Progressive Tory Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Conrad Black is back in the news with insights into Canadian politics. I knew he couldn't stay away. Love him or hate him, he's never boring. In a lively e-mail correspondence, Conrad Black lets fly at the 'hopeless,' the 'frumpy' and a PM in need of a 'personality transplant' Stephen Harper needs a "personality transplant," Conrad Black writes from his Florida jail cell to his friend, author Bob Plamondon. He wishes the Prime Minister would be more "popular personally" and wonders at one point why he looks like "such a jackass." I assume Ignatieff is the next leader, and he will win unless Stephen gets a personality transplant or a timely miracle occurs in his favour. ... Every good wish to you. Yours, CONRAD." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg Bach Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Conrad has to understand that the system is attempting to break him..never met the guy but I did fall in love and live with the daughter of the guy that trained Conrad...I always felt that he was the flaunting front guy and the lawyers that commited the theft..will always go free...Conrad is just doing his duty - and taking one for the team --- I love the big dumb oaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85RZ500 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Conrad Black saying Harper needs a personality transplant? That a good one, I know Steve is no media hound but He's a real happy-go-lucky dude compared to Black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Conrad Black saying Harper needs a personality transplant? That a good one, I know Steve is no media hound but He's a real happy-go-lucky dude compared to Black. The recent visit from the former president will do more harm than good for him (Harper). Why would that guy surface in Calgary? It proves the linkages with Harper and his right-hand man. Election time--Canadians will come to their senses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Conrad's not a Canadian citizen, so who cares. I like the "personality transplant" crack tho. Oleg, Conrad would not have gone to jail if he had not acted just like a "big dumb oaf" and flaunted his violation of a court order. (removing the boxes). He and Dick Cheney both got into trouble removing their "boxes". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normanchateau Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Conrad Black saying Harper needs a personality transplant? That a good one, I know Steve is no media hound but He's a real happy-go-lucky dude compared to Black. Yes, Harper's warm personality is one of his few remaining strengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Progressive Tory Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Conrad has to understand that the system is attempting to break him..never met the guy but I did fall in love and live with the daughter of the guy that trained Conrad...I always felt that he was the flaunting front guy and the lawyers that commited the theft..will always go free...Conrad is just doing his duty - and taking one for the team --- I love the big dumb oaf. I watched a documentary on him, and you clearly can't really hate the guy. I certainly don't approve of what he did, but he's colourful and appears to be a gentleman. It was just killing him that he couldn't become involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Progressive Tory Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Yes, Harper's warm personality is one of his few remaining strengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Progressive Tory Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Conrad's not a Canadian citizen, so who cares. He was though and is still a household name. He used to be very involved in Canadian politics (behind the scenes). Many will be interested in what he has to say, without necessarily agreeing with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_barilko Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 As for Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, Lord Black characterizes her as a "frumpy, noisy, ill-favoured, half-deranged windbag." I'd say that's about right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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