Horror of horrors! The Princess of Auto Parts has decided to sit out the Liberal leadership race, citing the lack of inclusiveness of the voting process. Rather than the delegate representatives at a convention as planned, Belinda Stronach was hoping for a voting system that allows for all members to have a chance to vote.
Excuse me, Princess..................wasn't that the process the Conservatives used when you ran for Leader and LOST?
Despite widespread support across the country touted by her "people" ......... buffered by certain sneaky Tory types who voted for her online whenever and wherever possible ......... Belinda felt that she couldn't, what, compromise her morals and values by not letting the little Liberal people have a say. She feels that she will be able to be more "open" to express her deep opinions as a player and not a leader.
Hey Belinda............here's the door. Your 15 minutes was up a long time ago.
I had the opportunity to attend a Conservative Leadership Rally on her behalf when she was running against Clement and Harper. The place was buzzing with anticipation and excitement...the first that I had seen in a group of local Tories in a long time. There was hope, and at the time, the hope was focused on Ms. Stronach. I was excited too..........hadn't been too interested in Federal politics in a very long time. I must admit, I was thrilled to see a woman take on the Male Tory Bastion again. I was there with the intent of getting involved in her campaign and playing a role. Given that she had played a key role in merging the Alliance and Progressive Conservatives, which at the time I was vocally opposed to, I still thought maybe, just maybe she would be the key to having a sharp representative with some Red Tory flavour.
The hotel ballroom was crammed packed with people I hadn't seen in years, and with individuals whom I knew, but never connected them to the Tory party. Dressed in a tweed suit, looking spiffy and regal-like, Belinda was marched in by a band of boy blue suits.
Applause, whistles, applause, cheers, applause...........electricity, balloons and excitement filled the room.
Then, the lady opened her mouth, and my hopes fell flat. Not only was she obviously not versed in the issues of the day, she stumbled and stuttered and sputtered and was a complete wash out from my perspective. Her french was atrocious and her english wasn't much better. Her speech was as shallow as a rain puddle and just as wet. The fact that this party threw her out into a Leadership campaign without one lesson in speech making was appalling. And yet.....and yet..... it was quite apparent that many of the older blue suits were panting pretty loudly at the princess on the podium.
Since then............I have yet to see any substance. Her floor crossing demo was right out of an afternoon soap opera. Her handling of her portfolio was abysmal.
So...........this is what I'm thinking. The Princess of Auto Parts has not stepped aside due to voting plans. She is pulling out of this race because she can't speak french, and she can't get the support from her new party. Plain and simple.
Belinda, really honey, your fifteen minutes was up long ago. Go home and get real.
Excuse me, Princess..................wasn't that the process the Conservatives used when you ran for Leader and LOST?
Despite widespread support across the country touted by her "people" ......... buffered by certain sneaky Tory types who voted for her online whenever and wherever possible ......... Belinda felt that she couldn't, what, compromise her morals and values by not letting the little Liberal people have a say. She feels that she will be able to be more "open" to express her deep opinions as a player and not a leader.
Hey Belinda............here's the door. Your 15 minutes was up a long time ago.
I had the opportunity to attend a Conservative Leadership Rally on her behalf when she was running against Clement and Harper. The place was buzzing with anticipation and excitement...the first that I had seen in a group of local Tories in a long time. There was hope, and at the time, the hope was focused on Ms. Stronach. I was excited too..........hadn't been too interested in Federal politics in a very long time. I must admit, I was thrilled to see a woman take on the Male Tory Bastion again. I was there with the intent of getting involved in her campaign and playing a role. Given that she had played a key role in merging the Alliance and Progressive Conservatives, which at the time I was vocally opposed to, I still thought maybe, just maybe she would be the key to having a sharp representative with some Red Tory flavour.
The hotel ballroom was crammed packed with people I hadn't seen in years, and with individuals whom I knew, but never connected them to the Tory party. Dressed in a tweed suit, looking spiffy and regal-like, Belinda was marched in by a band of boy blue suits.
Applause, whistles, applause, cheers, applause...........electricity, balloons and excitement filled the room.
Then, the lady opened her mouth, and my hopes fell flat. Not only was she obviously not versed in the issues of the day, she stumbled and stuttered and sputtered and was a complete wash out from my perspective. Her french was atrocious and her english wasn't much better. Her speech was as shallow as a rain puddle and just as wet. The fact that this party threw her out into a Leadership campaign without one lesson in speech making was appalling. And yet.....and yet..... it was quite apparent that many of the older blue suits were panting pretty loudly at the princess on the podium.
Since then............I have yet to see any substance. Her floor crossing demo was right out of an afternoon soap opera. Her handling of her portfolio was abysmal.
So...........this is what I'm thinking. The Princess of Auto Parts has not stepped aside due to voting plans. She is pulling out of this race because she can't speak french, and she can't get the support from her new party. Plain and simple.
Belinda, really honey, your fifteen minutes was up long ago. Go home and get real.
1 comment:
She is suppost to be a guest speaker for the 'Women of Distinction' series here in Calgary something this spring or summer. When I heard that radio advert I thought ... WTF what the hell has daddy's little girl who only real job was working at daddy's company have anything to to with women of distiction! I am almost tempted to pay to see her speach so I chan heckle her. She is THE MOST ANNOYING WOMAN NEXT TO CINDY SHEEN. .... whew, musta been that suger rush from the slurpee.
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