Manitoba Provincial Election | 2016 - Page 8

esquire · #**141** Posted **Apr 12, 2016, 5:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wolf13

I might be too cynical, but I could not care less how likeable Pallister is. I want a capable person at the helm. He's rich? GOOD. Then he knows how to do things, in all likelihood. He understands what needs to get done and how to do it.

Coincidentally, that was also the main reason given for supporting Sam Katz.

The Unknown Poster · #**142** Posted **Apr 12, 2016, 5:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cyro

That too, His salute to the crowd is a little eerie in my view...

New Free Press headline: Selinger: "I think he's a Nazi"

Wolf13 · #**143** Posted **Apr 12, 2016, 6:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by jmt18325

That would be fine if he were running a business, as I am. Government isn't a business.

It's not entirely a business.

Nor would I want someone who isn't atleast capable of running a business in charge of the province.

Business and economics are a major part of politics, and I don't trust a leader that doesn't understand how the sausage gets made.

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Originally Posted by BigG

I, for one, likes his suit.

It's a really nice suit AND tie. Just too busy a shirt to go with the aforementioned two.

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Originally Posted by esquire

Coincidentally, that was also the main reason given for supporting Sam Katz.

Fair point. I regret Katz somewhat, but I'm not sure his competitors were too inspiring either.

bomberjet · #**144** Posted **Apr 12, 2016, 6:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Danny D Oh

Holding kids back is going to require fewer teachers? Sounds like the Liberal plan for kids in care.

FYI, MTS and the local teacher associations have been suggesting provincial bargaining for years (which would essentially take power away from school boards and result in more balanced costs between "divisions") but the provincial government has resisted. Why? Nobody really knows. There are two levels of bureaucracy which could be slashed drastically without anyone in a school even noticing, the school boards and the sets of consultants each board requires. MTS could give two poops about keeping the current board structure in place.

Apologies for the late reply. Not sure where I ever said that bold part, or ever said we need fewer teachers. No worries. How about we actually educate kids, not just push them through. Cutting the red tape is the first step.

Cyro · #**145** Posted **Apr 12, 2016, 6:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by The Unknown Poster

New Free Press headline: Selinger: "I think he's a Nazi"

Yeah, Today's headline has Selinger calling him out as Homophobic?

jmt18325 · #**146** Posted **Apr 12, 2016, 7:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wolf13

It's not entirely a business.

It's not at all a business. It's far more akin to a charitable organization.

drew · #**147** Posted **Apr 12, 2016, 7:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wolf13

Fair point. I regret Katz somewhat, but I'm not sure his competitors were too inspiring either.

Uninspiring looks flat out amazing when contrasted to corrupt.

Wolf13 · #**148** Posted **Apr 12, 2016, 7:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by jmt18325

It's not at all a business. It's far more akin to a charitable organization.

And when treated as such, we have the current situation.

Run something like a business, and it may stand a chance to prosper.

no use for username · #**149** Posted **Apr 12, 2016, 7:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wolf13

And when treated as such, we have the current situation.

Run something like a business, and you and your friends will prosper.

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jmt18325 · #**150** Posted **Apr 12, 2016, 8:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wolf13

And when treated as such, we have the current situation.

Run something like a business, and it may stand a chance to prosper.

Charities have revenue, expenses, and don't make a profit. Government is the same (as it should be). That is entirely different from a business.

Ando · #**151** Posted **Apr 12, 2016, 10:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by jmt18325

Charities have revenue, expenses, and don't make a profit. Government is the same (as it should be). That is entirely different from a business.

Reminds me of when Derek Johansen was named to the police board. He said, I don't get it, I'm a businessman, there's no profits, how am I supposed to make this work? Duh. Governments aren't businesses and businesses aren't governments. Someone should have mentioned that to Derek.

rrskylar · #**152** Posted **Apr 12, 2016, 11:50 PM**

Provincial leadership debate, pure comic relief. Green Party leader Beddome sounds the most intelligent and competent.

Quote of the night from Bohkari, "Manitobans don't want good jobs"

Bluenote · #**153** Posted **Apr 13, 2016, 12:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by rrskylar

Provincial leadership debate, pure comic relief. Green Party leader Beddome sounds the most intelligent and competent.

