I've lived in Montreal a couple years now. They love Alberta and all want to move there for bigger money with lower taxes - and otherwise often thank me on behalf of my home province for the equalization payments. That said, they are quite pleased with the current state of the economy in AB - misery loves company and all.
Not so sure about the eastern townships though...
I've lived in Montreal a couple years now. They love Alberta and all want to move there for bigger money with lower taxes - and otherwise often thank me on behalf of my home province for the equalization payments. That said, they are quite pleased with the current state of the economy in AB - misery loves company and all.
Not so sure about the eastern townships though...
This I agree with except the misery part. I can't say I've met anyone pleased with Albertas situation. Quite how like when I got to listen to my Grandfather go off on those god damn easterners. I'm quite sure many an Ontario/Quebec relative has a grandfather with quite the colorful view of Albertans. Still very far from how the majority holds thier view.
This I agree with except the misery part. I can't say I've met anyone pleased with Albertas situation. Quite how like when I got to listen to my Grandfather go off on those god damn easterners. I'm quite sure many an Ontario/Quebec relative has a grandfather with quite the colorful view of Albertans. Still very far from how the majority holds thier view.
The misery part is more good natured ribbing than actual glee in Alberta's misfortune, to be honest.
I agree with whoever said it earlier - most Montrealers feel a kinship with Albertans, as in feeling like they are always being screwed by Ottawa.
The misery part is more good natured ribbing than actual glee in Alberta's misfortune, to be honest.
I agree with whoever said it earlier - most Montrealers feel a kinship with Albertans, as in feeling like they are always being screwed by Ottawa.
I think that's probably going to be better for them in the long run, especially if they're the long game is to recapture Quebec and expand in B.C. I'd also argue it's better for Canada. Having three parties all within a few shades of the centre is indicative of hegemony, and doesn't really help anyone. There needs to be clear alternatives.
Variety is good, but I dunno about the rest. Layton found himself pulled along by an updraft of personal popular support in Quebec. I'm not sure there is a whole lot that the NDP can do from a policy perspective that the Liberals, Bloc or even Conservatives couldn't - and all three of those parties made big gains at their expense last night. Quebec seems to love the cult of personality, and the NDP would have to find someone who is charismatic enough to tackle Trudeau. Mulcair was viewed as a solid parlimentarian, but his campaign was utterly bland and routinely self-defeating. In the end, it was Tom who just wasn't ready.
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Yeah, that would be a smart choice for them. I kind of having the feeling that Wall is going to pick his spot, though, and now might not be the best time for him.
Nope, and hard to blame Wall for declining already. It's actually rather poor timing in this regard. Given the choice between spending the next four years rebuilding federal Conservative support - a not insignificant percentage of that without holding a seat - or cruising to a stupidly easy election victory in Saskatchewan next spring, I don't blame him for staying right where he is.
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Good for him. Pretty humble (despite leaving the bus with his name and face painted across it haha).
Just the fact that he has no protection or even any PR reps or staffers following him makes him much more approachable. Just seems like a regular guy on his way to work like everyone else.
Nope, and hard to blame Wall for declining already. It's actually rather poor timing in this regard. Given the choice between spending the next four years rebuilding federal Conservative support - a not insignificant percentage of that without holding a seat - or cruising to a stupidly easy election victory in Saskatchewan next spring, I don't blame him for staying right where he is.
Probably has something to do with his party dropping about 15 points in the latest poll. Without him the Sask Party here would be in trouble.
Good for him. Pretty humble (despite leaving the bus with his name and face painted across it haha).
Just the fact that he has no protection or even any PR reps or staffers following him makes him much more approachable. Just seems like a regular guy on his way to work like everyone else.
Makes me proud that our country is this much different than the USA, where this type of thing would draw a ridiculous amount of attention and security.
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Well good thing Harper made himself look foolish trying to use Ford Nation to garner support. Seems like it was worth it....
IMO, it was more about the Fords using a desperate Harper to enter the foray into federal politics. It was a way to get their name out there. The writing was on the wall and the Fords were cashing in.
Harper was dumb enough to take the bait.
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"A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."
He certainly has the personality to keep people engaged, if he surrounds himself with the right people and is able to maintain his optimism for the job it could be really exciting to watch.
