maplesyrup Posted October 4, 2004 Report Posted October 4, 2004 Chuck Cadman was just intervied on CBC TV show Politics with Don Newman, and he made it quite clear he has no intention of rejoining Conservatives, stating that the party left him, he didn't leave the party. Cadman said he has to follow the wish of his constituents who voted for him as an Independent, NOT as a Conservative. Quote An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. Anatole France
caesar Posted October 5, 2004 Report Posted October 5, 2004 He better stay true to his word; I will lose all respect for him if he does become a conservative again. That was another example of ethnic manipulation to secure the riding. But the Conservatives did say they would not welcome him back into the party if he ran as an independent and won. Flip flop. Quote
kimmy Posted October 5, 2004 Report Posted October 5, 2004 Cadman said the exact same thing after his election night victory. It is indeed remarkable when a politician can maintain his position for 3 straight months. -kimmy Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
Slavik44 Posted October 5, 2004 Report Posted October 5, 2004 Chuck Cadman was just intervied on CBC TV show Politics with Don Newman, and he made it quite clear he has no intention of rejoining Conservatives, stating that the party left him, he didn't leave the party. Cadman said he has to follow the wish of his constituents who voted for him as an Independent, NOT as a Conservative. Well he said he would join a party if his constituents wanted him to, or something along those lines. But I don't think it matters wether or not he is a member of a party, personaly if he ahd switched ships to the Green party his personal popularity could have carried him to the house of commons, besides that he has more control of parliment as an independent then as a member of the conservatives. But good for him it is nice to see a politican stay true to his promises and stay true to his constituents. Quote The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. - Ayn Rand --------- http://www.politicalcompass.org/ Economic Left/Right: 4.75 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.54 Last taken: May 23, 2007
maplesyrup Posted October 5, 2004 Author Report Posted October 5, 2004 Slavik44.....I agree. Watching Cadman being interviewed today gave me the impression that here was a man that wants to operate with good principles. I liked his response when Don Newman suggested that he will probably be offered a lot of free trips, or junkets, and Cadman replied that he didn't expect to be taking anyone up on those bribe offers, as that is not why he is a member of Parliament. The Conservatives blew it with Cadman big time by not controlling their inappropriate nomination meetings. What was it he said: "The Conservative Party abandoned him, he did not abandon the Party". In a lot of ways it is the political party system that is damaging our democratic institutions, and the more independent MPS we have, the better off all of Canada would be. Quote An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. Anatole France
Newfie Canadian Posted October 5, 2004 Report Posted October 5, 2004 I agree with this maplesyrup, but it will never happen. Hopefully the promise of more free votes will do the trick. Unfortunately, with a minority government the promise of free votes may go out the window. As for Cadman, good for him. I hope he sticks to his guns. Copps and some Liberals should have done the same thing to Martin after his round of hand picking candidates. Quote "If you don't believe your country should come before yourself, you can better serve your country by livin' someplace else." Stompin' Tom Connors
kungfusion Posted October 6, 2004 Report Posted October 6, 2004 I agree with this maplesyrup, but it will never happen.Hopefully the promise of more free votes will do the trick. Unfortunately, with a minority government the promise of free votes may go out the window. As for Cadman, good for him. I hope he sticks to his guns. Copps and some Liberals should have done the same thing to Martin after his round of hand picking candidates. Peter Milliken has taken the role of the Speaker of the House. Which means that for Liberals and NDP to have a majority, they'll have to come to Cadman, same goes for Consevative and BQ. For someone from BC to become the swing vote in the House, it has to be destiny. Quote
maplesyrup Posted October 6, 2004 Author Report Posted October 6, 2004 Yea, I was reflected on that very same thing yesterday sipping on my latte grande watching the sun set over English Bay. As Trudeau once, or was it often, said: "The universe is unfolding as it should". Quote An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. Anatole France
Neal.F. Posted October 7, 2004 Report Posted October 7, 2004 Cadman broke the cardinal rule of big party politics....and in so doing, he did the right thing. Nevertheless, when the nomination race was called, he would have had to sign a form when he filed his nomination papers which states that in the event that he lost the nomination, he would not seek a nomination for another party nor would he run as an independent. The Conservatives wanted him to have the nomination, but when he defied the rules, they had to apply the penalty, or risk all hell braking loose in ridings across Canada. Cadman was always seen as a constituency man, and I hoep he continues to do just that. In this minority parliament, he has a unique chance to demonstrate to all Canadians, who, judging by the turnout on June 28th, the majority of whom are repelled by the current state of party politics, that voting for an independent is NOT a wasted vote. Quote
ferrethouse Posted October 7, 2004 Report Posted October 7, 2004 Why on earth would he rejoin when he has such a pivotal role as a independent. He has enjoyed a tremendous amount of attention that he wouldn't be getting as a Conservative. He will rejoin after or just prior to the next election realizing that his power as an independent will unlikely be the same next time. Quote
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