Trudeau, Singh avoid uncomfortable questions by skipping Calgary Stampede: analyst

Political Analyst Lori Turnbull on why PM Justin Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh may be avoiding 'difficult' questions at the Calgary Stampede.
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[@paulac812]

Most Canadians hate them both

[@anotheran]

I wished that were true. Current polling shows 41% of Canadians are idiots voting for ndp or liberal

[@petercullen1624]

FALSE. There has never been a poll taken on 'hate' of our leaders. That's just your ignorant mind speaking.

[@Enderwaveslay]

Mostly All

[@tomcotter8138]

Flush it Liberals NDP let it make skid marks on the way out. I’m 100% to vote ☑️ Poilievre!!

[@grahambrown1980]

@@tomcotter8138Absolutely, PP will overturn Trudeau’s asinine anti-gun laws, which are useless. Just a big power move on his part to score immigrant and wokie votes.

[@kashdub]

Because they are completely hated

[@typicalrockhound9887]

And earned it .

[@TrevorWebb-ck2yv]

Actions like these just polarize the political parties... and it's the Liberals and NDP's fault for not listening

[@northernlight2598]

You hate these guys, do you? Well, that's a big help! You can disagree, or not particularly admire someone, but you don't have to bring hate into it. Then you become the problem. You're just contributing to the hatred in the world.

[@stevenloewen8875]

@@northernlight2598 I hate Trudeau, and I have never even met him. It will be a great day for Canadians when he is reunited with his father.

[@Truthlongdotorg]

​@@northernlight2598what problem?

[@Cardus501]

Wish they both would skip Canada entirely.

[@liamn.7664]

haha yeah fr bro 😂

[@user-ig1kv2qx7z]

They did none of them went to parliment hill in ottawa for canada day

[@joedasilva5556]

Send them both to INDIA

[@jamesdeluca4720]

I agree

[@garyhaggquist740]

@@joedasilva5556 Do you advocate to send Conservative deputy Leader Tim Uppal to India? Why anyone of non-European heritage ever votes Conservative is baffling.

[@brianmunro1747]

Nobody wants to look at their faces anyways

[@betabot.]

🌚🤣

[@user-hg1lz9qp6n]

No Trudeau or Singh, no problem the Stampede doesn’t need anymore horse manure.

[@kylegallant3423]

well said

[@laidaskitchen]

Lol you got it right 😂😂😂

[@grandmufftwerkin9037]

They're super spreaders.

[@mariposa9506]

😂

[@johnnewton3592]

Pierre showed up, so I think you got tons already lol

[@pedrothejerk3008]

no one was overly upset that dumb and dumber skipped the event.

[@zachweyrauch2988]

Yup 80 or so thin skinned populists came here to explain that they didn't care so strangers could know how they didn't care.... that makes so much sense.

[@gaetsys.4304]

PP and Smith are both there.

[@jumbome7420]

@@gaetsys.4304lol liberal harder

[@titusmccarthy]

PP and Danielle Smith are the REAL Dumb & Dumber.

[@jumbome7420]

@@titusmccarthy lol that’s hilarious a liberal calling someone else dumb

[@jimklose648]

So Singh and Trudeau will attend these Pride events but never wants Alberta to exist so I’m not surprised

[@murraytown4]

😂😂😂

[@robc1342]

Thank you Mr. Trudeau and Mr. Singh for making the Stampede much more enjoyable THIS year.

[@DonnaB-5512]

👏👏👏👏

[@madeleinelajambe2053]

Definitely not enjoyed by the tormented and abused animals at this yahoo event.

[@ALL4TRUTHANDFREEDOM]

By charging more taxes on taxes? Wtf 🥳😶‍🌫️🤯😱

[@DonnaB-5512]

@@ALL4TRUTHANDFREEDOM for not showing up

[@JsHutton10]

Dude, It would have been potential youtube video gold had they did .

[@maryjoan4128]

Uncomfortable???? They are hated with a vengeance by most

[@LesMc191]

Cowards are as cowards do.

