Mr. Mulcair, please give Canadians a fair, openly broadcasted debate
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Anonymous
11 years ago
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I know many older people that don't have internet. Not fair to leave them out....unless you don't want informed Canadians.
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Al Brunet
11 years ago
Letting Harper set the agenda and lead everyone by the nose does not show leadership.
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David Rahilly
11 years ago
Do not allow Harper to continue to change the rules that are only for the purpose of weakening our democracy and tipping the scales in his favour.
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Kathryn
11 years ago
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Please do not take part in the debate that Harper wants but the Consortium debate with the other leaders. And please don't use the Consortium debate to tear apart the other leaders but to present your platform in a respectful way. Don't play into Harper's hand in this. Show your true stuff by giving Canadians a fair view of the debate.
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Sandy Budd
11 years ago
Harpers style if debate will not be open for all to see ,please do not debate him !
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suzanne guimond
11 years ago
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I am one of many that live in a rural community and unable to receive "Power and Politics", legislature debates etc...etc...A debate would be keenly observed in the Northern latitudes if it were available,
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Jeffrey Martin
11 years ago
Don't do it on Harper's terms
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Diana
11 years ago
The debates are for Canadian public not for personal interests. All Leaders must be present at the debates, inexcusable for Harper to manipulate this event that is for the voter! Boycott this Mulcair,Trudeau and May to let him debate himself or show up!
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Sheryn Sauvé
11 years ago
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as someone who has over the air TV, I would most likely be unable to listen in. Also, I think it sets a dangerous precedent. The organization of these debates should be set by a nonpartisan group. Finally, were Harper not have any opposition at "his" debates, he'd look pretty arrogant and foolish.
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Deb Thiessen
11 years ago
Boycott Harper's chosen debates. Let him debate himself in the boutique debates. Please do not participate in Harper's game. Then if he does not show up for the major debates, he will be shown as the turkey he is.
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Lynn C. Hamilton
11 years ago
Well done! We need to hear from all candidates.
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Kim Ferguson
11 years ago
Shame on you for thinking you are better than the process.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
let Harper debate himself!
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Jason Neron
11 years ago
If Harper is not willing to debate fairly and to the widest national audience then let him debate with himself in shame and look like a clown.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
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Splitting the vote does not do the NDP or the Libs any good. Boutique debates serves only the CONs. Please re-think your position.
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Tammy Carruthers
11 years ago
These debates have been a Canadian tradition since the 1960's. Please do not play along with Mr. Harpers incorrect approach to politics. You're better than that. Or so I thought.
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Glenna Johnson
11 years ago
I made my Facebook comments before reading this article and said exactly the same. Please please DO NOT fall for his games. I know you can debate the shit out of him...but you know that is all he will say anyway..BULLSHIT. Harper is acting like a childish dictator as usual. DON'T LET HIM DICTATE THIS ELECTION. He will look the fool not you. And I think Trudeau is right to be gun shy. DON"T DO IT! DON"T DO IT! DON"T DO IT! PLEASE
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William Rice
11 years ago
Please don't be bullied into partisan debate venues. Please back out of harpers planned debates.
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Leeanne Golka
11 years ago
Dont stoop to his level.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
Please back out of the rigged debates where the PM picks the topics, locations and formats.
I know many older people that don't have internet. Not fair to leave them out....unless you don't want informed Canadians.
Letting Harper set the agenda and lead everyone by the nose does not show leadership.
Do not allow Harper to continue to change the rules that are only for the purpose of weakening our democracy and tipping the scales in his favour.
Please do not take part in the debate that Harper wants but the Consortium debate with the other leaders. And please don't use the Consortium debate to tear apart the other leaders but to present your platform in a respectful way. Don't play into Harper's hand in this. Show your true stuff by giving Canadians a fair view of the debate.
Harpers style if debate will not be open for all to see ,please do not debate him !
I am one of many that live in a rural community and unable to receive "Power and Politics", legislature debates etc...etc...A debate would be keenly observed in the Northern latitudes if it were available,
Don't do it on Harper's terms
The debates are for Canadian public not for personal interests. All Leaders must be present at the debates, inexcusable for Harper to manipulate this event that is for the voter! Boycott this Mulcair,Trudeau and May to let him debate himself or show up!
as someone who has over the air TV, I would most likely be unable to listen in. Also, I think it sets a dangerous precedent. The organization of these debates should be set by a nonpartisan group. Finally, were Harper not have any opposition at "his" debates, he'd look pretty arrogant and foolish.
Boycott Harper's chosen debates. Let him debate himself in the boutique debates. Please do not participate in Harper's game. Then if he does not show up for the major debates, he will be shown as the turkey he is.
Well done! We need to hear from all candidates.
Shame on you for thinking you are better than the process.
let Harper debate himself!
If Harper is not willing to debate fairly and to the widest national audience then let him debate with himself in shame and look like a clown.
Splitting the vote does not do the NDP or the Libs any good. Boutique debates serves only the CONs. Please re-think your position.
These debates have been a Canadian tradition since the 1960's. Please do not play along with Mr. Harpers incorrect approach to politics. You're better than that. Or so I thought.
I made my Facebook comments before reading this article and said exactly the same. Please please DO NOT fall for his games. I know you can debate the shit out of him...but you know that is all he will say anyway..BULLSHIT. Harper is acting like a childish dictator as usual. DON'T LET HIM DICTATE THIS ELECTION. He will look the fool not you. And I think Trudeau is right to be gun shy. DON"T DO IT! DON"T DO IT! DON"T DO IT! PLEASE
Please don't be bullied into partisan debate venues. Please back out of harpers planned debates.
Dont stoop to his level.
Please back out of the rigged debates where the PM picks the topics, locations and formats.