Prime Minister Stephen Harper has appointed Fabian Manning and 17 others to the Senate.
Manning lost his seat in the House of Commons in the Oct. 14 federal election.
The incumbent for the riding of Avalon was expected to be the Conservatives best chance of winning a seat, but Manning was defeated by Liberal Scott Andrews.
Others named to the Senate include broadcasters Mike Duffy, and Pamela Wallin, Olympic hero Nancy Greene, and Conservative Stalwarts Irving Gerstein and Suzanne Duplessis.
Appointees will receive a $134,000 annual salary until they retire or reach age 75, followed by a very comfortable pension. Both are indexed to inflation.
Harper has always believed senators should be elected and refrained from filling most vacancies while trying to make the upper chamber more democratic. Those efforts ran into roadblocks erected in Parliament and by Ontario and Quebec.
The Liberals still hold a majority in the Senate occupying 58 of the seats in the upper chamber. The Conservatives now have 38 members of the Senate.
Fabian Manning among 18 new Senators appointed
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December 22, 2008
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- Timboy
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:05:36
Sickening beyond words - that's what this is and the entire unelected Senate.... complete utter sheer robbery. We need a Robin Hood asap! Disgrace for anyone applauding this. Manning up there with pro Fox like TV reporter Mikey Duffy - unbelievable what Canada has sunk too. Cuba looks perfect compared to us!
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- Susie
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:05:06
Poetic Justice
ABC -
- Harvey
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:04:14
What does Loyola Hearn and Norm Doyle think of this? The appointment of Fabian Manning is another example of Steve Harper's twisted character!!!Every time he opens his mouth, we know that a bag full of lies is going to be spilled. I doubt if he ever entertained the true meaning of the word truth .
Any way Fabian,sleep tight with visions of $$$$signs .......... -
- Gordon
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:03:48
Wow, it sure pays to lose the election for the Conservative party in NL. Fabian Manning to the Senate. Herb Davis carrying Peter MacKay's bag on his visit to NL this week.
Wonder what Westcott and Wiseman will get? Surely there has to be a cushy Board or a goodie posting overseas in it for them?
Harper doesn't need a Christmas turkey. For him it's all PORK all the time. -
- sherry
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:03:32
Congrat's to you Mr. Manning on a job well done we all new that you were the right man for the job. All the best to you and your family.
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- John
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:02:23
I guess most people can now see why Premier Williams so often stated that Harper was a liar who couldn't be trusted and his word meant less than the air it took him to breathe it out.
Senator Manning??? I would laugh if it wasn't such a sick joke. -
- Anne
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:02:02
Suck it up Bert, Your buddy Danny couldn't get rid of Fabian no matter how hard he huffed and puffed.
Congrats Fabian -
- Mike
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:01:55
How can Harper justify these appointments?!? A Defeated Politician, a TV Anchor, and a Skier?!? For $138,000/yr... its border-line criminal if you ask me. I actually feel embarassed that things like this are happening in my country. I wonder if Manning will have the dignity to turn-down this appointment for the good of OUR ecomony? HA, he's as crooked as Harper... disgusting.
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- Christine
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:00:19
It is a sad day indeed for any democratic society. The people didn't want him because he did not serve Avalon well but the PM rewards him any way. This is not a personal attack against Fabian but rather viewing the PM's actions as undemocratic. I am sure Fabian is a wonderful human being. Go figure.... Steve is not so unlike Teflon Danny after all. Tsk!
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- LARD
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:00:19
I wonder if I can get a job with Fabian making his pension and senate salary deposits.
This whole affair should be investigated by the RCMP to se if there is any political corruption here.
It sucks -
- Bert
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:00:08
What a Democratic country we have here. Just imagine in the U.S.A. you have to be elected to the senate. Here in Canada all you have to do is get thrown out by the by the electorate, and the Prime Minister will than ignore the wishes of the people and give the defeated politician a cushy job paying $138,000 a year plus expenses.
This apply not only to the conservatives but to all politicial powers that's in government at the time. -
- Don
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:59:18
Manning did not get the appointment based on his qualifications. By choosing him over more deserving candidates (Hearn or Doyle), Harper was able to show his pettiness and really ruffle Premier Williams feathers.
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- Max
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:57:04
Sad, just so sad.
And those that support the idea of any patronage appointment are either looking for a bit of the same or lack the intelligence to understand the term integrity. So sad. -
- Lorne
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:56:12
Harper is no different than Chretian, Mulrooney, Turner, Trudeau or the others. The Senate has been a policital payoff for decades and will continue after Harper is long gone. Good for you Fabian...by the way you can also work part time, I believe , if the $130 g's is not enough!!!!
