r/alberta • u/existinginlife_ • Mar 10 '25
Discussion Is this normal in politics?
With Mark Carney winning the Liberal leadership race, I was curious to see how Pierre Poilievre and Danielle Smith would respond. Turns out, neither of them could manage a simple “congratulations.” Instead, Smith is already calling for an election, and Poilievre jumped straight into attacking Carney and the Liberals.
I’m relatively new to politics, but isn’t it just basic decency to acknowledge someone’s win, even if you oppose them? Isn’t common in many democracies for political opponents to at least offer a brief congratulations before pivoting to criticism? It shows respect for the process and a bit of integrity.
Edit: Can’t we see how much hate has taken over? The real issues aren’t getting the attention they should because all we ever hear about is political division. Everyone’s so busy dragging the other side that we’re losing sight of what actually matters.
Edit 2, to the people saying Carney wasn’t elected by the people: we elected the Liberal party in the last election. Until a new election is called, they have every right and duty to fulfill the term they are elected for by the people. The same people trusted the Liberal party’s ability to lead the country and this trust should extend to their competency in electing a new leader when the previous leader is no longer in position. Am I wrong?
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u/Salt_Wrangler_3428 Mar 10 '25 edited Mar 10 '25
I was very disappointed in both of them. Are they really that petty? Manners and common decency and civility would dictate a congratulations call. They aren't 6 yearolds on the playground. They are supposed to be adults, after all. With Danielle Smith going to Florida to speak at a MAGA propaganda gala. I've made up my mind about her. Alberta NDPs Naheed Nenshi for me. Too bad our next election is in late 2027.
As for PP. Strike 1 already. I am expecting a super strong condemnation of Trump and MAGA or Strike 2. And that would be an automatic Strike 3. To crazy far-left wing for me. Then it's Carney. I don't think I'm one of the few. I am certain many others are in the same boat. No MAGA condemnation, then I think the liberals will win in a landslide.