David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/gallant-liberal-leader-resignation-financial-benefits-pension-1.4908238
Gallant will enjoy financial perks of decision to stay Liberal leader until successor found
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Methinks everybody knows that I am a proud peasant just like you N'esy Pas?
This is what the wealthy Irving Clan who owns all the politicians allowed to appear in the Kings County Record on June 22, 2004.
The Unconventional Candidate
By Gisele McKnight
"FUNDY—He has a pack of cigarettes in his shirt pocket, a chain on his wallet, a beard at least a foot long, 60 motorcycles and a cell phone that rings to the tune of "Yankee Doodle."
Meet the latest addition to the Fundy ballot—David Amos. The independent candidate lives in Milton, Massachusetts with his wife and two children, but his place of residence does not stop him from running for office in Canada."
"Amos, 52, is running for political office because of his dissatisfaction with politicians. "I've become aware of much corruption involving our two countries," he said. "The only way to fix corruption is in the political forum."
"What he's fighting for is the discussion of issues – tainted blood, the exploitation of the Maritimes' gas and oil reserves and NAFTA, to name a few.
"The political issues in the Maritimes involve the three Fs – fishing, farming and forestry, but they forget foreign issues," he said. "I'm death on NAFTA, the back room deals and free trade. I say chuck it (NAFTA) out the window
NAFTA is the North American Free Trade Agreement which allows an easier flow of goods between Canada, the United States and Mexico
True to form Gallant will do what he does best...... take care of Gallant !
Marc Martin
@Mack Leigh
We can see your love for him !!!
We can see your love for him !!!
Rosco holt
@Mack Leigh
He isn't any different than the rest.
He isn't any different than the rest.
David Amos
@Marc Martin As we see yours
daryl doucette
@Rosco holt exactly. The VAST majority of politicians are in the game for their own benefit, pure and simple. VERY FEW actually do it for us peasants.
David Amos
@daryl doucette Methinks you may enjoy reading this comment section N'esy Pas?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fundy-royal-riding-profile-1.3274276
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fundy-royal-riding-profile-1.3274276
David Amos
@daryl doucette "The VAST majority of politicians are in the game for their own benefit, pure and simple. VERY FEW actually do it for us peasants."
Methinks everybody knows that I am a proud peasant just like you N'esy Pas?
This is what the wealthy Irving Clan who owns all the politicians allowed to appear in the Kings County Record on June 22, 2004.
The Unconventional Candidate
By Gisele McKnight
"FUNDY—He has a pack of cigarettes in his shirt pocket, a chain on his wallet, a beard at least a foot long, 60 motorcycles and a cell phone that rings to the tune of "Yankee Doodle."
Meet the latest addition to the Fundy ballot—David Amos. The independent candidate lives in Milton, Massachusetts with his wife and two children, but his place of residence does not stop him from running for office in Canada."
"Amos, 52, is running for political office because of his dissatisfaction with politicians. "I've become aware of much corruption involving our two countries," he said. "The only way to fix corruption is in the political forum."
"What he's fighting for is the discussion of issues – tainted blood, the exploitation of the Maritimes' gas and oil reserves and NAFTA, to name a few.
"The political issues in the Maritimes involve the three Fs – fishing, farming and forestry, but they forget foreign issues," he said. "I'm death on NAFTA, the back room deals and free trade. I say chuck it (NAFTA) out the window
NAFTA is the North American Free Trade Agreement which allows an easier flow of goods between Canada, the United States and Mexico
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http://www.revparl.ca/english/issue.asp?param=122&art=738
"Since 1982, so little has been heard about the Parti Acadien that, as many observers have said, it is a party in its death throes, with little hope of survival at this point. When the Parti Acadien retreated from the political scene the so-called moderate elements of the Acadian nationalist movement discussed the possibility of forming another political party with the goal of urging the reforms proposed by the present Conservative government.
From 1984 to 1986 there was a strong resurgence of ethnic polarisation in New Brunswick including creation of an English-language group led by Len Poore, waging an all-out campaign against bilingualism under the slogan: More bilingualism, fewer jobs for anglophones. The racist tenor of this campaign against Acadians was unparalleled.
