Smack Stephen Harper

[Aaron]

His riding is right next to mine. He is just starting his political career, I have not heard much about him before the election, now people are talking about him leading the Liberal party.

His main appeal is that he is young, and the Liberals know that someone like Bob Rae is certainly not the way to go when you're looking to rebuild, redefine, and rejuvenate your party. I think the next four or five years could be a fantastic exercise for the Liberals, and, assuming they finally present some good leadership, I'm looking forward to seeing how the party develops. I'll be watching closely!

 

[kallipolis]

Oh cut the crap. You posted something that was factually incorrect and I called you out on it. You stated the Conservatives "solely" govern. They might have a majority but what do you think the other 141 seats in Parliament do ... nothing? You might need to need more Canadian newspapers, or better yet, worry about your own country's massive problems.

The Conservative Party hold the majority of seats in parliament. The Conservatives are the majority party in parliament. That makes The Conservative Party the party of government, or in other words the governing party. The Conservatives do not need to rely on another party to legislate. That makes The Conservative Party the sole governing party.

If The Conservatives were to share power, through a coalition with another party, then The Conservatives would not be the sole governing party.

The opposition parties do not govern, rather participate in the parliamentary process.

That you have changed my original wording, I shall quote you what I did say:

Then Canada needs to change the first past the post system. Until then the Conservative Party is the sole governing party.

 

[gsdx]

Either you haven't been reading or you don't have a clue what you're talking about.

Just because Harper has a majority government doesn't make the Conservatives the only party in Parliament!! The Conservatives are NOT the sole governing party of Canada. There are 4 other parties in Parliament doing everything they can to represent Canada and its citizens and do what's best for us. It's not their job to vote down the Conservatives just because the ruling party is Conservative. They will vote 'yes' to what they think is good for Canada and they will vote 'no' (and try to convince other Conservatives to vote 'no' as well) to they think is bad for Canada.

Having a majority government does not make things automatic for Harper!! The other 4 parties are just as much a part of our government as the Conservatives are!

Sheesh!

You know nothing of Canadian politics. I have no idea why you think you do. Instead of blathering on about something you know nothing about, try reading a bit and learning something. Until then. . . well, you know the drill.

 

[kallipolis]

Either you haven't been reading or you don't have a clue what you're talking about.

Just because Harper has a majority government doesn't make the Conservatives the only party in Parliament!! The Conservatives are NOT the sole governing party of Canada. There are 4 other parties in Parliament doing everything they can to represent Canada and its citizens and do what's best for us. It's not their job to vote down the Conservatives just because the ruling party is Conservative. They will vote 'yes' to what they think is good for Canada and they will vote 'no' (and try to convince other Conservatives to vote 'no' as well) to they think is bad for Canada.

Having a majority government does not make things automatic for Harper!! The other 4 parties are just as much a part of our government as the Conservatives are!

Sheesh!

You know nothing of Canadian politics. I have no idea why you think you do. Instead of blathering on about something you know nothing about, try reading a bit and learning something. Until then. . . well, you know the drill.

Clearly you are not reading my posts with any sense of focus.

I have clearly written that the Conservative Party is not the only party in parliament.

I have referred to the NDP, and The Liberal Party participating in the parliamentary process.

It is the Conservative Party that forms the government of Canada.
The Conservative Party holds 54 pct of parliamentary seats and thus is able to govern, legislate without the support of opposition parties.

Other parties participate in the parliamentary process. Opposition parties do not govern Canada. Opposition parties participate in the parliamentary process.

That an opposition party votes in favour of government sponsored legislation does not make that opposition party a governing party. Parties that are in opposition do not govern. Those opposition parties that are represented in parliament by their respective members do not govern. Opposition parties participate in the parliamentary process.

I repeat that opposition parties are not part of the current Government of Canada. Opposition parties have the potential to become the party of government through general elections. Thus we may see The Liberal Party returned to government at some future general election.

Opposition parties are named opposition for they oppose the sitting party of government.

You will have noted from my posts that I avoid personalising, cattiness and put downs.

Your feelings towards Harper have been well noted for their frequency and intensity. It so happens I also share your views in their entirety.

 

[kallipolis]

Heaven forbid we also consider the various provincial governments, responsible for education, healthcare, social services, tourism, energy, roads and highways, etc. In BC we're governed by the Liberals.

This thread has been dedicated to discussing the humorous response of the OP to the very recent Federal elections, and not the issues that come under the aegis of provincial government.

 

[gsdx]

This thread has been dedicated to discussing the humorous response of the OP to the very recent Federal elections, and not the issues that come under the aegis of provincial government.

You still don't get it and you still don't have a bloody clue what you're talking about.

We don't vote for a prime minister. We vote for provincial 'seats' and it is the combined total of provincial and territorial 'seats' which determine the federal government.

To save yourself further embarrassment, either take a moment to learn what you don't know or stop trying to pretend you know.

 

[Poozy1]

Yummy!

1 question how do you blow up pictures?

 

[gsdx]

My oopsie.

I forgot to mention above that the provincial and territorial governments are governed by premiers. They are a different entity than the MPs in the House of Commons.

 

[kallipolis]

You still don't get it and you still don't have a bloody clue what you're talking about.

We don't vote for a prime minister. We vote for provincial 'seats' and it is the combined total of provincial and territorial 'seats' which determine the federal government.

To save yourself further embarrassment, either take a moment to learn what you don't know or stop trying to pretend you know.

I understand very well how the Westminster system of government works, in relation to Canada.

I am very well aware that the people of Canada do not vote for their prime minister.

Quote me where I have stated that the people of Canada vote for their prime minister.

We are discussing the results of the very recent Federal elections and their impact on the Canadian Parliament.

I note that you continue to obfuscate.