tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post6442491100385019630..comments2024-03-01T06:01:21.087-05:00Comments on A Blog By James Curran: Looks Like Michael Ignatieff will be Challenged for LeadershipJames Curranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064830948270604331noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-89259401161632227162009-01-19T13:08:00.000-05:002009-01-19T13:08:00.000-05:00Transporter's ready Jack. Beam me up too!Transporter's ready Jack. Beam me up too!James Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064830948270604331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-75801747891853941442009-01-19T12:53:00.000-05:002009-01-19T12:53:00.000-05:00I like his pitch:"The Liberal Party needs a real l...I like his pitch:<BR/><BR/>"The Liberal Party needs a real leader, not someone who has been through the mill and come out a loser. The Liberal Party needs some new blood, a new Pierre Elliot Trudeau, someone with charisma, enthusiasm, dedication, vision, a will to make changes and an ability to make changes. Someone who can excite the population, not just with great platforms but with his enthusiasm and charisma. <BR/> I am that person. I can lead the Liberal Party into and through the next election. I am no wimp who Harper and Layton can brush aside. I have real ground to stand on and I always stand my ground. I am ready, willing and able to put my platforms head to head with any that the other parties or other prospective leaders might have. I am ready to go into an election tomorrow and win. What I offer the Liberal Party is not just a new leader, but a majority government, a landslide majority government. Please get on board and help me create the new ‘Dubeaumania’ which will drive us forward to a permanent, landslide, majority government."<BR/><BR/>That's it! Dubeaumania! Who needs to see a resumé, or any indication whatsoever of community involvement, substance or achievement? Policies that explain the "how" of the Mom and apple pie platitudes? Nah - the other guys will just steal them. Let's just go for it!<BR/><BR/>Beam me up, Scotty.JSiegelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807863088037347295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-72504970338483815712009-01-17T14:06:00.000-05:002009-01-17T14:06:00.000-05:00If I haven't sent Mr. Dubeau's stuff out to any of...If I haven't sent Mr. Dubeau's stuff out to any of you, pleasse email me at ducky7777@yahoo.comJames Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064830948270604331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-41601537651294024062009-01-17T07:22:00.000-05:002009-01-17T07:22:00.000-05:00Mr. Dubeau's "platform" is interesti...Mr. Dubeau's "platform" is interesting. The plans have vision but no details on how any of these would be implemented. And the education statement would be almost impossible to implement as well. Nations can't agree on a myriad of things, just look at the I/P conflict at the moment & how the world's nations are supporting the Israeli bombardment, war.<BR/><BR/>I would need a lot more details on this before I could apply any support. And to know who the "candidate" is as it may not be Mr. Dubeau.penlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07830912393649649485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-73360536881165635642009-01-17T00:00:00.000-05:002009-01-17T00:00:00.000-05:00That was pretty sophomoric stuff. All we need is ...That was pretty sophomoric stuff. All we need is a charismatic leader and good "platforms"!? Who is this saviour? Reveal yourself! On second thought, with insight like that, who needs to know his name? Elect this man leader now, irrespective of identity!<BR/><BR/>How can anyone take seriously the idea that this mystery man couldn't raise $90,000 to get in the race in the first place, but he does have a surefire way to raise millions of dollars, give something to every Canadian, and ensure Liberal government for 30 years? Get real.<BR/><BR/>Ignatieff is making this party credible and relevant, finally. He is the most compelling figure in politics, and has been since the moment he ran for office. He's attracting bright people to take on important jobs in the party and his office. We've got the right leader, plain and simple.Sean Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049019052280738946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-57538368868082645252009-01-16T23:17:00.000-05:002009-01-16T23:17:00.000-05:00Hi James,Intriguing"! One thing I suspect that's ...Hi James,<BR/>Intriguing"! One thing I suspect that's going on right now is that the left of the LPC is getting squeezed. And we know that the people who don't vote Conservative are to the left of the new leader and the old guard. Put those two things together and you've got an argument for a different kind of leader. The problem then might be making sure the selection rules and process are absolutely fair. O boy!