[@user-cc5od3zk4p]

These two spineless cowards know their time is up but don't have the ethics to quit.

[@bert26a]

Or brainpower.

[@ShervinZ]

They use the rest of their time at power to wipe finger prints

[@rileyscott5827]

They're not spineless. You're all just emotionally unhinged and not very bright.

[@rileyscott5827]

@@bert26a LOL. That describes the lot of you. Not the other way around.

[@pocoboo]

@@rileyscott5827 I bet you refer to yourself as they/them. That much idiocy cannot be trapped in one body. It needs multiple identities to be that gullible

[@kurtisgarnett21]

At least they are finally realizing that nobody wants them around!

[@billreichheld4839]

nobody wants to see either of these complete screw ups

[@PennyDickson-bn6mk]

amen

[@uppercanadawendel7768]

“Do you think his skipping the Calgary Stampede was a calculated move?” What a moronic question.

[@Aitch-102]

Your country is kind of like that...

[@DLRS222]

​@Aitch-102 And Britian isn't? Don't throw stones luv, your country is a far cry from what it once was.

[@garywagner2466]

No. He just travels randomly in his private jet. Jamaica got roughed up by a hurricane. Tofino is too busy. Washington seemed the best choice because Biden forgot who he was.

[@dprgrmmd]

Journalism is fueled by idiots. Absolutely nothing was discussed during this interview that was of substance

[@seganmansfield3071]

@@Aitch-102 Didnt you just vote in some lefties? Your time is coming. At least the sun is setting on this crap here.

[@tonycommisso4096]

Sellout Singh wants to guarantee his pension and not cause any waves

[@abrahamlevi3556]

An act of cowardice

[@JCNeylan]

Vindictive because Cheating Chahal signed the Letter calling for an immediate Caucus Meeting....

[@steevetremblay1955]

Canadians want Trudeau and Singh in jail!!

[@mariposa9506]

This isn't America we will just vote temporarily out.

[@titusmccarthy]

Put PP in jail for supporting the convoy insurrection.

[@clydemifflin3600]

@@titusmccarthy Still dealing with bouncy castle syndrome, I see

[@jerryberry8181]

@@titusmccarthyhehehe PP 🤣

[@ChaoticDALO]

You mean prison, jail is temporary 😆. Trudeau for PRISON 2024!!!

[@hojunder]

Singh trying to clutch his pension for his dear life.

[@garyhaggquist740]

Nah, Singh ran his own law firm before entering politics at age 30. He has real world skills and isn't reliant on taxpayers. Meanwhile Poilievre has virtually zero real world experience before entering politics at age 25. He's been gorging at the public trough for 20 yrs - now a multi-millionaire off the backs of CDN taxpayers.

[@ViewsXCDN]

@@garyhaggquist740GOHD. You must live in BananaLand.

[@stevenloewen8875]

@@ViewsXCDN He is a Liberal moron.

[@steveo4253]

@@garyhaggquist740 You're completely out of touch sir !

[@shelleykostner3172]

​@@garyhaggquist740 oh im sure hes still relying on the money

[@chrisfournier6144]

The stampede is for horses not donkeys!

[@user-lo9gc3vt1t]

Compared these 2 incompetent corrupt politicians to donkeys are a insult to these animals. They lower then snail slime

[@shem4753]

They will always go to festival which is organized by noncanadians or new immigrants but not by canadians😂

[@Warmharth]

They’re prolly celebrating with kfc Canada and the new no pork halal menu.

[@lizliz4186]

How long does a new immigrant need to be a new immigrant until they are "Canadian"? 20 years? 30 years? Paid more taxes than you? Only those born in Canada? What's the bar where they flip from immigrant to Canadians, in your opinion?

[@shem4753]

@lizliz4186 new immigrants which is immigrated here under liberal mass immigration policy in last 5 to 6 years.

