I understand some partisans don't like when people in a party speak up. But a political party isn't a cult. If people who care greatly about the party don't speak up when things are really are off the rails, then we're doing a disservice to the country & to ourselves. - ThreadSky

cathmckenna.bsky.social • 83 days ago

I understand some partisans don't like when people in a party speak up. But a political party isn't a cult. If people who care greatly about the party don't speak up when things are really are off the rails, then we're doing a disservice to the country & to ourselves.

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gofigurenancy.bsky.social•82 days ago

feels a little like recent history, Biden holding on, not letting go until forced. and we all know how that played out. 😐

gofigurenancy.bsky.social•82 days ago

and one other thing while I'm here ;-)
PMJT's speech last night, stated (emotionally) how it's a privilege for him to serve. Makes it sound like was all about him. It's not about him, it's about us, the people of Canada and many don't feel he's serving us. making it easy for the likes of Poilievre.

spencercallaghan.ca•83 days ago

political parties and sports teams have the same issue, too many think that constructive criticism is bad when really it's just people who care deeply trying to help.

cathmckenna.bsky.social•83 days ago

Truth. Though my UofT Varsity Blues swim team was a way better team - we acted like a team and we won.

scottmaggelet.bsky.social•83 days ago

And we're fighting an enemy who shouts until his throat is raw every thought inserted into his tiny brain by a meticulously constructed psychological warfare effort.

We need to speak up. We need to call into local radio stations. We need to attend community meetings. Spread the sanity.

wikisteff.bsky.social•83 days ago

🙏

ottawahawk.bsky.social•83 days ago

I'd be interested to know if there is anyone out there who thinks it is possible to support both Freeland and Trudeau at this moment. If so, I'd love to hear an explanation of how you wrap your mind around that.

originalaurelia.bsky.social•83 days ago

Lots of us support the Liberal Party and their policies. Period. Full stop.
It’s not necessary to have public fistfight/throwdown right now. #canadasky #Cdnpoli

alltheresthave31.bsky.social•83 days ago

It’s more complicated than the two of them. If by support you mean who will we vote for, I don’t know. It will very much depend. Who knows who will be leading the various parties by then? Freeland did a powerful thing here. Women in Trudeau ´s cabinet always seem driven out. That’s not ok.

ottawahawk.bsky.social•83 days ago

Six days ago Trudeau said this: “I’ve touted the adage, ‘add women, change politics,’ which to us is more than just words. We’ve taken action to make it a reality, appointing the first female finance minister”. Could you really vote for this man again?

ultrapop.bsky.social•83 days ago

You must not pay attention to the US so let me clue you in.
A political party can definitely be a cult.

greatcanadiantroll.bsky.social•82 days ago

BOOM! Somebody finally says it.
Seems the liberals have the same problem as the conservatives: hyperpartisanship. I'm not shocked at all.

I'd hate to be a normal (non cuckoo/crony) conservative with PP in charge. But I'd also hate to be a fiscally responsible, ethical liberal under Trudeau.

greatcanadiantroll.bsky.social•82 days ago

And if something isn't done to fix this, that psycho in charge of the conservatives atm, who's even WORSE than Trudeau, *WILL* WIN.
People need to wake up and realize parties are never perfect.

thefancyjailbird.bsky.social•83 days ago

Agreed. Progress requires speaking up in order to keep things on track, or to put things on a new track entirely.

You can recognize the negative, while still appreciating the positive.

The Prime Minister has done a lot of good, but it is time to heed the writing on the wall. It's clear.

jaysfan18.bsky.social•83 days ago

It is also really nice to hear when politicians have the country in mind when making decisions. Sometimes, it feels like that is not the case.

scsscs.bsky.social•82 days ago

Agree. Life long LPC supporter, but this is a tipping point for so many of us. All this comes off as ego over party/country, and there needs to be a big change in their leadership.

davidsquared.bsky.social•83 days ago

there are always a good number of people who benefit from the status quo in any organization, and to preserve their privilege they attack any alternative views. The higher the threat the more over the top the accusations. Just look at Corbin in the UK.

osiggie.bsky.social•83 days ago

I'm relieved, at least, to hear that she is not leaving the party.

saintnick98.bsky.social•83 days ago

Speaking up is fine and encouraged. This is being demoted and whining to the press for sympathy while also tearing down her party.
This is sticking a stick in your own spokes because someone passed you.

