Politics

[Abby_wx]

Looks like Wilkinson and the BC Liberals are in another spot of bother after his recent comments regarding renters.

https://vancouversun.com/news/politics/ ... redibility

It seems like Wilkinson is a very ineffective leader, the exact opposite of what the Liberals need right now. Regardless of how much substance there is to any scandals that may have happened, the party continues to be dogged by a massive image problem. Wilkinson's out of touch comments only reinforce the idea of "business as usual", and do nothing to regain the trust of voters. The party desperately needs some fresh blood and a new vision that resonates with voters, otherwise they're basically handing the NDP/Greens another term.

[Abby_wx]

Well for me personally, I don't think there is a party that won't let down the citizens eventually. Even if we switched to NDP or Green instead of Conservatives and Liberals, they will fall into scandals eventually. I think we're heading for an early federal election.

I don't know if it's just me, but all of the federal party leaders seem exceptionally weak this election year. I usually have some idea of how I will vote, but this time I have absolutely no idea.

[moonshadow0825]

It seems like Wilkinson is a very ineffective leader, the exact opposite of what the Liberals need right now. Regardless of how much substance there is to any scandals that may have happened, the party continues to be dogged by a massive image problem. Wilkinson's out of touch comments only reinforce the idea of "business as usual", and do nothing to regain the trust of voters. The party desperately needs some fresh blood and a new vision that resonates with voters, otherwise they're basically handing the NDP/Greens another term.

I wondered what they were thinking when they chose Wilkinson (effectively a nobody provincially speaking and representing one of the richest postal codes ) over Watts (generally positive name recognition, middle to upper class postal code and electable) now I wonder if they were thinking at all.

I agree they need new blood to mix in with the old but there really aren't any back benchers that stand out to me and the younger types seem to be flocking to the Greens

[Forrest Gump]

Well for me personally, I don't think there is a party that won't let down the citizens eventually. Even if we switched to NDP or Green instead of Conservatives and Liberals, they will fall into scandals eventually. I think we're heading for an early federal election.

Don't elections both federally and provincially have set dates now? If that's the case calling an early election is probably not allowed.

[VanCitySouth]

Don't elections both federally and provincially have set dates now? If that's the case calling an early election is probably not allowed.

Set dates unless non-confidence is declared. Westminster parliamentary tradition still dictates that confidence in the government is paramount to its survival. Of course, it would take a lot for MPs to defeat their own governing party in a vote of confidence. Much more common in UK.

[AbbyJr]

I really have no idea which party I'm voting for in the upcoming federal election. The problem is none of the leaders are any good.

[John]

I really have no idea which party I'm voting for in the upcoming federal election. The problem is none of the leaders are any good.

Anything but JT. Maybe green is something for you?

[AbbyJr]

Anything but JT. Maybe green is something for you?

Green?

[Abby_wx]

Green?

I don't think John was being serious. But like Nito it's hard to tell.

[Forrest Gump]

I don't think John was being serious. But like Nito it's hard to tell.

I think John is dead serious, he mentioned the green party on the main thread as well.

It's really too bad Harper wasn't left at the helm , Trudeau clearly wasn't ready, he continues to have nice hair though.

[VanCitySouth]

I think John is dead serious, he mentioned the green party on the main thread as well.

It's really too bad Harper wasn't left at the helm , Trudeau clearly wasn't ready, he continues to have nice hair though.

Speaking of the Greens...apparently they have a real chance to win in the PEI provvies this fall.

[John]

It’s pretty clear we should all vote conservative al though scheer should not be the leader but Harper should

[Abby_wx]

There's the John we all remember.

On the other hand, I've heard some speculate that the Greens are actually a conservative-leaning party despite their love for the environment.

I think part of that perception might come from the lack of detail in their platform. While the NDP has a very clear left-wing platform concerning issues such as social justice and worker's rights, the Green Party's platform is more general and lacking in specifics on such issues. Their main plank is the environment; they don't have much to say about anything else, so you can basically draw your own conclusions about where they stand on other issues.

This is just theoretical, but I think that if the Greens ever became government, they would likely impose environmental regulations on business that would put them to the left of the NDP.

[John]

There's the John we all remember.

On the other hand, I've heard some speculate that the Greens are actually a conservative-leaning party despite their love for the environment.

I think part of that perception might come from the lack of detail in their platform. While the NDP has a very clear left-wing platform concerning issues such as social justice and worker's rights, the Green Party's platform is more general and lacking in specifics on such issues. Their main plank is the environment; they don't have much to say about anything else, so you can basically draw your own conclusions about where they stand on other issues.

This is just theoretical, but I think that if the Greens ever became government, they would likely impose environmental regulations on business that would put them to the left of the NDP.

[Antares]

Hello everyone,,
what I think most is people have an opinion but they rather keep it to themselves because it causes divides, and none of us want to do that. However this is the thread to let it rip if you want....

uh...what is with your porn links? Are you some kind of new breed of bot?