tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28423454.post7128823721430737064..comments2023-10-10T05:02:26.827-07:00Comments on WesternGrit: Struck By A Thought...WesternGrithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06658358114507615351noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28423454.post-85281441073127983252008-12-08T17:45:00.000-08:002008-12-08T17:45:00.000-08:00Yeah, we really need to fix the way we review and ...Yeah, we really need to fix the way we review and choose our leaders.Hishighnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01055273254536503609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28423454.post-54471372939099954892008-12-08T16:10:00.000-08:002008-12-08T16:10:00.000-08:00I've spoke to this as well, there is an inherent c...I've spoke to this as well, there is an inherent contradiction in allowing MP's to select a PM, but then crying foul when they select a leader of an opposition, both decisions have delayed input from their respective "voters".Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28423454.post-54198042746222457052008-12-08T15:37:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:37:00.000-08:00There is a HUGE difference. MPs are elected by the...There is a HUGE difference. MPs are elected by the PUBLIC. They serve the PUBLIC. They should not be subjected to the will of party members for the decisions they make as parliamentarians.<BR/><BR/>Leaders are elected by the PARTY. They rely on the MEMBERS for MONEY and as VOLUNTEERS at election time. Imagine being asked for a donation by a leader who you had NO SAY over. It would be insulting.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481948382858467120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28423454.post-31916746575378345602008-12-08T15:22:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:22:00.000-08:00Let's call a spade a spade. Ignatieff's supporter...Let's call a spade a spade. Ignatieff's supporters are saying we need to appoint, and to use their words, "a permanent leader". If this really was a interim leader we'd be appointing someone neutral. This is an end-run around the membership and it is disgusting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com