Harper and Rae pile on as Mulcair’s dual citizenship raises eyebrows

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Does anyone swear an oath of allegiance to their heritage? An
oath of allegience to more than one country, if the countries
interests differ at some point, wouldn't there be a conflict,
or at least the appearance of one?

I agree.

That's why a declaration of citizenship, at least globally, really means no more than the freedom to vote.
 

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Do both of you really think dual citizenship guarantees that?

I'm saying that your citizenship status may not reflect your actual decisions as a PM. In fact, it does not grant you any more or less freedom to harm or benefit the country that you are leading.

No it does not. The point though is that it guarantees it no more than single citizenship does. In short, it's a non-issue.

Right. I am in full agreement with this sentiment.
 

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No it does not. The point though is that it guarantees it no more than single citizenship does.
No one has said anything to the contrary. You and Fuzzy keep saying there's some imaginary benefit though.

In short, it's a non-issue.
To you and Fuzzy maybe. To some people, for whatever reason, it is important.

I'm saying that your citizenship status may not reflect your actual decisions as a PM. In fact, it does not grant you any more or less freedom to harm or benefit the country that you are leading.
Again, no one has said anything to the contrary.

It does however place into question, loyalties, to some.

So why doesn't Mulcair simply end the debate, and denounce it, instead of defend it and bristle against the questioning of it, if it provides no benefit?

Why do MP's have to resign from business?
 

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What does that have to do with either question?

It has absolutely nothing to do with either question.

Shall we demonstrate for them?

Tell me Bear, why do MPs have to resign from business? Is it perhaps because they could put their own personal interests ahead of their constituency?
 

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What does that have to do with either question?

I don't see what kind of conflict of interest can come from being a French citizen. It's not like citizenship alone guarantees you a gold mine of wealth. All it really gives you is more freedom in another country.
 

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I can see an MP support a particular policy because it could make his business some money. I don't see what kind of policy could make a politician money by virtue of being a citizen of another country.
 

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I can see an MP support a particular policy because it could make his business some money. I don't see what kind of policy could make a politician money by virtue of being a citizen of another country.


How about divided loyalties as it applies to foreign policy, trade agreements or financial aid?

Who says that the politician must make money from it?

BTW - Have you figured out the differences between love and love yet?
 

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It has absolutely nothing to do with either question.

Shall we demonstrate for them?

Tell me Bear, why do MPs have to resign from business? Is it perhaps because they could put their own personal interests ahead of their constituency?
To be honest, I think they all do that regardless.

I don't see what kind of conflict of interest can come from being a French citizen. It's not like citizenship alone guarantees you a gold mine of wealth. All it really gives you is more freedom in another country.
So you believe.

I can see an MP support a particular policy because it could make his business some money. I don't see what kind of policy could make a politician money by virtue of being a citizen of another country.
What does money have to do with it? National policies can be made, legislation changed to favour.
 

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Again, no one has said anything to the contrary.

It does however place into question, loyalties, to some.

No more a question than the PM being able to vote in the other country he is a resident of.

And that comes at no real cost to his constituency.

Which is precisely why Mulcair or the rest of NDP leadership don't really give a crap.
 

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No more a question than the PM being able to vote in the other country he is a resident of.

And that comes at no real cost to his constituency.
Nicely cherry picked and cropped quote.

I completely understand your discomfort, to bad it interferes with being honest for you.

Which is precisely why Mulcair or the rest of NDP leadership don't really give a crap.
Now, that is.

I miss Jack.