02-15T17:44:00.000-04:00If anybody fears an american 'master', it sure isn...If anybody fears an american 'master', it sure isn't the governor of MAINE:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30694877.post-25988013786217402112007-02-15T14:07:00.000-04:002007-02-15T14:07:00.000-04:00I am not sure, as soon as there is an announcement...I am not sure, as soon as there is an announcement I will let you know.nbpoliticohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517401409653124082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30694877.post-28375106608928221372007-02-15T13:54:00.000-04:002007-02-15T13:54:00.000-04:00NBpolitico, do you know what time governor will be...NBpolitico, do you know what time governor will be speaking in the legislature on Wednesday.<BR/><BR/>Your fears are well placed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com