In the meantime, the SANB attempted to regain credibility by presenting itself as the conciliator in the conflict surrounding the death of l'Evangéline, and the defender of government reforms, by way of demands for corporatist reforms such as the establishment of French-language agricultural or municipal associations. The SANB has also worked to bring back into its fold those segments of the Acadian establishment that had not been seen for a decade. It must be noted that this fresh involvement was made possible by the departure of most of the progressive activists, so that the organization's image could be improved in the eyes of the elites. The Conférence des Institutions Acadiennes accordingly became useless and was dissolved. The SANB again became a respectable place to be seen."
Not really surprising as Gallant ALWAYS puts himself first . No doubt Gallant and his puppet masters will continue to push their forced frenchification of N.B. agenda .
steve waddell
@Matt Steele defund the government funded hate group SANB would slow that down
Marguerite Deschamps
@steve waddell, the Anglo Society you mean!
Marc Martin
@Matt Steele
you watch too many Alex Jones videos.
you watch too many Alex Jones videos.
Rosco holt
@Matt Steele
" forced frenchification" it more like the opposite.
" forced frenchification" it more like the opposite.
daryl doucette
@Marguerite Deschamps Anglo Society no longer exists
David Amos
@Matt Steele Methinks its strange that the all knowing JP Lewis who is the dude who moderated the most watched political debate in the Rogers YouTube channel during the last federal election did not offer an opinion about my argument with your current local NDP leader. Nesy Pas?
David Amos
@Marc Martin "you watch too many Alex Jones videos"
Methinks you drink too much red kool aid N'esy Pas?.
Methinks you drink too much red kool aid N'esy Pas?.
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David Amos
@daryl doucette "Anglo Society no longer exists"
True However you wackos still do N'esy Pas?
http://www.revparl.ca/english/issue.asp?param=122&art=738
"Since 1982, so little has been heard about the Parti Acadien that, as many observers have said, it is a party in its death throes, with little hope of survival at this point. When the Parti Acadien retreated from the political scene the so-called moderate elements of the Acadian nationalist movement discussed the possibility of forming another political party with the goal of urging the reforms proposed by the present Conservative government.
From 1984 to 1986 there was a strong resurgence of ethnic polarisation in New Brunswick including creation of an English-language group led by Len Poore, waging an all-out campaign against bilingualism under the slogan: More bilingualism, fewer jobs for anglophones. The racist tenor of this campaign against Acadians was unparalleled.
In the meantime, the SANB attempted to regain credibility by presenting itself as the conciliator in the conflict surrounding the death of l'Evangéline, and the defender of government reforms, by way of demands for corporatist reforms such as the establishment of French-language agricultural or municipal associations. The SANB has also worked to bring back into its fold those segments of the Acadian establishment that had not been seen for a decade. It must be noted that this fresh involvement was made possible by the departure of most of the progressive activists, so that the organization's image could be improved in the eyes of the elites. The Conférence des Institutions Acadiennes accordingly became useless and was dissolved. The SANB again became a respectable place to be seen."
True However you wackos still do N'esy Pas?
http://www.revparl.ca/english/issue.asp?param=122&art=738
"Since 1982, so little has been heard about the Parti Acadien that, as many observers have said, it is a party in its death throes, with little hope of survival at this point. When the Parti Acadien retreated from the political scene the so-called moderate elements of the Acadian nationalist movement discussed the possibility of forming another political party with the goal of urging the reforms proposed by the present Conservative government.
From 1984 to 1986 there was a strong resurgence of ethnic polarisation in New Brunswick including creation of an English-language group led by Len Poore, waging an all-out campaign against bilingualism under the slogan: More bilingualism, fewer jobs for anglophones. The racist tenor of this campaign against Acadians was unparalleled.
In the meantime, the SANB attempted to regain credibility by presenting itself as the conciliator in the conflict surrounding the death of l'Evangéline, and the defender of government reforms, by way of demands for corporatist reforms such as the establishment of French-language agricultural or municipal associations. The SANB has also worked to bring back into its fold those segments of the Acadian establishment that had not been seen for a decade. It must be noted that this fresh involvement was made possible by the departure of most of the progressive activists, so that the organization's image could be improved in the eyes of the elites. The Conférence des Institutions Acadiennes accordingly became useless and was dissolved. The SANB again became a respectable place to be seen."
