ToadBrother Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 May not welcome in leaders' debates: networks http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadavotes2011/story/2011/03/29/cv-may-greens-debates.html Sounds good to me. 2008, we were assured was the Year of the Greens, and the support nationally she managed to muster was pitiful, and worse, in her arrogance and stupidity, Elizabeth May ran against a popular cabinet minister. If we let the Greens into televised debates, then by all that's holy, I want to see the Marxist-Leninists let in, if for no other reason than the sheer entertainment value. Quote
Smallc Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) Thank goodness. May is a disgrace as a party leader anyway. Edited March 29, 2011 by Smallc Quote
M.Dancer Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 May should be allowed in the radio debates.... Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
Moonlight Graham Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) May is a horrible party leader, but she should be in the debate. If a party consistently has support in the polls a bit less than 10%, i think they should have a voice at the table. I don't know the use of the debates are anyways. It's just a bunch of liars spewing more of their bullcrap anyways. At least we can get that crap on record (even more!) i suppose. Edited March 29, 2011 by Moonlight Graham Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Shakeyhands Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 May not welcome in leaders' debates: networks http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadavotes2011/story/2011/03/29/cv-may-greens-debates.html If we let the Greens into televised debates, then by all that's holy, I want to see the Marxist-Leninists let in, if for no other reason than the sheer entertainment value. I say we invite this guy to participate! What about the rent? Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
WWWTT Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 I just heard on the CBC that Elizabeth May is shocked. I am shocked to hear that she is shocked! I predicted she wouldn't be invited back. I guess she has to put up a fuss to make it look good for her campaign contributors. WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
jbg Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 If we let the Greens into televised debates, then by all that's holy, I want to see the Marxist-Leninists let in, if for no other reason than the sheer entertainment value. How about the Less Work Party? Or the Rhino Party? Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
kimmy Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 She was a colossal waste of time at the last leadership debate. I think that supporters of all the major parties should be pleased. It'll give the real leaders more time to make their case and to challenge each other. Kudos to the networks for putting their foot down. Enough's enough, Liz. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
capricorn Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 Good stuff. I wasn't looking forward to staring at that humongous grin of hers for two hours, on display even when she was making a serious point. That's another thing, had enough in 08 of her pointy fingers in everybody's face. I'd also like a return to the podium style. That kitchen table setup is fine for NDP get togethers. In addition, all four parties have formed a united front and made it clear they will let the consortium determine the rules of the debate, including who is invited and who isn’t. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/elizabeth-may-excluded-from-election-debates/article1962085/ Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
capricorn Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 May just said on Power Play she's sicking her lawyers on the consortium. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
punked Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 You got an MP you get in the debates, you don't you don't. It seems simple to me this is how it went last time. Quote
capricorn Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 You got an MP you get in the debates, you don't you don't. It seems simple to me this is how it went last time. No it didn't go that way punked. May was allowed in the 08 debates. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
punked Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 No it didn't go that way punked. May was allowed in the 08 debates. Because she had an MP Blair Wilson. That was her argument then remember? Quote
M.Dancer Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 Because she had an MP Blair Wilson. That was her argument then remember? May is MPless was and still is... Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
punked Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 May is MPless was and still is... No she had an MP his name was Blair Wilson you clearly need to read up on this subject because you are dead wrong. That was her whole argument last time. Quote
capricorn Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) Because she had an MP Blair Wilson. That was her argument then remember? Yes, forgot about Wilson. He was not elected as a Green MP though, he went from Liberal to Independent to Green. And even then just for a few months. Oh well, at dissolution the Greens had no elected MP so Mae should be excluded. Edited March 30, 2011 by capricorn Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
punked Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 Yes, forgot about Wilson. He was not elected though, he went from Liberal to Independent to Green. And even then just for a few months. Oh well, at dissolution the Greens had no elected MP so Mae should be excluded. I agree that is my point, that was her trump card last election. Quote
Smallc Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 I agree that is my point, that was her trump card last election. According to Twitter, both The Liberals and the NDP think that the Greens should be in the debate....morons. Quote
punked Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 According to Twitter, both The Liberals and the NDP think that the Greens should be in the debate....morons. From the office statement the NDP's positions is this "Regarding the leaders' debates, it is up to the consortium to decide the venue, format and participants,”. Quote
Smallc Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 From the office statement the NDP's positions is this "Regarding the leaders' debates, it is up to the consortium to decide the venue, format and participants,”. The Twitterverse keeps saying differently, that Jack thinks that May should be in the debates. Quote
punked Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 The Twitterverse keeps saying differently, that Jack thinks that May should be in the debates. I can only speak about what the party puts out. Jack may have personal opinions but the NDP is saying whatever rules the broadcasters say go. Quote
jbg Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 The Twitterverse keeps saying differently, that Jack thinks that May should be in the debates. I can only speak about what the party puts out. Jack may have personal opinions but the NDP is saying whatever rules the broadcasters say go. Does anyone have a copy of an actual Jack Layton tweet on the subject? Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
Smallc Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 Does anyone have a copy of an actual Jack Layton tweet on the subject? Kady O'Malley was one of the people reporting it: http://twitter.com/#!/kady Quote
punked Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 Kady O'Malley was one of the people reporting it: http://twitter.com/#!/kady Not one of those tweets I could find say anything about the greens or the NDP on the debates. Found the article apparently the NDP is not supporting the Greens to get in but they are "fine" if she does. Quote
jbg Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 Kady O'Malley was one of the people reporting it: http://twitter.com/#!/kady kady seems to have a vivid sense of speculation. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
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