- Reaction score
- 1
- Points
- 430
ReadyAyeReady said:
Thats the result of all the PC pap that has been shoved down our throats by the Lib Left over the last few decades.
Our New Governor General
- Thread starter Cloud Cover
- Start date
Thats the result of all the PC pap that has been shoved down our throats by the Lib Left over the last few decades.
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 210
"What ever happened to appointing someone based on merit?"
This position shouldn't even be an appointment, it should be elected at least by the MP's in house and best by the Canadians themselves. Political or not this the Head state, should be at elected by canadian, not by a PM who wants to makes himself and party look better in Quebec.
This position shouldn't even be an appointment, it should be elected at least by the MP's in house and best by the Canadians themselves. Political or not this the Head state, should be at elected by canadian, not by a PM who wants to makes himself and party look better in Quebec.
- Reaction score
- 35
- Points
- 560
What is "the job" really?
Looking good in photo ops requires a "manly man" or a poised and well turned out woman. The ability to speak foreign languages isn't a key requirment, HRH Elizabeth II speaks English, and you communicate with "the Boss" in the language of her choice, not yours. Being able to host tea parties, dinners and State functions is a must (you get a staff to help), and a pleasant "public" persona is also a must.
As CinC of Her Majesty's Canadian Armed Forces, she gets her picture on the headquarters wall. I am much more interested in what General Hillier says (and very much more interested in what my Colonel says). The only possible influence she will have on my military career is if she visits 31 CBGHQ, in which case I will be commanding the quarterguard
.
As for the residual Vice regal powers, although they exist and arguments can be made that they should be used ([cough]Adscam[cough]) the example of Viscount Byng of Vimy should give any GG pause. Read Byng of Vimy by Jeffery Williams (ISBN 0-8020-6935-5) for an informative look at the "Byng-King affair".
Unless she is an awful spendthrift like our outgoing CinC; I doubt we will see or hear much about her. Alright troops: back to work!
edited due to a mispost!
Looking good in photo ops requires a "manly man" or a poised and well turned out woman. The ability to speak foreign languages isn't a key requirment, HRH Elizabeth II speaks English, and you communicate with "the Boss" in the language of her choice, not yours. Being able to host tea parties, dinners and State functions is a must (you get a staff to help), and a pleasant "public" persona is also a must.
As CinC of Her Majesty's Canadian Armed Forces, she gets her picture on the headquarters wall. I am much more interested in what General Hillier says (and very much more interested in what my Colonel says). The only possible influence she will have on my military career is if she visits 31 CBGHQ, in which case I will be commanding the quarterguard
.As for the residual Vice regal powers, although they exist and arguments can be made that they should be used ([cough]Adscam[cough]) the example of Viscount Byng of Vimy should give any GG pause. Read Byng of Vimy by Jeffery Williams (ISBN 0-8020-6935-5) for an informative look at the "Byng-King affair".
Unless she is an awful spendthrift like our outgoing CinC; I doubt we will see or hear much about her. Alright troops: back to work!
edited due to a mispost!
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 210
"It's obviously a very exciting appointment. Here's someone who's quite young, very dynamic, has a rapport with a lot of younger audience," said Paul Benoit, of the Monarchist League of Canada.
At just 48 years old, the award winning journalist will become one of the youngest governors general ever, the third woman in the job and the first black person to call Rideau Hall home."
WOW at 48!!! My 13 year old is really excited about our young Governor General. My nine year old would have liked Sugar from YTV.
At just 48 years old, the award winning journalist will become one of the youngest governors general ever, the third woman in the job and the first black person to call Rideau Hall home."
WOW at 48!!! My 13 year old is really excited about our young Governor General. My nine year old would have liked Sugar from YTV.
- Reaction score
- 6,152
- Points
- 1,160
The biggest problem I have is this person and her background. This "person" has the distinction and the capability of "dissolving" the sitting Government, that's my big concern. If the PM of our country, decides to put the future of our country in these hands, neither one deserves to be in the position they're in.
-- Quote -
Maybe I'm old fashioned...but I would prefer a native born Canadian as our Governor General.
-- Quote -
I strongly agree!
