[Manic!]

Kevin O'Leary to enter Conservative leadership race tomorrow - Politics - CBC News (http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/kevin-oleary-conservative-leadership-race-1.3939876)

Just leave that here.

[murd0c]

I guess that means he's leaving Shark Tank.. I guess we can call this the Trump effect

[pastarocket]

This shark from Shark Tank is smarter than Trump, that's for sure.

Can O'Leary make Canada great again? :troll:

[Spoon]

#StopTrudeau :troll:

[godwin]

I think it will be interesting, but he can't speak French which would be a problem for him.

[320icar]

^^ lol like we on the west coast give a shit

[frozen]

Nobody gives a shit except Quebecois.

[Rallydrv]

1) first order of business PM KevinO - start charging the world royalty when they use the word"canada"

[Infiniti]

Can't stand the guy

[dbaz]

trump targeted Mexicans. who will oleary target?

[68style]

Fuck this guy, once a scammer always a scammer

[Hondaracer]

People still think about politics this far after/before an election?

[nah]

I think it will be interesting, but he can't speak French which would be a problem for him.

he has a tutor...

[Teriyaki]

Fuck. Is this is Canada's Mr.T? Although "successful", the guy comes off as incredibly self-centred.

[MrPhreak]

I like O'Leary as a commentator

I don't however like the idea of O'Leary running the Conservative party

The main problem with O'Leary is the same problem with Trump... they pretend to support capitalism, but they actually don't seem to understand the concept of what capitalism really is. It needs to be laissez-faire. Tariffs, taxes, incentives, favoritism, protectionism, lobbying... all don't exist in real capitalism. When you introduce all of that, you end up with super powerful corporations and monopolies.

[Harvey Specter]

Politics was a joke before but now it's become a freak show.

[underscore]

I'll only be concerned if he actually gets anywhere, from my understanding it's fairly easy to enter at this level (I may be wrong).

That said, anyone even putting their name down as a possibility for running a country when they haven't had any prior experience in politics is a joke.

[underscore]

edit: double post

[Timpo]

oh ok so this is what US President and Canadian Prime Minister will look like

http://www.24news.ca/images/obgrabber/2016-01/8603453e60.jpeg

[The_AK]

trump targeted Mexicans. who will oleary target?

Liberals. All of them.

[freakshow]

Politics was a joke before but now it's become a freak show.

:(

[Nlkko]

Kevin is a genius-level guy but he speaks with his dick not his mind.

Also Quebec, u mad?

[Hondaracer]

I'll only be concerned if he actually gets anywhere, from my understanding it's fairly easy to enter at this level (I may be wrong).

That said, anyone even putting their name down as a possibility for running a country when they haven't had any prior experience in politics is a joke.

Ruining high level business gives me more confidence in your skills than being a PE teacher i.e. Justin.

[unit]

that PE teacher has been exposed to and involved in the politics his whole life.
celebrities who know nothing about politics shouldn't run countries.

[Great68]

Ruining high level business gives me more confidence in your skills than being a PE teacher i.e. Justin.

I know you meant to say "running", but what you wrote would be accurate as well.

Here's a good article on his business career:

The real (and shocking) story of Kevin O'Leary's business career | National Observer (http://www.nationalobserver.com/2016/01/26/news/real-and-shocking-story-kevin-olearys-business-career)

[Bouncing Bettys]

oh ok so this is what US President and Canadian Prime Minister will look like

http://www.24news.ca/images/obgrabber/2016-01/8603453e60.jpeg

It would be criminal not to have him wear a Trump-styled toupee at least once while in office.

[GLOW]

i think he meant ruining, but then again, i already read up on his business history before...

[underscore]

Ruining high level business gives me more confidence in your skills than being a PE teacher i.e. Justin.

I'm not sure if you meant ruining or running, as I'm pretty sure both apply, but being better than someone that's underqualified doesn't make you qualified, it just makes you less underqualified.

[stylez2k4]

What a fucking loser. I guess imagine he was too much of a pussy to run before Trump's success.

[DragonChi]

I like his business style, he tells it like it is. On that end of the spectrum, it also means he lacks compassion. I don't see him being the leader of any country without it. It would be very surprising if he was able to make it to the leadership of the tories, let alone PM of Canada.

[RRxtar]

A couple things here...

To start with, yes O'Leary and Trump are both businessmen that were on TV, but calling Kevin Canada's Trump is pretty silly and that needs to stop before it starts. Trump seems to have actually lost his mind and is less of a businessman and more of a buffoon these days.

