Monday, Jun 21, 2004
Conservative candidate fails to show for debate
CALGARY (CBC) - The Conservative party didn't send candidates to a debate hosted by the city's ethnic community, organizers say.
Eleven candidates running for five other parties – including Liberals, NDP, Green, Marxist- Leninists and Communists – attended the Sunday forum, designed to discuss issues of concern to new Canadians.
Organizer Dow Luu, with the Ethno-Cultural Council, said Conservative candidates turned down the invitation, saying they were going to be out of town or had scheduling conflicts.
The party offered to send a representative who wasn't a candidate, but Luu said the debate was for those running to hold office.
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do they not care what new Canadians think, or do they just
figure they've got the vote already?
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If I stand for my country today...will my country be here to stand for me tomorrow?
That is my recollection of what he said.
Arrogance ? Something to hide ?
I believe his name is Dellacourt (I hope I spelled that correctly), and he is in the area where David Orchard lives and fights on.
This candidate, by saying he was not available for a national interview on CPAC sounds like he's been coached to not talk to the national media, just the local media.
What is harper worried about ?
I hope harper's party gets 20% of the vote, so he can go live in the US, the place he admires so much !
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"Arrogance in Politics is unacceptable"
Jim Callaghan
Minden, Ontario
705-286-1860
www.misterc.ca
Also, MuchVote (MuchMusic) sent out 20 youthful questions to all the parties, some serious, some not so much--ie. boxers or briefs? All but Martin, Harper and Duceppe responded. Their lack of concern over drawing the youth vote is short-sighted to say the least.
Perhaps the parties are counting on the youth to NOT vote, so they don't have to address their concerns.
Surprise them, folks !
Every politician loves a surprise !
Right ?
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"Arrogance in Politics is unacceptable"
Jim Callaghan
Minden, Ontario
705-286-1860
www.misterc.ca