RonMacD

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Chat about the Leaders' Debate Live (2008-10-02)

• The debate is being poorly moderated, it has become more of bitching session than a debate.
• Harper can't get a word in without being interrupted by one of the other party leaders.
• Layton's main political experience was as a municipal counselor, he has less than 1600 days experience in federal politics.
• She's probably responsible for many viewers shifting to the American channel to watch the Biden-Palin debate.
• I wouldn't call this a debate, it is a discussion or scrum.
• He's patronizing and annoying.
• I prefer the structured podium approach, the round table approach appears too disorganized.
• Harper did well and will probably remain Prime Minister for a long time; Elizabeth May is obnoxious; Jack Layton came across as a well-meaning jerk; it's a s...

Bill Casey and Tory Political Brushfires (2007-06-10)

• I think it is morally wrong to punish an MP for looking out for the best interests of his constituents; all votes in the House of Commons should be free votes..

New SES Research Poll - Canada's Mission in Afghanistan - Obstacle to Harper Majority (2007-05-06)

• It’s time you wake up and smell the coffee, fifty-four Canadians soldiers and one diplomat have been killed in Afghanistan since combat operations started in...

New SES Research Poll - BQ supporters would Tilt to Tories and NDP (2007-04-17)

• Both the PQ and the Liberals picked the wrong person to lead their respective parties; opinions would probably change quickly with new leadership. Several mo...

Influence of Quebec Provincial Election (2007-02-20)

• I expect a dirty campaign because Boisclair carries a lot of baggage being a former cocaine snorting cabinet minister. By the time this election is over the ...

Watch, Rate and Comment on the New Conservative TV Ads which Attack the Liberals (2007-01-31)

• "That's not fair! You don't know how hard it is to set priorities!" was a brilliant ad, but it may have breached copyright laws. Peter Van Dusan of CPAC said...

Wajid Khan and Changing Political Stripes (2007-01-16)

• A by-election should be called whenever an MP crosses the floor.

Environment as an Issue - Is it over-hyped? (2007-01-08)

• The environmental issue is over-hyped, I doubt it will be an election issue. In the early 1970's global cooling was the concern that pressured auto makers in...

Should RCMP Commissioner Stay or Go? (2006-12-06)

• Anyone with an appreciation of how command structure would agree that Commissioner Zaccardellli was telling the truth when he testified there was no way he c...
• How could he not be considered not qualified for the job? Next we will be appointing former CEO's as generals of the Army.

If you were a Liberal Delegate who would you support? (2006-12-02)

• John Rae was a member of John Chretien's team.
• I would vote for Michael Ignatieff. Canada is a divided nation, what we desperately need is a leader with an intellect equal to or better than that of Pierre...
• I feel the same way should Bob Rae win.
• Apparently anyone but Rae is picking up steam, Warren Kinsella is reporting that is Ignatieef stalls on this ballot he may shift his support to Dion.
• Nope, I agree with you.
• Bob Rae didn't win, that's all that matters.

Impact of new Liberal Leader Stephane Dion (2006-12-02)

• The same happened with the Conservatives in Alberta; perhaps it's a sign that Canadians want a moderate, middle of the road Candidate.

Who has the best chance to defeat Stephen Harper? (2006-12-01)

• I’m a right of centre Liberal; I think Mr. Ignatief would be looked upon favorably by left of centre Conservatives and, therefore, could easily defeat Mr. Ha...
• Canadian troops were not sent as peacekeepers, they were sent to oust the Taliban and al-Qaeda. They were gradually being withdrawn when NATO agreed on a sig...
• Oops, sorry I got off topic.

It's Speech Night. (2006-12-01)

• My opinion after listening to Gerard Kennedy was that he lacks the depth of experience necessary to become prime minister.
• Bob Rae delivered perhaps the best feel good speech of the night, but nothing was actually said.
• I missed most of Michael Ignatieff's speech, but did hear the part where he said that any student that studies hard and has the ability to succeed at univers...
• I was a Liberal campaign working during the last election, it wasn’t just the sponsorship scandal that cost Paul Martin the election, it was indifference and...

Liberals Defeat One-member One-vote (2006-11-30)

• There was an article in today’s National Post about Alberta Liberals joining the provincial conservative party in order to have some influence on who becomes...

Liberals Withdraw 'Quebec as a Nation' Motion (2006-11-29)

• It was a smart move on the part of the Liberals, I would never support any party that granted special status to any group within Canada.
• Franco Ontarians and Manitobans as well as Acadians living in the Maritime Provinces are from the same so-called “pure lain” stock as the Quebecois. Does Mr....
• Franco Ontarians and Manitobans as well as Acadians living in the Maritime Provinces are from the same so-called “pure lain” stock as the Quebecois. Does Mr....

What Canadians like and dislike about the Liberal Party of Canada (2006-11-23)

• I've voted Liberal in every election since I was first permitted to vote as an underage serviceman in the mid 60’s, I will continue to vote Liberal should Mr...

Quebec as a Nation - Dangerous Ground (2006-11-22)

• I grew up an Anglo in Quebec. French Quebecers didn't embrace sovereignty-association and probably won’t embrace the Quebec is a Nation concept due to the fa...
• The Fathers of Confederation preoccupation with the American Civil War and the dangers of unchecked disunity is the reason Canada became a federal state, not...
• A house divided will fall; nationalists are also beginning to show up in B.C. and Alberta. Our Westminster-style parliamentary government has failed miserabl...
• Granting municipal governments more power would only compound the problem due to the various political leanings and different interests amongst local politic...
• Britain is about to have its own constitutional nightmare, recent polls indicate huge support for the breakup of the United Kingdom. Fifty-two percent of Sco...
• Mr. Harper should call a referendum and let Canadians, not politicians, decide whether or not the Quebecois be recognized as a nation within Canada. How can...

Federal Tories-Grits Statistically Tied - Tory Turbulence in Quebec (2006-11-16)

• Moving Canadian troops out of Afghanistan makes about as much sense as moving the police out of high crime areas. The Kandahar region of Afghanistan is prese...
• Afghanistan was a failed state that had been taken over by the Taliban who in turn allowed al-Qaeda to use the country as a base of operation against the Wes...