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Ginny's avatar

I, for one, am so, so tired of this separation talk. With all that’s going on in the world can we not just work together instead of this childish nonsense? Reminds me of when my kids were young and when they didn’t get their way they would have a hissy fit!

Fred Ferguson (GeezerWise)'s avatar

It's funny Ginny,... how national politics sometimes sounds like the backseat of a family road trip.

‘If I can’t have my way, nobody’s happy!’ 😄

Ginny's avatar

Exactly.

Patsy Rideout's avatar

Haha exactly! Except, they didn't get their way like PP did, now look at him!!! haha

Jerry's avatar

PP is a Maple MAGA politician very skilled with the cheap shot sound bite. Canadians were extremely fortunate that the last Federal election turned out the way it did. PP never seems to be able to articulate nation-building. His negativity is frankly getting tiresome. He doesn't seem able to predict the ill effects of these ill-conceived nonsense sound bites.

Fred Ferguson (GeezerWise)'s avatar

That ‘nation-building’ point hits home, Jerry.

Canada needs serious ideas right now... not just applause-line politics.

Josee's avatar

Almost as if Project 2025 is a global goal with global roots to groups like the IDU and Heritage foundation 😉

Fred Ferguson (GeezerWise)'s avatar

A lot of people are connecting dots right now, Josee.

Whatever side people land on, Canadians are paying much closer attention to influence and ideology than they used to.

Karen H. from Canada's avatar

Don't forget Russia in that little list.

Brian Scott's avatar

Unfortunately not many people know this stuff. Pp just is an awful person and a liar. It’s amazing to me how many people will vote for him when he has no specific platform or any real idea how to advance Canada. I still firmly believe he will open the floodgates to USA coming in to Canada. His visits to mar a lardo and kissing trumps hand, literally, is the sign. Thank you for you research and writing. Much appreciated

Fred Ferguson (GeezerWise)'s avatar

Appreciate that, Brian.

I think a lot of Canadians are looking for clear plans and steady leadership right now...

and asking tougher questions than before.

Patsy Rideout's avatar

Yes, an orange puppet to Putin, trying to help PP gather some steam to help annex Canada to the piglet line!!! Grrrrr

Rebecca's avatar

Either an idiot or operative. Probably both.

Mary Margaret's avatar

I truly wish that Poilievre and rest of the right wingers would just shut up. They are exhausting. Misleading. Liars.

Fred Ferguson (GeezerWise)'s avatar

A lot of Canadians are feeling worn down by the noise right now, Mary.

I think people are hungry for steady leadership and real solutions.

Patricia Poohkay's avatar

Harper is more dangerous than Poilievre, especially given his performance as PM, and also now with his positions with IDU and AimCo. While trump is a danger to the world, Poilievre joins him as a strengthened danger to Canada, especially given that he is both supported and mentored by the aforementioned Stephen Harper.

Fred Ferguson (GeezerWise)'s avatar

A lot of Canadians share concerns about influence behind the scenes right now, Patricia.

Whatever our politics, Canada has to stay Canada-first.

Patsy Rideout's avatar

Yes!!!! Canada Strong!!!!!!!

Patricia Poohkay's avatar

OMG Fred! Absolutely! And you would have trouble convincing me that Poilievre is there or indeed, ever has been - or ever would be. Thanks much!!

Fred Ferguson's avatar

Appreciate that Patricia…

I think Canadians are asking a pretty simple question right now…

Who’s actually talking about building the country instead of just fighting about it?

Patricia Poohkay's avatar

Agree! I just hope they keep asking - about that and everything.

Kalyrn's avatar

Preston Manning mentored PP and Harper. Danielle Smith also has ties to him. The once and future leader of reform.

Fred Ferguson (GeezerWise)'s avatar

Preston Manning’s influence on conservative politics in Canada definitely runs deep, Kalyrn.

His fingerprints have been on a lot of political thinking for a long time.

Patsy Rideout's avatar

Thanks Fred, I think a post you were very reluctant to send out, but, a must have! Is there a way we can wrap a chain around PP's mouth & give vent like 4 AM for 5 minutes? He's a petulant child!!! How can he ever expect to be taken seriously? He needs to be kicked out of his party & his welfare housing. He probably laughs in private about how easy it is for him to fool the government & travel the world on our dime!

Fred Ferguson (GeezerWise)'s avatar

😄 I hear the frustration, Patsy.

I think a lot of Canadians are exhausted by the political noise right now and just want serious leadership.

Rob Ehch's avatar

Poilievre is a wiener and a dolt. The sooner the Conservative Party replaces him the sooner they can get elected. Carney will do a good job on CUSMA, so the Conservatives have about 2 years to get a smart candidate in place.

Fred Ferguson (GeezerWise)'s avatar

Interesting take, Rob.

Canadian politics can change fast... but I think most people are focused on who can actually deliver results for the country right now.

Rob Ehch's avatar

I agree. That is why we put Carney in place. But once CUSMA is (agonizingly) redone, many people might return to the idea of the Conservatives being elected. When that happens I have my doubts that Poilievre will help the Conservatives get votes.

Carole Payne's avatar

Their agenda is to destabilize …

Gayma is thè Gayster's avatar

Ignore everything PP head says.

Cat JB's avatar

He is a douche

Karen H. from Canada's avatar

Well, since everyone else in the comments has already dealt with all the influence stuff, I just have one question? When is someone going to shove a gd gag in his mouth, for pity's sake?

Fred Ferguson (GeezerWise)'s avatar

😄 I hear the frustration, Karen.

Canadians seem pretty hungry for less theatre and more substance right now.

Karen H. from Canada's avatar

Oh, also:

See the comments. We are all very aware of how this appears to have an awful lot of similarities with certain other countries. You …individuals… aren't fooling anyone. We see you. We are watching. Not here. Fuck no!

Fred Ferguson (GeezerWise)'s avatar

Canadians are definitely paying closer attention these days, Karen.

StrongHeart's avatar

We will trade Trump for Carney Tariff Free!

Fred Ferguson (GeezerWise)'s avatar

😄 Now that’s a trade negotiation headline.