Joe Must Go!
Petitions are great. Not because they are always effective -- they often aren't directly. But because of the way they undermine the target and limit his freedom to act. A petition demanding that Joe Volpe abort his leadership bid in light of the donation controversy means that should Volpe decide to bow out now, he will do so with the implication that he was chased out. If he had bowed out before the petition was started (as well as all the other criticism), he could have avoided that association, one that will follow him to end of his (possibly dramatically shortened) political career.
But enough thinking. More signing!
Note that the petition is open to Liberal Party supporters. As I am not a supporter, I have not signed it. Please keep it honest. And anyway, if you support the Conservatives, you probably want Volpe to stay as long as possible.
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Steve, shouldn't it be "Go Joe!" for Liberal leader? I can't think of anyone I'd rather have leading the Libs into an election against Harper. All the dirt of Chretien and Martin with none of the charm. Awesome.
Go Joe!
Posted by: The Phantom at June 9, 2006 12:59 PM
Right. Signed by "people" like "Blow me Liberals" and "Pierre Idiot Trudeau". Now _there's_ a document with a shitload of credibility.
Take the link down. It makes anyone affiliated with it look like a complete prat.
Posted by: fridaypubservant at June 9, 2006 02:10 PM
By focusing on Volpe, the rest of the corrupt liberal leadership wannabees seem to be getting a free ride. I, for the life of me, cannot understand why anyone is upset about Volpe's recent actions--what is different than any other Liberal for the last 13 years. Not one of them spoke up against adscam, hrdc, election fraud, military debasement, and all the other Liberal corruption that is too long to list. Not one of them said anything, so Volpe is just one of a long list that should go--by picking on him we are saying that he is worse than other Liberals, when we know that they are all cut from the same cloth. I would rather the petition was for getting rid of the current gang and starting over. That probably wouldn't do much but it would clean out the barnyard for the next load of manure to be piled into.
Posted by: George at June 9, 2006 02:33 PM
Here's a thought.
How many liberals are hoping Joe steps out of the race before the candidates debate tomorrow?
Its bad enough that the media starts running wiht the story, its worse when a rival uses a party debate to voice their displeasure.
Any bets who will be the first to publically skewer Joe during the debate?
Posted by: gimbol at June 9, 2006 03:13 PM
Getting donations for Joe is like taking candy from a baby. Sorry, couldn't resist. Volpe's inept and vainglorious antics are just too funny - does he honestly believe he's still got a shot at the top spot now?
Online petitions always have their share of cranks but most of the signatories thus far seem legitimately incensed at Volpe's insistence on extending Liberal pork barrelling to the piggy banks of the nation's children.
Posted by: Steve A. at June 9, 2006 03:38 PM
Joe Volpe should stay in the liberal leader race if only to complete the destruction of the Liberal Party for good.
It is essential that an other political party emerges to contest the governing of this great country. A party completely revamped. A socialist party such as the NDP is not desirable, since socialism is not condusive to bring out the best in people for the good of all.
Posted by: John at June 9, 2006 08:26 PM
Joe Volpe should stay in the Liberal leadership race and if he wins that will ensure the total destruction of the liberal party which will be good for the Country.A totally revamped party is essential to keep balance in the governance of Canada. A socialst party like the NDP is not desireable for Canada since socialism does not bring out the best in people for the good of all.
Posted by: John at June 9, 2006 08:32 PM
 
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