stignasty Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 Liberal MP Stronach won't run in next election Last Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 | 12:18 PM ET CBC News Liberal MP Belinda Stronach says she will accept a position at Magna International immediately and won't seek re-election in the next federal election. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/04/11/...nach-quits.html Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
White Doors Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 Thank god for small miracles. Quote Those Dern Rednecks done outfoxed the left wing again.~blueblood~
Fat Freddie Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 The little rich girl must have got bored of the political life. All this proves is that the rumours of her being a spoiled child are right. She couldn't chose a party to belong to. She couldn't chose a partner. She couldn't even keep her paws off a married man. This woman has the word "tramp" written all over her face. I think she left because she saw the death of the liberal party come next election and God only knows she can't be associated with lossing an election. Now all the Liberal Party needs if for Dion to leave and then perhaps some form of credibility can return to the party before they are totally dissolved. Quote
ScottSA Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 The little rich girl must have got bored of the political life. All this proves is that the rumours of her being a spoiled child are right. She couldn't chose a party to belong to. She couldn't chose a partner. She couldn't even keep her paws off a married man. This woman has the word "tramp" written all over her face. I think she left because she saw the death of the liberal party come next election and God only knows she can't be associated with lossing an election.The Canadian Paris Hilton. Quote
stignasty Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Posted April 11, 2007 Is it necessary to dump all over her? Sure, there was the floor crossing and the allegations of the affair. Still, it would have been easier for her to stay where she was before entering politics. Anyway, unless she can be shown to be totally incompetent we should be wishing her well and thanking her for becoming involved in the process. Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
Wilber Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 Is it necessary to dump all over her? Sure, there was the floor crossing and the allegations of the affair. Still, it would have been easier for her to stay where she was before entering politics. Anyway, unless she can be shown to be totally incompetent we should be wishing her well and thanking her for becoming involved in the process. I think there is a feeling among people that she is one who likes to start at the top and if that proves to be unattainable, she loses interest. Hence, it has been difficult to take her seriously as real leadership material. Real leaders excel when the going is toughest. It would seem that feeling has not been unjustified. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
sharkman Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 I'd love to know what Peter Mckay is thinking about this. Her planned exit shows she doesn't have the character to stick it out when her party is less than when she joined. Also her floor crossing showed much the same. I'll not thank her for giving Martin more time in power and putting off the inevitible. Quote
Fat Freddie Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 I can't find anything she's done that can be said as positive. All her headline have been about failed relationships and naughty sex with a not so famous NHL player. If people think she's done something outstanding and deserves to stand beside people like PM Kim Campbell, I have to disagree. If it wasn't for her Daddy's money and direction, she'd still be having affairs with other executives at Magna International. All politics did for her was bring forward her inability to remain faithful to any one male she had a relationship with. I really hope she stays out of politics for good. Quote
Shakeyhands Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 just from reading the previous posts it should be no wonder that she is leaving... I certainly wouldn't be bothered staying around if I was her. As well attacks on her always seem to center on her being a woman and the negative stereotypes that some seem to enjoy foisting on her because of that... sad really. Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
sharkman Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 just from reading the previous posts it should be no wonder that she is leaving... I certainly wouldn't be bothered staying around if I was her. As well attacks on her always seem to center on her being a woman and the negative stereotypes that some seem to enjoy foisting on her because of that... sad really. Are you kidding? Entering politics of any kind puts a big fat bullseye on your back. There should only be surprise if the person DOESN'T get attacks. Many women have entered politcs and did not get attention paid to their womanhood, simply because they didn't draw attention to it by not showing discretion in their sleeping around habits. Quote
Catchme Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 I feel bad for the charities that no longer get her MP's wage. All the best Belinda, please do come back someday. Quote When the rich wage war, it's the poor who die. ~Jean-Paul Sartre
ScottSA Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 I feel bad for the charities that no longer get her MP's wage.All the best Belinda, please do come back someday. Oh dear, now she's become Princess Di and Mother Theresa... Quote
Kiraly Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 I feel bad for the charities that no longer get her MP's wage. There is nothing preventing her from continuing to donate to these charities. Quote
Shakeyhands Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 just from reading the previous posts it should be no wonder that she is leaving... I certainly wouldn't be bothered staying around if I was her. As well attacks on her always seem to center on her being a woman and the negative stereotypes that some seem to enjoy foisting on her because of that... sad really. Are you kidding? Entering politics of any kind puts a big fat bullseye on your back. There should only be surprise if the person DOESN'T get attacks. Many women have entered politcs and did not get attention paid to their womanhood, simply because they didn't draw attention to it by not showing discretion in their sleeping around habits. Come on... no issue with her being targeted for her political ideas or actions but the whore comments that the right tagged her with were disgusting, none of our business who or what she was doing... question should be did she do a good job in parliment, period. Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Vancouver King Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 She will soon be chairman of Chrysler Corp. Quote When the people have no tyrant, their public opinion becomes one. ...... Lord Lytton
leonardcohen Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 just from reading the previous posts it should be no wonder that she is leaving... I certainly wouldn't be bothered staying around if I was her. As well attacks on her always seem to center on her being a woman and the negative stereotypes that some seem to enjoy foisting on her because of that... sad really. Are you kidding? Entering politics of any kind puts a big fat bullseye on your back. There should only be surprise if the person DOESN'T get attacks. Many women have entered politcs and did not get attention paid to their womanhood, simply because they didn't draw attention to it by not showing discretion in their sleeping around habits. Come on... no issue with her being targeted for her political ideas or actions but the whore comments that the right tagged her with were disgusting, none of our business who or what she was doing... question should be did she do a good job in parliment, period. She was nothing more then a interesting diversion,she's gone soon now- Don't let the door hit on your way out,Ms Stronach Quote Whatever Thy Hand Finds To Do- Do With All Thy Might!
