There can be no doubt that the Greens are a one trick pony.
In spite of all the "free" advertising and coverage the Greens have had over the years can anyone (outside of a few political junkies) cite any other policy from them?
All parties suffer from the occasional candidate that is "loopy" or a bit off his rocker. In most cases these people are in ridings they have no chance of winning. The Greens have a lot of these. Many of them are not to be taken seriously.
Having said that, the fault belongs squarely on the media.
They cannot or won't create a set of rules ahead of time that will make inclusion obvious.This is in part because of the very fluid reality of Canadian politics. It is badly regionalized and can change rapidly. Any rules that they set in place might in 2 years seem preposterous because of an unforseen scenario.
My big beef is that the current situation emboldens the existing parties and hurts independants and any new parties that will come forward.
Your making it awful hard on me to complain Gerry.That is 3 home runs in a row for you.Excellent column.Another one i would like to see removed is PQ.Let whomever go to Quebec to debate if they want.A National debate is not the place for a Provincial only party leader.
Gerry Nicholls is a communications consultant and writer who has been called a “political warrior” a “brilliant strategist” and one of the “canniest political observers in Canada.”
He has worked as a consultant in both the United States and Canada and was formerly a senior officer in the National Citizens Coalition.
A regular columnist with the Ottawa Hill Times, his work has also appeared in the Globe and Mail, the National Post and in the Sun Media chain; and he has appeared on countless TV and radio public affairs programs. He is the author of the book, Loyal to the Core, Harper, Me and the NCC.
“Loyal to the Core is a daring and provocative work. It deserves to be read by conservative activists and politicos.” – Western Standard
“This is a very important book.” -- Michael Coren, TV host
“A fascinating read” --- Seamus O'Regan, Canada AM
“I really enjoyed Loyal to the Core. It’s a great book”, - Charles Adler, radio host.
"Loyal to the Core should be required reading for anyone considering or starting a career at a conservative think tank or in electoral politics in general …Consider Loyal to the Core a cautionary tale that’s also a funny, easy read – with a few highly “stealable” ideas for media campaigns thrown in for good measure.”- Kathy Shaidle, author Tyranny of Nice
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Your on fire GN !! I'm impressed a media outlet let you talk like that about an Environmental Saviour.
There can be no doubt that the Greens are a one trick pony.
In spite of all the "free" advertising and coverage the Greens have had over the years can anyone (outside of a few political junkies) cite any other policy from them?
All parties suffer from the occasional candidate that is "loopy" or a bit off his rocker. In most cases these people are in ridings they have no chance of winning. The Greens have a lot of these. Many of them are not to be taken seriously.
Having said that, the fault belongs squarely on the media.
They cannot or won't create a set of rules ahead of time that will make inclusion obvious.This is in part because of the very fluid reality of Canadian politics. It is badly regionalized and can change rapidly. Any rules that they set in place might in 2 years seem preposterous because of an unforseen scenario.
My big beef is that the current situation emboldens the existing parties and hurts independants and any new parties that will come forward.
The Christian Heritage party has a more sensible platform than the Green Party yet they get zero attention from the mainstream media.
Your making it awful hard on me to complain Gerry.That is 3 home runs in a row for you.Excellent column.Another one i would like to see removed is PQ.Let whomever go to Quebec to debate if they want.A National debate is not the place for a Provincial only party leader.
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