Tuesday, May 15, 2007
What other Province does NOT televise the Leaders Debate?
Venting, appalled, or just weather ballooning but what other province does NOT televise the LIVE Leader's Debate? What other province does not have the top 3 newspapers present for a round table ? Where does the Chamber of Commerce pull out due to Governing Parties demands? Is Manitoba that far off the "beat and path" that we can not see the Leaders engaged in debate and with some "spritzy" and on the mark missile launchers pointed at a sitting leader? Do we live in a democracy? I have to tell you this Election has been off the public psyche so far that the Winnipeg Morning Radio Shows are taking about re-runs, has-been's and the next Fall's TV sitcoms rather which Leader has presented the best platform. This is not good for the Opposition Liberals or Tories. The ever elusive and apathetic 18- 35 year old voter focused on long weekend camping sites in the Whiteshell, next Tuesday's Election looks more like the Turtle Races in Beasujour. If Voter turnout hits the 60% mark I will be surprised. I have done my civic duty attending the Local St. Vital Legion and casting my ballot in favour of the St . Vital Liberal Candidate Harry Wolbert you have my vote. I only hope some strong Eday Liberal machines in Portage, Fort Rouge, River Heights, Kirkfield Park and Seine River can bring out every single living Liberal Voter.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
2 comments:
Browner
The election wasn't called at the most desirable time to engage in a debate. Farmers are putting in their crop; office workers are more interested in being outside and at the lake, forest fire season is upon us. I agree most are not really interested in the election.
The government has been playing it smart. Don't give them anything to rock the boat.
All parties have been doing that for years. Why do you think the survey companies get paid big bucks. They are paid to know when the party is at a popularity high so the party in control can call an election. The other parties then hope that they can dig up something to upset them.
It is, what it is.
Read all about the brawl bt a Liberal and Tory
MP was 'clearly out of control' in Commons
An ugly brawl broke out yesterday in the Commons, where a Liberal MP claims he was physically accosted and threatened by a Conservative who "flipped out."
Ottawa MP David McGuinty accused Tory MP Royal Galipeau of storming across the floor and unleashing a tirade of insults. He called the conduct the worst he has seen in his three years on the Hill.
"The member was clearly out of control, using unparliamentary language and in a threatening fashion grabbed my left shoulder and only left my side when several of my colleagues urged him to stop and to leave, but he would not," McGuinty said.
"He was really completely out of control, raising his voice, flailing his arms, gesticulating in a threatening fashion and making wild accusations."
McGuinty, who was posing a question about language rights and the court challenges program at the time, has asked the House Speaker to investigate.
Galipeau, who is also from Ottawa, is deputy Speaker and charged with keeping peace and decorum in the Commons.
He admits he lost his cool, but denies he behaved in an intimidating manner.
"Yes, I was pretty upset, but I was only upset because I was surprised," he said. "How can I be threatening to (McGuinty)? He's bigger than I am, he's stronger than I am, he's younger than I am."
It said it was continuing its lawsuit against blockade organizer Shawn Brant and other individuals.
Post a Comment