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- steve
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:55:29
hey, lets look at the bright side, now Fabian can afford to pay back the $2,800 he owes us from when he was an MHA.......
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- man
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:54:40
Congradulations Fabin on becoming a senator. However how will this new role affect your role in being Mr. Peter Mackey link to this province?
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- Less Spin,
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:54:33
Two weeks ago. all the Tories around here were accusing others of trying to overturn the election results. In a matter of speaking, that's pretty much what Harper and Manning just did in Avalon.
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- Dave
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:54:27
Manning received a $84,000 severance after he lost his seat.
Now a $134,000 job for life or 75.
They pluck the goose until there are no feathers.
The system stinks. -
- Mary
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:53:11
Well, no surprise here. I always thought, when Harper was in opposition he did not believe in appointed Senators, but elected positions. Now, obviously, a word he uses time after time, which I think is his favourite word in the whole dictionary, all this is most OBVIOUS, to me, especially now, and also, the fact that appointing Manning from Nfld. reaches out to Atlantic Canadians, after the damge he did in 2004, calling them defeatists, etc., so OBVIOUSLY, he is looking for a Majority the next time around, if there is a next time for Harper.
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- R
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:52:55
Way to go Fabian... Looks good on you.
Congratulations!! -
- SHARON
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:52:39
HATS OF TO FABIAN . I KNEW THAT YOU WERE A WINNER. ALL THE WORK WITH THE ABC TO KEEP YOU DOWN DIDN'T MEAN NOTHING. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU .YOUR JOB IS WELL DESERVED.YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST POLITICANS WE EVER HAD.CONGRATULATIONS FROM MYSELF DONNIE AND SHERRY.
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- Bones
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:52:11
Wow! I hope Mr. Manning is feeling as lucky as he should be feeling. I wondered why the RCMP were having their negotiated pay raise negated. Seems completely fair, now that I know where Harper's spending priorities lie. I can't help but wonder if Mr. Manning feels even the slightest amount of guilt. He sold out his own community and former constituents to acquire his newly found fortunes, but then, we all know karma is a *****.
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- alonzo
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:52:01
congratulations fabian on your new appointment.
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- Randal
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:48:31
I guess Fabian gets the last laugh....
ha ha Avalon... SUCKERS!!! -
- Eli
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:48:29
Those suckers congratulating Manning don't get it. They're the ones along with me who are paying this paracite's alligance to Harper. Apparently Fabian didn't make enough on his constitutency allowance cruising his district as an MHA. May he never know the wrath of a winters nite in Buchans. Last laugh here goes to Harper who gets the best of Williams. I'd like to see The Telegram's cartoonist K.T. depict a picture of Williams with Mannings foot in his mouth. Poor Danny with his condescending comments about a reformed Harper. Suck it up in future Danny, you're pizzin' against the wind.
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- Gerald
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:48:22
What did all of you expect PM Harper to do? He tried his best to get trhe Senate reformed but was stopped by both Liberals and NDP. IF the coalition defeated him in January, do you think they would put off nominating senators? Not on your life! Can you imagine Bloc senators!!
Under the circumstances, the Prime Minister had no choice whatsoever. He chose, and in this case, he chose well. -
- Robert
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:48:02
Must be nice, $137,000 a year for life.
Good to see Mr.Harper has his priorities straight. In tough economic times and where others are cutting back. The senate needs to be
greatly diminished and the pay should reflect their work load.
Christmas just came early for 18 Canadians... -
- Mary Lou
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:47:28
I am so delighted to hear of Fabian's appointment to the Senate. I could not vote for Fabian in the election and was sad that he did not get in the Avalon riding but justice has been served with this appointment. Good luck Fabian.
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- exactly as
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:47:26
Whoda thunk it !! Just goes to show --
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- W
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:46:53
Senators aren't appointed for life. Haven't been since the 1960s.
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- Avalon
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:46:15
CONGRATULATIONS SENATOR MANNING!!! This is such wonderful news....a very sweet ending to it all!!Wishing you and your family all the best.I am sure it will be a very Merry Christmas for you!!
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- David
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:46:03
WOW, looks like the salary is really indexed. When the story broke at 2:03pm it was reported by The Telegram to be $134,000. By 2:10pm Robert M had it reported at $137,000, then by 2:21pm Bert from gfw reported the salary at $138,000. I guess by supper hour tonight the salary will be up to $1,000,000. Way to go Stephen Harper, this is almost as good as winning the lottery. Lucky Fabian.
