Poilievre in the pocket of India

[boobtoucher]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/patrick-brown-india-rempel-garner-poilievre-conservative-leadership-1.7397282

So if India interfered to keep Patrick Brown out, who did they want in?

And if India interfered to get their (un-named) guy in, how much does that guy now owe India?

And if you actually care about Canada, how can you support a guy that owes favours to India?

I mean, there's no possible way to know what India is up to:

South Africa: Judge reveals how former president Zuma's favored the Gupta brothers

A new report from the investigation describes how the trio of Indian businessmen took control of large sectors of the economy under Jacob Zuma's watch.

www.lemonde.fr

 

[DesRicardo]

The same Patrick Brown that allegedly raped two women? That Patrick Brown?

 

[Butler1000]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/patrick-brown-india-rempel-garner-poilievre-conservative-leadership-1.7397282

So if India interfered to keep Patrick Brown out, who did they want in?

And if India interfered to get their (un-named) guy in, how much does that guy now owe India?

And if you actually care about Canada, how can you support a guy that owes favours to India?

I mean, there's no possible way to know what India is up to:

South Africa: Judge reveals how former president Zuma's favored the Gupta brothers

A new report from the investigation describes how the trio of Indian businessmen took control of large sectors of the economy under Jacob Zuma's watch.

www.lemonde.fr

If you read the article the theory is that due to Brown choosing to have Close Sikh ties the Govt of India saw him as a threat to their national security.
The Canadian equivalent would be back 40+ years ago Canada making someone persona non grata for cozying up to the Bloc when they were actively trying to separate.

I do not condone this, but I see no connection to Pierre. It would have been to the benefit of any and all candidates. Considering he won it handily with about 70% Brown wasn't a big threat.

No doubt we see the same in the Ukrainian community with Freeland.

 

[boobtoucher]

The same Patrick Brown that allegedly raped two women? That Patrick Brown?

Your "allegedly" is doing a lot of work, seeing as CTV retracted the story, and neither of the women have pressed charges.

CTV ‘regrets’ errors in report that led to ouster of Patrick Brown as PC leader—questions still loom over allegations that remain in the platform’s publicly available stories

Few details of any settlement between the two parties are available.

thepointer.com

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

I am more concerned if he'd pander to Trump. lol.
Pandering to Trump and Modi would be bad for sure.

 

[Butler1000]

I am more concerned if he'd pander to Trump. lol.
Pandering to Trump and Modi would be bad for sure.

You don't think he has made very clear statements on this? Because he has.

 

[boobtoucher]

If you read the article the theory is that due to Brown choosing to have Close Sikh ties the Govt of India saw him as a threat to their national security.
The Canadian equivalent would be back 40+ years ago Canada making someone persona non grata for cozying up to the Bloc when they were actively trying to separate.

I do not condone this, but I see no connection to Pierre. It would have been to the benefit of any and all candidates. Considering he won it handily with about 70% Brown wasn't a big threat.

No doubt we see the same in the Ukrainian community with Freeland.

I'm (admittedly) stretching a little here, but, Rempel Garner exits after pressure from India, Uppal accuses Brown of the same thing Indian Government agents were doing against Brown. Poilievre gets first ballot support because of all the noise around Brown.

Now the stretch is why Uppal, a Sihk, would support India, but stranger things have happened.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/patrick-brown-india-rempel-garner-poilievre-conservative-leadership-1.7397282

Michelle Rempel Garner exits Patrick Brown campaign to consider UCP leadership run

Michelle Rempel Garner, a longtime Conservative MP from Calgary, says she's stepping back from the federal Conservative leadership race to consider running for Jason Kenney's job.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[boobtoucher]

You don't think he has made very clear statements on this? Because he has.

The clear statement where he said he'd cave to Trump on everything?

'Great deal:' Pierre Poilievre makes energy pitch to Trump

Pierre Poilievre says he could increase Canada’s exports to the U.S. and strike a “great deal” with Donald Trump. Find out more.

financialpost.com

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

You don't think he has made very clear statements on this? Because he has.

No I don't think so.
Off late I have seen he doesn't give straight answers and has largely been unimpressive when Trump was doing the threatening.
My initial enthusiasm to vote for him is starting to wane.

 

[Butler1000]

The clear statement where he said he'd cave to Trump on everything?

'Great deal:' Pierre Poilievre makes energy pitch to Trump

Pierre Poilievre says he could increase Canada’s exports to the U.S. and strike a “great deal” with Donald Trump. Find out more.

financialpost.com

You once again didn't read the article, just the headline.

If he negotiates a good deal, what's the problem? He only suggested a good deal FOR BOTH SIDES.

 

[Butler1000]

No I don't think so.
Off late I have seen he doesn't give straight answers and has largely been unimpressive when Trump was doing the threatening.
My initial enthusiasm to vote for him is starting to wane.

I think remaining calm and firm, and letting diplomatic channels work as opposed to running down to Mara Lago to bend the knee are better options.

Feel free to change your vote, I promise it won't make a difference to the outcome.

 

[DesRicardo]

Your "allegedly" is doing a lot of work, seeing as CTV retracted the story, and neither of the women have pressed charges.

CTV ‘regrets’ errors in report that led to ouster of Patrick Brown as PC leader—questions still loom over allegations that remain in the platform’s publicly available stories

Few details of any settlement between the two parties are available.

thepointer.com

All it takes is an allegation. Brown's private life is a problem.

