So the Prime Minister - who attended the annual Jewish Negav Dinner and fundraiser in Toronto this week - is giddy with talks of freedom and democracy. The 3500 in attendance must have been ignoring the fact that Stephen J Harper is doing more to destroy democracy than all Canadian leaders before him combined.
Our PM is no doubt - excessively partisan - and that may be considered politics as usual - but the rest of his behavior is not. Canada has changed drastically and negatively under his leadership.
He aligns himself with the USA - on issues of crime, punishment, guns, and jails while distancing himself from the USA on matters of progressive peace talks and actions.
If you recognize Canada today - you must not have been watching for the past 50 years.
Stephen Harper has neutered and spayed the country's media. Stephen Harper has ignored and diminished the importance of provinces and territories in our confederation.
No man is an island - with the exception of our Prime Minister. He rules as a king not as a parliamentarian. He serves himself not the people. He does not take the provinces seriously and punishes those who do not fall at his knees.
The most disturbing parts of this entire situation are that politicians representing other parties federally and provincial politicians are letting him away with eroding our democracy and the national media is allowing him to control all communication with Canadians.
We are currently in the middle of an embarrassing perhaps criminal situation with the Senate scandal - and his office is right in the middle of it. While I appreciate the efforts of Tom Mulcair to expose him in the House of Commons - I do not appreciate Harper's ability to keep it contained to that location.
Our Prime Minister dictates where and when the media can have access to him. He dictates who may ask questions of him and how many questions may be asked. He refuses to appear on either national network and answer for himself. He sends other people out to speculate on his thoughts, reasoning, and actions. The national media is promoting rather than deterring his behavior by allowing this to continue.
All members of the House of Commons who are not elected Conservatives should take their seats and say nothing until the Prime Minister agrees to normal media relations and explains himself to Canadians. If the Prime Minister continues to act like a dictator then all members of the HOC should stand outside the chamber and refuse to enter until he does so. This is newsworthy and is not controlled by Harper. The media should refuse to cover any News coming out of the government - particularly out of the Prime Minister's office - until he agrees to resume normal media relations.
So while Power and Politics (CBC) and Power Play (CTV) present themselves as "must see political-affairs program" and "daily marquee political program" respectively - neither have been successful in getting Harper to join them on the program regarding his role in the Duffy affair. The RCMP have taken emails and correspondence from the PMO and the PCO and speculation is abound on the role Harper may have played. The one thing missing is Harper - telling us himself - under media scrutiny - without limitations.
Our two national television networks have a responsibility to bring us the news - all the news - not just what Harper permits. I no longer am interested in "political panels" using ESP to tell us what's in Harper's mind. I am no longer interested in parliamentary secretaries, backbenchers, or even Ministers speaking scripted verse from Stephen's HOC Bible. I am interested in our Members of Parliament and our national media doing their jobs. This madness must stop and Harper must face his bosses - us.
I am not interested in hearing that Harper will have a migratory bird sanctuary in Israel named after him - nor am I interested in what sports teams he likes - or his woefully lacking musical talent - or that he and his wife like Pandas - we employ him to run the affairs of our country and to report to us on that.
If either Mulcair or Trudeau want the reins - show us what you're made of and restore our democracy.
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Tuesday, December 03, 2013
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Trudeau will be the next PM
The timing is right and Justin Trudeau has his homework done. I predict he will become the next Prime Minister of Canada.
Here are the factors:
1. Harper is destroying Canada as a right wing fanatic.
2. Mulcair will not solidify but rather he will confuse the NDP base.
3. Quebec support of NDP will shift to Trudeau.
4. Trudeau's message is simple, genuine, and achievable: my father left me with a beautiful country and I want to do the same for my children.
5. He has political smarts.
6. He will get the necessary hype from the media.
7. He dominates the social networks meaning youth will vote in numbers unseen before.
8. He has the generational attraction from the 50 plus who adored his father.
9. He is a Liberal in the true sense of the philosophy.
10. He will attract Canadians who enjoy seeing Canada as a respected global leader.
11. He will attract Canadians who want their politicians to stay out of the bedrooms of the nation.
12. He will attract Canadians who want their universal health care system enhanced not dismantled.
13. He will attract Canadians who are disgusted with Americanization of the country.
14. He will attract Canadians who want to see peacekeeping not war making.
15. He looks young but has a wealth of experience. Fresh, vibrant, energetic, and honest.
16. The media will enjoy accessibility - something stripped by Harper. This will result in mass media attention.
17. Strong but not as central dominated government as his father supported.
18. Arts and Culture will return to the fore.
19. Environmental prowess linked with industrial opportunities.
20. His innate sense of equality for all peoples.
As for winning the Party leadership - yes - because Liberals are looking for somebody who can win.
Here are the factors:
1. Harper is destroying Canada as a right wing fanatic.
2. Mulcair will not solidify but rather he will confuse the NDP base.
3. Quebec support of NDP will shift to Trudeau.
4. Trudeau's message is simple, genuine, and achievable: my father left me with a beautiful country and I want to do the same for my children.