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- Bud
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:45:27
I've known Fabian for several years. He's a good man and deserving of such honours. Let's hope a younger senator can bring fresh ideas to the senate.
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- George from Northern Peni
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:45:27
Tough economic times! Not in Harpers court from the likes of this.
But the darn system stinks. Regardless of the reasons, the electorate says We don't want this guy! And yet the PM goes and gives him a cushy position for life or 75 which ever comes first.
And the sad reality of it is, that it doesn't make any difference which political stripe we have in power. The same holds true. Buddies, ex-MPs and MHAs getting a high paying job.
Time to make it an election issue people. If don't want the senate, or at least not in the form it is in now, write or e-mail your MP and express total disgust with this sort of patronage. -
- Mike
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:45:10
I feel embarassed for all of you on here applauding this. It just goes to show the ignorance that many Newfoundlanders have towards politics... If I lose an election, will you give me that much of your tax dollars per year? Didnt think so. If you feel bad for Manning (even though he sold us out), then he really has the wool pulled over your eyes.
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- David
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:43:54
Fabian got'er knocked now byes. Sure beats the out NL politics.
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- Barry
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:41:33
Fabian don't forget to get Danny a nice gift this year, remember its because he don't like you that you now have this cushy job. You can afford the good candy now the Pot Of Gold stuff not that ol no name stuff, nothing but the best for the man who set you up for life.
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- Johnny
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:41:28
What a joke. The Senate is an out dated waste of time and taxpayers money. At one time it was probably meant to be the sober second thought for the house but now it is just a way for unelected officials to slow down the passing of legislation already passed by elected officials. On the other hand I would have applied for the job but I missed the ad. Must have been in the Weekend Edition of the Telegram. Good work if you can get it. Show up a couple of times a year. Jet around the country with an expense account. Accountable to no one. Collect your pay. Can't get fired.
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- Debbie
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:39:57
I am very pleased to see that Fabian was appointed to the Senate. You deserve it.
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- BOB
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:39:06
I WAS THINKING IT WOULD BE MR.HEARN OR MR. DOYLE BUT MR. MANNING IS A GOOD CHOICE AS WELL. I KNOW THE PM IS AGAINST AN APPOINTED SENATE BUT WHY SHOULDN'T HE APPOINT HIS OWN PEOPLE. IF HE IS DEFEATED ON THE NEXT BUDGET AND REPLACED BY THE LIBERALS OR A COALITION YOU CAN BE SURE THEY WILL APPOINT 18 OF THEIR OWN. GOOD LUCK TO YOU MR. MANNING YOU DESERVE YOUR POST.
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- Timboy
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:55:46
Sickening beyond words - that's what this is and the entire unelected Senate.... complete utter sheer robbery. We need a Robin Hood asap! Disgrace for anyone applauding this. Manning up there with pro Fox like TV reporter Mikey Duffy - unbelievable what Canada has sunk too. Cuba looks perfect compared to us!
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- Susie
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:54:57
Poetic Justice
ABC -
- Harvey
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:53:22
What does Loyola Hearn and Norm Doyle think of this? The appointment of Fabian Manning is another example of Steve Harper's twisted character!!!Every time he opens his mouth, we know that a bag full of lies is going to be spilled. I doubt if he ever entertained the true meaning of the word truth .
Any way Fabian,sleep tight with visions of $$$$signs .......... -
- Gordon
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:52:39
Wow, it sure pays to lose the election for the Conservative party in NL. Fabian Manning to the Senate. Herb Davis carrying Peter MacKay's bag on his visit to NL this week.
Wonder what Westcott and Wiseman will get? Surely there has to be a cushy Board or a goodie posting overseas in it for them?
Harper doesn't need a Christmas turkey. For him it's all PORK all the time. -
- sherry
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:52:13
Congrat's to you Mr. Manning on a job well done we all new that you were the right man for the job. All the best to you and your family.
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- John
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:51:19
I guess most people can now see why Premier Williams so often stated that Harper was a liar who couldn't be trusted and his word meant less than the air it took him to breathe it out.
Senator Manning??? I would laugh if it wasn't such a sick joke. -
- Anne
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:50:46
Suck it up Bert, Your buddy Danny couldn't get rid of Fabian no matter how hard he huffed and puffed.
