cybercoma Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 Because they aren't elected. You didn't vote for the Prime Minister either. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 You didn't vote for the Prime Minister either. Elected and voting are two different things. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
-1=e^ipi Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 Yeah it's not like they're automatically thrusted into the spotlight or anything. Yet the last 3 PM spouses managed to avoid the spotlight. Sophie wants to be in the spotlight. Quote
-1=e^ipi Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 You didn't vote for the Prime Minister either. You are right. I spoiled my ballot. Glad I made the right decision. Quote
cybercoma Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 She couldn't avoid it if she wanted to. Quote
cybercoma Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 You are right. I spoiled my ballot. Glad I made the right decision. Oh yeah? Did your ballot have a spot for PM? Quote
-1=e^ipi Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 Oh yeah? Did your ballot have a spot for PM? It didn't have a spot for Barrack Obama either. Does that mean Obama wasn't elected? What exactly are you trying to argue here? Quote
DogOnPorch Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) She couldn't avoid it if she wanted to. She's a bit like that fellow trapped in the tower in Monty Python's Holy Grail...she just...has to.....SING! Edited May 13, 2016 by DogOnPorch Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
betsy Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) He fills dead air with ahhh. I don't see the big deal. It's not like any of our leaders in recent history were winning speaking awards. He sounds like a high-schooler who's groping for the answer! What world leader speaks like that? Edited May 13, 2016 by betsy Quote
Smallc Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 He sounds like a high-schooler who's groping for the answer! What world leader speaks like that? I don't see him that way at all. That completely the result of pre conceptions on your part. I thought he was an idiot in the lead up to the election. I'm thoroughly convinced that he's not st this point. Quote
Smallc Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 Yet the last 3 PM spouses managed to avoid the spotlight. Sophie wants to be in the spotlight. No one really cared about them. The media reports Sophie because people want to know what she's doing. People want her to speak at their events. Quote
betsy Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 She couldn't avoid it if she wanted to. Does she looks like she wants to avoid it? Quote
Smallc Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 Does she looks like she wants to avoid it? Should she have to? Quote
PIK Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Small they need the spot lite. Nobody voted for sophie. And nobody has no problem if she wants more help. But we are not paying for it. The last time we had a expensive 1st wife was Mulroney's wife ,another elitist Montrealer. Like I said before Canada is not back, Quebec and the elites are back. Edited May 13, 2016 by PIK Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
betsy Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) I don't see him that way at all. That completely the result of pre conceptions on your part. I thought he was an idiot in the lead up to the election. I'm thoroughly convinced that he's not st this point. No, it's not a pre-conception. That's how unprepared high-schoolers sound like......or people who lack public-speaking skills. Public-speaking is a big part of being in politics. What more when you're the head of a nation. What I'm saying is.....he doesn't sound dignified as a world leader should. I'm not saying he's an idiot. I don't know if he does it deliberately.....like if it's the "in" thing among those in his drama circle(?). I've heard him speak straight without that ahhhh-ing....so I know he can do it. Edited May 13, 2016 by betsy Quote
Smallc Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 Small they need the spot lite. Nobody voted for sophie. And nobody has no problem if she wants more help. But we are not paying for it. We pay for a lot of things that any of us personally don't agree with. Quote
Smallc Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 No, it's not a pre-conception. That's how unprepared high-schoolers sound like......or people who lack public-speaking skills. Public-speaking is a big part of being in politics. What more when you're the head of a nation. What I'm saying is.....he doesn't sound dignified as a world leader should. I'm not saying he's an idiot. I don't know if he does it deliberately.....like if it's the "in" thing among those in his drama circle. I've heard him speak straight without that ahhhh-ing....so I know he can do it. With a speech prepared he can do it. It's not like Harper, Martin, or Chrétien were master orators. Canadians have never expected that. Quote
betsy Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 Should she have to? As the "First Lady," she should know what's appropriate or not with her position. Class act, is what's expected of course. Quote
dre Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 No, it's not a pre-conception. That's how unprepared high-schoolers sound like......or people who lack public-speaking skills. Gosh Betsy... That's a sobering self assessment but correct, unfortunately. Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger
betsy Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 With a speech prepared he can do it. It's not like Harper, Martin, or Chrétien were master orators. Canadians have never expected that. He should take time to take lessons. Quote
capricorn Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 I agree with the OP. In re-reading the media articles on this matter, it seemed to me Sophie's biggest problem is that she's swamped with requests. As she said "I can't be everywhere". The PMO is said to be helping her cope with the volume of correspondence she's receiving. Hence it's imperative she say no since she simply can't accept all speaking engagements. As suggested by others, the Liberal Party should take an active part in managing Sophie's (to hear tell) "extraordinary public appeal". The Liberal Party and her PM husband are reaping most of the rewards of said popularity. I say "most" because whichever groups she graces with her presence would probably get something out of it. And let's not forget this is a boon to the fortunes of her Quebec based clothes designer since her fashions are on display every time Sophie is on a stage. Oh the humanity! The problems faced by the rich and famous. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
Smallc Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 As the "First Lady," she should know what's appropriate or not with her position. Class act, is what's expected of course. What's has she done that's inappropriate? Quote
Smallc Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 He should take time to take lessons. Should Harper have taken lessons? Or did it not matter, because no one cared what he had to say ? Quote
?Impact Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 I've heard him speak straight without that ahhhh-ing....so I know he can do it. Often, those who speak off the cuff will have filler utterances. Many people learn to use adjectives, my favourite is 'actually'. Listen to someone speaking, especially someone from California, and every other word is 'actually'. Once you listen for it, you start to laugh at how often it occurs. Stephen Harper usually delivered prepared speeches, but listen to him when responding to other, his speech was full of um's and ah's. Quote
betsy Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 What's has she done that's inappropriate? Well, look how she's being lampooned! Quote
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