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Cherry labels Doan controversy 'ridiculous'

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Latest comment posted at 11:37 AM EST 03/05/07

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  1. Elwan Lobo-Pires from Mississauga, Canada writes: Don Cherry has never been afraid to voice his opinions on any issue. To hell whether they made sense or not. Someone should ask him for his opinion on the environment, health care, early childhood education etc. I am sure we will hear some enlightened gems from Canada's foremost opinionated commentator.
  2. gary bodeux from writes: Atta go Don, to hell with what the politically correct thinks..
  3. R. M. from Regina, Canada writes: Boy would it be sweet viewing if Don Cherry could appear at the Parliamentary Committee. I think he'd make them crawl out of the room with their collective MP tails between their legs.
  4. Neil W. Humphrey from Vancouver, Canada writes: PETITION UP AT -

    http://www.gopetition.com/online/12072.html
  5. Dwayne Kerr from Canada writes: I can relate to Doan...I would be the worst for cursing and mouthing off and saying everything and anything in intense competitions
    You just can't do it though ..you have to catch yourself and realize it is bigotry or racist and that is a serious problem..we live in a country where peoples differences are accepted
    There is enough hatred and division in the world.
    Doan should just apologize. people would understand and he would be a great role model.
    Studies showed that Cherrywas out to lunch about his visor comment..no more French speaking palyers than English speaking players wear visors...and if anything I would think it a sign of intelligence to wear a visor....losing an eye is not worth it.
    I wonder if Cherry is against goalies wearing a mask, or padding at all...
  6. j wilson from Vancouver, Canada writes: Dwayne, Doan said he didn't do it, and the NHL cleared him. He has nothing to apologize for.
    ***
    I think Cherry was correct about who's wearing visors.

    http://www.cbc.ca/news/story/2004/02/11/morecherry040211.html?email
  7. j.r ewing from vancouver, Canada writes: dwayne Kerr, sorry you are wrong. Cherry was right about the visor comment. It is by a large margin too.
  8. Jake Rose from Halifax, writes: This is one of those issues where, as an NDPer, I really want to shake Jack Layton. Did the guy say something derogatory about French Canadians? Maybe. Either way, Hockey Canada is federally funded and the fact that they deal with millionaire athletes and not the rest of us losers doesn't preclude them from parliamentary inquiry. But Layton (and Duceppe, and Dion, and Harper) had to know that taking on a no-win issue like this is just INVITED professional idiots like Cherry to take a bite out of the politics of the nation. Why fight this battle? Why do it? Even if it's right, it's still not fodder for a parliamentary investigation. It's fodder for Off the Record and the NHL Board of Directors. Layton continues to be a puzzle to us "soft" New Democrats. He's as smart, articulate, and grounded a leader as the party has ever had...on most days. On the other days, he goes after Canadian royalty with a pitchfork (the national hockey team, and, on past occasions the aformentioned Clown Cherry, donuts, and beer). It needs to be restated, though, that this motion found support among all parties, and while Jack's NDP were pointed and vociferous, they were only equally as responsible for the whole mess as the more wishy-washy parties and leaders (cough, Dion). Not more.
  9. And this is our leadership? from Orillia, Canada writes: Don.

    What circus, or thrift shop do you you buy your clothes from?

    One of zillions of people wanting to know.

    By the way.... Only the stupid, in my opinion, are impressed by your big mouth.
  10. And this is our leadership? from Orillia, Canada writes: Don. What circus or thrift shop do you get those great jackets/clothes from? Dying to know. Big fan. Ed
  11. Arzie Chant from Canada writes: Lets look at the type of politicians that Cherry has supported in the past, ie: Mike Harris. The man who bankrupted Ontario and left under a cloud after his role in the shooting of Dudley George.