Im strongly against career politicians, and a big fan of non-politician business people running for office. Kevin seems to be quite fiscally responsible and we will have to see what his platform looks like, but I bet it will be very center, with a strong focus on correcting the economy.

And I know most of RS is pretty solidly in the Liberal camp, but stand back for a second and realize Canada started this ball rolling with elected a pretty face celebrity in 2015. Justify it all you want, but thats who most Liberal voters voted for. 15 months later and we've still only got a pretty face celebrity... and a horrifying economic outlook.

And finally, aside from the french thing, the big thing that will hold Kevin back is his stance on firearms. A big majority of firearms owners are conservatives (they have to be), and Kevin is not pro-firearm. That is a non starter for a huge number of conservatives.

[Great68]

15 months later and we've still only got a pretty face celebrity... and a horrifying economic outlook.


Do you really think 9 years of shit can be fixed in 15 months?

I'm want some of what you're drinking.

[Verdasco]

is O'leary the type of person to bring Canada ground up to a stronger economy? hmmm

[68style]

Kevin O'Leary is fiscally responsible!!! What are you smoking RRxtar, go take 5 minutes out of your day and look at the list of companies and hedge funds he's completely ruined. The only thing he's good at financially is lining his pockets at the expense of other people.

Unfuckingbelievable...

[DragonChi]

Pretty face has been in office a little more than a year, still above 50% of promises delivered and a few in progress. Conservative economy wasn't that great under Harper either.

https://www.trudeaumetre.ca

From the people Trump is appointing to his administration, it looks like they're going to be in a world of hurt. I can honestly say that I wouldn't trust a business man, successful or not, to be in office at this point.

According to the article a page back, Kevin does seem fiscally responsible. But with a bit of digging, he's just a persona on TV. His book, "Cold hard truth", is also telling of his arrogance and unwillingness to be accountable for his actions.

With the likes of Harper, Trump, and Bush being elected. I can say he has a chance. :lol

[68style]

The first 30 seconds of this video is all anyone needs to know about this piece of shit excuse for a human being:

https://youtu.be/AuqemytQ5QA

[Hondaracer]

People all about the pussification of society scared of people who actually tell it how it is

[dvst8]

People all about the pussification of society scared of people who actually tell it how it is

So please explain how 3.5 billion people living in poverty is fantastic news?

[Great68]

Come on man, that's not "telling it like is" that's more like spewing ignorance.

Sure there might be some Cinderella rags to riches stories out there, but they're extremely rare compared to the other 3.499999 billion out there who will be stuck in eternal poverty. Their social situations will simply never lend them those opportunities to become "stinking rich" as that penis-face puts it.

[Hondaracer]

So please explain how 3.5 billion people living in poverty is fanatic news?

It's the ongoing reality of this earth.

You going to help some fucking family living in a straw hut by texting a $25 donation to 5555?

We were all born into the privilege of first world luxury. Unless you're gonna go to Africa and get your hands dirty please don't act like backing dumb dumb Justin giving the UN 10 million+ of our dollars to "distribute" to Africa is actually going to change a thing.

Hop up on dat African aid bangwagon for 15 minutes before going out for a $150 dinner and forgetting about it all.

[dvst8]

It's the ongoing reality of this earth.

You going to help some fucking family living in a straw hut by texting a $25 donation to 5555?

We were all born into the privilege of first world luxury. Unless you're gonna go to Africa and get your hands dirty please don't act like backing dumb dumb Justin giving the UN 10 million+ of our dollars to "distribute" to Africa is actually going to change a thing.

Hop up on dat African aid bangwagon for 15 minutes before going out for a $150 dinner and forgetting about it all.


Sorry, I think you dodged the question. How is it still fantastic news?

Reality or not, it is not fucking fantastic.

[Sosodef]

So many O'Leary haters. How come?

He seems like he is competent and he's conservative, the latter is what will give him a fighting chance.

I truly feel Harper lost because of his reputation. I would vote conservative all day.

[Manic!]

So many O'Leary haters. How come?

He seems like he is competent and he's conservative, the latter is what will give him a fighting chance.



He is also American.

Q&A with Kevin O'Leary of Shark Tank?Mr. Wonderful Lives in Boston (http://www.bostonmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/blog/2013/10/10/shark-tank-kevin-oleary-boston/)

Q&A: Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary
It turns out Mr. Wonderful lives on Marlborough Street. The ‘meanest’ shark on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank talks venture investing, the Patriots, and why Boston is his favorite place to call home.

