Canadian Federal Election

[MolsonExport]

Just in case some here wilfully ignored the charge, here it is again:

Smith told U.S. administration officials that she hoped "we could put things on pause," so Canada could get through an election, she told Breitbart. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is more aligned with the Trump administration's agenda, Smith said.

but enough about that. let's get back to the real issues, like how Carney is a Socialist, his wife's sister's association with Ghislaine Maxwell, and the persecution of Christians in Canada.

Shout out to Hecate, Samne, and Acajack for keeping the discussion focused on the real issues. Thanks guys.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by Taeolas

Yeah I'm not surprised he's avoiding the TVA debate.

It's a short campaign period to start with. And he's expecting at least one economic nuke to come from the States during the Campaign period, so he'll have to be ready to handle it while campaigning.

Looking at the numbers, he probably figures it's better to take the jabs for "running away" from another debate (that would have to be shortly before or after the other ones so what differences might they make?), especially in an election that is so economically focused as this one will be.

More on the debate:

TVA had said that if all the majors weren't there, the debate would be off. So looks like it's off.

Apparently the money requirement is a new thing. TVA hadn't asked for cash in the past but they need a swanky new studio space and money is a bit tight for them right now.

All of the other parties agreed to pay. 75k is a drop in the bucket for the Liberals, though I am sure they will try to spin it as a matter of principle. And not that their leader is too shaky in French to do two debates in that language.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by MolsonExport

Just in case some here wilfully ignored the charge, here it is again:

Smith told U.S. administration officials that she hoped "we could put things on pause," so Canada could get through an election, she told Breitbart. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is more aligned with the Trump administration's agenda, Smith said.

but enough about that. let's get back to the real issues, like how Carney is a Socialist, his wife's sister's association with Ghislaine Maxwell, and the persecution of Christians in Canada.

Shout out to Hecate, Samne, and Acajack for keeping the discussion focused on the real issues. Thanks guys.

I am literally walking AND chewing gum and AND writing this post right now, all simultaneously.

[samne]

Originally Posted by Marshsparrow

It's not an opinion when you have acted on the actions.

Perhaps not arrested - but she can be held to account. She's a premier, she does not represent Canada and she interveneved with a foreign administration like she is the federal government with the aim of helping her preferred maple maga buddy out. She's manipulative, will sell us out and Pierre does nothing to stop it or call it out so he's as guilty as she is.

Sounds like Liberals grasping at straws.

Wasn’t there some actual China thing that nothing was done about…

[MolsonExport]

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is more aligned with the Trump administration's agenda, Smith said.

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[LuluBobo]

Well, I had a long talk with my dad about the election and he is voting Liberal for the first time in his life.

He's a socially conservative Catholic Filipino immigrant. He's not passionate about political parties in any way, but has voted Conservative his whole life. My mom is a mostly-NDPer (especially provincially since she's a nurse), but I think voted for Harper once. She really likes Singh, but will be voting for Carney.

It's just one person and doesn't mean much, but it's interesting to me that he brought it up.

[elly63]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

I'm disappointed that he is being judged so harshly on the quality of his French. It might not be up to usual standards at present, but knowing his character, I'm sure that it will improve.

I go by what I hear from real French speakers not the Grade 12 French crowd.

From what I'm hearing Quebecers don't really care about it.

There's a great lesson in language instruction from the Apollo/Soyuz mission in the 70's. I believe it started out as full language instruction: comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. The astronauts soon found out that with the time restrictions (I think) this was too much. They found the easiest way was just for everyone to speak their own language and for the other guy to be able to understand it, and that worked well.

I understand and read French better than I speak and write it. I used to date a very French girl who I had only speak French to me . It improved my comprehension immensely. Strangely I found it helped my speaking as well as I found I would almost mimic her phrases back to her and others.

I don't know how much this will enter into it but Carney just turned 60. We all can say he is an intelligent man but as you age learning becomes more difficult. I don't think that will be an issue with him but the time restraints won't help, he needs to be immersed in it.

But he has the opposite problem from me, he needs to be able to communicate it.

[Hecate]

Originally Posted by Hecate

They explain it to their kids the same way you explain to yours how all conservatives are evil nazis trying to destroy the country.

