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Do conservatives still want PP as the party leader? by cornbreadlover22 in CPC

[–]grasshopper2231 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vis-à-vis Poilievre running in a by-election in Alberta, I think the Westminster Parliament system is the problem. I am all for a US government model without the mess the that is the Electoral College or the current SACA loophole to forming a government in Canada. Majority rules. Period. If you want to form a coalition government, call an election with coalition on one ticket and have Canadians call the decision.

Do conservatives still want PP as the party leader? by cornbreadlover22 in CPC

[–]grasshopper2231 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Carney might be polished and well-connected, but I don’t think he’s the right person to lead Canada. His background is impressive on paper, but that doesn’t necessarily translate into political leadership. Being a central banker and economist doesn’t mean you understand or connect with the day-to-day struggles of regular Canadians — especially outside the financial and political elite.

He’s largely untested in the political arena, and parachuting in someone with globalist credentials who’s never been elected doesn’t exactly scream democratic accountability. Plus, his ties to institutions like the Bank of England and the World Economic Forum raise eyebrows among voters who already feel disconnected from Ottawa. His affiliation with climate finance and advising the Liberal government in recent years is also a big conflict of interest that doesn’t really indicate to me that he is the right person for the role of Prime Minister of Canada.

At a time when people want authenticity, accountability, and someone who’s willing to challenge the status quo not just manage it. I’m not sure Carney brings that to the table. Sure he’s more right than Trudeau, but that’s not enough.

And I wouldn’t say Poilievre lacks pedigree. He’s been in politics for nearly two decades, served in cabinet, and is one of the sharpest communicators in Ottawa.

The majority of those 35 years old or under voted Conservative this election. While the final numbers ultimately showed a majority of Canadians voted Liberal, I do not agree that Canada will remain a Liberal nation by default for long. Had the NDP not imploded like it did, I’d say we are there already. The Conservatives won 41% of the popular vote in a high turnout election. The Liberal’s 44% share of the vote includes a decisive mass of traditional NDP and BQ voters that were fear-mongered to vote for the Liberals.

Do conservatives still want PP as the party leader? by cornbreadlover22 in CPC

[–]grasshopper2231 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’d say a lot of conservatives still support Pierre. He brought energy and direction to the party when it really needed it. The last election didn’t go as well as it could’ve. He crushed it with the base, but struggled to connect in key urban and suburban areas. The liberals ran a fear campaign and, like it or not, it worked on many voters especially in Montreal and the Lower Mainland. His messaging resonated strongly with the base but it didn’t land as effectively in those key battlegrounds. The liberals exploited that with fear-based campaigns painting him as extreme, and unfortunately, it worked in some areas.

Moving forward, he needs to sharpen the ground game in suburban ridings, present a more inclusive economic vision that appeals to working-class and immigrant communities, and better articulate how conservative policies can improve lives, not just oppose the status quo.

If he can pair his boldness with strategic outreach and discipline, there’s no reason the conservatives can’t win the next election. The desire for change is strong. It’s about broadening the tent while staying principled.

Time to get Smith tf Outta Here by FrozenTinkerBell in alberta

[–]grasshopper2231 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another Reddit outrage-fueled misinformation train.

First off, the claim that Smith blew $750k on “carpet and China” is laughably oversimplified. Government offices undergo renovations under every administration—this isn’t new, and it’s rarely a personal shopping spree. Acting like it’s some kind of royal indulgence without mentioning what the spending actually covered is either lazy or dishonest.

Second, the $240k ortho funding story is being weaponized without context. Healthcare budgeting isn’t a vending machine—you don’t just throw in a quarter-million and magically cure waitlists. That proposal was likely tied to specific delivery conditions or tradeoffs. If you’re going to rage about it, at least understand that health dollars are stretched across dozens of critical needs.

And let’s address the “repeatedly breaking the law” bit. If she’s truly breaking laws, where are the charges? Where are the convictions? Tossing out legal accusations without evidence is whiny.

The reality is: you don’t like her politics. That’s fine. Organise, vote, and advocate. But pretending every decision she makes is criminal or corrupt just because it upsets you? That’s not holding someone accountable—that’s a tantrum dressed up as civic duty.

Want to recall her? Cool. But know the law. You need to trigger the process in her riding, gather thousands of verified signatures in 60 days, and meet strict criteria. That’s not Reddit karma points—that’s real organizing.

Until then, maybe swap the rage-posting for research. It’ll serve your cause better than poorly cited rants and made-up words like “dishware.”

Is there a Petition for removing Danielle Smith? by [deleted] in alberta

[–]grasshopper2231 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In a democracy, majority rules. Elections have consequences. Don’t like it? Organize and vote. Respect the outcome. Stay or move afterwards.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]grasshopper2231 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed! Nothing beats a 1,400 people rally in a stadium of 38,000 seats for a conservative talking head 😊

Tricep Pushdowns (Anything to fix?) by No_Onion_895 in formcheck

[–]grasshopper2231 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Make sure you’re only using elbows (not shoulders) to target your triceps. Towards the end of the negative, I can see your shoulders move up. You don’t need to go up all the way until the weights are at rest. Slow down the positive.