colleenmr.bsky.social•82 days ago

Yes, doing it the way she did is unconscionable. Poilievre is probably still grinning his face off. If she shows up in a leadership race I won't back her.

saintnick98.bsky.social•82 days ago

I probably won't vote for her either. Everyone is saying that it's all Trudeau's fault but she's been right there the whole time. Sorry you were asked to step down and into another significant role. Especially if you are worried about tariffs.
You don't backstab your leader publicly like that.

colleenmr.bsky.social•82 days ago

💯 You don't backstab anyone publicly like that. But even if she'd shown the same kind of respect she'd want for herself she just isn't the right one to lead in the current circumstances. For all the talk about needing a new leader I don't see anyone jumping up and down to apply.

saintnick98.bsky.social•82 days ago

I know and I can't think of anyone that jumps out as someone I want to run. I agree that it would be time for Trudeau to step down if we had someone that could step up in this situation.
It makes it even tougher because the NDP need a new leader as well. I cannot support Singh just to be the LOO.

jennifergallays.bsky.social•82 days ago

Is it? She just made a giant separation between her, potentially her and the caucus, from Trudeau. This clear rift may be what’s needed for voters to come back to the party, especially those who are tired of Trudeau.

libdefence.bsky.social•74 days ago

Why are you tired of Trudeau? Besides of course because you’re being told you are?

jennifergallays.bsky.social•74 days ago

I think he’ll be remembered kindly as a good PM. I don’t understand why people hate him so much, I just know they do. We have to talk about it and can’t just put our heads in the sand.

sqirlgirly.bsky.social•74 days ago

Just as Americans voted for Trump over Harris cause egg prices were cheaper then. They're ignoring context, how long ago the CPC govt was in power & effect of pandemic, wars, droughts, etc in-between. Prices increased as much in 10 years of Harper. So Libs need a new Leader https://bsky.app/profile/sqirlgirly.bsky.social/post/3le5ewpbah225

sqirlgirly.bsky.social•74 days ago

Like the US, immigration is also an issue. Trudeau's favorability dropped as immigration increased beyond expectations over federal & provincial post-pandemic changes. Blame Feds, not Ford. Feds & Ford fixed this. Poilievre says he'll mass deport those who overstay visas. No evidence 4.9M will do it

cindylee.bsky.social•82 days ago

JT ignored his "best before" date. It expired long ago.

knitwit64.bsky.social•82 days ago

So now what? Trump is a psychopath and PP is an idiot. We need strength and unity.

dontberuthless.bsky.social•74 days ago

Those are the horns of the dilemma upon which we perch. Whatever one thinks about Mr. Trudeau, he is not electable anymore. The Libs need to get serious about Canada's democratic and economic future.

brucegm.bsky.social•74 days ago

True. It doesn't matter what he does from here, the electorate is done with him. Now it's too late for the Libs to regroup and reinvent their messaging.

knitwit64.bsky.social•74 days ago

We had a great economy going into the Global Pandemic. Debt/GDP stable. Below the debt ceiling. Unemployment Record Low. Triple A credit rating. More people out of poverty. Affordable college for our kids. Low interest rates. Now we are seeing a U-shaped recovery.

anniegirl.bsky.social•74 days ago

And still the majority of people want a change of leadership. Either the Liberals give them that or Poilievre will. That's where we are.

realmatthopkins.bsky.social•83 days ago

Amen!

karmaseesu.bsky.social•83 days ago

Perspective is everything. There are always 2 sides. There is a very simplistic representation of one side, a detailed public declaration on the other.
She obviously went public /2

karmaseesu.bsky.social•83 days ago

out of anger.
NOT altruistic at all.
It's a cabinet shuffle.
She didn't get her way, so she tried to throw the PM under the bus.
She did a good job. But everyone can be replaced.
This too shall pass.
2/2

cmhall.bsky.social•83 days ago

I get the sense that she tried to speak up privately and got rebuffed, so the only option she had was to speak up publicly. Anyone with a strong moral compass cannot just sit back
and let it happen without making their thoughts known

lisawedmann.bsky.social•83 days ago

What Freeland did is an example of real leadership & governing. It took a lot of integrity, especially in this moment, to do the right thing. This is something that is lacking in our current political leaders & all levels.

alltheresthave31.bsky.social•83 days ago

We need women leading our country