Liberal Minority Government 2019 - ????

[Jarnhamar]

The liberals look after their own ONLY. 

But have a soft sport for rich friends  ;D

[quote author=NationalPost]
Alleged mastermind of lavish mansion casino raided by police met twice with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/alleged-mastermind-of-lavish-mansion-casino-raided-by-police-met-twice-with-prime-minister-justin-trudeau

Wei is alleged to have been the mastermind behind the high-end “Mackenzie No. 5 Club,” where police seized an assault rifle from his bedroom, gaming tables and more than $1 million in cash.

“The money moving through these underground casinos leads to huge profits for criminals that fund other ventures such as prostitution and drug trafficking,” York Regional Police said in a statement last week.

Not long ago, however, the businessman accused of being at the centre of it all was moving in some of Canada’s loftiest business and political circles, partly as an advocate for China.

Wei met at least twice in 2016 with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, including at a controversial Liberal fundraiser in the home of another wealthy entrepreneur.

Wei also was among a delegation of four representing a Chinese government-endorsed industry group that met separately with Trudeau. Another member of the delegation donated $1 million to the Trudeau Foundation and the erection of a statue honoring the prime minister’s father.[/quote]

And my favorite part.

A person named Wei Wei owns almost 50 properties in Toronto alone, land-registry records indicate.

Someone shady owning property in Toronto? Where have WE seen that before.



Poor guy. I can picture PM Trudeau every time he reads about himself in the news for the first time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYvwLLxKqhM

 

[CBH99]

But have a soft sport for rich friends  ;D

And my favorite part.

Someone shady owning property in Toronto? Where have WE seen that before.



Poor guy. I can picture PM Trudeau every time he reads about himself in the news for the first time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYvwLLxKqhM

Ya know...

Maybe I was just naive when I was younger.  Or maybe I'm turning into a cranky old man faster than I realized.  Probably a bit of both.


When I was younger, I just thought politicians had a thankless job.  That, and combined with the fact that MOST of them tend to be pretty clueless about anything, I just thought "Ah, some good intentioned person with a poli-sci degree, doing their best."

But now, as I get older and wiser, I realize...they truly are just shady scumbags.  Aren't they??  Either dumb as dirt, or well groomed slimeballs. 

 

[Jarnhamar]

This gave me a chuckle.


Justin Trudeau says democracy must continue during pandemic, as Green Leader calls for Toronto byelections to be suspended amid rising COVID-19
https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2020/10/09/fearing-second-wave-in-toronto-green-leader-annamie-paul-calls-on-justin-trudeau-to-suspend-scheduled-byelections-in-the-city.html

 

[SeaKingTacco]

This gave me a chuckle.


Justin Trudeau says democracy must continue during pandemic, as Green Leader calls for Toronto byelections to be suspended amid rising COVID-19
https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2020/10/09/fearing-second-wave-in-toronto-green-leader-annamie-paul-calls-on-justin-trudeau-to-suspend-scheduled-byelections-in-the-city.html

Fair bit of irony in this situation...

 

[Jarnhamar]

He probably almost gave himself a hernia trying to keep a straight face.

 

[Jarnhamar]

This is what our government has become.

Libs filibuster two House committees despite opposition’s efforts to reopen WE Charity probe
Liberal MPs are continuing to filibuster two House of Commons committees to avoid voting on motions that would reopen the investigation of the WE Charity scandal.

If adopted, motions before both the finance and ethics committees would request documents related to the WE Charity affair.

A filibuster is a political procedure where one or more members of Parliament debate over a proposed piece of legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision being made on the proposal.

https://ipolitics.ca/2020/10/15/libs-filibuster-two-house-committees-despite-oppositions-efforts-to-reopen-we-charity-probe/

 

[blacktriangle]

WE? WE who?

 

[ballz]

I'm not entirely sure how committees work.. can the Liberals actually achieve "preventing a decision" by filibustering?

So far I've essentially seen filibustering as a method of protesting and raising the public's awareness of an issue by politicians. I don't see how filibustering can help the Liberals in this instance, as it just makes them look guilty and makes it look like they are trying to avoid transparency, but eventually the committee is going to get to vote right?

 

[ArmyRick]

If the NDP keep backing Trudeau, they will simply vote not to continue or show the hidden documents

 

[Kat Stevens]

I'm not entirely sure how committees work.. can the Liberals actually achieve "preventing a decision" by filibustering?

So far I've essentially seen filibustering as a method of protesting and raising the public's awareness of an issue by politicians. I don't see how filibustering can help the Liberals in this instance, as it just makes them look guilty and makes it look like they are trying to avoid transparency, but eventually the committee is going to get to vote right?

