Well I like both these guys..
I hope it happens...
Edited by madmax, 11 April 2012 - 08:21 AM.
Preston Manning vs Ed Broadbent
Started by madmax, Apr 10 2012 07:29 PM
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Posted 10 April 2012 - 08:11 PM
I respect Manning more than I do Broadbent, but I agree with the latter that the former is fudging the numbers.
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Posted 11 April 2012 - 07:41 AM
What I'd like to know is what Mulcair thinks about this.Power and Poltics is looking to set up a debate with Manning and Broadbent.
Well I like both these guys..
I hope it happens...
It would though, be interesting to watch.
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Posted 11 April 2012 - 01:43 PM
Well, Manning seems a bit more wiry and quicker, but Broadbent seems like he'd have more power behind his jabs, so it's a tough call.
Wait, they're boxing, right?
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Edited by Jack Weber, 11 April 2012 - 01:45 PM.
The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
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Posted 12 April 2012 - 07:11 PM
Any idea where and when? Will it be televised? I sure hope so.
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 07:32 PM
When Broadbent openly supported Brian Topp, suggesting that a vote for Mulcair was somehow anti-NDP, I reckoned that Broadbent was becoming senile. He's now 76. Manning is almost 70.
Some people (and politicians) age well. Some don't.
Some people (and politicians) age well. Some don't.
Giggle.Where's Howard Cosell when you need him?
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 08:31 PM
I figured he over estimated the influence he has on the party. I even wondered whether he was humiliated that his opinion was cast aside.When Broadbent openly supported Brian Topp, suggesting that a vote for Mulcair was somehow anti-NDP, I reckoned that Broadbent was becoming senile.
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Posted 14 April 2012 - 06:11 PM
I figured he over estimated the influence he has on the party. I even wondered whether he was humiliated that his opinion was cast aside.
No, its vintage Ed Broadbent and vintage Democratic Party activity. Ed has always spoken his mind, and never tried to hide behind a false veneer. That is why people like him, cause he said what he thought. Some people are confusing the former leader as a person who was perfect or infallable, when infact, Ed behaved more like a normal person and not like a politician, in how we understand them to talk alot and say nothing. So, no Ed hasn't humiliated himself... infact, he hasn't changed a bit. That is what makes this debate so interesting. Two people with strong policy perspectives who actually speak their minds. Unless you believe that Preston Manning really wanted the Canadian Alliance to choose Stockwell Day over him.... and that he "Humiliated Himself". I would say that Mulcairs leadership of the NDP is likely to be a better performance then that which occurred under Stockwell day.
Eds Influence was the same as it was in the 70s and 80s, he was popular cause he said what he meant, he was often 2nd guessed or not followed...but he was always appreciated for his candidness and passion.
I think the same can be said for Manning.
I think both men and the institutions they have created are a good thing for Canadians.
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Posted 14 April 2012 - 06:21 PM
Thanks for your perspective madmax. It helped clarify a misconception I had of Broadbent.Eds Influence was the same as it was in the 70s and 80s, he was popular cause he said what he meant, he was often 2nd guessed or not followed...but he was always appreciated for his candidness and passion.
I think the same can be said for Manning.
I think both men and the institutions they have created are a good thing for Canadians.
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Posted 14 April 2012 - 09:04 PM
I respect Manning more than I do Broadbent, but I agree with the latter that the former is fudging the numbers.
They both seem like class acts and originals. I far prefer Broadbent to Mulcair.I'd say Manning. He seems more reasonable generally.
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Posted 15 April 2012 - 09:34 PM
Boring.
Nothing new from either of them. Both are "principled", which means they never have to think about a position, just repeat all the same old same old.
Nothing new from either of them. Both are "principled", which means they never have to think about a position, just repeat all the same old same old.
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