tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post113816111767417392..comments2024-02-07T16:22:39.625-05:00Comments on Jeff Jedras: Why not Stephane Dion?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post-1164851161518634402006-11-29T20:46:00.000-05:002006-11-29T20:46:00.000-05:00If it wasn't for Irwin Cotler Mr Dion would have ...If it wasn't for Irwin Cotler Mr Dion would have been the worst MP and cabinet minister in history. He may have been good for Quebec but nowhere else in Canada. After Quebec seperates he may make a good PM of the "nation of Quebec.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post-1138893761762509362006-02-02T10:22:00.000-05:002006-02-02T10:22:00.000-05:00Yes, Stephane Dion is a man of guts and principals...Yes, Stephane Dion is a man of guts and principals - just the stuff that is in short supply these days. A leader must be strong, stick to his principals and be capable of vigorous, logical debate. Let's put a stop to silly popularity contests, appointing burn-outs with baggage simply because it's their turn and choose someone to make all Canadians proud.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post-1138256568936831662006-01-26T01:22:00.000-05:002006-01-26T01:22:00.000-05:00I echo the call that Axworthy be another name that...I echo the call that Axworthy be another name that is considered. As far as the Left-Liberals I would rather have Llyod represent our views over showboats like Coops or Rock.<BR/><BR/>Someone with greater technical skills than myself should start a draftllyod.blogspot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post-1138253630811884062006-01-26T00:33:00.000-05:002006-01-26T00:33:00.000-05:00Dion has the potential to be a great choice to uni...Dion has the potential to be a great choice to unite a divided party, a consensus-style leader especially if two front runners create (or enforce) a schism.<BR/>Might I suggest another candidate for leader? Now that there is some agreement that the power central has slightly shifted westward (at least by tory claims, but certainly economically too), maybe Liberalism should look at a western leader option. This person would not be a token choice, but one with a record and an integrity both inside and outside elected office, nationally and internationally, who would set us a part from the other two colas. He would also bring a more progressive side of Gritdom to the table, one steeped in both Pearson and Trudeau lore. While Harper might occasionally cuddle or stray to the centre for the next year or so, we should ambitiously stake out our own territory, all part and parcel with fresh, modern and inspiring policies. This person would also attract left-side travellers who have shifted to NDP/Green paths. It would be the return of the Big Tent.<BR/>This person is Lloyd Axworthy. Spread the word!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post-1138249091117390792006-01-25T23:18:00.000-05:002006-01-25T23:18:00.000-05:00A nice, capable man. But not a leader.A nice, capable man. But not a leader.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post-1138205174426617302006-01-25T11:06:00.000-05:002006-01-25T11:06:00.000-05:00I think my inclinations are already set for the le...I think my inclinations are already set for the leadership race, but I think he would be a great addition to the leadership race and would represent Quebec interests in leadership debates well. Just by being in the race, he would ensure Quebec issues are front and centre. And if he actually won, he'd be an easy one for the rank and file to follow. <BR/><BR/>His problem is that I think the rank and file want some new blood. Although he kept himself clean, he'd still be tied to the Old Regime. <BR/><BR/>And Chretianite (why not Chreti<B>e</B>nite??), if you are serious about starting a "Draft Dion" campaign, I'd suggest you change your moniker. There is a very strong impulse in the party to move away from both camps. They have both poisoned the brand.<BR/><BR/>TB<BR/><A HREF="canadiancerberus.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Cerberus</A>Ted Bettshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223729391428982448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post-1138202742884567332006-01-25T10:25:00.000-05:002006-01-25T10:25:00.000-05:00He would also be a much more welcome facec to put ...He would also be a much more welcome facec to put on the party in Quebec than any that we designated as "lieutenants" in the old regime, like Ouellet, Gagliano, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post-1138200367548026232006-01-25T09:46:00.000-05:002006-01-25T09:46:00.000-05:00Sign this southwestern Ontario Grit up for a draft...Sign this southwestern Ontario Grit up for a draft Dion campaign!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post-1138195731924565032006-01-25T08:28:00.000-05:002006-01-25T08:28:00.000-05:00I think that's a great idea Chretianite. There see...I think that's a great idea Chretianite. There seems to be growing pockets of support for him in the blogsphere, and Paul Wells this morning in his blog links to a Le Devoir report that Dion is considering a run. Maybe if he sees that he has support out there he will take the leap.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14971310821484459106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post-1138168131882271432006-01-25T00:48:00.000-05:002006-01-25T00:48:00.000-05:00I absolutely adore this man. He's the sort of cons...I absolutely adore this man. He's the sort of consensus leader that will heal the wounds caused by the Chretien-Martin feud and excite our party's grassroots (especially to donate $). I've been thinking about starting a 'Draft Dion' website over the last month or so when it appeared Martin was toast. What do you think guys, should I?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post-1138167427536378532006-01-25T00:37:00.000-05:002006-01-25T00:37:00.000-05:00good callgood callMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16287295355147760571noreply@blogger.com