Contrary to what may have been true in the past (and what Nik Nanos told the Greens) an Elizabeth May led Green Party is not a home for disgruntled Conservatives. The Halton riding association President sums it up.
...If there was an election and Mr. Turner decided to run as anything but Conservative or an Independent, I would not support him
Mr. Turner can win the riding if he runs as an Independent but would lose if he were a Green candidate (as I state my opinion like it was a fact). Further, the reason he is contemplating running as a Liberal is that he could win as a Liberal. Now that would be quite a stretch for someone who considers himself a life-long Tory but not such a stretch for someone who craves attention.
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Further, the reason he is contemplating running as a Liberal is that he could win as a Liberal. Now that would be quite a stretch for someone who considers himself a life-long Tory but not such a stretch for someone who craves attention.
Substitute “himself” with “herself” and your remark could have had just as much relevance prior to a certain confidence vote. Woof woof!
Anyhow, I’m digging the new look, Greg. I might even have you decorate my house. :)
Posted by Dr. Strangelove | October 20, 2006 9:56 AM
Posted on October 20, 2006 09:56
The new look is growing on me too.
Posted by Stephen Taylor | October 20, 2006 10:00 AM
Posted on October 20, 2006 10:00
Dr. Strangelove: if you need me to redecorate your house, give me a call. I was the one who set up Greg’s blog like this. Green and purple versions of Red Curve are now available.
Posted by James Bow | October 20, 2006 10:49 AM
Posted on October 20, 2006 10:49
Thanks James. I’ll keep you in mind. By the way, I grew up on the Belt line in Davisville. I’m not so old as to recall the trains looking like the one in your blog. They were simply freight trains carrying lumber and coal to Merton Street.
Posted by Dr. Strangelove | October 20, 2006 11:08 AM
Posted on October 20, 2006 11:08
Thanks, Dr. Strangelove. A bit of a transit geek moment, here, but the Belt Line by your house in Davisville, and the Belt Line vehicle on my front page are two different Belt Lines. The one you remember, which is now a foot path, was a private commuter rail started in the early part of the 20th century, I think, funded by a suburban land speculation boom that went bust. The railway was transferred to Canadian National and the tracks gradually taken up. It only ever operated steam trains and, later, diesels.
The Belt Line streetcar line was operated by the TTC-precursor company the Toronto Railway Company from 1891 to 1921, operating both ways on King, Sherbourne, Bloor and Spadina. The streetcar itself was a reconstruction produced by the TTC to celebrate Toronto’s 100th anniversary in 1934, and was operated by the TTC until the late 1960s when it was transferred to the Halton County Railway Museum, where it operates to this day.
Posted by James Bow | October 20, 2006 11:35 AM
Posted on October 20, 2006 11:35
Have to agree, the Green’s are not any kind of conservative that I know about. I even favour the PC’s over them. Heck I even favour the liberals over the Greens.
Posted by Real Conservative | October 20, 2006 2:22 PM
Posted on October 20, 2006 14:22
So let me get this straight. A non-disgruntled conservative who won’t support a Green Party candidate is proof that the Green Party isn’t the home of disgruntled conservatives. Have I got that right?
Posted by Robert McClelland | October 21, 2006 6:28 PM
Posted on October 21, 2006 18:28
You figured me out Robert. Just too smart for me I guess.
Posted by Greg Staples | October 21, 2006 9:59 PM
Posted on October 21, 2006 21:59
Greg represents all the Conservatives out there, I guess :)
36% of Tory voters would vote for the Green Part yas their 2nd choice, according to one of the recent polls. THat sounds pretty close to a 2nd home to me. And Greg.. if Garth runs as a Green… I disagree - he wins.
Posted by Scott Tribe | October 21, 2006 11:57 PM
Posted on October 21, 2006 23:57