Conservative Cabinet Minister Bev Oda Countdown

[madmax]

Fun Poll

Edited April 26, 2012 by madmax

[Newfoundlander]

She'll remain in cabinet.

[The_Squid]

Her peers in government love her....

...offered a “full and unreserved apology,” for which she received a standing ovation from her fellow Tories in the Commons. It’s a sad day for Canadian politics when all it takes to earn the adulation of your peers is to reluctantly apologize for ripping off taxpayers only after you’ve been caught in the act.

. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/04/25/bev-oda-bad-habits-of-various-kinds/

Pretty pathetic reason for applause. It will be interesting to eventually learn how else she ripped off taxpayers but didn't get caught for doing so....

[Topaz]

Her peers in government love her....

. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/04/25/bev-oda-bad-habits-of-various-kinds/

Pretty pathetic reason for applause. It will be interesting to eventually learn how else she ripped off taxpayers but didn't get caught for doing so....

AS the NDP pointed out today, she did this 8 MONTHS ago and its only now when she been caught that she is saying she will pay. She still hasn't as of today, paid for the rich and famous car rental. As the opposition parties took their hit on her I was watching Harper's face, and he didn't look too pleased.

[cybercoma]

Harper surrounds himself with fraudsters. This is getting ridiculous. She booked the limo for 15 hours too. The conference was 2kms from the hotel. Fifteen hours? Really? So she's just going to collect the extra money and put it in her bank account? She's scum and Harper's scum for keeping her around.

[Topaz]

I was told some Info. about another VIP MP this week. This MP was at a gathering and he went to a security guard as ask him to be a "go for" while on duty. The head of security heard the request and said the guy is on duty and the MP said that's ok, he's only makes minimum wage, and the head guy said to the MP, you are f****n as*****! and this MP just turned and walked away. So some of these guys do think they are entitle and should be treated royally. Also, the Tories keep saying when caught on spending that they are spending less that the Liberals did, please, ANY government that take advantage of the taxpayer is wrong no matter what party they represent, TWO wrongs don't make it right.

[PIK]

She will be moved, on harpers terms. And yes these things will happen no matter who is in, but the fact that spending on this stuff is way down, never gets a mentioned.

[Shakeyhands]

but the fact that spending on this stuff is way down, never gets a mentioned.

Is it? Have you seen a report or something?

[Wilber]

The lady obviously feels she is entitled to her entitlements.

[Argus]

I think she'll be dropped next cabinet shuffle. Harper doesn't like stuff like this, and she was already warned.

Hopefully McKay is moved to something less important as a sign to him that it's time to go. It'd be too much to hope that Harper could drop the standard bearer for "progressive conservatism".

[fellowtraveller]

I don't know why she would repay the $16 for the glass of orange juice, that price is not hard to believe in London.

[cybercoma]

Also, the Tories keep saying when caught on spending that they are spending less that the Liberals did, please, ANY government that take advantage of the taxpayer is wrong no matter what party they represent, TWO wrongs don't make it right.

It's also questionable whether they really are. They've changed accounting practices by moving certain costs to the department level amongst other things. We can't even compare LPC spending to CPC spending because it would comparing apples to oranges. The Conservatives could be spending the same or more and it would look like they're spending less. We just don't know. Again, the Conservatives with their 'creative' bookkeeping. Edited April 26, 2012 by cybercoma

[fellowtraveller]

It's also questionable whether they really are. They've changed accounting practices by moving certain costs to the department level amongst other things. We can't even compare LPC spending to CPC spending because it would comparing apples to oranges. The Conservatives could be spending the same or more and it would look like they're spending less. We just don't know. Again, the Conservatives with their 'creative' bookkeeping.

Do you know how difficult it would be to track secret spending by the Tories at Liberal-friendly Montreal ad agencies?

We know the Liberals spent around $200 million, any way to confirm the Tory spending?

I'm guessing it might be less.

Must be accounting practice changes.

[cybercoma]

Do you know how difficult it would be to track secret spending by the Tories at Liberal-friendly Montreal ad agencies?

We know the Liberals spent around $200 million, any way to confirm the Tory spending?

I'm guessing it might be less.

Must be accounting practice changes.

I'm not presuming they changed the way they account for expenses. They have.

[madmax]

She will be moved, on harpers terms. And yes these things will happen no matter who is in, but the fact that spending on this stuff is way down , never gets a mentioned.

$16 for OJ is deal, I am sure you can find an invoice for higher to prove your point

Yes, we should wait for the Cabinet Shuffle....

A thief is a thief is a thief.....

Edited April 26, 2012 by madmax

[madmax]

I was told some Info. about another VIP MP this week. This MP was at a gathering and he went to a security guard as ask him to be a "go for" while on duty. The head of security heard the request and said the guy is on duty and the MP said that's ok, he's only makes minimum wage, and the head guy said to the MP, you are f****n as*****! and this MP just turned and walked away. So some of these guys do think they are entitle and should be treated royally.

This isn't hearsay is it

[madmax]

Is it? Have you seen a report or something?

Yes, we are going to see invoices for cheaper limos, cheaper Orange juice, cheaper rooms , from the Cabinet...

[madmax]

Early reports say Oda has had a change of heart....

Oda announced today, well kinda... someone said it for her...she has paid back tax Payers....for her limo ride.

so... lets see how long she lasts in cabinet.

Edited April 26, 2012 by madmax

[Smallc]

She's gone. I can almost guarantee it. You see, I will defend the (legitimate) use of military jets, and the purchase of the F-35s, but not this. There was no reason for the change in hotel, and so there was no reason for the limo. I can almost bet that Harper feels the same.

Edited April 26, 2012 by Smallc

[capricorn]

She's gone.

Good riddance.

[Smallc]

Good riddance.

Well, she's not gone yet...I'm sure Harper will do it when he feels appropriate. My thoughts - times for a cabinet shuffle.

[capricorn]

I'm sure Harper will do it when he feels appropriate.

It's as close to a done deal as it could get.

[madmax]

It's as close to a done deal as it could get.

I believe so.. Anders managed a few weeks before getting demoted from committee... it might take a little longer for a Cabinet Minister.

Considering the File... its ironic that this piece of work would have been considered for the portfolio. I couldn't find a better example of "Let them Eat Cake" since Guergis.. and at least she rolled around with Rick Mercer for a laugh...

Without starting a new thread...

Who is capable of replacing her... Considering the poor performance of many Conservative Cabinet Ministers, either the bench strength is thin... or... there are some bright MPs being overlooked for positions.

Who's out there... toss out some decent names...

[madmax]

The Maple Leaf Pundits are victorious again.

9 picked Oda to pay for the limo when XXXX WOULD FREEZE. Mision is accomplished. 9 Votes for repayment wins. And it sure is cold down here...

[madmax]

I noticed that question II is still unresolved.

Why is Bev Oda still in Harpers Cabinet?