gc1765 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 After seeing the thread about the most irritating politicians, I think it would be interesting to see the opposite - which politicians you respect the most...preferably from different political parties. Conservative: Jim Prentice, Michael Chong Liberal: Paul Martin, Gerard Kennedy (although he's not currently a member) Bloc: Gilles Duceppe NDP: Pat Martin Other: Bill Casey Former members: Ed Broadbent, Chuck Cadman Quote Almost three thousand people died needlessly and tragically at the World Trade Center on September 11; ten thousand Africans die needlessly and tragically every single day-and have died every single day since September 11-of AIDS, TB, and malaria. We need to keep September 11 in perspective, especially because the ten thousand daily deaths are preventable. - Jeffrey Sachs (from his book "The End of Poverty")
jdobbin Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 (edited) NDP: Pat Martin Can't agree on Pat Martin. His temper is legendary and he is prone to over the top insults. Every election he says something that reinforces that. Many people still can't believe what he said about David Northcott. Edited December 17, 2007 by jdobbin Quote
Canuck E Stan Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 Can't agree on Pat Martin. His temper is legendary and he is prone to over the top insults. Evey election he says something that reinforces that. Many people still can't believe what he said about David Northcott. Stephane Dion-tried real hard to be a leader but just didn't get it done. Quote "Any man under 30 who is not a liberal has no heart, and any man over 30 who is not a conservative has no brains." — Winston Churchill
jdobbin Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 Stephane Dion-tried real hard to be a leader but just didn't get it done. Don't know what that has to do with Pat Martin. Quote
Canuck E Stan Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 Don't know what that has to do with Pat Martin. The topic isn't Pat Martin. I think it would be interesting to see the opposite - which politicians you respect the most...preferably from different political parties. Quote "Any man under 30 who is not a liberal has no heart, and any man over 30 who is not a conservative has no brains." — Winston Churchill
gc1765 Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Posted December 17, 2007 Can't agree on Pat Martin. His temper is legendary and he is prone to over the top insults. Every election he says something that reinforces that. Many people still can't believe what he said about David Northcott. I couldn't really think of anyone else from the NDP except Ed Broadbent, but he's gone. By the way, what did he say about Northcott? Quote Almost three thousand people died needlessly and tragically at the World Trade Center on September 11; ten thousand Africans die needlessly and tragically every single day-and have died every single day since September 11-of AIDS, TB, and malaria. We need to keep September 11 in perspective, especially because the ten thousand daily deaths are preventable. - Jeffrey Sachs (from his book "The End of Poverty")
jdobbin Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 The topic isn't Pat Martin. Yes, but you posted your response while quoting mine about Martin. My topic wasn't Dion. Sorry not to rise to your baiting. Quote
jdobbin Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 I couldn't really think of anyone else from the NDP except Ed Broadbent, but he's gone. By the way, what did he say about Northcott? He called him a traitor for running with the Liberals and basically shouted him down in a debate. It was not Martin's finest hour. Northcott is a respected person in Winnipeg for a lifetime of working for the foodbank. Whatever his feelings for the Liberals, there was no call for his aggressive and nasty attack on Northcott. Quote
Michael Bluth Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 After seeing the thread about the most irritating politicians, I think it would be interesting to see the opposite - which politicians you respect the most...preferably from different political parties. You tried but jd highjacked as is his wont. Let me bring it back on track. Liberal: Michael Ignatieff, Ken Dryden NDP: Bill Blaikie, Judy Wasylycia-Leis CPC: Jim Prentice, Rob Anders (The Anders thing needs some explanation. Rob is from a very different wing of the party than I am, and has done some mind-numbingly stupid things i.e. the Nelson Mandela fiasco, but he is an incredibly good guy on a personal level.) Quote No one has ever defeated the Liberals with a divided conservative family. - Hon. Jim Prentice
Michael Hardner Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 I can't think of a single politician who I have faith in to run things. They tend to come from law, which is poor training for running services, which is the essence of government today. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
acer1982 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 I can't think of a single politician who I have faith in to run things.They tend to come from law, which is poor training for running services, which is the essence of government today. Enough said. While it gives them an understanding of legislation within the country it also makes them more aware of the loopholes within it. Quote
DrGreenthumb Posted December 18, 2007 Report Posted December 18, 2007 This will be a short list. I have respect for Trudeau, even though my ultra conservative family members tried their best to get me to grow up hating Trudeau and the liberals when i was young. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is the most important piece of legislation we have to protect us from the powers of the state. Thank you Pierre Trudeau. Now that I think of it I have repect for more than I thought. I still respect cretien regardless of what anyone says about adscam, Cretien was not afraid to stand up to America, and I think the sponsership scandal was way overblown. If it helped win the referendum on seperation of quebec it was worth every penny, even if some did end up in safety deposit boxes, mulroney style. I respect the conservative prime minister who ended alcohol prohibition. (can't remember who that was but he was obviously smart enough to see that prohibition is a stupid policy) I repect a lot of NDP politicians, namely Jack Layton, Libby Davies, Pat Martin, judy wachylisylis(sp?), and lets not forget the greatest Canadian, Tommy Douglas. I'd also add Marc Emery of the BC Marijuana Party, and Gilles Duceppe of the bloc. I actually kind of like Gilles, too bad he's a seperatist. Marc Emery is a modern day human rights champion. I would rate him as a Canadian folk hero. Do senators count? I have the utmost respect for conservative Nolin. Also for Liberal senator Larry Campbell. Harper definitely does not make the list of the respected, in fact he can kiss my arse. Quote
White Doors Posted December 18, 2007 Report Posted December 18, 2007 This will be a short list.I have respect for Trudeau, even though my ultra conservative family members tried their best to get me to grow up hating Trudeau and the liberals when i was young. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is the most important piece of legislation we have to protect us from the powers of the state. Thank you Pierre Trudeau. Now that I think of it I have repect for more than I thought. I still respect cretien regardless of what anyone says about adscam, Cretien was not afraid to stand up to America, and I think the sponsership scandal was way overblown. If it helped win the referendum on seperation of quebec it was worth every penny, even if some did end up in safety deposit boxes, mulroney style. I respect the conservative prime minister who ended alcohol prohibition. (can't remember who that was but he was obviously smart enough to see that prohibition is a stupid policy) I repect a lot of NDP politicians, namely Jack Layton, Libby Davies, Pat Martin, judy wachylisylis(sp?), and lets not forget the greatest Canadian, Tommy Douglas. I'd also add Marc Emery of the BC Marijuana Party, and Gilles Duceppe of the bloc. I actually kind of like Gilles, too bad he's a seperatist. Marc Emery is a modern day human rights champion. I would rate him as a Canadian folk hero. Do senators count? I have the utmost respect for conservative Nolin. Also for Liberal senator Larry Campbell. Harper definitely does not make the list of the respected, in fact he can kiss my arse. Can't stand jack Layton. a big bag of hot air. Liberals: Colin Kenney. Frank McKenna NDP: Ed Broadbent Bloc: Gilles Duceppe CPC: Harper, Prentice Quote Those Dern Rednecks done outfoxed the left wing again.~blueblood~
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