David Amos
@daryl doucette Opps that reply was meant for Marguerite Deschamps
David Amos
@daryl doucette It went "Poof" anyway Trust that you would have enjoyed it
David Amos
@David Amos Imagine having a quote from a history book blocked.
Methinks the Circus is in fine form for a Friday N'esy Pas?
Methinks the Circus is in fine form for a Friday N'esy Pas?
daryl doucette
@David Amos keep'em comin!
David Amos
@daryl doucette Methinks you may enjoy a little history lesson N'esy Pas?
http://www.revparl.ca/english/issue.asp?param=122&art=738
"Since 1982, so little has been heard about the Parti Acadien that, as many observers have said, it is a party in its death throes, with little hope of survival at this point. When the Parti Acadien retreated from the political scene the so-called moderate elements of the Acadian nationalist movement discussed the possibility of forming another political party with the goal of urging the reforms proposed by the present Conservative government.
From 1984 to 1986 there was a strong resurgence of ethnic polarisation in New Brunswick including creation of an English-language group led by Len Poore, waging an all-out campaign against bilingualism under the slogan: More bilingualism, fewer jobs for anglophones. The racist tenor of this campaign against Acadians was unparalleled.
In the meantime, the SANB attempted to regain credibility by presenting itself as the conciliator in the conflict surrounding the death of l'Evangéline, and the defender of government reforms, by way of demands for corporatist reforms such as the establishment of French-language agricultural or municipal associations. The SANB has also worked to bring back into its fold those segments of the Acadian establishment that had not been seen for a decade. It must be noted that this fresh involvement was made possible by the departure of most of the progressive activists, so that the organization's image could be improved in the eyes of the elites. The Conférence des Institutions Acadiennes accordingly became useless and was dissolved. The SANB again became a respectable place to be seen."
Marguerite Deschamps
He deserves all the salaries and pensions that come with it for doing this thankless job. And that goes for all the people running for political office, no matter which political banner they run under, the Liberals, the Conservatives, the Greens and the PA. Otherwise, we would have to settle for the likes of David who claims that he would take the job for peanuts.
Marc Martin
@Marguerite Deschamps
I agree.
I agree.
Samual Johnston
@Marguerite Deschamps $50,000 per year pension after serving for how many years? I agree is a thankless job but it sure pays well.
Mack Leigh
@Marguerite Deschamps
Surely you are not that naive ?? Check Gallant's net worth and assets before going into politics and then check exactly how he has benefited off of the taxpayers of this province.........
Surely you are not that naive ?? Check Gallant's net worth and assets before going into politics and then check exactly how he has benefited off of the taxpayers of this province.........
Rosco holt
@Mack Leigh
The same applies to all politicians, not just Gallant.
How is Alward, Lord and McKenna worth?
The same applies to all politicians, not just Gallant.
How is Alward, Lord and McKenna worth?
David Amos
@Marguerite Deschamps "Otherwise, we would have to settle for the likes of David who claims that he would take the job for peanuts."
Methinks I resemble that remark N'esy Pas?
Methinks I resemble that remark N'esy Pas?
David Amos
@Marc Martin Methinks you speak just like wealthy liberal bureaucrat who thinks that he can't get fired N'esy Pas?
David Amos
@David Amos "Otherwise, we would have to settle for the likes of David who claims that he would take the job for peanuts."
Methinks you may enjoy watching my debate with the NDP leader N'esy Pas?
Methinks you may enjoy watching my debate with the NDP leader N'esy Pas?
David Amos
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Methinks I explained the same reasoning yesterday but many believe the next election is right around the corner in the New Year and so do I. The liberals have lots of money to run a winter campaign and the PCs have none. They won the popular vote and the riding they now hold are secure. However the PCs could lose even more seats to the PANB and possibly the Greens next time. The liberals just have to be careful that they aren't the ones who cause the writ to be dropped This fracking and bilingual nonsense is playing right into their hand in this wicked game and their pals in CBC are cetainly fanning the flames N'esy Pas?
Politically speaking, this is stupid of the Liberals. There will very likely be an election within the next 12-18 months, without a permanent leader they might as well hand a majority to Blaine Higgs. A leadership review would make more sense, or sending out their MLA's around the province and actually sit down and listen to what people are saying.
Samual Johnston
@Layton Bennett might be part of why he is staying leader - if he resigned as leader the Cons would jump on calling a new election. This way it holds things off for a while.
