Michael Hardner Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 16 minutes ago, ExFlyer said: No. Poliwhatever "is also one of the richest politicians in Canada with a net worth of about $9 million. Poilievre made his money through politics and has grown his wealth since 2004 when he assumed office." He will be the same. It is easy to be in opposition....just complain about everything. Just like on this forum LOL That's pretty intriguing, and difficult to understand since we don't have PACs in Canada and political donations are limited. I'm a little dubious though, do you have a cite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExFlyer Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Michael Hardner said: That's pretty intriguing, and difficult to understand since we don't have PACs in Canada and political donations are limited. I'm a little dubious though, do you have a cite? Yup, my point. Pretty interesting that an MP can accumulate $9 million on MP' pay. https://susankatzkeating.com/pierre-poilievre-net-worth-age-height/ In fairness, there is also this one. https://allfamousbirthday.com/pierre-poilievre/ And this one which is in line with the first one. https://dailynewscatcher.com/pierre-poilievre/#Pierre_Poilievre_Net_Worth_and_Source_of_Income Edited April 23, 2022 by ExFlyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, ExFlyer said: Yup, my point. Pretty interesting that an MP can accumulate $9 million on MP' pay. Okay, I will read this but I'm more than a little dubious. The man is literally done nothing in his life but being politics... And he's supposed to be a conservative so my faith is a little shaken if this is true. But I doubt it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeitgeist Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Why is making money a problem? Ugh it’s such a horrible Scottish mentality that I grew up around. Criticize success and make sure people are as miserable as you are. This is North America dammit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie93 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Zeitgeist said: Can’t think of anyone better right now. the best I can do for you is buy a Conservative party membership to vote for Polievre as leader not that I have any faith in that but I will do it, just for you what the heck, it's only $15 for a one year membership it's the least I can do for you I don't want to crush your naive dreams, so I will play along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeitgeist Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, Dougie93 said: the best I can do for you is buy a Conservative party membership to vote for Polievre as leader not that I have any faith in that but I will do it, just for you what the heck, it's only $15 for a one year membership it's the least I can do for you I don't want to crush your naive dreams, so I will play along Cool! I’m volunteering for them. I’ll see the candidates first weekend of May. I’ll give you the lowdown afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExFlyer Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 39 minutes ago, Zeitgeist said: Why is making money a problem? Ugh it’s such a horrible Scottish mentality that I grew up around. Criticize success and make sure people are as miserable as you are. This is North America dammit. Absolutely nothing. It just puts into question how one can accumulate so much when only being a MP. If a liberal MP became multi millionaire while in office, there would be a shit storm here but, it is OK for a conservative? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie93 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 47 minutes ago, Zeitgeist said: Cool! I’m volunteering for them. I’ll see the candidates first weekend of May. I’ll give you the lowdown afterwards. very well then no need for you to carry the burden of the vicious sectarian civil war that is to come, at least not yet you just enjoy what is left of your civil society while you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeitgeist Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, ExFlyer said: Absolutely nothing. It just puts into question how one can accumulate so much when only being a MP. If a liberal MP became multi millionaire while in office, there would be a shit storm here but, it is OK for a conservative? Whaat? Many Liberals are multi-millionaires. I agree that MP salaries are too high, but they’re one of the few employee groups that votes for their own salaries. Gimme a break. Edited April 23, 2022 by Zeitgeist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 MPs make $185K. Anybody really think you can save & invest from that to get to $9M in 18 years ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Banana Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 25 minutes ago, Michael Hardner said: MPs make $185K. Anybody really think you can save & invest from that to get to $9M in 18 years ? What are you suggesting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeball Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 5 hours ago, Zeitgeist said: I agree on all points except to say that while I don’t think crypto is solid, Polievre is smart for wanting Canada to cash in on the transactions. Make Canada the freest, most business friendly country in the world. What's Poilivre's position on snow-washing, is he promising to launder more than Trudeau or will he try to eliminate the practice? I wrote Poilivre and asked him directly but he hasn't replied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeitgeist Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Michael Hardner said: MPs make $185K. Anybody really think you can save & invest from that to get to $9M in 18 years ? Yes it’s possible. Also what about spousal income? What about inheritance? 9 million isn’t as much as it seems. A very modest Toronto home is over a million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExFlyer Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, Zeitgeist said: Whaat? Many Liberals are multi-millionaires. I agree that MP salaries are too high, but they’re one of the few employee groups that votes for their own salaries. Gimme a break. Point was he made his $9 Million while being an lowly MP. He never had a job elsewhere. He came in non millionaire, now lives in a luxurious house just outside of Ottawa and is a multi millionaire. On your taxpayer dollar. Just bringing it up to show he is no better than any other "corrupt" politician. Edited April 24, 2022 by ExFlyer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie93 Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 10 hours ago, Zeitgeist said: Yes it’s possible. Also what about spousal income? What about inheritance? 9 million isn’t as much as it seems. A very modest Toronto home is over a million. I don't see financial gain as being the principle arm of corruption in Canada the corruption in Canada is all about the Laurentian Elites the perks, privileges & prerogatives of being a Mandarin in the iron triangle of Toronto, Montreal & Ottawa being chauffeured around in limousines, being treated as if they are important, above the working & middle classes this is what the Canadian political class craves, status furthermore, the elites in Canada are effectively above the law, unless they get caught red handed, open & shut case 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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