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UPDATE: Here it is, the Nathan Cullen interview. Let me know what you think.
I will be interviewing NDP Leadership candidate Nathan Cullen this Friday. If you have any questions you would like me to ask, feel free to post them on the blog or email me at [email protected].
Cross posted at The Ryan Painter Show
Hey there, a friend of mine who lives in Jamie Nicholls’ riding of Vaudreuil-Soulanges had questions for him that were ignored:
” I asked Jamie Nicholls five questions on his FB page with regards to his constituency bulletin. He wanted them written and send as an email. Instead of answering publicly, why is my NDP MP hiding? He then deleted those questions…”
My friend wanted to know if you could ask about this.
I’m surprised this comes from an NDP MP. I expect this more from a Harpercon. I sincerely hope that Nathan Cullen is more forthcoming with you.
Why are they so cagey?
What questions did your friend ask and I’ll see if they are part of what I’m already planning on discussing. If they aren’t I’ll try to work them in. I don’t know how much Nathan, and NDP MP, knows about the goings on of an MP from Quebec.
Since the NDP claim to want to do politics differently, I’d like to know if this is acceptable to him.
A constituant asked @JPNichollsNPD the same question on his FB page and twitter feed. Instead of answering the question (that was asked many times), Jamie answered: @nougatjesus vote for us next time and perhaps you will be able to move out of your mom’s basement.
Furthermore, Jamie Nicholls scrubbed his FB page from any and all question asked by his constituancy.
Now, I could go on that I find it odd coming from Jamie that lives in Westmount (not the riding he was voted in) and who proclaimed to come back on the weekends to his mommie’s house… but I disgress.
As for the question that was asked of Jamie, it was simple.
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On FB there was 4 other questions that related directly to his constiancy bulletin.
If Jamie is one of the best that the NDP has to offer, why should we vote for them? There is very little difference between a Harpercon and an NDP member it would seem.
As for the question that was asked of Jamie, it was simple.
– Here is a question: You claim that your pressure on the Feds lead to new Champlain bridge… really? How? –
Logan Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 6:17 PM
Okay. I’ll definitely pose the question. I’m curious though and maybe I’m a little thick, but why if you have a problem with Jamie Nicholls don’t you address your issues with him. It would seem to me that Nathan would have little to say about an MP from Quebec. Personally I think the comment attributed to Jamie above is out of line and any such comments regarding getting out of basements and what not are not becoming of what I expect from an NDP member of parliament. I want to point out, though, that from my viewpoint if you so readily put the Harpercons and the NDP in the same category, how likely is it that you support the NDP anyway?
CWTF Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 8:39 PM
Logan, I used to be one of the biggest Mulcair supporters. CK can likely attest that I’ve been a cheerleader of Mulcair even before he was elected.
I have asked Jamie Nicholls many time the same exact questions. Instead of answering them, he’s chosen to ignore them. As I explained to him, cheap platitudes (please call my office) has only backfired. In politics, you should have the strength of your conviction and be able to articulate them. Instead, I received Jamie Nicholls who used cheap tactics that more akin to Hapercons tactics than what the NDP has publicly stated.
For example, a constituent asked he felt the need to flood his riding with calendars and how much it was going to cost. His answer? “Parliament does it for us”… Talk about a weak answer. It was even suggested that he only give it to people that wanted one – no such luck. I can only summarize that he does not care about the environment.
Mulcair has lost my support, the only reason is Jamie Nicholls.
As for Jamie Nicholls, I have received two constituency bulletins about a month apart. I am surprised by the idiocy contained within. In his Fall 2011 bulletin, the first page is only about Jack Layton.
The second page is the real “batshit crazy” one where he proposed to tell us what the priorities are for our region. I highly doubt he asked anyone and is basically pushing his personal beliefs. There is hilarity were he claims that he will push changes that have nothing to do with the Federal jurisdiction. And, even is some would touch the Federal level, as the opposition, Jamie Nicholls can do shit.
What Jamie Nicholls is it would seem, a halfwit playing the same old politician. No better than a Hapercon and even using their tactics. So yes, I have put them in the same category because he has earned it.
Logan Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 10:41 PM
So I wonder why you are so willing to couple the lot of us into one category. CK can attest that I am not a radical left NDPer, but rather one of the Third Way variety. So let me ask you this: why are you throwing Mulcair out of the same window you throw Nicholls out of?
I will surly address this issue to Nathan but I don’t know how much he will say. I agree that Jamie seems to have bit off more then he can chew.
If you don’t support Mulcair do you have another NDP candidate you support, or have you thrown the entire party out the window along with one rather dimwitted MP?
“why are you throwing Mulcair out of the same window you throw Nicholls out of?”
I really liked Mulcair, but if Nicholls is the kind of person that he takes under his wings, then I question Mulcair’s leadership. Also, while liking Mulcair, if he more of the lone wolf kind of politician that does not make him a good leader – maybe he’s better suited to be a minister. I can see Mulcair easily taking on Harper. I’m not sure I can say the same about the other potential leaders.
From the pack of NDP leadership candidates I don’t have one I like so far. It will depend on their ideas and what they are promoting. I tend to support the local candidate based on who they are, not a party (even if they are an important part of the equation). With the NDP strong in Quebec, I wonder if it’s only a flash in the pan.