Daniel White
@Layton Bennett Awful lot of worrying about the liberal party. If your not a liberal then don't worry about them. They can put their big boy/girl pants on and handle their problems in there own way. Mr Higgs is the premier now so I think, he has the most problems, caused by who or what, is anyone's opinion. He needs the most help imo. If you have any constructive ideas for him , go for it.
David Amos
@Layton Bennett "Politically speaking, this is stupid of the Liberals"
Methinks I explained the same reasoning yesterday but many believe the next election is right around the corner in the New Year and so do I. The liberals have lots of money to run a winter campaign and the PCs have none. They won the popular vote and the riding they now hold are secure. However the PCs could lose even more seats to the PANB and possibly the Greens next time. The liberals just have to be careful that they aren't the ones who cause the writ to be dropped This fracking and bilingual nonsense is playing right into their hand in this wicked game and their pals in CBC are cetainly fanning the flames N'esy Pas?
Brian Robertson
Liberals: The STD of politics for which there is no drug therapy.
Graham McCormack
@Brian Robertson Doesn't matter the party, you can find this on all sides.
Brian Robertson
@Graham McCormack
But Liberal initiatives over the last 50 years have led us into this unsustainable fiscal mess; and pitted us against one another.
When you aim to please everyon, you end up pleasing none.
But Liberal initiatives over the last 50 years have led us into this unsustainable fiscal mess; and pitted us against one another.
When you aim to please everyon, you end up pleasing none.
Rosco holt
@Brian Robertson
Really!?
We've had the liberals and conservatives at the helm forever.
Conservative initiative that hurt the province:
Point Lepreau refurbishment go ahead knowing it was experimental.
Crownland giveaway
Electricity Agreement with Irving, just to name a few.
Higgs is pitting us against one another on shale gas.
Saying it's all the liberals fault is too much.
Really!?
We've had the liberals and conservatives at the helm forever.
Conservative initiative that hurt the province:
Point Lepreau refurbishment go ahead knowing it was experimental.
Crownland giveaway
Electricity Agreement with Irving, just to name a few.
Higgs is pitting us against one another on shale gas.
Saying it's all the liberals fault is too much.
David Amos
@Brian Robertson Methinks we can expect no less from "Canada's Natural Governing Party" N'esy Pas?
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/checkup/what-s-the-future-look-like-under-the-new-liberal-government-1.3285114
"Mr. Trudeau's victory spells the end of the Liberal Party's decade in the political wilderness, and perhaps even its return as Canada's 'natural governing party.'
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All part of the unaccountability deals written into law by themselves. Perky perky porky porky. Cynicism at it's best.
David Amos
@Richard Riel YUP
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*Gallant will enjoy financial perks of decision to stay Liberal leader until successor found*
Well I know the author is not a Liberal voter...
Well I know the author is not a Liberal voter...
Bernard McIntyre
@Marc Martin. Can't say nothing . I'm being watched.
Samual Johnston
@Marc Martin why? it is a fact regardless of political background.
David Amos
@Bernard McIntyre "Can't say nothing . I'm being watched."
Methinks that is the time to talk N'esy Pas?
Methinks that is the time to talk N'esy Pas?
Jake Quinlan
McKenna's resignation was not a surprise.
David Amos
@Jake Quinlan I concur
Jake Quinlan
I think his motivation to stay on as leader is primarily $$ motivated but in the setting of instability, who knows, may be an election sooner than later, probably makes sense in this case.
David Amos
@Jake Quinlan Methinks the liberal backroom boys merely wish to make their leader to appear ethical before the writ is dropped as soon as Higgs loses control of the PANB or his French Deputy Hell the turncoat Cardy could even cross the floor to join the liberals or the Greens Now that would be a hoot N'esy Pas?
Daniel Rawlins
As long as there is a 'Public Purse' there will be politicians there to pick it.... further proof they are there to serve the public interest, right after they serve there own.
David Amos
@Daniel Rawlins I Wholeheartedly Agree Sir
Mario Doucet
Greedy liberal leader of the acadian parti.
Rosco holt
@Mario Doucet
What about the rest Alward, Graham, Lord, McKenna and next in line will be Higgs turn.
I doubt Higgs will turn down his pension for the greater good of the province when his turn comes.
What about the rest Alward, Graham, Lord, McKenna and next in line will be Higgs turn.
I doubt Higgs will turn down his pension for the greater good of the province when his turn comes.
David Amos
@Rosco holt 'I doubt Higgs will turn down his pension"
Nor I
Nor I
Dan Lee
@Rosco holt
His pension???????he is 64will turn 65 in march........will receive or has receive his cpp.....his irving pension.......his old age .......his goverment pension........yea......he is gonna be poor
His pension???????he is 64will turn 65 in march........will receive or has receive his cpp.....his irving pension.......his old age .......his goverment pension........yea......he is gonna be poor
Dan Lee
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Blaine Higgs
Blaine Higgs
David Amos
@Dan Lee
Methinks I would feel for bad for Mr Higgs but I am a very poor man at the moment and my conscience will not allow me to do so anyway. In my humble opinion any poor man with a conscience at least I have one so I feel I am better off than any politician or lawyer N'esy Pas? Earlier CBC quoted Mr Gallant's advice to Mr Higgs about not making a deal with the devil and losing his soul so to speak. Well if Mr Higgs were a wiseguy he would respond to Gallant's advice and the revelations within this this article by asking Gallant "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"
Samual Johnston
A $50,000 per year pension is sure nice. Maybe a bit much for the time served. I've been in a private pension plan for decades and won't come close to that.
David Amos
@Samual Johnston At least you have one
Mike Melanson
Geez Louise... I'm not a fan of the guy, but ANY one of us would take advantage of a work perk that would guarantee some financial stability for ourselves down the road...
It's easy to point fingers, but he's only doing what any one of us would do as well...
It's easy to point fingers, but he's only doing what any one of us would do as well...
Samual Johnston
@Mike Melanson agreed - am no fan of him or the system either but who is going to turn down that sort of salary and potential pension benefit.
Dan Lee
@Mike
a few yoyos here are so jealous of anything...............
a few yoyos here are so jealous of anything...............
Matt Steele
@Mike Melanson ....True , most of would love to have a 50,000 per year pension after 8 years . What bothers people is that Gallant seems to be claiming that he wants to stick around to make N.B. better ; when what he really wants to do is fill his own pockets , and be the center of attention .
Rosco holt
@Matt Steele
The same could be said of all politicians.
Ex: Lord and McKenna just to name a few.
The same could be said of all politicians.
Ex: Lord and McKenna just to name a few.
David Amos
@Mike Melanson True
daryl doucette
@Mike Melanson damn straight
Mark Murphy
@Mike Melanson I don't disagree with that . Which is why the pension should be a defined contribution pension not solely funded by the tax payer
David Amos
@Mark Murphy Methinks the first order of business of any politicians is to insure that his entitlements are secure and as much as he can get away with N'esy Pas?
Rosco holt
Why is this even news?
David Amos
@Rosco holt Methinks many folks are thinking the same thing N'esy Pas?
Anne Bérubé
@Rosco holt Because when you quit any job, you usually get out the door and you hope it does not hit you on the way out, that's why! Not imposing yourself to frustrated and less joyous taxpayers by still collecting your salary & perks, that's why! Try to stay on at your job once you are fired at the same salary and see how it turns out. Gee, why even ask this question!
Rosco holt
@Anne Bérubé
Many politicians(Liberal & Conservatives) have quit their political job and collected their perks on their way out. He quit being Liberal leader not being MLA.
It isn't new news per say. Defeated party leaders usually step down.
Many politicians(Liberal & Conservatives) have quit their political job and collected their perks on their way out. He quit being Liberal leader not being MLA.
It isn't new news per say. Defeated party leaders usually step down.
Marguerite Deschamps
@Anne Bérubé, he was elected for the full term until there is an election. Then, by your logic, Higgs should quit when he gets booted out on a non-confidence vote which will come sooner than you think.
David Amos
@Anne Bérubé Trust that the politicians and journalists understand what most folks don't. The simple fact of the matter is that Gallant is still the leader of his party until he is replaced by their rules. Furthermore even if he were to quit the liberal party he has every right to remain in his seat because he was elected to represent his neighbours in the Shediac area until the next election Methinks this talk of Gallant's pension etc is just Friday fluff to keep folks yapping about politicking while partaking of coffee and donuts over the weekend N'esy Pas?
David Amos
@Marguerite Deschamps "Higgs should quit when he gets booted out on a non-confidence vote which will come sooner than you think."
Methinks all the SANB people you know and love would enjoy me giving Higgs, Northrup. Oliver, Flemming, Crossman, Wetmore, wilson, Fitch and Kierstead, the local Conservative MLAs in the Fundy Royal area a history lesson and explaining my lawsuit on the radio while I was running for the federal seat N'esy Pas?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgTsmzbasCA
Methinks all the SANB people you know and love would enjoy me giving Higgs, Northrup. Oliver, Flemming, Crossman, Wetmore, wilson, Fitch and Kierstead, the local Conservative MLAs in the Fundy Royal area a history lesson and explaining my lawsuit on the radio while I was running for the federal seat N'esy Pas?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgTsmzbasCA
Bob Smith
You have to wonder if Gallant isn't the only one who is eyeballing the # of years needed for a pension. Given the volatility of a minority government, are there more MLA's who might want to extend the lifespan of the Higgs government to get that gold ticket, so to speak?
David Amos
@Bob Smith That was my first thought when the polls came rolling in and it was a tie until Jake squeaked by and kept his seat. Methinks he will lose to the PANB next time and perhaps a few others so hJake and all his PC buddies better start hoping they can keep their cabinet positions long enough to improve their pension plans N'esy Pas?
David Stairs
I can't believe that so many think it is ok for him to do this since so many before him have done the same..it's time for someone to step up and say"enough already" this way of entitlement has got to stop...wow...it is not ok to take anything that the voters did not vote for...put it out there and see what happens when the voters have a say on your perks...
David Amos
@David Stairs Methinks a greedy liberal lawyer said it best N'esy Pas?
David Dingwall, "I'm entitled to my entitlements."
David Dingwall, "I'm entitled to my entitlements."
Anne Bérubé
Talk about arrogance, not surprising coming from the liberals, this is their unique force...in fact. Also since nobody is 'picking him up' for a job, he is relying on New Brunswickers for his bread and butter. Again, arrogance is demonstrated at all levels.
Marguerite Deschamps
@Anne Bérubé, and the CONs were so much better. This is why we gave the booth to Harper, Alward and Higgs at the same time. And Higgs is only now hanging by a thread.
Lou Bell
@Marguerite Deschamps Naw, you're stuck with him now that the last pathetic premier has quit. And that thread is much stronger than the snot that Brian was hangin' on to.
Marguerite Deschamps
@Lou Bell, anything can happen For instance, such as one or two of the 25 of the two COR parties has a bad cold on the day of a vote in the Legislature and Higgs takes a hike.
David Amos
@Marguerite Deschamps Methinks Mr Higgs should not trust his Deputy Premier and all his SANB buddies or the turncoats Cardy and Lamrock in the dog eat dog world of fierce politicking N'esy Pas?
Lou Bell
Meanwhile , David C**n is shocked he wasn't consulted by Higgs for his budget after the leader of the Greens sold his soul to the Acadian Party and lost !!
Lou Bell
@Lou Bell Sorry , throne speech , not budget.
David Amos
@Lou Bell Methinks the leader of a party who can't be named is odd man out and the PANB preacher now rules the roost in the chicken house where our rights and interests are not being protected N'esy Pas?
Rosco holt
@Lou Bell
What a surprise Higgs doesn't want to work with David after he said he would. By the way Higgs sold his sold a long time ago.
What a surprise Higgs doesn't want to work with David after he said he would. By the way Higgs sold his sold a long time ago.
Lou Bell
And the Greens thought they were like Willy Wonka and found the Golden Ticket , only to find out it was a dud !!!
David Amos
@Lou Bell Methinks the Green Meanies thought they were gonna rule New Brunswick like they do in BC However when they sided with their old adversary NB Power and forced Gallant to take back his big election promise to freeze power rates like Alward did years ago they cooked their own goose that was laying the golden eggs N'esy Pas?
Lou Bell
This is about like The Godfather. His " inner circle " will need to appoint a " new Don " .
David Amos
@Lou Bell Speaking of mobsters enjoy a bit of something New Brunswick Attorney Generals have been enjoying listening to since 2004
David Amos
Marguerite Deschamps
This pales in comparison to the salary of the governor-general and all the perks that come with it. It's a totally useless non-elected position and we keep paying them a pension and expenses after they retire. Adrienne Clarkson has cost us over a million dollars in expenses since she retired. But I suppose, that's OK eh given that she represents the Malarkey?
Marguerite Deschamps
... and free lavish accommodations, I might add.
David Amos
@Marguerite Deschamps Cry me a river
Mark Murphy
Another reason New Brunswick is bankrupt. financially politically and emotionally Bankrupt .
Those leading do not know how to get the financial house in order. those leading spend big for votes and then tax bigger while in power .. Those that foot the bill . New Brunswick citizens cannot afford to live there any more so they leave . As I did.
And leads to people emotionally bankrupt with no hope of a better future in that province .
It is more then disgusting that this guy could get a pension of $50,000 a year for being a disaster loser of a Premiere.
He should , but will not, do the right thing . Step down retire and let a by election take place
Those leading do not know how to get the financial house in order. those leading spend big for votes and then tax bigger while in power .. Those that foot the bill . New Brunswick citizens cannot afford to live there any more so they leave . As I did.
And leads to people emotionally bankrupt with no hope of a better future in that province .
It is more then disgusting that this guy could get a pension of $50,000 a year for being a disaster loser of a Premiere.
He should , but will not, do the right thing . Step down retire and let a by election take place
David Amos
@Mark Murphy "New Brunswick citizens cannot afford to live there any more so they leave . As I did."
Methinks political lawyers such as the turncoat Murphys of Moncton should have informed the other Murphy folks of the awful truth that journalists such as Steve Murphy of CTV, his old buddy Senator Duffy and the Irving Clan have known all along. The Golden Rule truly is "He With the Gold Makes the Rules. Furthermore everybody knows it and nobody cares. Hence we get the governments we deserve N'esy Pas?
Methinks political lawyers such as the turncoat Murphys of Moncton should have informed the other Murphy folks of the awful truth that journalists such as Steve Murphy of CTV, his old buddy Senator Duffy and the Irving Clan have known all along. The Golden Rule truly is "He With the Gold Makes the Rules. Furthermore everybody knows it and nobody cares. Hence we get the governments we deserve N'esy Pas?
David Amos
@David Amos I said following on CTV to Steve Murphy over 6 months before the law student Brian Gallant ran against the lawyer Bernie Lard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1azdNWbF3A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1azdNWbF3A
Rosco holt
@Mark Murphy
Really!?
Why singling only Brian. No government in the last decade bothered getting the financials in order.
"He should , but will not, do the right thing . Step down retire and let a by election take place"
He was elected has MLA not just the leader of the Liberals.
Would you ask the same things out of Higgs?
Really!?
Why singling only Brian. No government in the last decade bothered getting the financials in order.
"He should , but will not, do the right thing . Step down retire and let a by election take place"
He was elected has MLA not just the leader of the Liberals.
Would you ask the same things out of Higgs?
Jim Cyr
Here in Maine we are nowhere near as generous to our politicians as you are. I guess you are either nicer than us.... or bigger suckers....
David Amos
@Jim Cyr Everybody know its he latter However methinks New Hampshire is even less generous N'esy Pas?
Gallant will enjoy financial perks of decision to stay Liberal leader until successor found
Gallant will be in line for a pension if he remains MLA for 2 more years
Former premier Brian Gallant's decision to remain as party leader while Liberals choose a replacement departs from the normal practice of provincial leaders stepping aside quickly following a resignation announcement.
But there are no rules against it and, in Gallant's case, a number of significant financial advantages.
"If there isn't trouble within caucus, then maybe he can be that kind of caretaker leader. It's a really tough question to answer."
On Thursday, Gallant announced he has decided to resign as Liberal leader but not until the party holds a leadership convention
"In these uncharted waters of a minority government I will stay at the helm of the party to provide some stability while the party chooses its next leader for the next election," he said.
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It was a tough call, according to Gallant, who says he came close to resigning as leader last month but was talked out of it by other MLAs and supportive members of the public
"I have really struggled with the decision. I think there's a lot of arguments to go one way or the other," said Gallant.
"It really is the support shown by Liberals, by New Brunswickers and by the caucus asking me to continue."
Although it was not mentioned as a factor, any decisions Gallant makes about his political future also come with significant personal financial consequences.
The position of leader of the Opposition pays $55,000 more than being an MLA — $140,000 in total — and as long as Gallant remains an MLA and leader of the party that salary belongs to him.
But the more significant financial issue facing Gallant revolves around how long he decides to serve as an MLA once a new leader is chosen.
Gallant's rise to political prominence was so rapid he is the only premier to lose office in the last 50 years without enough elected service to qualify for an MLA pension.
At 36, he's a long way from having to worry about retirement, but if Gallant remains an MLA for at least two more years he will have, depending on inflation and the performance of the MLA pension fund, an annual MLA and ministerial retirement income of close to $50,000 per year waiting when he reaches the age of 60.
It's not unusual for former premiers to remain MLAs for a time after losing government, but none have served an entire term.
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Former New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant, seen with his wife Karine Gallant, announces his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party at the New Brunswick Legislature on Thursday. (James West/The Canadian Press)
Bernard Lord resigned his seat almost immediately following his government's election loss in 2006, but David Alward, Shawn Graham and Camille Thériault all served as MLAs after governments they led were defeated.
Still, all departed before their permanent replacement arrived to sit in the legislature.
The quickest Liberals have moved to pick a new leader in recent years was the selection of Thériault in May 1998, seven months after the surprise resignation of Frank McKenna.
Others have taken much longer. The convention that picked Gallant in October 2012 occurred nearly two years after the resignation of Shawn Graham.
Lewis said all Liberal MLAs, including those with ambitions to replace Gallant, will have to get used to the former premier's new role before it will be clear whether his remaining leader of the Opposition for a time will work smoothly.
"I think the answer is in the temperature of the caucus room," said Lewis. "It's hard to say."
But there are no rules against it and, in Gallant's case, a number of significant financial advantages.
"Usually it's a quick exit," said University of New Brunswick political scientist J.P. Lewis, who believes it could be workable if other MLAs are supportive, including those who might run to replace Gallant.
"If there isn't trouble within caucus, then maybe he can be that kind of caretaker leader. It's a really tough question to answer."
On Thursday, Gallant announced he has decided to resign as Liberal leader but not until the party holds a leadership convention
"In these uncharted waters of a minority government I will stay at the helm of the party to provide some stability while the party chooses its next leader for the next election," he said.
CBC News
Brian Gallant resigns
Brian Gallant announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party. Now we look back at his time as leader. 0:55
It was a tough call, according to Gallant, who says he came close to resigning as leader last month but was talked out of it by other MLAs and supportive members of the public
"I have really struggled with the decision. I think there's a lot of arguments to go one way or the other," said Gallant.
"It really is the support shown by Liberals, by New Brunswickers and by the caucus asking me to continue."
Financial benefits
Although it was not mentioned as a factor, any decisions Gallant makes about his political future also come with significant personal financial consequences.
The position of leader of the Opposition pays $55,000 more than being an MLA — $140,000 in total — and as long as Gallant remains an MLA and leader of the party that salary belongs to him.
I think the answer is in the temperature of the caucus room.- J.P. Lewis, UNB associate professorIt's close to the $152,000 he earned as premier and makes for a less jarring personal transition.
But the more significant financial issue facing Gallant revolves around how long he decides to serve as an MLA once a new leader is chosen.
Gallant's rise to political prominence was so rapid he is the only premier to lose office in the last 50 years without enough elected service to qualify for an MLA pension.
At 36, he's a long way from having to worry about retirement, but if Gallant remains an MLA for at least two more years he will have, depending on inflation and the performance of the MLA pension fund, an annual MLA and ministerial retirement income of close to $50,000 per year waiting when he reaches the age of 60.
It's not unusual for former premiers to remain MLAs for a time after losing government, but none have served an entire term.
Still, all departed before their permanent replacement arrived to sit in the legislature.
The quickest Liberals have moved to pick a new leader in recent years was the selection of Thériault in May 1998, seven months after the surprise resignation of Frank McKenna.
Others have taken much longer. The convention that picked Gallant in October 2012 occurred nearly two years after the resignation of Shawn Graham.
Lewis said all Liberal MLAs, including those with ambitions to replace Gallant, will have to get used to the former premier's new role before it will be clear whether his remaining leader of the Opposition for a time will work smoothly.
"I think the answer is in the temperature of the caucus room," said Lewis. "It's hard to say."