Comments for The Parallel Parliament

Comment on Grinch Does It … Again by billarends

billarends — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:20:24 +0000

This just illustrates that all too often members fight for party before parliament thanks Glen for being on the side of Parliament.

I find that the fight for a majority government is taking away from the work of government. Prorogation is a prime example.

Comment on Best Wishes by Ian Underhill

Ian Underhill — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:49:44 +0000

I am not impressed with either Ignatieff or McGuinty, but I will work my butt off for both Deb Matthews and Glen Pearson. Having GOOD people represent you is so important.
Best wishes for the new year.

Comment on In To Africa by Crit_Reasoning

Crit_Reasoning — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:16:45 +0000

I hope you have a safe and productive trip to Sudan! Thanks for all your hard work supporting African causes.

Comment on At Least Our Troops Don’t Prorogue by Aron Barnes

Aron Barnes — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:44:47 +0000

I still do not understand how a minority leader can shut down the government. My voice and therefore all the voices of the citizens of Canada are no longer being heard. Our prime minister is a coward.

Here is my solution. All citizens stop paying federal taxes for as long as the members of parliment are locked out. I do not feel like paying for nothing. Calculate the loss of revenue over that time and then force the government to cut services to the citizens. Let the prime minister look the citizens in the eye and honestly explain why these services are being cut and let him pray during the next election.

I have lost all respect for our political system. When do the citizens start being heard. Kick the corporations out of politics. My tax dollars are for the majority of citizens not the minority of wealthy executives.

Time to let leaders lead this country. Wake up.

Comment on In To Africa by Rosy

Rosy — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:21:48 +0000

Wishing you all the best as you continue in the fine work that you and Jane and so many others are doing.

I am gravely concerned about Canada’s lack of leadership and our weakening role in significant global issues of equality and justice. The recent defunding of KAIROS is one very significant signpost.

I very much appreciate and admire your work to be true to your convictions and principles. Furthermore, it is always refreshing to hear acknowledgement and praise of others … of differing faiths … of differing political stripes.

Thank you for your honesty and integrity.

Safe travels.

Comment on At Least Our Troops Don’t Prorogue by Rural

Rural — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:13:50 +0000

Glen, Al G drew my attention to your blog and I just wanted to congratulate you on maintaining such a forum and having comments open for your constituents and others such as myself to express our opinions. We desperately need more MPs to be as open and available using this “new” medium, so few have the guts to do so. That you so clearly show that you understand the frustrations of us that see our parliamentary processes being eroded is something that I hope your constituents appreciate, I sure do.

Democracy requires dialog, please join us at http://democracyunderfire.blogspot.com/

Comment on At Least Our Troops Don’t Prorogue by Al Goodhall

Al Goodhall — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:09:50 +0000

Thanks for your thoughtful reply Glen and for taking the time. I joined the Green Party almost 2 years ago. That was a direct result of my concern for how we are presently governed. I did not, and still do not, feel that the leadership (executive) of our two major parties put the needs of the citizens ahead of the needs of the Party. Even if this position is only perception on my part and not fact it still needs to change. Less rhetoric and more action is in order.

The hard work of our many MP’s such as yourself has been lost in our present world of the 15 second (or less) sound bite. I do not doubt for a minute that the majority of citizens become involved in public service for all the right reasons. Your response reflects this. Thanks.

Comment on At Least Our Troops Don’t Prorogue by Darwin O'Connor

Darwin O'Connor — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:16:50 +0000

You ask what I’m going to do about it. Well, I’m blogging about it, which is a start.

Are MPs really so powerless is that they can do no better then what I can do. You should declare they you are prepared to trigger an election and after that election you will support a coalition, if necessary, to ensure that the Conservatives don't form a government. Then you should try to convince you fellow Liberals and other opposition members to do the same.

Comment on In To Africa by glenpearson

glenpearson — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:59:06 +0000

Thanks – appreciate it

Comment on In To Africa by slamdunk

slamdunk — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:21:50 +0000

Safe travels and best wishes with your work.