    Not exactly the sort of political genius you'd want to follow exactly. I think Don should leave questions of politics and national represenation to the politicians and stick to talking about penalties and goals.
  12. Henry Allen from Toronto, Canada writes: Dwayne Kerr, the worst that Shane Doan has been heard to say is "fudge" when he gets angry. Amazing but true. No NHL player has ever heard the Doan swear. Shane Doan is the boy you want your daughter to marry.
  13. Raymond Conway from London, United Kingdom writes: See, now we're getting somewhere.

    Don Cherry is someone who's opinions on hockey are valid, whether one agrees with them or not. He knows hockey.

    MPs are supposed to know about policy issues like foreign relations, economics, health care.

    So how about we let Don talk about what he knows and let MPs talk about what they (are supposed to) know and tell Parliament to just drop this whole issue!

    Please!!!!
  14. Mykl Can from Ottawa, Canada writes: Right on Don, the old Quebec thing again, votes, votes, votes Even it it were an issue, which it is not, the scumbag politicians of all parties should stick to what they do best, making a mess of the country. Go Shane Go, the true Canadians are with you. Dryden should hang his head in shame siding with his fellow scumbags.
  15. Paul Goyette from Canada writes: So the next time there is a referendum in Quebec, the ROC can bloddy well tell the "French" to just do it and go. No repeat of the "please don't go" "we love you Quebec" show that was put on in the 1995 referendum. The reality is that the ROC cannot hide its disdain for French Canadians (why can't they just accept their place) and when incidents such as the Doan slurs, Cherry rants occur, it's the other side's fault for being thin skinned. It's your country. Love it (and its people, whatever their ethnic, religious or linguistic background) or destroy it.
  16. Pierre Laroque from Canada writes: Good for Don Cherry! The politiciens should not be involved at all. I wonder if we get Don to run for Conservatives..... love vote for him!
  17. Proud Canadian from United States writes: j wilson from Vancouver, Canada writes: Dwayne, Doan said he didn't do it, and the NHL cleared him. He has nothing to apologize for.

    I agree completely with you j wilson.

    Also, this binding over backwards to appease Quebecers is destroying our country (and yes that includes Quebec).

    The Liberals have instilled this culture of entitlements and political correctness that has only brought Canada down. It's time for a Conservative majority.
  18. D Preston from Canada writes: Don Cherry supports Canadian troops more than any of these 3 politicians. Politicians should deal with their own corruption and deceit before pointing the finger elsewhere. How many times have politicians been caught using derogatory remarks towards others? P.S. Hockey is a game.
  19. Michael Bresalier from Toronto, Canada writes: I've never understood why Don Cherry is viewed by so many Canadians as a voice of reason. While politicians are accussed of politicizing hockey, no one more than Cherry has politicized the game, using his pulpit at HNIC to espouse everything from his anti-European, hyper-nationalist rhetoric to his constant attacks on "liberals" and "left-wingers". Whatever one's views on the Doan case, it's a reminder that in Canada "hockey is politics", and pundits like Cherry use it for ideological ends just as Harper does or the military (i.e., the Cup in Kandahar!) or any of the left-wing bogey-men they so often invoke.
  20. Al MacDonald from Cathedral of Hockey, Canada writes: Won't it be so great when Canada wins this tournament and Doan comes home to Canada with the cup in hand. A photo op with Doan and these idiot politicians beaming over the cup and Doan reiterating what he did and did not say would be a perfect opportunity for these morons to publicly apologize to such a class act. Don, you should be able to set it up. You're the Man. Go Canada Go! Doan for Prime Minister.
  21. Patrick Nash from Toronto, Canada writes: Right as ever Don. The politicians in this country are all afraid of being politically incorrect. It's pathetic. They're jumping at shadows by trying to pander to every minority interest group in the hope that they'll get a vote or two. In what other country is there even an official languages committee? Let's just throw some money at Quebec again and move on. Remember, the other 'great' thing about our politicians is that they never seem to be above 'accounting irregularities'.
  22. The Objectivist from overpopulated Toronto, Canada writes: I don't know that he's always viewed as the voice of reason, I like him because he's usually not encumbered by oppressive Canadian political correctness. When one does shake this shackle, its not hard to look like the voice of reason stating the observable and obvious.

