Tell your MP to get back to work on Jan 25th

[Outta here]

Liberals to return to work on Jan. 25, despite shutdown

Good. I hope the other parties do too.

If anyone's interested, there's a facebook group that's already over 50,000 strong:

"For those fed up with Harper's undemocratic behavior, tell your MP to get back to work on January 25th."

There's info there on how to contact your MP and the GG to and request that they show up to do the job they're paid to do in spite of Harper's request to prorogue, and to express your disapproval as a Canadian citizen of this action.

There's info there as well on how to contact your MP and the GG to and request that they show up to do the job they're paid to do in spite of Harper's request to prorogue, and to express your disapproval as a Canadian citizen of this action.

:canada:

 

[earth_as_one]

Wow it was only 25,000 the other day.

 

[Spade]

The Haperites are ducking the Afghan detainee issue!

 

[Tonington]

Back to work slackers!

 

[Kreskin]

Or close their payroll department.

 

[FiveParadox]

The petition, or whatever you want to call it, makes no sense.

As distasteful as the decision seems to have been, the fact is that the prorogation of the Parliament of Canada is an entirely constitutional move; it is in no way contrary to the principles of Canadian democracy. Parliament is only required, by the Constitution Act, 1982, to meet at least once per year — prorogations are constitutionally allowed for up to three hundred sixty-four days.

Do I think that the prime minister is avoiding the House of Commons?

Absolutely.

Do I think that the prime minister is trying to stack the Honourable the Senate of Canada?

Sure do.

Should that be the prime minister’s prerogative?

Even as an opponent of the Conservative Party of Canada — yes, it should be, for our system of government to function appropriately and with the flexibility needed to respond to the day-to-day needs of Canadians and the country. The prime minister is offering to honourable senators and members of Parliament the opportunity to re-group and prepare for a blank slate session of the legislature. The prime minister’s request for a prorogation has also undercut his own position, stating quite clearly that not only was the Conservative agenda misguided, but not even the Government could buy into it enough to continue the session.

 

[countryboy]

Not to be a spoilsport, but part of an MP's job is be in their riding to listen to the people, help them on various issues, and make appearances at various important functions, to name just a few. You might think they're doing nothing, but I don't think that's true.

I know it's a popular sport to verbally kick the crap out of any politician, but really...some, if not most of them do work hard and make a lot of sacrifices such as being away from home while in Ottaw and having to travel back and forth between sessions of Parliament. Sure, it's all part of the job and they get paid (not overpaid) for it, but why not give them a little break now and again?

Who knows? If we said "thanks" to them once in a while, it might just make their day! They're working for us, and a happy employee (who gets recognized once in a while) is a productive employee. They are human too.

 

[china]

countryboy ,

Not to be a spoilsport, but part of an MP's job is be in their riding to listen to the people, help them on various issues, and make appearances at various important functions, to name just a few. You might think they're doing nothing, but I don't think that's true.

I know it's a popular sport to verbally kick the crap out of any politician, but really...some, if not most of them do work hard and make a lot of sacrifices such as being away from home while in Ottaw and having to travel back and forth between sessions of Parliament. Sure, it's all part of the job and they get paid (not overpaid) for it, but why not give them a little break now and again?

Who knows? If we said "thanks" to them once in a while, it might just make their day! They're working for us, and a happy employee (who gets recognized once in a while) is a productive employee. They are human too.

Bravo countryboy , good post .

 

[Nuggler]

Not to be a spoilsport, but part of an MP's job is be in their riding to listen to the people, help them on various issues, and make appearances at various important functions, to name just a few. You might think they're doing nothing, but I don't think that's true.

I know it's a popular sport to verbally kick the crap out of any politician, but really...some, if not most of them do work hard and make a lot of sacrifices such as being away from home while in Ottaw and having to travel back and forth between sessions of Parliament. Sure, it's all part of the job and they get paid (not overpaid) for it, but why not give them a little break now and again?

Who knows? If we said "thanks" to them once in a while, it might just make their day! They're working for us, and a happy employee (who gets recognized once in a while) is a productive employee. They are human too.

Yessir, and if you give a rattler a nice pat on the head it probably won't bite.....:roll:

At least a real smart fella like China agrees with ya.

 

[Walter]

I know two MP's personally and when they are not in Ottawa they are on the go all the time, visiting with constituents, speaking at various functions, doing committee work, and spending some time in their riding office so they are available to the public. One of the MP's is a cabinet minister and he has briefs, sent to him daily, to which he has to respond.

The less time they spend in Ottawa making laws the more freedom we have.

 

[TenPenny]

Most MPs work all the time, whether they are sitting in the HofC or not, they are working. Even when an MP is, for example, grocery shopping, or taking the kids to hockey practice, they are 'on duty' as far as being expected to respond to, and help, constituents.