The Liberals don't care about appearances, that much is obvious right now. They know that the people who put them in power once, and then did it again, will keep on doing it. To borrow, and slightly mangle, a phrase used by someone somewhere, that everyone loves to hate; Trudeau could shoot someone in the middle of Younge Street at high noon and the idiots would still vote for him.

 

[Good2Golf]

The Liberals don't care about appearances, that much is obvious right now. They know that the people who put them in power once, and then did it again, will keep on doing it. To borrow, and slightly mangle, a phrase used by someone somewhere, that everyone loves to hate; Trudeau could shoot someone in the middle of Younge Street at high noon and the idiots would still vote for him.

Well....he would of course, have to cry a little bit and apologize, but yeah....he’d be voted in again.

The cabal is getting closer and closer to having to raise the GST...1,200,000,000,000CAD debt is not particularly sustainable.

 

[Halifax Tar]

Well....he would of course, have to cry a little bit and apologize, but yeah....he’d be voted in again.

The cabal is getting closer and closer to having to raise the GST...1,200,000,000,000CAD debt is not particularly sustainable.

Its brilliant in my opinion.  Its very forward thinking.  They are spending us into oblivion and providing cake and circus to the unwashed masses, who in turn have become addicted to the free money and a free and easy lifestyle.  Now try to be the follow on Gov that wants to come in and clean this up.  You'd be considered the son of Satan.

Its brilliant IMHO.  They have created a system of setting any future fiscally responsible Gov's up for failure and quick return for them. 

If I were the Con's I wouldn't want to win an election for at least the next two cycles, in fact I would ensure we remain strong in opposition but ensure we don't win.  Let the Libs fester in this. 

 

[blacktriangle]

Its brilliant in my opinion.  Its very forward thinking.  They are spending us into oblivion and providing cake and circus to the unwashed masses, who in turn have become addicted to the free money and a free and easy lifestyle.  Now try to be the follow on Gov that wants to come in and clean this up.  You'd be considered the son of Satan.

Its brilliant IMHO.  They have created a system of setting any future fiscally responsible Gov's up for failure and quick return for them. 

If I were the Con's I wouldn't want to win an election for at least the next two cycles, in fact I would ensure we remain strong in opposition but ensure we don't win.  Let the Libs fester in this.

Exactly. It's grand strategy to create another progressive-friendly voting bloc that will be a powerful force for years to come. The elderly and vulnerable aren't going to be around to vote in the long-term, but the young voters who have had their economic prospects squeezed certainly will be.

 

[QV]

Well....he would of course, have to cry a little bit and apologize, but yeah....he’d be voted in again.

The cabal is getting closer and closer to having to raise the GST...1,200,000,000,000CAD debt is not particularly sustainable.

For many people, this doesn't really hit home until you show how many zeros are in that number.  It's like the "modest" ten billion statement.

 

[QV]

Its brilliant in my opinion.  Its very forward thinking.  They are spending us into oblivion and providing cake and circus to the unwashed masses, who in turn have become addicted to the free money and a free and easy lifestyle.  Now try to be the follow on Gov that wants to come in and clean this up.  You'd be considered the son of Satan.

Its brilliant IMHO.  They have created a system of setting any future fiscally responsible Gov's up for failure and quick return for them. 

If I were the Con's I wouldn't want to win an election for at least the next two cycles, in fact I would ensure we remain strong in opposition but ensure we don't win.  Let the Libs fester in this.

Although I agree with what you are saying, for a more proper frame I am going to substitute the word "dreadful" everywhere you used "brilliant".

 

[OldSolduer]

Exactly. It's grand strategy to create another progressive-friendly voting bloc that will be a powerful force for years to come. The elderly and vulnerable aren't going to be around to vote in the long-term, but the young voters who have had their economic prospects squeezed certainly will be.

There is a quote somewhere - maybe Mr Campbell can weigh in - on how democracy will defeat itself by the electorate voting themselves lavish gifts which in turn begets higher taxes etc.....We are almost there.

 

[Brad Sallows]

Alexander Fraser Tytler.

 

[Retired AF Guy]

Well....he would of course, have to cry a little bit and apologize, but yeah....he’d be voted in again.

The difference is that Trump while living in New York had a carry permit for two handguns and might actually know how they work. Trudeau on the other hand would probably shoot himself in the foot (or some other extremity).

 

[OldSolduer]

Alexander Fraser Tytler.

that's the one. Thanks!!

 

[Haggis]

The difference is that Trump while living in New York had a carry permit for two handguns and might actually know how they work. Trudeau on the other hand would probably shoot himself in the foot (or some other extremity).

It's been oft rumoured on gun forums and podcasts that the PM is Canada's only CCW permit holder. It wouldn't surprise me as Liberals, like any elite ruling class, are keen to have things and privileges they deny to others