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, please put me down for more information. We have a lot of voters in my area who loved Dion's commitment to green policies and may leave the party and vote Green or NDP if Ignatieff is the leader. There'd be a lot of interest in a challenger, IMHO.<BR/>cheers!farwestiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157409737418287619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-45940486236777685762009-01-16T19:38:00.000-05:002009-01-16T19:38:00.000-05:00Hi James,I'd like the info.Hi James,<BR/><BR/>I'd like the info.penlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07830912393649649485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-41328344053978380962009-01-16T19:13:00.000-05:002009-01-16T19:13:00.000-05:00Anyone wanting the info can email me at ducky7777@...Anyone wanting the info can email me at ducky7777@yahoo.comJames Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064830948270604331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-71699541552876629552009-01-16T18:55:00.000-05:002009-01-16T18:55:00.000-05:00I am interested in getting the attachments. How ca...I am interested in getting the attachments. How can I get it without leaving my email publicly in your comments?Sunitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079712490958220626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-609070385579245692009-01-16T18:21:00.000-05:002009-01-16T18:21:00.000-05:00As a Conservative, I would welcome a different lea...As a Conservative, I would welcome a different leader.. I know you're a little sour on Ignatieff, but I believe that he is truly making some Conservatives take notice - current commentary and thoughts being expressed that acknoweldge the contribution of Alberta to the Canadian economic engine, acknoweldgement of Israel's right to self-defence - and a writing background that paints him as a pragmatist, as compared to the last liberal leader who one might fairly describe as more of a Walter Mitty.<BR/><BR/>It appears that Mr. Dubeau doesn't even have a blog - let alone a webpage to give anyone any idea of who he is or what his background is.. not much of a start for a proposed "leader" of the Liberal party..<BR/><BR/>If you're willing, James, I'd be happy to look at his info..Robert G. Harvie, Q.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10414822301931567654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-32804583959347368542009-01-16T17:56:00.000-05:002009-01-16T17:56:00.000-05:00I don't think Leadership is the issue.I don't think Leadership is the issue.Oemissionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052778663890940687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-57223033449429575482009-01-16T17:44:00.000-05:002009-01-16T17:44:00.000-05:00My attempts to Google this dude were inconclusive....My attempts to Google this dude were inconclusive...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-39141641549508085442009-01-16T17:43:00.000-05:002009-01-16T17:43:00.000-05:00Nominations are still open. Membership cutoff is a...Nominations are still open. Membership cutoff is approaching quickly however.James Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064830948270604331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-44563419081764129782009-01-16T17:40:00.000-05:002009-01-16T17:40:00.000-05:00Yeah, and I think he has the rules incorrect. Didn...Yeah, and I think he has the rules incorrect. Didn't they close nominations already, so that right now Iggy is interim leader, and he is the only nominated candidate currently allowed to run?<BR/><BR/>I know that someone on LPC has to approve anyone running for leader, and there is a set of criteria that can exclude someone with say, for example, a criminal record, or what have you.<BR/><BR/>This could be interesting though....another twist in the story.Aureliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691032415028867902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-60409398716631004812009-01-16T17:34:00.000-05:002009-01-16T17:34:00.000-05:00That's a really good question.That's a really good question.James Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064830948270604331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-72003023460943051432009-01-16T17:33:00.000-05:002009-01-16T17:33:00.000-05:00Who is Richard Dubeau?Who is Richard Dubeau?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865994732097663473.post-5761916400019295092009-01-16T17:05:00.000-05:002009-01-16T17:05:00.000-05:00Just to clarify: is Richard Dubeau the candidate o...Just to clarify: is Richard Dubeau the candidate or the 'agent'? Please send me the details.Sinestrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02243298393820278763noreply@blogger.com