Canadian Viewpoints/Points de vue Canadiens

[Smok Wawelski]

If Jim Hnatiuk is elected to serve as MP for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodeboit valley, he will, by virtue of precedent, have a very legitimate claim to a seat at the table in the televised debates!

THAT is a powerful motivator, IMHO. We need as many people as possible who can go and help out on the ground, in the riding (Crusader?) and with virtually everyone having a within Canada long distance plan, anyone of our 6000 members can make calls on Jim's behalf.

Thi is crucial, since we will have the opportunity to identify potential CHP voters, and once identified, put on another list to remind them to vote on election day.
By elections are a time when things can happen, since only those truly motivated to vte usually go out 30% turnouts re not uncommon.

By identifying potential voters, and making them aware that there is a pro-life, pro-family, truly conservative option, someone who will stand up for canadian soverreignty etc, we can help motivate them to go out.

Remember, this riding is probably the most socially conservative one in Nova Scotia, There is also a measure of anger against the "Conservative" party (Bill casey won with 69% of the vote as an independent) and the new tory candidate is pro-abortion and supports so-called same sex "marriage"! Add to that, the fact that Jim lives in the riding, and is probably known to every hunter and Angler in the area!

This is te best opportunity electorally the CHP has ever had. Let's not friter it away!
we need volunteers, and donors if we are going to make history. I can't think of a better way to get people motivated to become candidates... we might be able to get pretty close to a full slate.

[CCHeritage]

I know, this one is BIG!

This will be the best chance for the CHP ever. OK that sounded cheesy but you get my point.

Great idea Smoke. Except the telephone is always busy so I couldn't help out. But there are many who could do this very thing.

Every CHP member in the area should be helping out with this one. The chances are the best they could ever be. Let the money flow and the printers roll (and the phones too).
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[DennisTate]

[Smok Wawelski]

There is a websit you will all find interesting, and useful, and i hope you will go there and weigh in...
http://electionprediction.org

What you do is click on the caadian Federal election link, and fom there find the riding you're looking for, and then you can post your opinion. Obvioulsy there is activity atthe by election sites, especially CCMV where Jim is running. For the first time eber, there is now a CHP logo next to a prediction (mine) and several VERY angry NDP supporters who want the posts removed since -of course- it is a 3 way race.... and of course, *I* ALTERED the results of the online poll... or Jim must have a few computer savvy nephews or nieces, otherwise, there's just no way....
It sounds to me like these New Democrats are worried that, even if Jim doesn't win, he will humiliate their candidate.
So enough said about that, I hope you will weigh in on the site.
1) You will not be able to pick the CHP logo when you make your prediction. The only allow this for the 5 biggies. so pick "other"and make it clear that it's a CHP prediction, and the site adninistrator will put the CHP logo in net to your prediction.
2) What you need to do is not say why Jim should be elected, but why you think he might be, after all this is a prediction site.
The dippers are angry as hornets, so let's get out there!
Oh yeah, the site is moderated, so your post will not appear automatically. it may take a day or two.

[Smok Wawelski]

Here's another site I'm asking all of you to join and vote in... This site actually tabulates votes, and allows for comments, but you have to register to join, so you can only vote once, but if enough of us get there , we can do something to make people take note...
http://electiontarget.com

[Never Give Up]

Must be me.... I signed up and when I confirmed it wouldn't accept... so I requested a new password which it sent but it wouldn't accept that password either. Dare I request another one when I've only been a member for minutes??
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[Smok Wawelski]

Weird... I had no trouble... you should try again... if enough of us get on, and vote we might be able to get that dreadful blue "C" chanced over to the much more appealing royal maroon and white!!!!

Speaking of "royal" , what are your thoughts on abolishing the British monarchy in canada? While I like the current monarch, and hope she has her mother's longevity genes, I DREAD the thought of that neer do well liberal, pro-so-called same sex "marriage", environmentalist wackjob son of hers who will inherit the throne.... I would have a real problem with any kind of allegiance to the throne with HIM on it....
I don't know enough about William to comment. So far he's wisely kept his mouth shut on things. It would not surprie me (and I hope it is true) if his grandmother did most of his raising....

[Never Give Up]

I did eventually get on and cast my vote.

I'm very concerned about the state of the monarchy when Elizabeth retires. I think it will be the end unless Charles passes the opportunity to William.

I rather doubt Charles will, he's waited for a lot of years for his turn.

I think that's why Elizabeth hasn't retired... she knows her son is not up for the job.
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[Smok Wawelski]

It is rare that a monarch retires. They have often, like Popes consider it a responsibility to be carried to the grave. In British history, unlike the Netherlands whose Queen Juliana stepped aside for her daughter Beatrix, Monarchs do not abdicate unless forced to by scandal (Edward VIII) or by being deposed as was Charles I, by Olover Cromwell (chop!) In the nearly 1000 years since 1066, I can think of no other abdications, and certainly not a voluntary one at any time.

[Travelhobbit]

[Epiphany]

I believe King Baudoin of Belgium resigned over the abortion issue because he wouldn't sign a pro-abortion law.

[Smok Wawelski]

Good on King Baudoin! however, I was speaking specifically with reference to the British Royals, in light of the threat of Charles one day becoming king..... the thought makes me retch.

[Epiphany]

I just don't like the idea that the head of our state is someone we didn't elect. I like the monarchy for entertainment and nostalgia purposes. Not as part of our State. It's not even a functioning head. I'll never forget how I wrote the queen about same-sex marriage and she wouldn't interfere. Screw it, I thought, it's worse than useless.

[Smok Wawelski]

I think it is high time we cut the apron strings, especially with the maudlin freakshow that will follow the Queen.
As far as entertainment value goes, it's about as appealling as having to watch a Sarah Silverman or Bill Maher routine. Change the channel please.
We need an elected Senate, but I see no reason why the PM can't be head of State at the same time. Why should he/she have to ask a partisan appointed GG for permision to dissolve parliament?
There should be fixed election dates, with the exception of a non confidene vote which would automatically precipiate an election with or without the GGs permission. Elections Canada could be triggered to action in such a case.

[German Baptist]

Why exactly would it end when Charles becomes King? I see no valid reason for this since the monarchy is still very much entrenched in the politics and culture of Great Britain and the Commonwealth. Whether you agree with his opinions or not, one can't deny that he's been prepared for the role all his life and is more than capable to assume it when the time comes. Certainly you don't think that William is better suited simply because he's younger and more handsome (in some people's opinion, at least), or because his late mother once made the spiteful suggestion?