William Shatner for Governor General

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In summary, Canadians want William Shatner as governor general. There is an assistant governor general, and first officer. There is no number one. Canadians are laughing at themselves and America because of this choice.
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He's been there, done that.
 
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No one asked me, so it's not possible that we want him as GG. Plus, he's not female nor has he been a news anchor. He's not qualified.
 
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jtbell said:
What next, Leonard Nimoy as Vulcan ambassador?

Nimoy would assume the role of assistant GG, obviously.
 
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There's an assistant GG?
 
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GeorginaS said:
There's an assistant GG?

First Officer?

Number One?
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
First Officer?

Number One?

Oh, I see. You want to change the structure of the Canadian government. Make us all 21st century and all. :wink:
 
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jtbell said:
I don't think this is serious enough for P&WA, but if others disagree, feel free to move it. :rolleyes:
A second rate sci-fi actor as governer? - the Americans would laugh at us.
 
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mgb_phys said:
A second rate sci-fi actor as governer? - the Americans would laugh at us.

And that would be different, how?
 
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Georgina, you're definitely getting nominated for funniest member this year. You crack me up. :biggrin:
 
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The markets are already reacting to the news - the currency tracker has gained a little "?" button which explains that this number means the CDN$ is above the US$

I assume the bank didn't have a symbol
 
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Why not Peter Jennings or Alex Trebek? Even Neil Young would be an improvement over Shatner.
 
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mgb_phys said:
A second rate sci-fi actor as governer? - the Americans would laugh at us.

Oh, we have been laughing for a long time at our hat. This could actually give Canada an ounce of credibility on the worlds stage.
 
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mgb_phys said:
The markets are already reacting to the news - the currency tracker has gained a little "?" button which explains that this number means the CDN$ is above the US$

I assume the bank didn't have a symbol

LOL HAHAHAHA Is this actually true. :smile:
 
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MotoH said:
Oh, we have been laughing for a long time at our hat. This could actually give Canada an ounce of credibility on the worlds stage.

Ouch. It's ok we know how to laugh at ourselves too.
 
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turbo-1 said:
Why not Peter Jennings or Alex Trebek? Even Neil Young would be an improvement over Shatner.

Not really, Jennings is dead.

Interestingly, about the last thing Jennings did was a UFO special. After all of those years, he only got interested just before he died. Eh, it was probably best for him that he avoided the subject until the very end.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Not really, Jennings is dead.
Canada could benefit from the stability of his leadership. :-p
 
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turbo-1 said:
Why not Peter Jennings or Alex Trebek? Even Neil Young would be an improvement over Shatner.

Hrm, well, if we're going to offer the names of other celebrities for GG, I'd like to nominate Jim Carrey. I don't think he'd be quite as dignified as Ms. Jean when he eats raw seal heart, but he'd be more entertaining in a host of other situations.
 
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Well, Trebek could be problematic. Requiring ministers to submit replies in the form of a question would probably slow the progress of government. Wait! Is that a bad thing? Like the Peter Jennings administration, slowing "progress" might be a good thing. I think we could have benefited from such leaders in the last two Republican administrations.
 
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While we're at it I'd like to nominate myself for GG. Is that allowed??
 
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zomgwtf said:
While we're at it I'd like to nominate myself for GG. Is that allowed??
Apart from the Irish, I'm mostly French-Canadian and Indian (Metis). I'd like to toss my hat in the ring, too. The little matter of Canadian citizenship could be resolved if Mainers would take my suggestion seriously, and secede, joining our neighboring provinces of PQ and NB.
 
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turbo-1 said:
The little matter of Canadian citizenship could be resolved if Mainers would take my suggestion seriously, and secede, joining our neighboring provinces of PQ and NB.
I thought the plan was to give the maritimes to the US in return for Oregon and Washington?
 
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turbo-1 said:
Apart from the Irish, I'm mostly French-Canadian and Indian (Metis). I'd like to toss my hat in the ring, too. The little matter of Canadian citizenship could be resolved if Mainers would take my suggestion seriously, and secede, joining our neighboring provinces of PQ and NB.

I'm a Metis too actually. From New Brunswick... weird. I have family that lives in Maine, I've never been though don't have a passport. I've heard however that the boarder patrol along those areas aren't as tight as they are were I live now (near Toronto).

Which first nation are you? I'm Mi'kmaq.

I really wish I was able to get my First nation status and card to pay for my education but unfortunately it has to go in line. My grandmother had never gotten her card and she had tried to apply for it but the government refused here. They say that they require more documentation about her father who was pure Native. Unfortunately all the required documentation burned down in New Brunswick when the Church had caught on fire.
 
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zomgwtf said:
I've heard however that the boarder patrol along those areas aren't as tight as they are were I live now (near Toronto).
Getting tougher http://www.wptz.com/news/22826310/detail.html
 
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mgb_phys said:
Getting tougher http://www.wptz.com/news/22826310/detail.html

"I walked over to Canada on a Saturday night around quarter to nine to get a pizza," Buzz Roy explained.
"They come up over the hill and they don't realize they're in the states until they see the American customs
Love it. :-p

It's a shame that they are cracking down like that though, understandable but still a shame.

