I haven't weighed in yet on my pick for GG, my pick is Lewis Mackenzie. He is first of all a strong supporter of our military. He loves Canada. He is a no nonsense kind of guy, but is normally very diplomatic. He is also very outspoken and does not suffer fools, ever. Enough of the CBC female reporters for GG, even though I really like Jean, it's time for a strong male military GG, and that would be Lewis Mackenzie.
This is one of the best interviews I have ever seen him give. He totally destroys the lawyer Attaran. I really wonder what Attaran's problem with Canada is, and why is his face red throughout the interview? Is he not used to getting questioned about his support of anti-Canada people?
Lewis Mackenzie destroys Attaran.
Who to believe, an Afghan who saw nothing happen first hand, or the Chief of the Defense Staff? This lawyer has an ax to grind, he likes to listen to himself, and thinks his sh&t doesn't stink. He also wants detailed information released while our troops are still in Afghanistan. I wonder if Attaran knows Warman, they seem to be birds of a feather.
Attaran wraps himself in "law" and Lewis calls him on it. It is a must see interview.
I hope PM Harper sees this interview, because if he does, he will know that Lewis Mackenzie is the perfect candidate for the GG position. He will protect our troops and our country from lawyers who are more interested in condemning our troops and scoring some face time on CTV, Canada's home for gossip!
Attaran gives me the creepy crawler feeling every time I see him. He is NEVER defending Canada or Canadians, and that says a lot to me.
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Attaran is such a little weasel.
I ran a poll with MacKenzie's name in January before it was decided Jean would not serve another term. 40% voted for a General.
WHO WOULD YOU VOTE FOR THE NEXT GOVERNOR GENERAL?
Lewis MacKenzie (23%)
Rick Hillier (17%)
Preston Manning (16%)
Michaelle Jean (14%)
Deb Grey (12%)
Mike Harris (9%)
Ralph Klein (5%)
He reminds the lawyer that he is attacking the CDS by calling the report "nonsense" after backing down being asked if it was credible.
Attaran did not cross again that line and retreated back to Parliamentary Supremacy when pushed.
We must also remember that this is the guy that Mr Z defended, when he got in trouble at Harvard.
Did we ever find out what he did there, to get in trouble.
I agree Gen. Mackenzie did great in countering Attaran's arguments, and that's what's needed -- someone to put the SOB in his place and to shut him up, instead of treating him with hushed respect as "an expert".
But if the General became GG, he would lose the ability to tell people like Attaran where to go. Because of the office of the GG, he would have to remain apolitical. So I'd rather General Mackenzie remain free to speak his mind.
maryT said...
We must also remember that this is the guy that Mr Z defended, when he got in trouble at Harvard.
Did we ever find out what he did there, to get in trouble.
From what I've read there was a question as to who was funding his research, but Iggy and another guy(i can't remember if his name was given)
looked into this (only these two were allowed to see the documents and meet the donor) and Iggy (Harvard era Iggy) said every thing was on the up and up.
so now you know.
I think we need to really push this man for GG! He really handled that Attaran!! And yes Attaran was red-faced-he never hit anything like that before!!! Kudos to Jane Taber for allowing it to happen-not sure Tom Clark would have allowed MacKenzie his say!!
I have a question for the sissy lawyer and his sissy client.....
Q. What is the primary job description of a soldier?
A. To facilitate the DEATH of the enemy.
With this in mind, the Canadian Forces are undoubtedly hauling ass.
Major General Lewis Mackenzie for GG!
Hear,Hear! He's my favorite for sure. I sure hope the PM is considering him. He'd be great.
Hunter ... My beef is with the CTV woman. She did not give enough time to the General. That shady looking lawyer was talking far too slowly and thus taking up more time and that's not fair to the other person in the debate.
CTV you fail yet again.
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