XPost: alt.buddha.short.fat.guy, alt.politics, can.general
XPost: can.politics, talk.politics.misc
From: jackpine@airpost.net
On Jan 6, 2025 at 8:01:22 PM EST, "Tara" wrote:
> On Jan 6, 2025 at 4:56:05 PM EST, "Ned Ludd" wrote:
>
>> On 1/6/2025 12:52 PM, Tara wrote:
>>> On Jan 6, 2025 at 3:33:12 PM EST, "David Dalton" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Justin Trudeau has resigned from his position as
>>>> leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and has
>>>> prorogued parliament until March 24, and will
>>>> stay on as prime minister until a new leader
>>>> is chosen.
>>>>
>>>> Who do you think should (or will) replace him
>>>> as Liberal leader?
>>>
>>> Hi David,
>>> I don't like any of the potential candidates. The are all part of the old
>>> guard. Carney is the only one who hasnt been in Trudeau's cabinet. But I
don't
>>> think he is a leader - Trudeau without the charisma :). Actually, I think
>>> Dominic is the best bet. However, I think what they need is someone from
>>> outside who can take the libs back to the Classic Liberal Party. There
isn't
>>> time for that though. Maybe in four years, eh.
>>
>>
>> No, wait, Tara, there is a real possibility for you get a genuine
>> change of direction here.
>>
>> Just relax, take a deep breath, and consider this:
>>
>> Elon Musk can become your next Prime Minister!
>>
>> And WOW, did Chatty screw up on this one!. Note that in the
>> following, under point (1), Chatty claims that "there is no
>> public record of him holding Canadian citizenship".
>>
>> HA! That's bogus. If you read the wiki article on Elon, it clearly
>> states that Elon, "at the age of 18 he immigrated to Canada,
>> acquiring its citizenship through his Canadian-born mother, Maye."
>>
>> SO, I asked Chatty point-blank (second block below) "Does Elon
>> Musk hold Canadian citizenship?" To which Chatty instantly replied:
>> "Yes, Elon Musk does hold Canadian citizenship. He acquired it
>> through his mother, Maye Musk, who is Canadian.
>>
>> WHAT A SCREW UP!
>>
>> So, bottom line, if Elon just LIVES in Canada occasionally, he can
>> be your next Prime Minister!
>>
>> Ned
>>
>> ---
>> Q: Does the Canadian government rules prevent Elon Must from being Prime
>> Minister?
>>
>> ChatGPT:
>> Yes, there are specific rules that would likely prevent Elon Musk from
>> becoming the Prime Minister of Canada, unless certain conditions are
>> met. Here are the key points:
>>
>> 1. Canadian Citizenship
>> To be eligible to become Prime Minister, an individual must be a
>> Canadian citizen.
>> Elon Musk, born in South Africa, holds U.S. citizenship and previously
>> held South African citizenship, but there is no public record of him
>> holding Canadian citizenship. If he is not a Canadian citizen, he would
>> not qualify.
>>
>> 2. Membership in the House of Commons
>> The Prime Minister of Canada is typically the leader of the political
>> party with the most seats in the House of Commons. To be the Prime
>> Minister, a person usually needs to be elected as a Member of Parliament
>> (MP) in Canada.
>> To become an MP, Elon Musk would need to run for election in a Canadian
>> federal riding and win.
>>
>> 3. Residency and Political Involvement
>> Canadian political leaders are generally expected to reside in Canada
>> and actively participate in the country's political and public life.
>> Musk’s primary residence and business activities are in the United
>> States, which could be a significant obstacle.
>>
>> 4. Constitutional and Practical Considerations
>> While there are no explicit constitutional rules that prohibit a
>> non-Canadian-born individual from becoming Prime Minister (as long as
>> they are a citizen and meet other criteria), the practicalities of
>> running for office, leading a political party, and gaining widespread
>> public support could be significant barriers.
>>
>> Unless Elon Musk obtains Canadian citizenship, establishes residency in
>> Canada, and becomes deeply involved in Canadian politics, it is highly
>> unlikely he could become Prime Minister.
>>
>> ---
>>
>> Q: Does Elon Musk hold Canadian citizenship?
>>
>> ChatGPT:
>> Yes, Elon Musk does hold Canadian citizenship. He acquired it through
>> his mother, Maye Musk, who is Canadian. This citizenship allowed him to
>> move to Canada in the late 1980s, where he briefly attended Queen’s
>> University in Kingston, Ontario, before transferring to the University
>> of Pennsylvania in the United States.
>>
>> Although Musk is a Canadian citizen, he primarily resides in the United
>> States and conducts most of his business there. This would not
>> disqualify him from pursuing Canadian political office, but he would
>> still face significant practical and political barriers to becoming
>> Prime Minister, such as establishing residency, participating in
>> Canadian political life, and being elected as a Member of Parliament.
>>
>> ---
> Canada would be much too boring for Musk. Wondering what he studied at Queens
> and why he left (Queens is an excellent University).
> I wonder if Chatty would know what most Canadians think about Musk and
> whether we would vote for him or not. I doubt that he would have the patience
> to go through all the barriers and snail like speed that it takes to get
> anything done here anyway. Maybe he could try having a lottery. -$100,000 per
> vote
> Nah :)
Oh..looks like were not impressed
https://www.cdmrn.ca/publications/2024-12-10-november-situation-report
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