For them it is necessary Because they feel personally attacked by their government. They are told their careers are bad(oil industry), they are told their hobbies are bad (hunters/gun enthusiasts) they are told their religion is bad (christians), they are told the vehicles they like are bad(trucks)

Eventually you turn away from society.

This is the post that started it all… lol trying to explain to educated people how/why people become/feel marginalized.

Bunch of Glinda’s on here.

[MolsonExport]

Originally Posted by Hecate

This is the post that started it all… lol trying to explain to educated people how/why people become/feel marginalized.

Bunch of Glinda’s on here.

[Airboy]

Danny asked for the help but if she actively helped change things to reduce the tariffs that would be collusion. She was just sounding like she is i the In Crowd. and has influence.

We can tell that the handlers have told Trump that his rhetoric is hurting the CPC , that's why he now says he dislikes PP and lIkes MC.

Danny said its untrue and is outrageous, even though there is adio. Will it change things, Yes for the CPC no Danny. No back bone in the party to change her. the CPC can use her as a scapegoat if the do lose.

But really it comes down to how many people need an excuse not to Vote for PP. And this is what this election will come down to. Not policy but Who Do I NOT want to Lead. I've said this before but PP is so disliked any semi credible alternative gave people the excuse not to vote for him. I've heard that was to much now. And from a lot of old school PCs.

[O-tacular]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

The second paragraph is particularly damning. I hadn't thought of it in that way.

If Danielle is more interested in delaying the tariffs than arguing against tariffs in general, then one really has to question where her loyalties lie.........

And, the Hunter Biden comparison, just wow...............

I’ve been saying this for years. The UCP is basically just Maple Maga. Smith and even Kenney are win at all costs, fascistic Maga wannabes. They serve the interests of O & G companies with no loyalty to this country or even this province.

[BlackDog204]

Originally Posted by theman23

I'm not saying it'll go away. It's going to cost her and mostly the CPC. But there's no crime here.

You are not a legal expert. Stop pretending to be one.

[Hecate]

Originally Posted by BlackDog204

You are not a legal expert. Stop pretending to be one.

Are you? Why isn’t she arrested or charged?

[ssiguy]

If Trump obliges Smith in stalling the tariffs, I'm no lawyer, but I would say that "technically" doesn't qualify as foreign interference primarily because it's not foreign. If this action takes place it's very offensive but then that's Trump's middle name. It's not foreign because it was done at the request of an elected provincial leader just like Trump responded to Ford when he threatened to turn off the hydro.

It is Smith that should be charged with requesting foreign interference in our electoral system. The woman really is offensive in the extreme and by her actions she has shown that she does not respect the democratic process. Unfortunately, unless Elections Canada charges her with an offense, this is a situation only Albertans can solve.

One thing is for sure, her actions are killing PP's chance at an election win. His "good friend" Smith could be the death of him.

[samne]

Nobody cares about this besides the Hyper Libs on here grasping at straws.

[BlackDog204]

Federal - Toronto Polling:

LPC: 50%
CPC: 31%
NDP: 14%
GPC: 3%
PPC: 1%

Leger / March 13, 2025 / n=201 / Online


Talk about "painting the town red!"

[O-tacular]

Originally Posted by elly63

Wow, the cognitive dissonance is deafening. Wouldn't it have been easier to say deplorables?

I don’t think you understand what cognitive dissonance means.

[BlackDog204]

Originally Posted by O-tacular

I’ve been saying this for years. The UCP is basically just Maple Maga. Smith and even Kenney are win at all costs, fascistic Maga wannabes. They serve the interests of O & G companies with no loyalty to this country or even this province.

What is the mood in Calgary from the political fallout from Smith not only encouraging foreign interference, but meeting Ben Shapiro on the taxpayers dime?

She was never the most popular Premier in Edmonton..

[Marshsparrow]

Originally Posted by samne

Nobody cares about this besides the Hyper Libs on here grasping at straws.

Pierre's compliance agreement with Elections Canada - the only leader to have one... what was that for again - right, cheating. While never proven, the Pierre Poutine robocalls also had his name written all over it - again cheating.

This is just on a much larger scale - this election get Danielle and JD's best bud Jamil Jivani to do the dirty work.

[theman23]

Originally Posted by BlackDog204

You are not a legal expert. Stop pretending to be one.

No, and never did anything to suggest I was.