Canada General Discussion 1.5: The Countdown Begins

[Hatman 🍁]

Is Rob Anders "returning to the private sector"?

[DC Al Fine]

Good riddance to the worst specimen of human scum.

No, if he were human scum, we would've given him the Order of Canada.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

Anyway, we now have an excellent new euphemism. 'Returning to the private sector' = 'I am dying'.

The issue is than it's apparently not the plan. He had health issues, which weren't heart issues and if he was dying, logically, he would be in his Whitby home with his wife, not in his Ottawa residence near Parliament (when his wife works in Toronto).

Details, schmetails.

[Smid]

In other AB news: Rajotte still contemplating a PC leadership bid, but waiting on Mandel and Prentice. Nomination battle I really care about is Edmonton-St. Albert.

I'm a big fan of James Rajotte. If he won the leadership, I'd have to seriously consider my provincial party support.

But, as you say, the real nomination of interest is Edmonton-St Albert, and I have my fingers crossed for a good result there.

[Smid]

Good riddance to the worst specimen of human scum.

No, if he were human scum, we would've given him the Order of Canada.

Now we just need to get rid of the Member for Vancouver East.

[Hatman 🍁]

Good riddance to the worst specimen of human scum.

No, if he were human scum, we would've given him the Order of Canada.

Now we just need to get rid of the Member for Vancouver East.

What's wrong with Libby Davies? I would've thought the most hated NDPer would be Pat Martin.

[DC Al Fine]

Good riddance to the worst specimen of human scum.

No, if he were human scum, we would've given him the Order of Canada.

Now we just need to get rid of the Member for Vancouver East.

What's wrong with Libby Davies? I would've thought the most hated NDPer would be Pat Martin.

He's certainly my most hated NDPer

[Smid]

Good riddance to the worst specimen of human scum.

No, if he were human scum, we would've given him the Order of Canada.

Now we just need to get rid of the Member for Vancouver East.

What's wrong with Libby Davies? I would've thought the most hated NDPer would be Pat Martin.

I haven't had any personal interactions with her, but from what I've heard, she's very intolerant of conservatives generally - so her attitude more than anything. Plus, her stance on Israel makes her pretty much the left-wing version of Rob Anders.

[RogueBeaver]

Which Tory do Dippers and Grits dislike most besides Anders?

[MaxQue]

Which Tory do Dippers and Grits dislike most besides Anders?

In Quebec, most likely Maxime Bernier (before 2011, clearly Josée Verner).

[DC Al Fine]

Good riddance to the worst specimen of human scum.

No, if he were human scum, we would've given him the Order of Canada.

Now we just need to get rid of the Member for Vancouver East.

What's wrong with Libby Davies? I would've thought the most hated NDPer would be Pat Martin.

I haven't had any personal interactions with her, but from what I've heard, she's very intolerant of conservatives generally - so her attitude more than anything. Plus, her stance on Israel makes her pretty much the left-wing version of Rob Anders.

I think it might depend on what your big issues. Socons hate Martin for his anti-Evangelical comments. Neocons hate Davies because of her Israel view etc.

[DC Al Fine]

Which Tory do Dippers and Grits dislike most besides Anders?

Vic Toews before he quit. Pollievre gets a fair amount of hate on my Facebook feed.

[MaxQue]

Which Tory do Dippers and Grits dislike most besides Anders?

People being in these parties because of social issues usually hate very much Stephen Woolworth (the guy of the abortion motions).

[RogueBeaver]

Senate wants some important FEA changes. Wonder what will be bargained.

[Smid]

On the flip-side, I have heard that Joe Comartin is a genuinely nice guy.

[RogueBeaver]

Long Funke read on the new ridings.

[Hatman 🍁]

Which Tory do Dippers and Grits dislike most besides Anders?

Vic Toews before he quit. Pollievre gets a fair amount of hate on my Facebook feed.

Cheryl Gallant is up there in my books, but it looks like she's been muzzled recently. Pierre Poilievre is man who makes my blood boil more.  He comes from a new wave of ultra right wing young Tories that scare me to death.

Good riddance to the worst specimen of human scum.

No, if he were human scum, we would've given him the Order of Canada.

Now we just need to get rid of the Member for Vancouver East.

What's wrong with Libby Davies? I would've thought the most hated NDPer would be Pat Martin.

I haven't had any personal interactions with her, but from what I've heard, she's very intolerant of conservatives generally - so her attitude more than anything. Plus, her stance on Israel makes her pretty much the left-wing version of Rob Anders.

I wouldn't go that far. Let's say for argument sake that her "anti-Israel" comments are worth the same points as something Rob Anders has spewed out of his mouth. Rob Anders has spewed far more garbage than a Tory could ever accuse Libby Davies of spewing. (This is why I thought Pat Martin would be a closer candidate, although I may be biased in thinking that not even he comes into the same category).  I think the NDP does a good job of keeping their extremists out of the limelight. Maybe if Barry Weisleder was an MP, there'd be someone similar to compare.

[Hatman 🍁]

Anders may run in Calgary Rocky Ridge: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/politics/Ousted+Anders+said+contemplating+nomination+nearby+riding/9734987/story.html

[RogueBeaver]

NPDQ timeline begins after the federal election.

[RogueBeaver]

Is Wells the only one who hasn't succumbed to the bubble?

[MaxQue]

No article in English, but Scientology detox centers are violating human rights laws and wants to declare themselves bankrupt to not pay the fines.

http://www.lapresse.ca/le-nouvelliste/actualites/201404/14/01-4757560-narconon-a-viole-les-droits-humains.php

When a government will take action against that dangerous fraudulous cult?

[RogueBeaver]

Hilarious: Innes has sued Trudeau for defamation. H/T Bob Fife.

[RogueBeaver]

$1.5 million to be precise.

[RogueBeaver]

Tory MP Dave Tilson will be challenged by lawyer Paul Hong for the nomination in Dufferin-Caledon. May the best man win.

[RogueBeaver]

Kinsella thinks Trudeau will lose big unless he settles.