I am surprised no one has brought up kelly leach and 22/18 letters after her name.

[GLOW]

at least he won't say "uh...." every 10 seconds when i see him on TV Kappa :troll:

[Hondaracer]

Sorry, I think you dodged the question. How is it still fantastic news?

Reality or not, it is not fucking fantastic.

The guy has/was been on THREE TV shows..his opinions rile up people like you that give videos and his shows viewership..

In a casual conversation with anyone else would anyone bat an eye at that comment?

Join the rest of the pawn viewership driving ratings on variety shows dressed up as economics for dummies.

[SiRV]

And finally, aside from the french thing, the big thing that will hold Kevin back is his stance on firearms. A big majority of firearms owners are conservatives (they have to be), and Kevin is not pro-firearm. That is a non starter for a huge number of conservatives.

Is this the American conservative party he's running for?? or the Canadian conservative party?? I don't think firearms is going to be a big deal in our election process... if anything it'll probably work against him in Canada if he was pro-firearm.

[Tapioca]

O'Leary will make a lot of noise, but his inability to communicate in French will hurt him.

A compromise candidate, like Andrew Scheer, will end up winning the race.

[Manic!]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtWX7ZYl-pQ

Coles notes: He's an attention whore.

[underscore]

Anybody remember this from 2011? I'm pretty sure he'd fuck over our entire country just to make a buck. People are always concerned about politicians taking money from big corporations, what do you think this guys gonna do?

Jump to 1:50

https://youtu.be/Ax9p7_Pxgrs?t=1m50s

[westopher]

Do you really think 9 years of shit can be fixed in 15 months?

I'm want some of what you're drinking.
Go look at the netflix tax thread for your answer.
Trudeau invented taxes and bankrupted everyone on RS.

[Mr.HappySilp]

Do you really think 9 years of shit can be fixed in 15 months?

I'm want some of what you're drinking.

Sorry but you are wrong. As a single earning decent wage. I am worse off now when Trudeau is the PM. We don't need a pretty face to be PM. We need a PM who is trying to reduce our debt so when we retired there is actually care for us. We need PM who think about future generation instead of putting them in debt before they were born.

Let's get everyone in debt by adding several hundred millions more debt in the next 4 years and wipe our ass off after and pretend it never happen.

[minoru_tanaka]

Sorry but you are wrong. As a single earning decent wage. I am worse off now when Trudeau is the PM. We don't need a pretty face to be PM. We need a PM who is trying to reduce our debt so when we retired there is actually care for us. We need PM who think about future generation instead of putting them in debt before they were born.

Let's get everyone in debt by adding several hundred millions more debt in the next 4 years and wipe our ass off after and pretend it never happen.But what's O'Leary going to do? Hide our debts, sell us to another country and then leave before anyone figures it out?

[Mr.HappySilp]

But what's O'Leary going to do? Hide our debts, sell us to another country and then leave before anyone figures it out?

Maybe instead of borrowing hundred of millions of dollars to help other countries, screw our future generations and bankrupt the country. He might actually look after the future generations and Canada first?

[Hondaracer]

But what's O'Leary going to do? Hide our debts, sell us to another country and then leave before anyone figures it out?

Fiscally you're always going to be better off with a conservative rule.

Honestly, for the average person what has changed from Conservative to Liberal in their daily lives besides the country being in mass amounts of debt compared to a year ago?

All the people who voted for Justin thinking this was going to change things are no better off, in a lot of cases they are worse off than prior.

It's only 9 months, and we're up into billions in debt? Fantastic!

It's fucking disgusting to me that it's become a dirty word to talk about electing someone who has OUR countries interests in mind, whether that he o'Leary or whoever. How about we stop helping these countries who are beyond help and fix the problems we have within.

When wealth and standard of living can be shared amongst everyone within Canada, then we can look to help countries abroad.

It's the same reasoning with people who are so short sighted with the oil industry. CANADA NEEDS OIL they need the production into the future to generate the wealth in order to transition away from it.