Most work long hard days, so it's a bit foolish to sit at home at a computer, relaxing with a drink, expecting someone who works typically 10 to 12 hrs/day, 6 or 7 days/wk, to 'go back to work'.

 

[jjaycee98]

The Haperites are ducking the Afghan detainee issue!

And the majority think they have had quite enough of that issue! Total waste of time.

The MPs will actually only have 6 days less in Ottawa than they have traditionally. Another hallibalou about nothing.

 

[weaselwords]

Prorouging parliment only cuts off the nose to spite the the face. All the Cons vaunted crime bills go down the drain & more than half of the Cons intiatives from this session die & have be reintroduced.
The more I think about this the more it plays into the hands of the Cons, it keeps Crime front & center in the next Crown Speech. Harper will be able to effectively change the balance of power in the Senate in the interm & also gives them breathing room on the detainee front.

 

[Avro]

I know two MP's personally and when they are not in Ottawa they are on the go all the time, visiting with constituents, speaking at various functions, doing committee work, and spending some time in their riding office so they are available to the public. One of the MP's is a cabinet minister and he has briefs, sent to him daily, to which he has to respond.

The less time they spend in Ottawa making laws the more freedom we have.

Yeah but if they aren't in Ottawa how are they gonna do away with social programs and tax?

I've met with Jim Flarhety and he's an a$$ hat....so is Jerry Ouellette.

 

[Francis2004]

Not to be a spoilsport, but part of an MP's job is be in their riding to listen to the people, help them on various issues, and make appearances at various important functions, to name just a few. You might think they're doing nothing, but I don't think that's true.

I know it's a popular sport to verbally kick the crap out of any politician, but really...some, if not most of them do work hard and make a lot of sacrifices such as being away from home while in Ottaw and having to travel back and forth between sessions of Parliament. Sure, it's all part of the job and they get paid (not overpaid) for it, but why not give them a little break now and again?

Who knows? If we said "thanks" to them once in a while, it might just make their day! They're working for us, and a happy employee (who gets recognized once in a while) is a productive employee. They are human too.

So how does a MP usually do his or her business then ? Are you trying to tell us there is no time for MPs to work unless the house is prorogued ?

The house can be adjourned as it was without requiring prorogation.. This only resets all parliamentary work..

Also an MP is not always required to be in the house and can be excused to be at his constituency office ( which can be in Ottawa or local ). Of course the only time they are required at the house is for matters of confidence.

 

[countryboy]

So how does a MP usually do his or her business then ? Are you trying to tell us there is no time for MPs to work unless the house is prorogued ?

The house can be adjourned as it was without requiring prorogation.. This only resets all parliamentary work..

Also an MP is not always required to be in the house and can be excused to be at his constituency office ( which can be in Ottawa or local ). Of course the only time they are required at the house is for matters of confidence.

Hey cool off, Francis. I was responding to remarks like the ones shown in posts #4 and #5. I'm too technically stupid to figure out how to show both of those posts in a response. Please forgive me for my inadequacies.

 

[Mowich]

How can it be undemocratic to prorogue the house??? If that were so, you would think it would not be allowed at all.

Our MP has a huge constituency to cover with bad roads this time of year. Though she is able to get time off when parliament sits, this will give her an opportunity to get out to the hundreds of communities she may not otherwise be able to visit.

I will not be asking her to go back to parliament.

 

[Francis2004]

Hey cool off, Francis. I was responding to remarks like the ones shown in posts #4 and #5. I'm too technically stupid to figure out how to show both of those posts in a response. Please forgive me for my inadequacies.

I'm cool and ok.. All is fine. :smile:

But when you put a comment such as

Not to be a spoilsport, but part of an MP's job is

I thought I would ask the question..

I don't think by far you are inadequate.. I just think sometimes we overlook facts..

And I don't think my questions were unfair. Sorry if I ruffled your feathers.

 

[countryboy]

As a strategist and just plain good thinker, I think Mr. Harper is well ahead of the rest of the pack. His opponents are screaming blue bloody murder of course, but some of it is frustration at his continuing "good smarts" in running things. And he's getting better at it all the time, which proves he can learn from experience.

In our incessant and ongoing quest for more government in our lives, we have made politics into a game, and Mr. Harper is the best player on the board at this time.

Besides, many of the people going hysterical about this prorouging Parliament would be the same ones who were complaining about the lack of decorum and results coming out of the House of Commons lately. Just can't win...

 

[Avro]

If Harper is so smart how come he can't win a majority? Clearly most Canadians would not vote for the man or his party.

They are all baffoons in Ottawa with the exception of a few.