scribblet Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 She will soon be chairman of Chrysler Corp. Her reason for leaving politics no doubt. Too bad the Libs and the CPC allowed themselves to be used by her. Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
jdobbin Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 It is funny seeing all the sex related hatred towards her seeing as how she was one of the people instrumental in getting two conservative factions together as one. When she joined the Liberals, I wasn't entirely sure of why she did although it seemed clear she didn't agree with Harper's direction. Most of her career though, she has been the focus of some nasty remarks from conservative elements. Quote
Fat Freddie Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 You get what you give and she gave a lot. In my opinion she started the fight and wasn't political enough to fight off the conservative hail of bullets. Fact is folks, Belinda knows the next election would turn real ugly for her. She's as popular as a male in a lesbian party at this point in her political career. The auto sale has nothing to do with her departure. It's just her Daddy rescueing her again. Spoiled little rich girl needs a new job and Daddy got her one. Anyone thinking anything else is no way off track. Quote
Borg Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 She will soon be chairman of Chrysler Corp. Not bad for someone who did not even finish college. I guess having a billionaire Dad helps. Primo jobs for high school grads - where do I sign up? Not going to miss this opportunistic beach. I can think of at least 5 other female MPs that do a far better job - and I am sure there are more - just cannot think of them off hand. And they seem to have done it on their own. Borg Quote
Canadian Blue Posted April 12, 2007 Report Posted April 12, 2007 Martha Hall Findlay should have won the seat in the 2004 election. If Martha Hall Findlay was the leader of the Liberal Party, to be honest I wouldn't have a problem voting with the Liberals. Quote "Keep your government hands off my medicare!" - GOP activist
jdobbin Posted April 12, 2007 Report Posted April 12, 2007 Martha Hall Findlay should have won the seat in the 2004 election. If Martha Hall Findlay was the leader of the Liberal Party, to be honest I wouldn't have a problem voting with the Liberals. I'm sure she wishes Stronach had announced she was stepping down before today. I like Hall Findlay although some say she has alienated some in the Liberals by getting paid by the party and being appointed as well as taking a counsel job with a law firm. It might be sour grapes by some. I'd like to see her in Parliament. Quote
Canadian Blue Posted April 12, 2007 Report Posted April 12, 2007 I've found Martha Hall Findlay to be of more substance than Belinda Stronach. I hope that she does get into parliament, because we desperately need some members of substance in all parties. Quote "Keep your government hands off my medicare!" - GOP activist
guyser Posted April 12, 2007 Report Posted April 12, 2007 Not bad for someone who did not even finish college. And neither would I have if the best teaching was done on the job. She got it alright. I guess having a billionaire Dad helps. And surprisingly , she had to earn pretty much what she gets/got . Daddy is a stern taskmaster. Trust me I know. He would not hesistate to fire her in a moment if she did wrong. And besides, she was approved by some pretty smart men and women on the Board. She suffered because she did not think politics moved this slow. Imagine running a company the size she did only to enter politics and find the wheels grind slowly. Would drive anyone nuts. Her biggest downfall was her age and ability to realize how politics works. A lot of what is being posted here is plain wrong. Quote
Michael Bluth Posted April 12, 2007 Report Posted April 12, 2007 Her reason for leaving politics no doubt.Too bad the Libs and the CPC allowed themselves to be used by her. Belinda has always been filled with a sense of entitlement. Knowing that Martin would call an early election, shortly after the merger the party had a policy convention. Both MacKay and Stronach made statements calling into question the future of the new party. These statements were seen as attempts at undermining Harper's leadership. Harper called them both onto the carpet. He reportedly went ballistic on each of them. Told them they had to be team players or they could get the hell out. Mackay relented to Harper's authority and admitted that he was out of line. Stronach left the meeting with a "who does he think he is" attitude. This lead to a downward spiral with neither side behaving really well. There were further slights by both Harper and Stronach. Belinda felt entitled to being treated in a manner better than that. Harper didn't think she was so she bolted to save the Liberals. As it turned out the Liberals winning that confidence vote in Spring of 2005 was a blessing in disguise for the Conservatives. The party wasn't ready for an election. Potential maverick MPs learned that there was a limit as to how far they could go with Harper. He showed to the media that he wasn't going to be a pushover like Day. The Conservatives are better off without her and the Liberals were worse off for having had her. Quote No one has ever defeated the Liberals with a divided conservative family. - Hon. Jim Prentice
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