William Ashley Posted January 7, 2010 Report Posted January 7, 2010 So lets see. Parliament resumes March 4th or 5th... Budget tabled -- no bite when is the next chance for a non confidence motion? April? The Govenor Generals term is up in August? There is usually about a month - so, is this an issue worth an election to the opposition? What are peoples thoughts on the Tories having the chance to have majority in the Senate and select the GG for the next five years? Would they reappoint Jean or who would they pick? Quote I was here.
William Ashley Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Posted January 7, 2010 If they are really Tories maybe they should pick Charles? Quote I was here.
msdogfood Posted January 7, 2010 Report Posted January 7, 2010 So lets see. Parliament resumes March 4th or 5th... Budget tabled -- no bite when is the next chance for a non confidence motion? April? The Govenor Generals term is up in August? There is usually about a month - so, is this an issue worth an election to the opposition? What are peoples thoughts on the Tories having the chance to have majority in the Senate and select the GG for the next five years? Would they reappoint Jean or who would they pick? reappoint Jean if they don't it will be very bad for PMO!! Press go nuts!! Quote
Alta4ever Posted January 7, 2010 Report Posted January 7, 2010 So lets see. Parliament resumes March 4th or 5th... Budget tabled -- no bite when is the next chance for a non confidence motion? April? The Govenor Generals term is up in August? There is usually about a month - so, is this an issue worth an election to the opposition? What are peoples thoughts on the Tories having the chance to have majority in the Senate and select the GG for the next five years? Would they reappoint Jean or who would they pick? Harper will re appoint Jean Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
Hydraboss Posted January 7, 2010 Report Posted January 7, 2010 Harper will re appoint Jean Unless of course he finds a non-separatist, CANADIAN with an even hotter ass. Quote "racist, intolerant, small-minded bigot" - AND APPARENTLY A SOCIALIST (2010) (2015)Economic Left/Right: 8.38 3.38 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 3.13 -1.23
Moonbox Posted January 7, 2010 Report Posted January 7, 2010 He'll reappoint Jean. There's no reason not to. She's shown herself to be non-partisan, independent and an all-around good GG. It'll look good on him if he reappoints her and bad if he doesn't. It's almost 100% certain he'll offer the job again. Quote "A man is no more entitled to an opinion for which he cannot account than he does for a pint of beer for which he cannot pay" - Anonymous
Bryan Posted January 7, 2010 Report Posted January 7, 2010 He probably will re-appoint Jean, but I wish he wouldn't. The Liberals appointed their choices, Harper should appoint his choice. Someone who is not a former CBC announcer would be nice for a change. My "dream" GG is Preston Manning. Both because I truly believe there's not another soul in the country who deserves it more, but also because it'll make people on the left's heads explode. Quote
g_bambino Posted January 7, 2010 Report Posted January 7, 2010 Harper will re appoint Jean There is no "re-appointment". The Governor General serves until their commission is revoked by the Queen, whether that's three years, five years, or fifteen years after they were sworn-in. Quote
capricorn Posted January 7, 2010 Report Posted January 7, 2010 Is there any guarantee she even wants a re-appointment? Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
ToadBrother Posted January 7, 2010 Report Posted January 7, 2010 He probably will re-appoint Jean, but I wish he wouldn't. The Liberals appointed their choices, Harper should appoint his choice. Someone who is not a former CBC announcer would be nice for a change. Do you have some specific complaint against Jean, other than some knock against the CBC. My "dream" GG is Preston Manning. Both because I truly believe there's not another soul in the country who deserves it more, but also because it'll make people on the left's heads explode. Manning and Harper loathe each other. The last person on Earth Harper would want in Rideau Hall would be Manning. Quote
Mr.Canada Posted January 7, 2010 Report Posted January 7, 2010 (edited) Jean was appointed because she was a)black b.) a woman c) a socialist and d) a francophone. In that order and I was very worried when she took the post but she surprised me and I think she's done a fair job of things. She really hasn't been too bad all things considered. Manning would be interesting, I wonder if he'd turn Rideau Hall into a bingo hall...hehe. Edited January 7, 2010 by Mr.Canada Quote "You are scum for insinuating that isn't the case you snake." -William Ashley Canadian Immigration Reform Blog
g_bambino Posted January 7, 2010 Report Posted January 7, 2010 Manning would be interesting... Oh, but that shrill voice; just imagine him delivering a national speech on Canada Day, or at a state dinner abroad. The invites from foreign governments would dry right up! Quote
fellowtraveller Posted January 7, 2010 Report Posted January 7, 2010 In keeping with our tradition(Clarkson and Jean) of appointing only small but vital newspersons, female, visible minorities that have worked for CBC: there are two outstanding candidates: Ann Medina and Wendy Mesley. I know Medina was raised in Amerikkka and Mesley is Caucasian but the pool is fairly small we'll have to make some compromises. An outside choice goes to CBCs Portia Clark, who fits all the metrics required to be GG except she is of average size. Quote The government should do something.