To be completely honest I never knew that there were 'sidestreets' connecting Canada and America... that's pretty awesome. How do they know exactly where the border is, is there a line?
 
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I guess there is a set of orange traffic cones. At least that is what I saw on the nightly news a week or two ago!

(For the record, Canada is pretty awesome. I live right next to it, although their paper mill doesn't have scrubbers and uses a different liquor that makes the air smell like sulfur)
 
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mgb_phys said:
I thought the plan was to give the maritimes to the US in return for Oregon and Washington?

Maybe if we included Michigan's Upper Peninsula in the deal...

[PLAIN]http://www.copperconnection.com/images/bumpersticker-sayya.jpg
 
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mgb_phys said:
Getting tougher http://www.wptz.com/news/22826310/detail.html

He looks too American.
 
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zomgwtf said:
How do they know exactly where the border is, is there a line?
You can tell from the temperature - according to the weather channel it's 16o north of the border but something like 60o in the US
 
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The same town even has a library built on the border - the border runs through the reading room.

220px-HaskellLibraryBorderLine.jpg

The international boundary is marked on the floor of the reading room of the Haskell Library. In this picture, Canada is on the right side and the United States is on the left.

You know how when you were a kid your little brother/sister would touch your half of the car seat - isn't it cute when countries do the same?
 
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mgb_phys said:
You know how when you were a kid your little brother/sister would touch your half of the car seat - isn't it cute when countries do the same?
I'm not touching you! I'm not touching you! "Don't make me come back there!"
 
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LOL

Some people have their backyards in Canada. Will they be arrested too if they go out there? Ah man, there's no fences or anything? Here I was thinking we were heavily guarded from the Americans.

The only border crossings I've seen in person is one in Niagra and one in Quebec just before New Brunswick which also requires going through border patrol.
 
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mgb_phys said:
A second rate sci-fi actor as governer? - the Americans would laugh at us.

Sorry, what?
jesse-ventura1.jpg
 
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jtbell said:
Maybe if we included Michigan's Upper Peninsula in the deal...

[URL]http://www.copperconnection.com/images/bumpersticker-sayya.jpg
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Oh no. I'll have to get my degree converted to American standards. :-p
 
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<h2> What is the role of the Governor General in Canada?</h2><p>The Governor General is the representative of the Canadian monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II, and is the country's official head of state. The role of the Governor General is largely ceremonial and symbolic, with responsibilities including opening and dissolving Parliament, giving Royal Assent to bills, and representing Canada on the international stage.</p><h2> Can William Shatner realistically become the Governor General?</h2><p>While it is possible for a non-political figure to be appointed as Governor General, the decision ultimately lies with the Prime Minister and Queen Elizabeth II. It is unlikely that William Shatner, a famous actor, would be chosen for this role as it is traditionally given to individuals with a strong background in politics or public service.</p><h2> What qualifications does William Shatner have for the role of Governor General?</h2><p>William Shatner does not have any known qualifications or experience in politics or public service. While he is a well-known and beloved figure, it is unlikely that he would be considered for the position of Governor General due to his lack of relevant experience.</p><h2> Would William Shatner's appointment as Governor General be a good move for Canada?</h2><p>This is a subjective question and opinions may vary. Some may argue that having a well-known and charismatic figure like William Shatner as Governor General could bring attention and interest to the role, while others may argue that it is important for the position to be filled by someone with a strong background in politics and public service.</p><h2> Has an actor ever been appointed as Governor General before?</h2><p>No, there has never been an actor appointed as Governor General in Canada's history. The position has traditionally been filled by individuals with backgrounds in politics, law, or military service. However, there have been individuals from the entertainment industry who have been appointed, such as Adrienne Clarkson, who was a television journalist before becoming Governor General in 1999.</p>

FAQ: William Shatner for Governor General

What is the role of the Governor General in Canada?

The Governor General is the representative of the Canadian monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II, and is the country's official head of state. The role of the Governor General is largely ceremonial and symbolic, with responsibilities including opening and dissolving Parliament, giving Royal Assent to bills, and representing Canada on the international stage.

Can William Shatner realistically become the Governor General?

While it is possible for a non-political figure to be appointed as Governor General, the decision ultimately lies with the Prime Minister and Queen Elizabeth II. It is unlikely that William Shatner, a famous actor, would be chosen for this role as it is traditionally given to individuals with a strong background in politics or public service.

What qualifications does William Shatner have for the role of Governor General?

William Shatner does not have any known qualifications or experience in politics or public service. While he is a well-known and beloved figure, it is unlikely that he would be considered for the position of Governor General due to his lack of relevant experience.

Would William Shatner's appointment as Governor General be a good move for Canada?

This is a subjective question and opinions may vary. Some may argue that having a well-known and charismatic figure like William Shatner as Governor General could bring attention and interest to the role, while others may argue that it is important for the position to be filled by someone with a strong background in politics and public service.

Has an actor ever been appointed as Governor General before?

No, there has never been an actor appointed as Governor General in Canada's history. The position has traditionally been filled by individuals with backgrounds in politics, law, or military service. However, there have been individuals from the entertainment industry who have been appointed, such as Adrienne Clarkson, who was a television journalist before becoming Governor General in 1999.

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