5. He has political smarts.
6. He will get the necessary hype from the media.
7. He dominates the social networks meaning youth will vote in numbers unseen before.
8. He has the generational attraction from the 50 plus who adored his father.
9. He is a Liberal in the true sense of the philosophy.
10. He will attract Canadians who enjoy seeing Canada as a respected global leader.
11. He will attract Canadians who want their politicians to stay out of the bedrooms of the nation.
12. He will attract Canadians who want their universal health care system enhanced not dismantled.
13. He will attract Canadians who are disgusted with Americanization of the country.
14. He will attract Canadians who want to see peacekeeping not war making.
15. He looks young but has a wealth of experience. Fresh, vibrant, energetic, and honest.
16. The media will enjoy accessibility - something stripped by Harper. This will result in mass media attention.
17. Strong but not as central dominated government as his father supported.
18. Arts and Culture will return to the fore.
19. Environmental prowess linked with industrial opportunities.
20. His innate sense of equality for all peoples.
As for winning the Party leadership - yes - because Liberals are looking for somebody who can win.
Monday, May 14, 2012
The times - they are a changin - NDP Fundraiser
These things are good to know.
I am not being critical here - just simply noting a change in position.
That is to say ordinary Canadians, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, citizens need to understand that the NDP are very willing now to have a dinner at $150 per plate for access to the New Leader Thomas Mulcair.
The question is - can ordinary Canadians, those on a fixed income, those needing income support, or families with one income or two lower incomes - afford to attend such a dinner?
We all know the answer to that.
So now we need to know if this is the change the NDP were looking for? Is this the change Thomas Mulcair brings?
If so fair enough - that will make it a little more difficult for people who are left of center or center in their ideology to decide if they go Liberal or NDP.
The NDP with this latest move have certainly changed their tune regarding such fundraising dinners.
Below read a couple of comments from the old NDP:
Canada's two biggest political parties are being accused of returning to the "bad old days" of Canadian politics by holding big-money fundraisers that dangle promises that guests will receive access to the nation's powerbrokers. Manitoba NDP MP Pat Martin lashed out Sunday at fundraising galas such as the $500-a-head event being hosted by Conservative House Leader John Baird next month, which is reportedly being advertised as a chance to meet cabinet ministers and other caucus members.
"It undermines the notion that government is accessible to everybody," Martin said.
But a $550-a-plate fundraising dinner slated for Monday night in Sudbury has garnered criticism from local unions and the NDP, as about 3,000 workers with Vale Inco enter their seventh week on the picket lines with no negotiations between the company and the union.
Some workers along the picket line described the dinner as a "slap in the face" and said they planned to protest outside the event.
Sudbury New Democrat MP Glenn Thibeault also plans to hold a dinner of his own, serving spaghetti and salad at $5.50 a plate to support miners who find themselves without a job.
"My whole meal … is going to cost about $550 to feed about 150 to 200 people, so there's a big difference here," he said.
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I wonder if we can conclude that many unemployed people who were in the fishery, forestry, and federal jobs could have afforded this access to Thomas Mulcair?
Is the deal that now the NDP can raise funds this way as a result of a better showing federally - therefore it's okay (hypocritical) or is it that the NDP have changed their position on fundraising (new direction)?
Let the voters know and then we can make an educated choice.
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| Photo From the Telegram at NDP Fundraiser |
I am not being critical here - just simply noting a change in position.
That is to say ordinary Canadians, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, citizens need to understand that the NDP are very willing now to have a dinner at $150 per plate for access to the New Leader Thomas Mulcair.
The question is - can ordinary Canadians, those on a fixed income, those needing income support, or families with one income or two lower incomes - afford to attend such a dinner?
We all know the answer to that.
So now we need to know if this is the change the NDP were looking for? Is this the change Thomas Mulcair brings?
If so fair enough - that will make it a little more difficult for people who are left of center or center in their ideology to decide if they go Liberal or NDP.
The NDP with this latest move have certainly changed their tune regarding such fundraising dinners.
Below read a couple of comments from the old NDP:
Canada's two biggest political parties are being accused of returning to the "bad old days" of Canadian politics by holding big-money fundraisers that dangle promises that guests will receive access to the nation's powerbrokers. Manitoba NDP MP Pat Martin lashed out Sunday at fundraising galas such as the $500-a-head event being hosted by Conservative House Leader John Baird next month, which is reportedly being advertised as a chance to meet cabinet ministers and other caucus members.
"It undermines the notion that government is accessible to everybody," Martin said.
But a $550-a-plate fundraising dinner slated for Monday night in Sudbury has garnered criticism from local unions and the NDP, as about 3,000 workers with Vale Inco enter their seventh week on the picket lines with no negotiations between the company and the union.
Some workers along the picket line described the dinner as a "slap in the face" and said they planned to protest outside the event.
Sudbury New Democrat MP Glenn Thibeault also plans to hold a dinner of his own, serving spaghetti and salad at $5.50 a plate to support miners who find themselves without a job.
"My whole meal … is going to cost about $550 to feed about 150 to 200 people, so there's a big difference here," he said.
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I wonder if we can conclude that many unemployed people who were in the fishery, forestry, and federal jobs could have afforded this access to Thomas Mulcair?
Is the deal that now the NDP can raise funds this way as a result of a better showing federally - therefore it's okay (hypocritical) or is it that the NDP have changed their position on fundraising (new direction)?
Let the voters know and then we can make an educated choice.
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