Congrats Fabian -
- Mike
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:50:35
How can Harper justify these appointments?!? A Defeated Politician, a TV Anchor, and a Skier?!? For $138,000/yr... its border-line criminal if you ask me. I actually feel embarassed that things like this are happening in my country. I wonder if Manning will have the dignity to turn-down this appointment for the good of OUR ecomony? HA, he's as crooked as Harper... disgusting.
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- Christine
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:48:03
It is a sad day indeed for any democratic society. The people didn't want him because he did not serve Avalon well but the PM rewards him any way. This is not a personal attack against Fabian but rather viewing the PM's actions as undemocratic. I am sure Fabian is a wonderful human being. Go figure.... Steve is not so unlike Teflon Danny after all. Tsk!
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- LARD
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:48:03
I wonder if I can get a job with Fabian making his pension and senate salary deposits.
This whole affair should be investigated by the RCMP to se if there is any political corruption here.
It sucks -
- Bert
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:47:46
What a Democratic country we have here. Just imagine in the U.S.A. you have to be elected to the senate. Here in Canada all you have to do is get thrown out by the by the electorate, and the Prime Minister will than ignore the wishes of the people and give the defeated politician a cushy job paying $138,000 a year plus expenses.
This apply not only to the conservatives but to all politicial powers that's in government at the time. -
- Don
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:46:43
Manning did not get the appointment based on his qualifications. By choosing him over more deserving candidates (Hearn or Doyle), Harper was able to show his pettiness and really ruffle Premier Williams feathers.
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- Max
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:44:25
Sad, just so sad.
And those that support the idea of any patronage appointment are either looking for a bit of the same or lack the intelligence to understand the term integrity. So sad. -
- Lorne
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:42:59
Harper is no different than Chretian, Mulrooney, Turner, Trudeau or the others. The Senate has been a policital payoff for decades and will continue after Harper is long gone. Good for you Fabian...by the way you can also work part time, I believe , if the $130 g's is not enough!!!!
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- steve
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:41:50
hey, lets look at the bright side, now Fabian can afford to pay back the $2,800 he owes us from when he was an MHA.......
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- man
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:40:31
Congradulations Fabin on becoming a senator. However how will this new role affect your role in being Mr. Peter Mackey link to this province?
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- Less Spin,
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:40:18
Two weeks ago. all the Tories around here were accusing others of trying to overturn the election results. In a matter of speaking, that's pretty much what Harper and Manning just did in Avalon.
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- Dave
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:40:08
Manning received a $84,000 severance after he lost his seat.
Now a $134,000 job for life or 75.
They pluck the goose until there are no feathers.
The system stinks. -
- Mary
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:38:05
Well, no surprise here. I always thought, when Harper was in opposition he did not believe in appointed Senators, but elected positions. Now, obviously, a word he uses time after time, which I think is his favourite word in the whole dictionary, all this is most OBVIOUS, to me, especially now, and also, the fact that appointing Manning from Nfld. reaches out to Atlantic Canadians, after the damge he did in 2004, calling them defeatists, etc., so OBVIOUSLY, he is looking for a Majority the next time around, if there is a next time for Harper.
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- R
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:37:36
Way to go Fabian... Looks good on you.
Congratulations!! -
- SHARON
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:37:08
HATS OF TO FABIAN . I KNEW THAT YOU WERE A WINNER. ALL THE WORK WITH THE ABC TO KEEP YOU DOWN DIDN'T MEAN NOTHING. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU .YOUR JOB IS WELL DESERVED.YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST POLITICANS WE EVER HAD.CONGRATULATIONS FROM MYSELF DONNIE AND SHERRY.
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- Bones
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:36:18
Wow! I hope Mr. Manning is feeling as lucky as he should be feeling. I wondered why the RCMP were having their negotiated pay raise negated. Seems completely fair, now that I know where Harper's spending priorities lie. I can't help but wonder if Mr. Manning feels even the slightest amount of guilt. He sold out his own community and former constituents to acquire his newly found fortunes, but then, we all know karma is a *****.
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- alonzo
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:36:00
congratulations fabian on your new appointment.
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- Randal
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:29:55
I guess Fabian gets the last laugh....
ha ha Avalon... SUCKERS!!! -
- Eli
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:29:53
Those suckers congratulating Manning don't get it. They're the ones along with me who are paying this paracite's alligance to Harper. Apparently Fabian didn't make enough on his constitutency allowance cruising his district as an MHA. May he never know the wrath of a winters nite in Buchans. Last laugh here goes to Harper who gets the best of Williams. I'd like to see The Telegram's cartoonist K.T. depict a picture of Williams with Mannings foot in his mouth. Poor Danny with his condescending comments about a reformed Harper. Suck it up in future Danny, you're pizzin' against the wind.
