tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post4069836639758851392..comments2023-10-22T09:18:16.885-04:00Comments on Far and Wide: Liberal Fundraising/Membership SoarsSteve Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-74307585382036493852009-06-25T15:19:47.050-04:002009-06-25T15:19:47.050-04:00"I also note with appreciation that your new ..."I also note with appreciation that your new Leader has been leaving us a LOT of room there lately."<br /><br />And, the polls and your terrible fundraising show a real capacity to capitalize on this apparent latitude. Maybe if they read things, that would help ;)Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-51380745129940993722009-06-24T16:38:46.418-04:002009-06-24T16:38:46.418-04:00Thanks for your advice about needing to address th...Thanks for your advice about needing to address the centre-left, Steve.<br /><br />I also note with appreciation that your new Leader has been leaving us a LOT of room there lately.A readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088629072037720322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-57760039724945103452009-06-24T14:31:49.925-04:002009-06-24T14:31:49.925-04:00You conveniently ignored the fact that the NDP mov...You conveniently ignored the fact that the NDP moved to the center in that election. If you want to divert attention to specific issues, then maybe we can talk about what McGuinty has done on education (according to educators that is), not to mention his very agressive green act (lauded by environmentalists). What's your point?<br /><br />It is an objective fact, that the NDP did win and they did it by moving away from a far left agenda. Sort of like all NDP parties do, once they take office. Doer, Calvert, Rae, not even close to this rhetoric we hear from the federal NDP. It's the difference between theoretical land, with no chance of actually governing and the practical realities.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-14157223184998684752009-06-24T14:26:14.754-04:002009-06-24T14:26:14.754-04:00dinosaur socialism
Yes, it's so paleolithic t...<i>dinosaur socialism</i><br /><br />Yes, it's so paleolithic to advocate for a green auto strategy, improving EI eligibility, and that workers should not get screwed out of their pensions when executives walk away with obscene bonuses.<br /><br />In other news, McGuinty cronies walk away with obscene daily rates at eHealth Ontario, and forget to actually fix healthcare.<br /><br />Not a pattern I'd encourage Darrell Dexter to emulate, particularly.A readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088629072037720322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-58607311130968453732009-06-24T13:34:02.515-04:002009-06-24T13:34:02.515-04:00"In fact NDPers are rather thrilled to have f..."In fact NDPers are rather thrilled to have formed their first government ever east of the Ontario Quebec border"<br /><br />Yes, and curiously, the only reason that happened is because the party ran a traditional LIBERAL campaign, moving to the center. If anything, it's further proof that the dinosaur socialism of the federal NDP isn't a vote winner. People tend to gloss over the policies, and just see the party banner. If you actually look at how the provincial NDP did it, you'll see it offers no "thrill" for what we see on the federal scene. Sounds like the McGuinty model actually.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-35692224433042213612009-06-24T13:30:25.171-04:002009-06-24T13:30:25.171-04:00The NDP is having big problems mobilizing their ba...<i>The NDP is having big problems mobilizing their base right now. many of the fire brands were angry about the coalition, and it is my understanding that they are deeply in debt. <br /><br />If there were an election tomorrow, they would have to take out another mortgage on the building they own just to finance a half asses campaign. If they lost votes, they would likely have to sell the building.</i><br /><br />Anon, I don't know where you're getting that "information" at all. In fact NDPers are rather thrilled to have formed their first government ever east of the Ontario Quebec border, and have just completed leadership conventions in two provinces.<br /><br />The Liberal Party would be so lucky as to have a building to help them finance election campaigns. Instead you guys were paying 3/4s of a million dollars on lease costs for your office last year, while the NDP was collecting rental income.<br /><br />The biggest asset listed on the Liberal's balance sheet was $4.5 million in "accounts receivable", which have been there for 2 years. Without them your party was over $2 million in the hole ... and that was last year.<br /><br />Even the banks think the NDP is a better risk, because they charged you guys prime+3% and the NDP prime+1.25%.<br /><br />You had a couple of good quarters, which is good for you. But let's see how well you do now that the honeymoon with your new leader is clearly over. I don't think he impressed too many people last week, that's for sure.A readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088629072037720322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-46468344457102901272009-06-24T13:15:17.890-04:002009-06-24T13:15:17.890-04:00Well, we are dealing with Angus Reid so the #'...Well, we are dealing with Angus Reid so the #'s speak for...Angus Reid.<br />Nonetheless, one more bluster from Michael and he will have established a consistent rep.<br />Someone better poke someone in the eye on this one.foottothefirenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-47947219027205306522009-06-24T09:30:16.359-04:002009-06-24T09:30:16.359-04:00Lavigne has already come out and said NDP fundrais...Lavigne has already come out and said NDP fundraising will be quite weak this quarter, citing a bunch of factors.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-55141016283446060502009-06-24T09:19:12.475-04:002009-06-24T09:19:12.475-04:00The NDP is having big problems mobilizing their ba...The NDP is having big problems mobilizing their base right now. many of the fire brands were angry about the coalition, and it is my understanding that they are deeply in debt. <br /><br />If there were an election tomorrow, they would have to take out another mortgage on the building they own just to finance a half asses campaign. If they lost votes, they would likely have to sell the building.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-41713023926776828572009-06-24T09:18:52.858-04:002009-06-24T09:18:52.858-04:00Interesting. During the non-leadership, leadership...Interesting. During the non-leadership, leadership race of 2008, the numbers bandied about said that there were 68,000 existing members in 2008. Down from close to 500,000 in 2004. In a recent seminar to politicos, I utilized some such stats. <br /><br />But we are on the right track and Alf and Rocco are doing an amazing and impressive job on both the fundraising and membership fronts. impressive indeed.James Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064830948270604331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-35252378721975680452009-06-24T09:05:36.169-04:002009-06-24T09:05:36.169-04:00Have the NDP figures comes out yet? Just curious.Have the NDP figures comes out yet? Just curious.RuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-61575313192902210802009-06-24T08:44:45.920-04:002009-06-24T08:44:45.920-04:00Nice!
Meanwhile, national party membership, which...Nice!<br /><br /><i>Meanwhile, national party membership, which dipped to 36,000 at the end of last year, is "closing in on 90,000," and the Liberals are shooting for 200,000 by the end of 2009, he said.</i><br /><br />I seem to remember a 'talking head' ridiculing App's goal. Maybe more thinking and less talking is in order? ;)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291881352139075405noreply@blogger.com