-- Quote -
I'm unimpressed with this one. ... ... ... The appointment was made because:
(a) she is a she
(b) she is a minority
(c) she is from quebec
(d) she used to work for the CBC
(e) her political views complement the current government
It's just so bloody obvious and I get a little choked when people don't see what's really going on, or they pretend not to because they don't want to bridge a sensitive subject.
All in all I think there are other people out there who are far more qualified to do the job.
-- Quote -
Couldn't agree more!
Sincerely,
DIONNE, J
Quebec City
Maybe I'm old fashioned...but I would prefer a native born Canadian as our Governor General.
-- Quote -
I strongly agree!
-- Quote -
I'm unimpressed with this one. ... ... ... The appointment was made because:
(a) she is a she
(b) she is a minority
(c) she is from quebec
(d) she used to work for the CBC
(e) her political views complement the current government
It's just so bloody obvious and I get a little choked when people don't see what's really going on, or they pretend not to because they don't want to bridge a sensitive subject.
All in all I think there are other people out there who are far more qualified to do the job.
-- Quote -
Couldn't agree more!
Sincerely,
DIONNE, J
Quebec City
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 410
I think we've had more white English male GGs than Black French Female ones.
and your evidence for this is?
Hey while we're at it, my query wasn't soley directed at the originator of this quote. Please, ANY evidence that she was appointed based on her race, sex, province of residence, language, let's hear it. I'm very interested to know, and I think many Canadians would to.
WOW, TWO(count 'em) women in a row for GG. And COLOURED women too! The horror..... :
:David Suzuki for Governor General.
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 210
I'm sure she will do a good job as GG. But looking at her you can see why Martin picked her to be GG. She fits the Liberal party, she from Quebec, but not a native quebecer so she can play in english canada. She came here and made good, which speaks well of multi-cultural make up of Canada.
The real problem with her being GG, is that it should be elected. There is too much power in the PMO, and is just one of long line of reforms that needs to be done. Funny how paul said he was going reform our system and make it more open and democratic.. and he doesn't pick someone from the list. Clearly he has no intent on making reforms.
The real problem with her being GG, is that it should be elected. There is too much power in the PMO, and is just one of long line of reforms that needs to be done. Funny how paul said he was going reform our system and make it more open and democratic.. and he doesn't pick someone from the list. Clearly he has no intent on making reforms.
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 210
Britney Spears said:I think we've had more white English male GGs than Black French Female ones.
and your evidence for this is?
Hey while we're at it, my query wasn't soley directed at the originator of this quote. Please, ANY evidence that she was appointed based on her race, sex, province of residence, language, let's hear it. I'm very interested to know, and I think many Canadians would to.
WOW, TWO(count 'em) women in a row for GG. And COLOURED women too! The horror..... :
David Suzuki for Governor General.
Its evident. She isn't white like me.
She isn't manly like me.
She isn't exclusively anglophone like me.
She isn't pure canadain like me.
Therefore because she isn't a White english speaking male means it was a political ploy.
I betcha she even knows about dems fruity fellers to.
She fills all the demographics that hold me back from being a sucess. I should be able to sit here on my haunches and have everything handed to me.
Damn immigrants where do they get off...running my country....ruining my country more like it...this wouldn't have happened in my great grandfathers day.
Wait a second. He was an immigrant.
- Reaction score
- 1
- Points
- 430
Here I thought you all were joking about Preston. As for Suzuki......ahh....No. He's usually to busy saying the world is going to end anyways.
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 210
Actually I would be for Preston Manning. He is very intelligent and tries to improve his shortcomings.
(haircut, glasses and the french language were all improved upon while he was in office)
The whole reform redneck thing was a smear campaign. The party under his leadership is was no worse on no better than any party of the day. In fact some of their policies had noble intentions. However the liberals of the only province that counts for anything ( Ontario) had its say and was scared by its grass roots policy. Demonizing them in the process.
I just guess you needed to live out west to get them.
(haircut, glasses and the french language were all improved upon while he was in office)
The whole reform redneck thing was a smear campaign. The party under his leadership is was no worse on no better than any party of the day. In fact some of their policies had noble intentions. However the liberals of the only province that counts for anything ( Ontario) had its say and was scared by its grass roots policy. Demonizing them in the process.
I just guess you needed to live out west to get them.
Similar threads