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- Gerald
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:29:40
What did all of you expect PM Harper to do? He tried his best to get trhe Senate reformed but was stopped by both Liberals and NDP. IF the coalition defeated him in January, do you think they would put off nominating senators? Not on your life! Can you imagine Bloc senators!!
Under the circumstances, the Prime Minister had no choice whatsoever. He chose, and in this case, he chose well. -
- Robert
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:29:06
Must be nice, $137,000 a year for life.
Good to see Mr.Harper has his priorities straight. In tough economic times and where others are cutting back. The senate needs to be
greatly diminished and the pay should reflect their work load.
Christmas just came early for 18 Canadians... -
- Mary Lou
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:28:05
I am so delighted to hear of Fabian's appointment to the Senate. I could not vote for Fabian in the election and was sad that he did not get in the Avalon riding but justice has been served with this appointment. Good luck Fabian.
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- exactly as
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:28:00
Whoda thunk it !! Just goes to show --
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- W
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:27:07
Senators aren't appointed for life. Haven't been since the 1960s.
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- Avalon
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:26:11
CONGRATULATIONS SENATOR MANNING!!! This is such wonderful news....a very sweet ending to it all!!Wishing you and your family all the best.I am sure it will be a very Merry Christmas for you!!
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- David
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:25:52
WOW, looks like the salary is really indexed. When the story broke at 2:03pm it was reported by The Telegram to be $134,000. By 2:10pm Robert M had it reported at $137,000, then by 2:21pm Bert from gfw reported the salary at $138,000. I guess by supper hour tonight the salary will be up to $1,000,000. Way to go Stephen Harper, this is almost as good as winning the lottery. Lucky Fabian.
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- Bud
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:24:57
I've known Fabian for several years. He's a good man and deserving of such honours. Let's hope a younger senator can bring fresh ideas to the senate.
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- George from Northern Peni
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:24:57
Tough economic times! Not in Harpers court from the likes of this.
But the darn system stinks. Regardless of the reasons, the electorate says We don't want this guy! And yet the PM goes and gives him a cushy position for life or 75 which ever comes first.
And the sad reality of it is, that it doesn't make any difference which political stripe we have in power. The same holds true. Buddies, ex-MPs and MHAs getting a high paying job.
Time to make it an election issue people. If don't want the senate, or at least not in the form it is in now, write or e-mail your MP and express total disgust with this sort of patronage. -
- Mike
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:24:31
I feel embarassed for all of you on here applauding this. It just goes to show the ignorance that many Newfoundlanders have towards politics... If I lose an election, will you give me that much of your tax dollars per year? Didnt think so. If you feel bad for Manning (even though he sold us out), then he really has the wool pulled over your eyes.
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- David
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:22:25
Fabian got'er knocked now byes. Sure beats the out NL politics.
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- Barry
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:18:08
Fabian don't forget to get Danny a nice gift this year, remember its because he don't like you that you now have this cushy job. You can afford the good candy now the Pot Of Gold stuff not that ol no name stuff, nothing but the best for the man who set you up for life.
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- Johnny
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:17:59
What a joke. The Senate is an out dated waste of time and taxpayers money. At one time it was probably meant to be the sober second thought for the house but now it is just a way for unelected officials to slow down the passing of legislation already passed by elected officials. On the other hand I would have applied for the job but I missed the ad. Must have been in the Weekend Edition of the Telegram. Good work if you can get it. Show up a couple of times a year. Jet around the country with an expense account. Accountable to no one. Collect your pay. Can't get fired.
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- Debbie
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:15:34
I am very pleased to see that Fabian was appointed to the Senate. You deserve it.
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- BOB
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:14:12
I WAS THINKING IT WOULD BE MR.HEARN OR MR. DOYLE BUT MR. MANNING IS A GOOD CHOICE AS WELL. I KNOW THE PM IS AGAINST AN APPOINTED SENATE BUT WHY SHOULDN'T HE APPOINT HIS OWN PEOPLE. IF HE IS DEFEATED ON THE NEXT BUDGET AND REPLACED BY THE LIBERALS OR A COALITION YOU CAN BE SURE THEY WILL APPOINT 18 OF THEIR OWN. GOOD LUCK TO YOU MR. MANNING YOU DESERVE YOUR POST.
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