Author Topic: Government Day-to-Day  (Read 53002 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Michael Hardner

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12431
Government Day-to-Day
« on: December 05, 2019, 05:10:37 am »
Or for this government ... day BY day.

Minority government boots up today, and CBC radio says our main issues will be:

- National Unity
- Carbon policy
- Middle class tax cuts

Really it seems to me we are less and less like the US every day.  I would like us to have First Nations policy more front and centre too.

And... how long will this government last ?  And how long with Scheer last ?

More fun boredom to come ! :D

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter


Offline queenmandy85

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 145
Re: Government Day-to-Day
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2019, 07:25:33 am »
One scenario is it is in both Trudeau's and Sheer's interest to trigger a snap election asap. It would give Mr. Sheer a second shot before he's booted and Mr. Trudeau a chance to regain a majority. This is why nobody has ever solicited my input into political strategy.
A friend will help you move. A good friend will help you move a body
Funny Funny x 1 View List

Offline wilber

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9096
Re: Government Day-to-Day
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2019, 11:21:34 am »
One scenario is it is in both Trudeau's and Sheer's interest to trigger a snap election asap. It would give Mr. Sheer a second shot before he's booted and Mr. Trudeau a chance to regain a majority. This is why nobody has ever solicited my input into political strategy.
Or maybe they could just do their jobs.
"Never trust a man without a single redeeming vice" WSC
Like Like x 1 Agree Agree x 2 View List

Offline segnosaur

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 1556
Re: Government Day-to-Day
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2019, 05:04:14 pm »
One scenario is it is in both Trudeau's and Sheer's interest to trigger a snap election asap. It would give Mr. Sheer a second shot before he's booted and Mr. Trudeau a chance to regain a majority. This is why nobody has ever solicited my input into political strategy.
Problem with that scenario: Elections cost money, and it might be hard for any of the parties to fundraise so soon after the last election. (The problem would be worse for the Liberals, since the conservatives tend to collect the most contributions.)
Agree Agree x 1 View List

Offline Granny

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1172
Re: Government Day-to-Day
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2019, 12:24:32 pm »
One scenario is it is in both Trudeau's and Sheer's interest to trigger a snap election asap. It would give Mr. Sheer a second shot before he's booted and Mr. Trudeau a chance to regain a majority. This is why nobody has ever solicited my input into political strategy.

Highly unlikely: Scheer is a lame duck, under fire from within his own party to step down. He would only stand to lose support.
And while that may seem like a good time for Trudeau to strike, it's unlikely that he would get support from any other parties to call an election for such predatory reasons, when all opposition parties prefer that Trudeau not have a majority.

It's important to remind ourselves that elections are not about politics: They're about governance.

Offline queenmandy85

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 145
Re: Government Day-to-Day
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2019, 12:39:08 pm »
No, elections are about winning. Why do you assume Sheer would lose. If he learns from the last campaign, he could win. Besides, what does he have to lose? A lot changes during the 5 weeks of a campaign.
A friend will help you move. A good friend will help you move a body

Offline wilber

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9096
Re: Government Day-to-Day
« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2019, 01:27:18 pm »
No, elections are about winning. Why do you assume Sheer would lose. If he learns from the last campaign, he could win. Besides, what does he have to lose? A lot changes during the 5 weeks of a campaign.
They are elected to govern. Governments that call elections just for political advantage should be punished.
"Never trust a man without a single redeeming vice" WSC
Agree Agree x 1 View List

Offline ?Impact

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2941
Re: Government Day-to-Day
« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2019, 02:44:52 pm »
They are elected to govern. Governments that call elections just for political advantage should be punished.

That is what I said in fall 2008.
Like Like x 1 View List

Offline Granny

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1172
Re: Government Day-to-Day
« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2019, 03:44:52 pm »
No, elections are about winning. Why do you assume Sheer would lose. If he learns from the last campaign, he could win. Besides, what does he have to lose? A lot changes during the 5 weeks of a campaign.

Elections are about forming a government.

Scheer has lost support among his own party members. They are trying to get rid of him, but he refuses to step down.

Offline wilber

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9096
Re: Government Day-to-Day
« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2019, 07:28:47 pm »
That is what I said in fall 2008.

Both parties have done it. Chretien smelled blood when Stockwell Day became the Alliance leader and wasted no time capitalizing on that weakness. On the other hand, fixed election dates can't apply to minorities because they would give the opposition parties sole control over forcing an election. Right now there is valid no reason to call an election.
"Never trust a man without a single redeeming vice" WSC

Offline Squidward von Squidderson

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 5630
Re: Government Day-to-Day
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2019, 08:29:31 pm »
Jody Wilson-Raybauld thinks she deserves governing-party sized offices despite the fact that she is on the very bottom of the list to get an office.   What a buffoon.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/wilson-raybould-rota-speaker-1.5395567
Dumb Dumb x 1 View List

Offline wilber

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9096
Re: Government Day-to-Day
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2019, 02:18:55 pm »
Morneau says the economy is rosy but will increase debt by 55 billion over the next two years anyway. I though the budget was supposed to balance itself by now.
"Never trust a man without a single redeeming vice" WSC

Offline Squidward von Squidderson

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 5630
Re: Government Day-to-Day
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2019, 06:56:59 pm »
Morneau says the economy is rosy but will increase debt by 55 billion over the next two years anyway. I though the budget was supposed to balance itself by now.

Not when they promise tax breaks....
Dumb Dumb x 1 View List

Offline wilber

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9096
Re: Government Day-to-Day
« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2019, 07:35:29 pm »
Not when they promise tax breaks....

I know, so why BS people about balancing budgets? They never had any intention of balancing a budget and don't in future.
Trudeau is on track for adding 105 billion to the debt in five years with no commitment to ever balancing a budget. That's just as well because based on past performance, it wouldn't mean anything anyway.
"Never trust a man without a single redeeming vice" WSC

Offline Squidward von Squidderson

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 5630
Re: Government Day-to-Day
« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2019, 07:40:51 pm »
I know, so why BS people about balancing budgets? They never had any intention of balancing a budget and don't in future.
Trudeau is on track for adding 105 billion to the debt in five years with no commitment to ever balancing a budget. That's just as well because based on past performance, it wouldn't mean anything anyway.

The Cons were no different....   promising tax breaks and no way to pay for them.  They were absolutely no different than the Libs this election.  Plus, they were even worse under Harper.   
Like Like x 1 Dumb Dumb x 1 View List