Federal party leaders strengths and other comments
Apparently the Canadian government
ministry, CSIS, the RCMP or all three agencies will read this My Canada entry.
The intrusion on our personal rights is likely illegal at this point but will
be legislated as something needed to make certain I will not send money to the
ISIS rebels, hop a plane to fight on their side alongside some young Canadians,
probably unable to find a job in this country, or another unnecessary reason.
My Canada will undoubtedly be registered somewhere in the political/police
realm as anti government.
Our only hope for a return to normalcy is the Harper Conservative government (CPC) being defeated or at least reduced to a minority in the upcoming federal election. That is supposedly a possibility if the PM’s majority government doesn’t find a way to dispense with elections before Canadians are called to the polls. It is difficult to imagine the head of the governing party needing to answer questions of the media. Especially so-called reporters or analysts that do not have an allegiance to the Conservatives. There might be a few of them on corporate media payrolls that would actually oppose the party they apparently need to support to keep the jobs. It is a pity there are so few pundits with balanced views open to second opinions appearing on television news programs and penning columns working for the remaining national newspapers and magazines.
Even harder to believe is the possibility that our elected legislators from the other parties will be able to express the wishes of voters electing non-Conservative members to the House of Commons. Can you as a reader imagine a single bill presented to parliament that does not have a raft of other rights-infringing legislation attached to the original issue the needs approval? Such a reversion to traditional government would likely change the entire mood of Canadians towards politicians. The image of an elected political figure might climb above that of (LOL) some lawyers.
Speaking to people interested in politics the October election, (if it gets that far before the ruling party decides to call a snap vote), a minority government seems be favoured. The people expressing the preference are those talking politics in coffee shops, shopping malls, barbershops and even browsing books stores to mention just a few.
Most Canadians find difficulty in determining what is important to the continued peace and security for the country and what is political opportunism. It is difficult to ascertain without the input of all parliamentarians elected to have a voice in the House of Commons. Those members were after all elect to represent the citizens of the riding because of the affiliation to the party represented. Listening to often jaded television newscasts and social media content is not the alternative to hearing about the direction of parliament from a member that should be keeping the electorate updated on parliament direction rather than the dictates of his or her party. That is not happening and the change will eventually hurt our security and world status. Reports already indicate Canada’s status abroad is affected as indicated in one instance by American activist and former presidential candidate Ralph Nadar’s comment that Canada is spreading a culture of fear.
Politicians wonder why today’s youth is not following the example fashioned by Canadian society over the past century. Problems such as youth deciding to travel abroad in support of terrorist activity and others becoming involved in the drug culture is a relatively new phenomenon. The answer is simple. A high youth unemployment rate and government direction of police and social service activity towards issues other than youth employment, relieving aboriginal issues and an in-depth study of the killing of native women is part of the reason. Incurring high scholastic debt levels with only a minimal chance of becoming employed in a chosen career path is another reason. Lack of meaningful jobs together with a “me” culture in the millennium generation is another part of the problem. I want to apply for the job offered but it must be on my terms seems to be an ingrained demand when youth are looking for work.
The real solution of course is strong leadership by government with a culture more bent on institution programs and situations that will make the country strong than keeping the party in power in full control with an unflinching drive to keep political power in the hands of the people with large disposal incomes. With oil prices declining, manufacturing still directed offshore, technology drawing the most qualified to other countries, new leadership is an overdue requirement.
Let’s look at what Canada has to offer with respect the strong leaders at this point in time. First there is a PM with an unswerving desire to attain the highest level of power alienating the government to most organizations and networks that do not support an unyielding right wing political agenda. Secondly, an opposition leader with many of the qualities needed to reach the expected level of competence except for the fact of his party’s history of voter support reluctance. A third party leader that could possibly develop into a strong leader like his former PM father but with a great deal of political maturing needed to do anything but follow the traditional party direction that was successful in the past, with emphasis on the past.
