The Next Conservative Leader

[jollyjacktar]

So, I'm confused.  Are you wanting him to get the nod because he's really a Libertarian in disguise or that he will create Libertarians because he's Ted Cruze lite? Or something equally appalling.

 

[ballz]

So, I'm confused.  Are you wanting him to get the nod because he's really a Libertarian in disguise or that he will create Libertarians because he's Ted Cruze lite? Or something equally appalling.

I want him to get the nod because he is a legit libertarian, and he's not in disguise at all, he's been pretty outspoken about it. He just happens to be trying to create change through being a member of the CPC instead of the LPoC (much like Ron Paul was a libertarian in the Republican Party).

The only policy he supports that is not libertarian (that I know of) is supply chain management. Haven't heard his arguments for it, but you know what, I can live with it for now given all his other libertarian principles, no one is perfect after all.

 

[jollyjacktar]

OK gotcha.  My only real objection to him is his lack of smarts with respect to his biker girlfriend and crown documents.

 

[Kirkhill]

I want him to get the nod because he is a legit libertarian, and he's not in disguise at all, he's been pretty outspoken about it. He just happens to be trying to create change through being a member of the CPC instead of the LPoC (much like Ron Paul was a libertarian in the Republican Party).

The only policy he supports that is not libertarian (that I know of) is supply chain management. Haven't heard his arguments for it, but you know what, I can live with it for now given all his other libertarian principles, no one is perfect after all.

Actually, I find myself in agreement with many of his positions.  For him government is the fallback position - not the main effort.  That I like.  And, like him, I find myself generally disinterested in personal morality issues. 

 

[Journeyman]

..... his lack of smarts with respect to his biker girlfriend ......

I have no heartache with biker girlfriends.    :nod:

 

[dapaterson]

I have no heartache with biker girlfriends.    :nod:

...as long as they keep your secrets 

 

[Fishbone Jones]

...as long as they keep your secrets 

Not possible.

 

[Kirkhill]

Not possible.

And that knowledge alone may be enough to keep a man honest.  :nod:

 

[Oldgateboatdriver]

...as long as they keep your secrets 

And keep wearing those low-cut dresses  [.

 

[The Bread Guy]

The latest list o' names via Sun Media's David Akin ...

Colleague Anthony Furey has the latest news from the Conservative leadership race:

An accomplished physician who served on five tours of duty in Afghanistan is testing the waters for a possible run to lead the federal Conservatives.

Most Canadians won’t have heard of Edmonton physician Dan Lindsay – who’s served as president of the College of Physician and Surgeons of Manitoba during his 35-year career.

But getting Lindsay’s name out there will be the goal of an exploratory committee that’s been launched, and that includes Alberta Sen. Betty Unger. Lindsay served as a civilian medical specialist at the Canadian trauma hospital in Kandahar.

In a statement, he describes conservative values as “the opportunity to succeed and be rewarded for hard work; to care for ourselves, our families and for those that are less fortunate; and to promote a government that respects and manages tax dollars prudently.”

So far only Michael Chong and Kellie Leitch from Ontario and Maxime Bernier from Quebec have formally announced their candidacies. Peter MacKay and Kevin O’Leary, who lead in the polls, have kept mum on their intentions.

The Tory convention begins Thursday in Vancouver, where those vying for the leadership will work to woo party members.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Less concerned about the leader then I am in ensuring that the future CPC MP's are not kept as trained seals only to bark and act upon command.

 

[George Wallace]

Even though he is not in the ring (yet) to become the new Conservative Leader, but still a possibility, Kevin O'Leary sits down for an interview at the Conservative Convention in Vancouver with Ezra Levant.  He lays out some of his views and proposals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7VGE_cmnp8

 

[Oldgateboatdriver]

Nice find George.

He is definitely not another Trump if this interview is any indication. Very savvy use of the media (even though, Ezra is on side and did not ask the toughest of questions). He kept the tone level throughout, deflected the questions he wanted to avoid and got back on his message all the time. Moreover, the said message comes across as something on which he has reflected - not as a "spur of the moment, come out with an instant position that will rouse these people" type of deal à la Trump.

Two small notes:

1) To avoid answering about his lack of French, he talks about being a Montrealer and understanding Quebec. He is probably right: Montreal does claim him as its own even now. And he is correct also that - at least in Montreal - we prefer people that have a poor level of French to simply admit it, apologize and then we will speak with them in English. However, I happen to know that he speaks some french: he simply abhors using it because it is not at the level he believes sufficient for the task, which make him look weak or unintelligent, and he doesn't like that in any language.

2) I also like the fact that he recognizes that "peace making" (and he referred to Cyprus) is war, and requires soldiers at the top of their profession and game. I won't comment on whether that's the way to go or not - but at least he appears to have an understanding of what it entails that is superior to the "sunny ways" of the Liberals who seem to think that just because people in canadian military uniforms show up somewhere, peace breaks out and it's a love in.

 

[GAP]

I just want someone competent, preferably with some good solid life experience, other than being a drama school teacher or a career politician who has only learned wordsmithing as a trade.....

 

[Oldgateboatdriver]

I just want someone competent, preferably with some good solid life experience, other than being a drama school teacher or a career politician who has only learned wordsmithing as a trade.....

Then he couldn't have been a good student  ;D

One of my sons gets very annoyed whenever he hears JT speak in front of cameras, because every third word or so is a "eeeeeeeeeeh". It goes like "we will eeeeeee in a short eeeeeeeee time eee do the eeee right thing. eeeeeeee."

I hadn't noticed until my son pointed it out - and now I can't help but here it all the time and it is annoying.

 

[George Wallace]

Then he couldn't have been a good student  ;D

One of my sons gets very annoyed whenever he hears JT speak in front of cameras, because every third word or so is a "eeeeeeeeeeh". It goes like "we will eeeeeee in a short eeeeeeeee time eee do the eeee right thing. eeeeeeee."

I hadn't noticed until my son pointed it out - and now I can't help but here it all the time and it is annoying.

It has become so bad that it has become a "Drinking Game".  For every "uh!" one is to take a drink.  One may be totally passed out before he finishes.  >

 

[Oldgateboatdriver]

You better have a whole bunch of drinks ready because you have to down them real fast and there is no time between "uh's!" to refill.  :blotto:

 

[GAP]

He needs to go to a Toastmasters meeting. His speech ability is horrible.

It may be endearable to the teenyboppers, but Good God ! get a grip and learn how speak publicly.....

 

[Fishbone Jones]

You better have a whole bunch of drinks ready because you have to down them real fast and there is no time between "uh's!" to refill.  :blotto:

When he appears on the screen, you may as well chug the whole bottle and get it over with. 8)

 

[Cloud Cover]

I think at times Ezra pushed his buttons and could have irritated O'Leary immensely if KO had a thinner skin.
Some key words:
"..Morneau's telephone book budget..."
"...takers not makers..."
"... no government has ever spent that much money successfully..."
"...Trudeau is a giant meat grinder of taxpayer money..."
".... we need better stewards in place..."
"...I want Canadian people to enjoy their time while they live on earth..."