WWWTT Posted April 21, 2011 Report Posted April 21, 2011 How many examples do you need? The fact that Constitutional Monarchies and Parliamentary Republics work in an almost identical way is something that can easily be found. Part of the job of head of state or representative thereof is to protect the country and the constitution. They wouldn't name a separatist government. Democracy, as it is set up around the world, is about far more than voting and seats. Ok I will do your job since you can't. The last best example I can think of where the GG really sticks his neck out in Canadian history dates back to the 1890's durring Canadas infancy. Durring an election campaign,Sir John A McDonald(PM) died and the GG appointed an unelected conservative senator as PM.At the time I believe this action drew much critisism and his explanation was that the senator he appointed was the senior member of both houses. The GG actually came out and explained his decission Some people here are under the impression that the GG can continuosly remain anomonous during a critical time,or the GG will act in a manner that reflects only your view or opinion. The GG will never go against the voters decission,if he does it will be his end. Until anyone comes up with actual facts that contradict this then why are you continuing? 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!
Smallc Posted April 21, 2011 Report Posted April 21, 2011 The GG will never go against the voters decission,if he does it will be his end. Until anyone comes up with actual facts that contradict this then why are you continuing? Because your scenario is absolutely ludicrous. You have no idea what the GG would do, but there's a good bet that the GG wouldn't allow a Bloc led government to form. Quote
ToadBrother Posted April 21, 2011 Report Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) I am still waiting for more examples to prop your position WWWTT Governor Generals have made tough decisions before. The King-Byng Affair and the 1975 Australian Constitutional Crisis come to mind. The GG's reserve powers in this situation are vast. Edited April 21, 2011 by ToadBrother Quote
WWWTT Posted April 21, 2011 Report Posted April 21, 2011 Governor Generals have made tough decisions before. The King-Byng Affair and the 1975 Australian Constitutional Crisis come to mind. The GG's reserve powers in this situation are vast. I agree 100%! But to practise such power is very risky. And most Canadians are unaware of the full extent of the arsenal at the GG disposal. The GG is probably the most feerful person to even use such powers. 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!
ToadBrother Posted April 21, 2011 Report Posted April 21, 2011 I agree 100%! But to practise such power is very risky. And most Canadians are unaware of the full extent of the arsenal at the GG disposal. The GG is probably the most feerful person to even use such powers. WWWTT If there's a Canadian unaware of the latitude that a GG has in selecting a government after the 2008 coalition crisis, then they are suffering amnesia or have been living in a hole. All we had for days was breathless reporting on all the networks, on the radio and in the newspapers about the possibility of a coalition taking over. Quote
WWWTT Posted April 21, 2011 Report Posted April 21, 2011 If there's a Canadian unaware of the latitude that a GG has in selecting a government after the 2008 coalition crisis, then they are suffering amnesia or have been living in a hole. All we had for days was breathless reporting on all the networks, on the radio and in the newspapers about the possibility of a coalition taking over. Once again I agree 100%! Most Canadians are completely unaware of the full extent of the GG's power. If you do not believe me than conduct a poll for yourself amongst average Canadians. 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!
Benz Posted April 21, 2011 Report Posted April 21, 2011 What are the odds that the Libs and NDP would agree to give the power to the Bloc? Seriously! I wouldn't be honest if I let you bet on that. I don't know why you guys fear the existence of a coalition. I cannot imagine a scenario where the Bloc would give the power to the Libs. Libs would have to do historical concession to the Bloc and that is against their nature. If the NDP is the official opposition and the conservatives are totally losing their mind... maybe a coalition could happen but... damn... it has so tiny chances... if we get to such situation, the coalition would become a good thing. You have more chances to win the lottery IMO. By the way, the Bloc prefers a conservative minority more than anything else. In Quebec, the anglos vote liberals at a 90%+ rate, even back when the liberals were at their worst in the sponsorship scandal. So the Bloc prefers a fight Bloc/Conservative among the french voters than a fight Bloc/Liberals. The odds that the government is a minority are better this way. Quote
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