    Most Cherry bashers I usually place in the category of the mentally incontinent - it has nothing to do with what Cherry says or whether he is right. It's because most don't watch him or judge on what he says (which would be fine) but rather dislike him because they divide their simply little worlds in to left and right and consider him iconic of the other side. These are the scary people, the followers, the mental midgets who inconceivably think everyone is either left or right, lib or con and homogeneous of view within their caste. They are the drones and would be nothing more than an annoyance, except many are allowed to vote.
  23. Roger G. from Canada writes: Arzie: Bob Rae bankrupted Ontario. Mike Harris saved it after Rae. As for Dudley George, who cares??? Accidents happen.....
  24. Seb D from Ottawa, Canada writes: Proud Canadian: When it comes to bending over backwards to appease Quebec, I don't think we have to worry about the Liberals on this right now. Steve has that down to an art. The Quebecers will be getting a huge income tax cut, paid for by you and me. That's the result of "fixing the fiscal imbalance". It's not that I don't think Quebecers should get a tax cut, but if they do, they should make the tough decisions those of us living in other provinces have made. Not expect the rest of Canada to pay for it.
  25. Roger G. from Canada writes: The sooner Quebec separates the better. I really hope Duceppe picks up a boat lead of seats in the next election and then a referendum is quickly held. That way we wont have to payoff this deadbeat province, we wont have to constantly bend over backwards and front wards for these people and the govt wont have to hire incompetent people whose only skill is that they speak both official languages. Finally people will be hired on their work skills. Its time the rest of Canada gets on with their lives and let this petulant child leave the house. See ya Frenchie…&8230;
  26. John Mikkelsen from Redwood Meadows, AB, Canada writes: First of all I would like to make something very clear, the only ones who are convinced Quebec should separate are those who are also rednecks and in many cases with limited education, regardless of whether or not they are from the west, central Canada or the East. The truth is neither have walked in each others shoes nor spent time in those parts of this beautiful country. I bet Iracquies or Afghans would love to have our problem, yet there shouldn't be one.
    As to the Doan issue this is the first time I've ever agreed with Cherry. Has anyone ever played hockey, are French players immune to calling anglos's stupid or otherwise.
    If the opposition believes they are going to get votes with this stupidity it will back fire. Perhaps they should have convinced Hockey Canada to not allow Bertuzzi to play in Torino, now that was worth fighting for on behalf of the whole country.
    Come on guys. Visit the west, visit the east and talk to your neighbours.
  27. Roger G. from Canada writes: John: First of all Im not a redneck. After 35 years of pandering to one province, I think its time we let them go. If Alberta, BC or any other province was demanding and receiving the benefits that the Quebec receives I was say “you leave too&8221;. Almost every politician plays into the hands of this twisted province and this current ridiculous issue is further illustration of it. If Doan had been a rapist, murderer or wife abuser I wonder if Duceppe would have made an issue about him being the captain.
  28. Parrothead Canuck from GTA, Canada writes: I have to first admit that while I like Don, having met him several times when living in Missisauga, I do think that he is typically a pinhead when it comes to tis subject...except this time.

    What I would like for Canadians to do is find out who is on this parliamentary committee (I am working on that) and flood their email inboxes with letters telling them how stupid and mis-directed their efforts are (copying the party leaders, of course). Maybe if these idiots hear from enough of us, they will focus on REAL issues that affect this country instead of taking the Conservative's approach, and campaign for re-election 365 days a year from election to election.
  29. Michael Bresalier from Toronto, Canada writes: The "Objectivist" misses the point: what Doan's case, Cherry's remarks, and most commentators on this list remind us - and this is a good thing! - is that hockey in Canada is ALWAYS politicized, and that it gets enrolled into all types of political-ideological agendas. There's no such thing as "political correctness", this only the creation of half-wit sloganeers. What "observable" and "obvious" is that hockey is politics by other means.
  30. John S from Canada writes: blah blah blah, blah blah blah blah blah!

    I'm don newman!

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