Molly Posted January 7, 2010 Report Posted January 7, 2010 My "dream" GG is Preston Manning. Both because I truly believe there's not another soul in the country who deserves it more, but also because it'll make people on the left's heads explode. I'd be delerious with joy, for one. Preston IS a man of integrity. Quote "Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!" — L. Frank Baum "For Conservatives, ministerial responsibility seems to be a temporary and constantly shifting phenomenon," -- Goodale
Smallc Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 Oh, but that shrill voice; just imagine him delivering a national speech on Canada Day, or at a state dinner abroad. The invites from foreign governments would dry right up! Besides, Governors General are supposed to protect the Constitution, not loathe it. Quote
Jerry J. Fortin Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 Besides, Governors General are supposed to protect the Constitution, not loathe it. This is all assuming Harper is still the PM. He could very well find himself out of a job before then. Quote
Smallc Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 I really don't know. I think Harper miscalculated the whole prorogation thing....it seems that a miscalculation on his part is an annual event. Quote
g_bambino Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 Besides, Governors General are supposed to protect the Constitution, not loathe it. Well, yes, I did think almost immedaitely about his politics when I read his name as a suggested viceroy. He'd probably refuse the posting until he was elected to it, anyway. Quote
Smallc Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 He'd probably refuse the posting until he was elected to it, anyway. Shudder..... Quote
blueblood Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 Besides, Governors General are supposed to protect the Constitution, not loathe it. So because Preston Manning doesn't fit into your idea of a model GG he isn't fit for the job. So people on the right aren't allowed to be picked to be GG. How progressive of you. Manning has done far more for this country than you give him credit for, and those who appointed him on a 165 living limit Companion of the order of Canada agree with me. That in itself should be a more than good enough resume should it not? Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
Smallc Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 People on the right can be Governor General....but part of the job, as the representative of the Head of State, is to uphold the Constitution when a situation arises when it is necessary to do so. Given what Manning believes (he's a populist), I'm not sure that he would be a good fit for that role. Quote
g_bambino Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 So because Preston Manning doesn't fit into your idea of a model GG he isn't fit for the job. How progressive of you. So, because smallc's opinion of Preston Manning doesn't fit into your idea of model thought about Preston Manning, his opinion isn't fit to express? How accomodating of you. Quote
blueblood Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 So, because smallc's opinion of Preston Manning doesn't fit into your idea of model thought about Preston Manning, his opinion isn't fit to express? How accomodating of you. Tell me where did I say his opinion wasn't fit to express? I thought so. Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
g_bambino Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 Tell me where did I say his opinion wasn't fit to express? Right where you said smallc said something he didn't. Quote
blueblood Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 Right where you said smallc said something he didn't. Telling someone they can't express their opinions defeats the purpose of this board. He said that the GG is supposed to protect the constitution and not loathe it, which implies that he thinks Manning is unfit for the job. I merely stated he is as fit for the job if not more fit than just about all Canadians based on his track record. Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
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