Comments on: I Think We All Knew This Was Coming

By: ck

ck — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:10:23 +0000

You may be right too. I originally thought he’d open private for profit clinics and begin the wonderfully lucrative career in private for profit lobbying

By: Toe

Toe — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:47:29 +0000

Lest we forget Keith Martin made an ass of himself back when he jumped ship from the Con/Alliance party to the Liberals. He said he thought Paul Martin wasn’t ‘wedded’ to the universal and public Canada Health Act. Then there was his meetings with David Basi, and his other affiliation with Liberals in B.C. involved in the scandal. Now that the Liberals have managed to illegally bury much of the political shit they should really be wearing, suggestions Martin the Opportunist should take a stab at the leadership race is depressingly and probably correct.
There is no better trough in Canada than as a has-been x talentless, career politician to go for. Poor B.C., tell the guy to quit politics altogether, you don’t need his baggage.

By: ck

ck — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:52:13 +0000

I hope so; anyone but the Harpercons at this rate. That was the only reservation I had about Martin’s resignation as it would bring Stevie Spiteful’s seat count that much closer to his coveted majority. But other than that, as you’ve read in my post, I certainly don’t have much use for him.

By: ck

ck — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:49:24 +0000

Others have been speculating about Martin taking a crack at the BC Liberal leadership race to succeed Campbell. Something our co-blogger, Kim, shudders about and rightfully so, given how gung ho he is about privatized health care. Hell, he may privatize a whole shitload o’ BC. My condolences.

By: Logan

Logan — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:48:57 +0000

Also, in 2008 the NDP’s spending in the riding droped by about 1/3, right along with their vote percentage. In 2006 they almost tied with the Libs in campaign expenditures and followed closly in vote percentage. In 2004 they had less then half and were only behind by about 3000 votes. Again, I think this riding is winnable by the NDP, if not the Liberals.

By: Logan

Logan — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:45:51 +0000

Is it just me, or did this come remarkably close to the time that Campbell resigned? Anyone think he might run for the provincial Liberals? He’s perfect for them with just the right amount of Conservative ideology wrapped in a pretty slightly socially liberal bow.

On the riding and where it will go, The NDO have had a strong showing in this riding since 2004 and with Dave Barret had the riding with 50%. Now, I agree that with the joined Cons it’s anyones game, but I think discounting Liberals or NDP in this province is pre-mature. Since 2004 the NDP havn’t fallen below 20% and in 2004 and 2006 the NDP had strong showings above 30%. I think this is a winnable riding for the NDP, especially with the weakness of Iggy.

By: ck

ck — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:18:51 +0000

Indeed, I think that’s partly why he’s leaving. After that public smack he received from Dosanjh, one would think Martin would have learned, but no, we see him over a week later in the NattyPO spewing this junk again. Me thinks it’s possible he may have been given a choice; shut his claptrap or leave, or something along those lines.

By: Oemissions

Oemissions — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:40:12 +0000

he had many people fooled
he seemed progressive there for awhile
reflects again badly on the Liberals

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:41:33 +0000

I think he might be looking for the top provincial job, privatising BC…Shudder.

By: ck

ck — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:27:36 +0000

Now, Leftdog, don’t hold back, tell us here, at SSM how you really feel, now!

And in 3…2…1!!! Let the Private for profit lobbying games begin!