Sunday, April 15, 2007
Stéphane Dion In Vernon
Stéphane Dion appeared at a public forum in Vernon today along with Ujjal Dosanjh. I attended to hear the man in person as its preferable to hear the full context of a dialogue rather than the out of context sound bytes or media quotes.
I've always thought Mr. Dion to be an intelligent, but stodgy elitist thinker unable to relate to the commoners. Having listened to the man in person, I found him to be neither stodgy or elitist. In fact, he is quite the opposite. Mr. Dion connected with the small crowd in attendance. He was affable and enjoyed taking questions. And, he provided detailed thoughtful answers - something relatively uncommon when it comes to many politicians.
Mr. Dion explained his vision for Canada and the kicker is he actually has one - complete with a strategic plan that intertwines the economy, environment and social justice issues.
If he becomes Prime Minister, I predict he will also become a statesman and in doing so join the ranks of a handful of past Prime Ministers.
I've always thought Mr. Dion to be an intelligent, but stodgy elitist thinker unable to relate to the commoners. Having listened to the man in person, I found him to be neither stodgy or elitist. In fact, he is quite the opposite. Mr. Dion connected with the small crowd in attendance. He was affable and enjoyed taking questions. And, he provided detailed thoughtful answers - something relatively uncommon when it comes to many politicians.
Mr. Dion explained his vision for Canada and the kicker is he actually has one - complete with a strategic plan that intertwines the economy, environment and social justice issues.
If he becomes Prime Minister, I predict he will also become a statesman and in doing so join the ranks of a handful of past Prime Ministers.
Labels: Dion
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Worst Case Scenario
Conservatives should not underestimate Stéphane Dion, a man who remains true to his integrity and principles.
Notice he has not stooped to Conservative gutter politics in response to the desperate Conservative TV ads.
Notice Dion's beliefs do not vacillate in tune with ever changing public opinions. Sadly, the same cannot be said of Harper. Example: the environment.
The worst case outcome in the next soon-to-be election would be an extreme right Conservative majority government imposing their Christian fundamentalism and idealogical views on a multi-faith and multi-cultural Canadian society.
Notice he has not stooped to Conservative gutter politics in response to the desperate Conservative TV ads.
Notice Dion's beliefs do not vacillate in tune with ever changing public opinions. Sadly, the same cannot be said of Harper. Example: the environment.
The worst case outcome in the next soon-to-be election would be an extreme right Conservative majority government imposing their Christian fundamentalism and idealogical views on a multi-faith and multi-cultural Canadian society.
Labels: Conservatives, Dion, Harper, Liberals
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Harper Is No Leader
After running on a platform dominated by the environment, Stéphane Dion was elevated to leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and the public jumped on the environment wagon. Given the Conservatives had no meaningful environment policy, Prime Minister Harper was obviously stunned and caught off guard by this new found public focus.
To counter Dion, Harper manufactured his own green wagon, but so far there are few passengers.
Of course, all of this makes you wonder who's the leader and who's the follower?
To counter Dion, Harper manufactured his own green wagon, but so far there are few passengers.
Of course, all of this makes you wonder who's the leader and who's the follower?