In conclusion Canada is still one of the most envied nations in the world for the plentiful natural resources, democratic lifestyle and strong if declining standard of living. History dictates change is not always a slow steady process and can happen virtually overnight. If and when that change happens worldwide let’s hope the leadership chosen to lead Canada over the next four years is strong enough to keep those ideals intact.
Our only hope for a return to normalcy is the Harper Conservative government (CPC) being defeated or at least reduced to a minority in the upcoming federal election. That is supposedly a possibility if the PM’s majority government doesn’t find a way to dispense with elections before Canadians are called to the polls. It is difficult to imagine the head of the governing party needing to answer questions of the media. Especially so-called reporters or analysts that do not have an allegiance to the Conservatives. There might be a few of them on corporate media payrolls that would actually oppose the party they apparently need to support to keep the jobs. It is a pity there are so few pundits with balanced views open to second opinions appearing on television news programs and penning columns working for the remaining national newspapers and magazines.
Even harder to believe is the possibility that our elected legislators from the other parties will be able to express the wishes of voters electing non-Conservative members to the House of Commons. Can you as a reader imagine a single bill presented to parliament that does not have a raft of other rights-infringing legislation attached to the original issue the needs approval? Such a reversion to traditional government would likely change the entire mood of Canadians towards politicians. The image of an elected political figure might climb above that of (LOL) some lawyers.
Speaking to people interested in politics the October election, (if it gets that far before the ruling party decides to call a snap vote), a minority government seems be favoured. The people expressing the preference are those talking politics in coffee shops, shopping malls, barbershops and even browsing books stores to mention just a few.
Most Canadians find difficulty in determining what is important to the continued peace and security for the country and what is political opportunism. It is difficult to ascertain without the input of all parliamentarians elected to have a voice in the House of Commons. Those members were after all elect to represent the citizens of the riding because of the affiliation to the party represented. Listening to often jaded television newscasts and social media content is not the alternative to hearing about the direction of parliament from a member that should be keeping the electorate updated on parliament direction rather than the dictates of his or her party. That is not happening and the change will eventually hurt our security and world status. Reports already indicate Canada’s status abroad is affected as indicated in one instance by American activist and former presidential candidate Ralph Nadar’s comment that Canada is spreading a culture of fear.
Politicians wonder why today’s youth is not following the example fashioned by Canadian society over the past century. Problems such as youth deciding to travel abroad in support of terrorist activity and others becoming involved in the drug culture is a relatively new phenomenon. The answer is simple. A high youth unemployment rate and government direction of police and social service activity towards issues other than youth employment, relieving aboriginal issues and an in-depth study of the killing of native women is part of the reason. Incurring high scholastic debt levels with only a minimal chance of becoming employed in a chosen career path is another reason. Lack of meaningful jobs together with a “me” culture in the millennium generation is another part of the problem. I want to apply for the job offered but it must be on my terms seems to be an ingrained demand when youth are looking for work.
The real solution of course is strong leadership by government with a culture more bent on institution programs and situations that will make the country strong than keeping the party in power in full control with an unflinching drive to keep political power in the hands of the people with large disposal incomes. With oil prices declining, manufacturing still directed offshore, technology drawing the most qualified to other countries, new leadership is an overdue requirement.
Let’s look at what Canada has to offer with respect the strong leaders at this point in time. First there is a PM with an unswerving desire to attain the highest level of power alienating the government to most organizations and networks that do not support an unyielding right wing political agenda. Secondly, an opposition leader with many of the qualities needed to reach the expected level of competence except for the fact of his party’s history of voter support reluctance. A third party leader that could possibly develop into a strong leader like his former PM father but with a great deal of political maturing needed to do anything but follow the traditional party direction that was successful in the past, with emphasis on the past.
In conclusion Canada is still one of the most envied nations in the world for the plentiful natural resources, democratic lifestyle and strong if declining standard of living. History dictates change is not always a slow steady process and can happen virtually overnight. If and when that change happens worldwide let’s hope the leadership chosen to lead Canada over the next four years is strong enough to keep those ideals intact.