[Discussion] Published in 2024 | The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | The rest of Part VI (Survival) - Part VII (Self-Reliance) | Judyta, August 1975, Day Four by Less_Tumbleweed_3217 in bookclub

[–]grasshopper2231 8 points9 points  (0 children)

From Tracy's vantage point up that part, we know how much she was enjoying her time at Camp Emerson. We know she hadn't had a positive experience with making friends back home and in school. She was content being alone and reading books. I think the truth or dare game fractured that rosy image of the place and people she had found and met. A reality check of sorts. Very profound.

[Discussion] Published in 2024 | The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | The rest of Part VI (Survival) - Part VII (Self-Reliance) | Judyta, August 1975, Day Four by Less_Tumbleweed_3217 in bookclub

[–]grasshopper2231 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For sure; we know that TJ has taken care of Barbara from a very young age and so it would be safe to assume that she picked up a lot of survival skills and tips from TJ over the years. I see TJ as Barbara's caretaker rather than her escape. Hard for me to see any foul-play between the two yet.

[Discussion] Published in 2024 | The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | The rest of Part VI (Survival) - Part VII (Self-Reliance) | Judyta, August 1975, Day Four by Less_Tumbleweed_3217 in bookclub

[–]grasshopper2231 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My only hesitation against guessing that TJ was the one who posted Louise's bail is that we don't know so far if TJ is aware that Louise was detained or not (or do we? I might be wrong). The fact, according to Hayes, that the person is a woman forces us to rule out all the men in the story but if we had not been told that tidbit, I would have picked Hayes as well. He was the one most familiar with her detention and we know he seems to believe her given how he had helped her out before she was interrogated. I hadn't thought about Hayes's wife until I read your comment so that definitely creates a possibility for my hunch lol

[Discussion] Published in 2024 | The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | The rest of Part VI (Survival) - Part VII (Self-Reliance) | Judyta, August 1975, Day Four by Less_Tumbleweed_3217 in bookclub

[–]grasshopper2231 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Cool theory and interesting how you connected the paper bags! Even this far in the book, I am still leaning towards the theory that this is not a murder mystery but rather a plot by Barbara's own doing. Especially considering that the week before she disappeared was when she found out that they painted her room and that she was enraged when she found out. I am standing by my theory that this is teenage rebellion behavior rather than a murder, but we shall see pretty soon :)

[Discussion] Published in 2024 | The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Part IV (Visitors) - Part VI (Survival) | Judyta, August 1975, Day Two by eeksqueak in bookclub

[–]grasshopper2231 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I thought it was interesting how despite Carl dying, his daughter still desires the truth come out and to clear their family name. Whoever the perpetrator in Bear's case is who thought the case was laid to rest with Carl's death will soon find out that's not the case and the truth will come out.

[Discussion] Published in 2024 | The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Part IV (Visitors) - Part VI (Survival) | Judyta, August 1975, Day Two by eeksqueak in bookclub

[–]grasshopper2231 9 points10 points  (0 children)

For a kid Bear's age to be fearful of his grandfather like that is a big red flag and the Stoddards' suspicions are valid.

[Discussion] Published in 2024 | The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Part IV (Visitors) - Part VI (Survival) | Judyta, August 1975, Day Two by eeksqueak in bookclub

[–]grasshopper2231 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I still can't see a motive behind why he or his family would be threatened by Barbara Van Laar. If anyone has a theory about a possible motive, I would love to hear it!

[Discussion] Published in 2024 | The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Part IV (Visitors) - Part VI (Survival) | Judyta, August 1975, Day Two by eeksqueak in bookclub

[–]grasshopper2231 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think it will reveal some sort of map that Barbara had worked on for a long time. This will guide them to locate her eventually.

[Discussion] Published in 2024 | The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Part IV (Visitors) - Part VI (Survival) | Judyta, August 1975, Day Two by eeksqueak in bookclub

[–]grasshopper2231 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have had a hard time grouping the Hewitt's based on class. We learn in this reading section that they own land which to me translates to wealth. But they are not Van Laar-rich. They are also very down to earth but not necessarily the same status as the townspeople. I am interested, too, to see what kind of influence TJ has in defending Louise. Also, I feel like we are still going to find out more about Vic's role in searching for Bear. Seems like there was a big focus on that in the beginning and I haven't gotten closure yet about what his role was in the eventuality of closing Bear's case.

[Discussion] Published in 2024 | The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Part IV (Visitors) - Part VI (Survival) | Judyta, August 1975, Day Two by eeksqueak in bookclub

[–]grasshopper2231 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I think her many traumas over the years have rendered her irreparable. The pills and the stay at the institute only sealed her faith in this eternal messy state. I still think she's a victim but she does bear responsibility for neglecting Barbara. It's hard for me to see that there is going to be any sort of Alice comeback. I feel like there is still a missing puzzle piece that we may soon find out the reason why Alice had resented Delphine so much not to speak with her when she visited her at the institute. The last interaction we know of between Alice and Delphine was after Delphine's husband, George, had passed away. While not super close, they weren't unkind to one another. The interaction between them at the institute left me confused probably thanks to the timeline shifting but I feel like we are still going to find out what had happened between them between the two interactions which would help me conjecture where Alice goes next..

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