Look at Brexit, Europe, look at trump, countries are finally waking up to the idea about focusing first on within and not using up valuable resources to help other countries. It's a dog eat dog world and we've got the biggest fucking push over in power. Uhggg

[Manic!]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeMDjJGUYAA3AdK.jpg:large

[unit]

Fiscally you're always going to be better off with a conservative rule.

lets take a look at that for a second.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f2SdUV00BJ4/T3Tdb10yQlI/AAAAAAAAC3E/E_Qt0IjnzJs/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-03-29+at+7.06.54+PM.png

conservatives 1984-1993
liberals 1993-2006
conservatives 2006-2015

[ToneCapone]

oh man thanks for not using the thread title What's the probability of Kevin O’leary becoming the Prime Minister of Canada? or we’d be jinxed on the spot

[Harvey Specter]

For god's sake if you're going to launch a bid to become the next PM have your website up and running -> http://www.olearyforcanada.ca/

[pastarocket]

For god's sake if you're going to launch a bid to become the next PM have your website up and running -> http://www.olearyforcanada.ca/


Perhaps O'Leary is asking Trump for advice on how to run a website at a cheaper cost.

Is O'Leary gonna use Twitter in the same way as Trump? :troll:

[stylez2k4]

Fiscally you're always going to be better off with a conservative rule.

Honestly, for the average person what has changed from Conservative to Liberal in their daily lives besides the country being in mass amounts of debt compared to a year ago?

All the people who voted for Justin thinking this was going to change things are no better off, in a lot of cases they are worse off than prior.

It's only 9 months, and we're up into billions in debt? Fantastic!

It's fucking disgusting to me that it's become a dirty word to talk about electing someone who has OUR countries interests in mind, whether that he o'Leary or whoever. How about we stop helping these countries who are beyond help and fix the problems we have within.

You're naive as fuck if you think O'Learly has anything in his head than himself.

When wealth and standard of living can be shared amongst everyone within Canada, then we can look to help countries abroad.

This is a completely meaningless unquantifiable statement.

It's the same reasoning with people who are so short sighted with the oil industry. CANADA NEEDS OIL they need the production into the future to generate the wealth in order to transition away from it.

Why does Canada need oil? Since when has a country's economic prosperity depend on a single resource? Ever heard of the Dutch disease?

Look at Brexit, Europe, look at trump, countries are finally waking up to the idea about focusing first on within and not using up valuable resources to help other countries. It's a dog eat dog world and we've got the biggest fucking push over in power. Uhggg

:awwyeah:

[noclue]

One thing I like about O'leary is that he'll cut government waste. Canada Post/CBC/Aboriginal program deserve some well needed budget choppin'

[DragonChi]

Welfare, Healthcare, public schools!

[Manic!]

One thing I like about O'leary is that he'll cut government waste. Canada Post/CBC/Aboriginal program deserve some well needed budget choppin'

You know what happened when Canada Post tried to cut home delivery.

[MG1]

Anybody remember this from 2011? I'm pretty sure he'd fuck over our entire country just to make a buck. People are always concerned about politicians taking money from big corporations, what do you think this guys gonna do?

Jump to 1:50

https://youtu.be/Ax9p7_Pxgrs?t=1m50s

Jump to 3:04 and check downstage right centre of screen. Made me weep for a second. Damn, 2011 was a very good year. From February 1st to September 20th. CAD was doing well and I just sat back and watched it.:okay:

[highfive]

Biggest issue is one prime minister or one president cannot change a country. You have hundreds of MP, congressmans, politicians whose entire career is basically relying on talking and sucking up to political donors.

Look at Jenny Kwan NDP. What the fuck has she done for the community she represented? I only remember her for the portland society travel money. lol

Until we have smart good people running for MP who actually cares about the neighbourhood they represent, it's not going to work. Every riding is basically a battleground for each political party. That MP doesn't even live there. Remember the guy who lived in Osoyoos but represented a northern riding and made us tax payers pay for his travel back and forth to Osoyoos.

[Manic!]

So he claims he's running to be the prime minister of Canada yet he is spending his time in Miami shooting guns.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLwPlvhewME

https://media.giphy.com/media/7qkX6Z0eY726Y/giphy.gif

[ssjGoku69]

Biggest issue is one prime minister or one president cannot change a country.

Donald Duck seems to be making it work with his executive orders :troll:

[Manic!]

And he is out.

Kevin O'Leary To Drop Out Of Tory Leadership Race, Endorse Maxime Bernier (http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/04/26/kevin-oleary-maxime-bernier-conservative-leadership_n_16269564.html)

[6o4__boi]

and pulling out saves the day again

[murd0c]

Thank god

[cl811]

But Kevin O'Leary speaks Canada's 3rd official language - the language of "jobs"...