Quote of the night from Bohkari, "Manitobans don't want good jobs"

Yes it was a joke and I agree the Green Party seems the only sane one.

If that idiot Selinger had stepped down his party would probably be winning.

rrskylar · #**154** Posted **Apr 13, 2016, 2:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bluenote

Yes it was a joke and I agree the Green Party seems the only sane one.

If that idiot Selinger had stepped down his party would probably be winning.

Don't know about that, if the Cons had run a likable candidate with a personality and pulse it would be a slam dunk, probably still will be but Pallister seems like a bit of a cold fish.

Chrisforpm · #**155** Posted **Apr 13, 2016, 11:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by rrskylar

Don't know about that, if the Cons had run a likable candidate with a personality and pulse it would be a slam dunk, probably still will be but Pallister seems like a bit of a cold fish.

As a political junkie, I've always thought that about Pallister. What shocked me the most was that I watched part of the debate with two people who don't follow politics at all. They both commented on how much more charismatic Pallister was compared to Selinger. I'm not sure if that's something for him to be proud of, but it seems to suggest he did what he needed to do in the debate, look like a premier.

I do have to say, I was impressed with the Green leader (as they were as well). But I guess it's a lot easier when you have nothing to lose.

Bluenote · #**156** Posted **Apr 13, 2016, 12:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chrisforpm

As a political junkie, I've always thought that about Pallister. What shocked me the most was that I watched part of the debate with two people who don't follow politics at all. They both commented on how much more charismatic Pallister was compared to Selinger. I'm not sure if that's something for him to be proud of, but it seems to suggest he did what he needed to do in the debate, look like a premier.

I do have to say, I was impressed with the Green leader (as they were as well). But I guess it's a lot easier when you have nothing to lose.

True. I guess we can give Palister the point for being a little more human then Selinger lol.

The liberals have run the worst campaign I have ever seen. Who was the brainchild that put her in power as the leader? I'm all for a woman. But she is as dumb as a doorstop. It's embarrassing watching her. It's like the female version of Donald Trump. Clueless to everything .....like the tax funny. Asked about last years taxes and she isn ummmmmmm. Then asked again and she says she file her 2013 taxes. Like ffs do you know what year it is?

That Green Party guy should have been with another party. To bad as I like him.

Tacheguy · #**157** Posted **Apr 13, 2016, 12:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bluenote

True. I guess we can give Palister the point for being a little more human then Selinger lol.

The liberals have run the worst campaign I have ever seen. Who was the brainchild that put her in power as the leader? I'm all for a woman. But she is as dumb as a doorstop. It's embarrassing watching her. It's like the female version of Donald Trump. Clueless to everything .....

That Green Party guy should have been with another party. To bad as I like him.

I don't think the Manitoba Provincial Liberal leadership has been highly sought after in the past. too bad, because I think they had a real window to do something this time.

Bluenote · #**158** Posted **Apr 13, 2016, 12:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tacheguy

I don't think the Manitoba Provincial Liberal leadership has been highly sought after in the past. too bad, because I think they had a real window to do something this time.

Same. With them on parliament hill they could have done wonders here. But they blew it big time.

BigG · #**159** Posted **Apr 13, 2016, 1:18 PM**

Rana Bokhari blew it. Great opportunity missed. After the federal election, she should have taken a ride on that huge Liberal red wave. Her platform was more conservative than anything else.

esquire · #**160** Posted **Apr 13, 2016, 1:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tacheguy

I don't think the Manitoba Provincial Liberal leadership has been highly sought after in the past. too bad, because I think they had a real window to do something this time.

Bokhari won the Liberal leadership with 431 votes, compared to 285 for Dougald Lamont and 131 for Bob Axworthy. In other words, it was roughly as competitive as a PC riding nomination race in a safe Southern Manitoba seat.

Being Liberal leader still gets you a lot of exposure at election time. It's still taken fairly seriously. On that basis, it's a little surprising that the last Liberal leadership race attracted three candidates who were simply not cut out to lead a party.