 

[boobtoucher]

You once again didn't read the article, just the headline.

If he negotiates a good deal, what's the problem? He only suggested a good deal FOR BOTH SIDES.

“I can fund a more robust military and continental defence if I have more free trade with the greatest economy the world has ever seen — and we can both win,” he said.

Translation:

"If you take more of my oil at a discount, I'll spend less on my citizens and more on military equipment so you don't have to"

Win for America (discounted oil), Win for America (Canada spends more to defend America from wars they're stiring up).

 

[Butler1000]

I'm (admittedly) stretching a little here, but, Rempel Garner exits after pressure from India, Uppal accuses Brown of the same thing Indian Government agents were doing against Brown. Poilievre gets first ballot support because of all the noise around Brown.

Now the stretch is why Uppal, a Sihk, would support India, but stranger things have happened.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/patrick-brown-india-rempel-garner-poilievre-conservative-leadership-1.7397282

Michelle Rempel Garner exits Patrick Brown campaign to consider UCP leadership run

Michelle Rempel Garner, a longtime Conservative MP from Calgary, says she's stepping back from the federal Conservative leadership race to consider running for Jason Kenney's job.

www.ctvnews.ca

I agree the consulate overstepped. But that is what they do. They advocate and lobby for various issues, be it trade, visas, and other support policy.

Rempel reported it. No doubt the Indian Govt revieved a backdoor warning to turn the heat down. Right now Modi is too aggressive and needs to be reigned in. Best way to do that is to limit visas. And some public admonishments, along with getting allies on side.

Modi is another symptom of Greater Isolationist and Populist government trends across the world. But don't assume conspiracy where it's just nations doing what they always do.

 

[boobtoucher]

I agree the consulate overstepped. But that is what they do. They advocate and lobby for various issues, be it trade, visas, and other support policy.

Rempel reported it. No doubt the Indian Govt revieved a backdoor warning to turn the heat down. Right now Modi is too aggressive and needs to be reigned in. Best way to do that is to limit visas. And some public admonishments, along with getting allies on side.

Modi is another symptom of Greater Isolationist and Populist government trends across the world. But don't assume conspiracy where it's just nations doing what they always do.

I'm not assuming anything. Modi is an IDU member, IDU is run by Stephen Harper to advance the interests of neo-con governments. PP is Harpers ball washer

Stephen Harper’s Global Alliance of Conservative Parties Quietly Scrubbed India Off Its Website

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP has been removed without explanation as a member of the International Democrat Union

pressprogress.ca

Rempel is denying any interference to this day, and honestly seems pretty scared about what might happen if she talks:

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6580764

 

[Butler1000]

“I can fund a more robust military and continental defence if I have more free trade with the greatest economy the world has ever seen — and we can both win,” he said.

Translation:

"If you take more of my oil at a discount, I'll spend less on my citizens and more on military equipment so you don't have to"

Win for America (discounted oil), Win for America (Canada spends more to defend America from wars they're stiring up).

Sure, but I agree we need more defense spending. And the USA needs our energy. So what? Don't trade just because you don't like this President?

Pretty dumb position. You have to work with what you have.

 

[Butler1000]

I'm not assuming anything. Modi is an IDU member, IDU is run by Stephen Harper to advance the interests of neo-con governments. PP is Harpers ball washer

Stephen Harper’s Global Alliance of Conservative Parties Quietly Scrubbed India Off Its Website

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP has been removed without explanation as a member of the International Democrat Union

pressprogress.ca

Rempel is denying any interference to this day, and honestly seems pretty scared about what might happen if she talks:

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6580764

Lol. It says they are no longer a member. Do you read your articles?

 

[boobtoucher]

Lol. It says they are no longer a member. Do you read your articles?

Dude, Have I got a bridge to sell you.

IDU took them off because they got caught killing Canadians. Even Harper can figure out those optics. Pretty naieve to belive Modi and Harper/PP are not still working together.

Also from the article:

"According to a top secret intelligence report, CSIS reportedly believes Indian agents interfered in the 2022 Conservative leadership race and gave “support to an elected Canadian politician’s campaign for the leadership of a political party in Canada, by securing party memberships for that campaign.”

 

[Butler1000]

Dude, Have I got a bridge to sell you.

IDU took them off because they got caught killing Canadians. Even Harper can figure out those optics. Pretty naieve to belive Modi and Harper/PP are not still working together.

Also from the article:

"According to a top secret intelligence report, CSIS reportedly believes Indian agents interfered in the 2022 Conservative leadership race and gave “support to an elected Canadian politician’s campaign for the leadership of a political party in Canada, by securing party memberships for that campaign.”

So you are making assumptions? Sure go ahead, I do, but I think you are absolutely wrong.

And as I said, the consulate over stepped. And should be investigated. And possibly sanctions imposed. But once again, things can happen without PP's knowledge. They see Brown with Sikhs, and PP with an Indian Wife and mixed kids, who else would they back. Just because it's so obvious who would be better for them.

But PP is a nationalist and Populist. So the main benefit is HE WON'T INVOLVE THE CANADIAN GOVT in the Sikh movement. And that's all Modi wants. PP doesn't have to even play nice on visas. In fact Modi is smart enough to realize that. Just not having someone owing the Sikh dispora in Canada favors is more than enough for India.

Again, doassume conspiracy where natural common ground just exists.