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Chat GPT (2024-08-20) why Pierre Poilievre is dangerous for Canada: Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, is a polarizing figure in Canadian politics, and opinions on him vary widely depending on one's political perspective. Some people view him as dangerous for Canada due to concerns about his policy positions, rhetoric, and political strategies. Here are a few reasons why some critics might find him concerning: 1 Economic Policies: Poilievre advocates for significant changes in economic policy, including cutting taxes and reducing government spending. Critics argue that such policies could lead to increased inequality, underfunded public services, and economic instability. 2 Climate Change Stance: Poilievre has been critical of the Liberal government's climate policies and has expressed skepticism about the economic impacts of aggressive climate action. Critics worry that his approach could undermine efforts to address climate change and transition to a greener economy. 3 Populist Rhetoric: Poilievre is known for his confrontational and populist style of politics, which some believe could contribute to political polarization and social division. His rhetoric often targets specific groups or institutions, which can exacerbate tensions and undermine social cohesion. 4 Healthcare and Social Services: Poilievre's positions on healthcare and social services have raised concerns about potential reductions in funding and support. Critics fear that his policies might negatively impact the accessibility and quality of essential services. 5 Trust in Institutions: Poilievre has been critical of various institutions, including the media and the judiciary. Some worry that his approach could erode trust in these institutions and weaken democratic norms. Supporters, however, argue that Poilievre's positions represent a necessary change from the status quo and are seen as a way to address issues like government accountability and economic growth. The p… P.P. et al. are dangerous - not stupid. Everything is staged, contrived and thought through. Every week is one week of additional & irrefutable proof - up close & personal. Good God - from silly, distracting & dissonant to irreverent, false, disrespectful, & dangerous. They have morphed into something very different from their initial purpose/values. Now a feeding frenzy for the disenfranchised, anti-angry everything, & a vitriolic strain of Supremacists. Reason/respect/reflection has been replaced with rage, racism & "me-ism' I genuinely wish I did not believe this. Poilievre is dangerous He is dangerous - not stupid. Everything is staged, contrived and thought through. Every week is one week of additional & irrefutable proof - up close & personal. He has morphed from silly, distracting & dissonant to irreverent, false, disrespectful, & dangerous. Poilievre's background: (exerpts) As a teenager, Poilievre had a job at Telus doing corporate collections by calling businesses 15) He also later worked briefly as a journalist for Alberta Report, a conservative weekly magazine. 16) At the University of Calgary, he studied international relations. 17 At the age of 19, he staged a protest against a student union that tried to prevent campus Reform Party supporters from campaigning for their candidate in an Alberta Senate election. He was one of many Reform members on campus in conflict with the federal Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, which they believed to be unprincipled 9 In 2000, Poilievre was an organizer on a website called Organization to Draft Stockwell Day, seeking to recruit Alberta Treasurer Stockwell Day to be the leader of the Canadian Alliance party. 22]|231 With Day running in the leadership election, Poilievre and his young colleagues made phone calls to canvas and raise money, dubbing themselves the "Fight Club". (9](24] After Day's tenure as Leader of the Official Opposition, Poilievre left Calgary and university without graduating to work for Day as an advisor in 2002, but returned to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2008. 251 After Jean Chrétien announced he would retire as prime minister in 2002, Poilievre and Ezra Levant, who practised law at the time, 26) wrote an op-ed advocating for the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative parties. 23) When Levant was campaigning to replace Preston Manning in 2002 Calgary Southwest by-election, Poilievre was his campaign spokesperson until Levant withdrew in order to allow Stephen Harper to run.
January 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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From The Guardian: Canada's admission into the U.S. would come with at least 10 new states. That would mean that the Senate would add 20 new members and the House of Representatives about 57. In short, the Congress would become reliably Democratic by an insurmountable margin far into the future. Canadian style national health care would be one of the first items on the agenda.
January 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM