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[Victoria Watcher]

That is a big break for Singh.

 

and maybe for the liberals too.  they might like this. 

[Bob Fugger]

It's almost as if the Libs did this on purpose to help Singh out. Trudeau would love to see Singh hang around for another year as NDP leader. 

 

First thought that crossed my mind, too.

[Wayne]

Victoria Watcher, on 16 Jan 2019 - 11:31 AM, said:

and maybe for the liberals too.  they might like this. 

 

How so?

 

She was trailing in the polls but with Singh's blunders, there was a chance for a win. Though he is working hard for that seat.

 

I found her apology on the weak side of political correctness.

[Victoria Watcher]

Singh being NDP leader might be best for the liberals in the fall.

[rjag]

This is funny

https://twitter.com/...0568068097?s=21

[Victoria Watcher]

‪John Ivison: A most convenient misstep for the Liberals in Burnaby South.

https://nationalpost...-burnaby-south‬

[rjag]

‪John Ivison: A most convenient misstep for the Liberals in Burnaby South.

https://nationalpost...-burnaby-south‬

 

I cannot believe someone could be that stupid to write something like that and not expect it to be caught and used against them. I have to think this was the game plan all along as JT is in a stronger position with Jagmeet as leader. Its like they told her to do this....lets watch and see what type of consulting position she gets in the next 6 months....

[spanky123]

I cannot believe someone could be that stupid to write something like that and not expect it to be caught and used against them. I have to think this was the game plan all along as JT is in a stronger position with Jagmeet as leader. Its like they told her to do this....lets watch and see what type of consulting position she gets in the next 6 months....

 

She mentioned that the guy "was of Indian descent" and that is now deemed racist? If one of my coworkers says that I am of Irish decent then I can get them fired?!

[Rob Randall]

^Context, my friend.

[RFS]

She mentioned that the guy "was of Indian descent" and that is now deemed racist? If one of my coworkers says that I am of Irish decent then I can get them fired?!

Actually, you are racist for asking.  Report for re-education at 0600 hours

[sdwright.vic]

October 21, 2019... gee. Happy Birthday to me I guess?

[Victoria Watcher]

it was in another language I’ve yet to see the exact or translated text of what she posted.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 16 January 2019 - 04:28 PM.

[Jackerbie]

it was in another language I’ve yet to see the exact or translated text of what she posted.

 

The translation given by Global: "If we can increase the voting rate, as the only Chinese candidate in this riding, if I can garner 16,000 votes I will easily win the byelection, control the election race and make history! My opponent in this byelection is the NDP candidate Singh of Indian descent!" via https://globalnews.c...ge-controversy/

[spanky123]

^Context, my friend.

I didn’t see the message and I don’t read Chinese but the NP reported that the message pointed out that the candidate was the only one of Chinese descent and that Singh was of Indian descent.

[Victoria Watcher]

The translation given by Global: "If we can increase the voting rate, as the only Chinese candidate in this riding, if I can garner 16,000 votes I will easily win the byelection, control the election race and make history! My opponent in this byelection is the NDP candidate Singh of Indian descent!" via https://globalnews.c...ge-controversy/

seems pretty benign. if she did not mention him wound it still be offensive? don’t know. let’s see if they replace her.

[Rob Randall]

Assuming Global's translation is accurate, you'd have to turn yourself into a pretzel in order to spin that comment as not racist. It's pretty obvious what she was getting at.

[Victoria Watcher]

what if she simply urged the Chinese Canadian community to get out the vote? And reminded folks she is part of it.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 16 January 2019 - 05:35 PM.

[RFS]

Assuming Global's translation is accurate, you'd have to turn yourself into a pretzel in order to spin that comment as not racist. It's pretty obvious what she was getting at.

On the other hand, if a politician points out that she is Chinese, or whatever, and her opponent is white then it’s actually brave and fierce and “literally everything”

[Cats4Hire]

what if she simply urged the Chinese Canadian community to get out the vote? And reminded folks she is part of it.

This is what I see from it. Sure she didn't need to bring up that he's Indian but I don't see how that was racist. 

[LJ]

Why didn't she bring up the thing that he was "male" that's even more damning?