Suggestions for new GG
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I think the GG should be at least someone who lives in Canada. Gretzky, last i heard, lived in gated golf community in Arizona, with his American wife and naturalized American children. And for all Wayne's gifts at hockey, great talents are seldom handed out in multiples in one individual, and eloquence (in both official languages) was not something the Great One got in spades.
Juan "that is the stupidest thing you've ever said so far". I'm quoting you Juan. A man I respect because you can cook. Public official selection, I'm not so sure. I have decided not to ever vote for you again. The scumbag terminator for GG. Don't you think there might be a perception problem? I cannot help but think that he would irrepairable damage Canadas position, globally. At least lay off the cooking wine for awhile.
I made the mistake of thinking this was a serious topic about the selection of our next Governor General. Rick Hillier probably has some idea what a general is because he was one, and a real one at that. Hillier is likely more intelligent than any of the politicians appointing him(this might not be an advantage) Hillier speaks both languages fluently. He would look great in the uniform. What else could anyone want? Don't worry though. Hillier likely wouldn't take the job.
Harper won't appoint anyone with substance, so Hillier has no hope. Harper thought Jean was okay because she is politically harmless. People llike Jean are so into themselves they have no clue. Lightweights are now top candidates for the GG job. Hansen is in the running because he knows about zip on politics and is no threat at all.
As much as I like Rick Hillier he has opinions and he voices them and that's why he won't get the job.
How about our ambassador to the U.S., Gary Doer.
How about our ambassador to the U.S., Gary Doer.
I think Sara Palin would be a good choice. She can read a teleprompter, makes Harper look like a moderate and is well connected to the rich and looney class in the US who may with a case of **** house luck be in power again in our lifetimes.
Since only the Queen appoints the GG which is a bogus position anyway, I hope she chooses a child this time. Someone maybe 11 or 12 years old, out of the way and out of harm to the peoples way too..
Maybe one of those Cadet Foot Guards, who just stands there and listens to what they are told. :lol:
Maybe one of those Cadet Foot Guards, who just stands there and listens to what they are told. :lol:
I think that the term of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., the Governor General of Canada, should simply be continued. No party has a majority of seats in the House of Commons, and this will likely be true through at least the next general election; it would make sense to have someone who has some experience in the tricky constitutional waters of minority governments stay in office for the time being. Also, it seems quite apparent that our present Governor General takes Her Excellency’s constitutional role very seriously, considering the bold move of consulting with the prime minister for two hours before accepting his request for prorogation some two sessions back.
Nice lady and easy to look at but an intellectual light-weight and a resume even thinner than she is.
uhuh. That was a rumor started by The Star.
If Michaëlle Jean?s gone, who will be next governor-general?
An intellectual lightweight? Excuse me, but didn't you nominate Preston Manning a political leader whose entire platform was based on 1950's values?
That was reported in the beginning. However, the news now states that he would seriously consider it, if it is offered to him. I guess I need to clarify that his spokeswoman said he would very very seriously consider it.
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