[@XuliusCaesar]

because real Canadians want nothing to do with either of those turkeys.

[@wyw201]

@@lizliz4186Probably until new immigrants undertake citizenship test and is awarded citizenship. The whole process can take over 5 years and is so convoluted I’m happy being a PR and not a citizen 😂

[@Po101080]

Singh must do absolutely EVERYTHING to protect his pension - he's walking on glass already, he wants to avoid any POSSIBILITY of failing

[@JamesG12]

Why aren't you showing the crowds Poilievre is drawing in Calgary? Singing the national anthem. Bring back the patriotic Canada! Poilievre has my vote.

[@garywagner2466]

Because they won’t get paid by the PMO.

[@iamwesterncanadian570]

The liberal MP in Calgary is nicknamed the porch thief. He's done next election with Trudeau in charge..😅😅😅

[@maritimer3027]

I remember that incident. Pathetic individual to do that!

[@absolutepowerchannel8980]

It's not even funny, it's criminal. But I get the laughter. We are laughing for their downfall, but their actions are criminal.

[@DonnaB-5512]

Georgie boy is linked to the Khalistanis as is Singh...check out true North...they interviewed a professor that names and explains how a number of current MPS in the Libs and NDP parties are involved.

[@maritimer3027]

@@DonnaB-5512 His name should be George cabal?

[@das1013]

The Porch Pirate who also called for a special caucus meeting to discuss what to do about the Liberal failure in Toronto St. Pauls.

[@linhluong9250]

poor baby, Trudeau is hiding behind his desk again!

[@MB-pd2mm]

Nah, the narcissist will stand in front of his mirror and see someone who loves him. Bonus for him, he no longer has to share the mirror with Sophie.

[@impactfully5714]

They are both immature and thin skinned.

[@sekarchakravarthi7232]

They are very famous in Khalistan.

[@wqv5423ln]

The real reason JT is not going to large events anymore is because he is afraid for his life. He didnt even attend the pride parade in Toronto where he fits in so well.

[@freddexta3363]

Not that anyone there wants to see him parade naked like most of them do. Yuck.

[@michaelkinch2881]

I think the two of them should be kicked in their caucus😊

[@AliceEclipse]

😂 👍

[@robertaanderson6229]

😂😂😂💯

[@Samuels-nz9em]

NDP is a party for NPC's

[@edschram1140]

Trudeau has a mangina, not a caucaus

[@JpacB77]

Cowards. Afraid of accountability.

[@rupertperiwinkle4477]

Vote Conservative!! Stop mass immigration!

[@EconomyisFine-oe1se]

I don't vote

[@rupertperiwinkle4477]

@@EconomyisFine-oe1se then dont complain

[@Hoovie9596]

They are scared to go I guess

[@professorakiba434]

There isn't an audience for them. Why would you go? I really don't think there is a reason to go.

[@-valkyrie-00]

would you go to pride, this is like pride for cowboys lol

[@clydemifflin3600]

Cowards. A Canadian might ask a question...oh no...run...hide.

[@jogentile]

He would be heckled so bad there’s no since in him going lol

Cowardly and evasive, offensive and unacceptable - neither are fit to be considered actual leaders.

[@shelleykostner3172]

Even other leaders despise them. Laughing stock of the world

[@markfair7648]

😂😂😂😂 If Trudeau and Singh are uncomfortable now . How will they run an election campaign next year. Take the walk you 2 and hand the keys to Pierre.

[@T0Mmichael1234]

The only rodeo going on with Trudeau is his riding Singh. What a nauseating 🤮 thought.

[@janetmohn5376]

When you are paying to attend an event, and you want to go have some fun and entertainment, why would you want to endure the presence of either of these wind bags?

[@grandmufftwerkin9037]

If I were them I'd be making plans to flee.

[@DonnaB-5512]

Someone quick....get their passports.

[@wqv5423ln]

​@@DonnaB-5512to Swedan ?! Greta's waiting !

[@TedRobinson-cc9od]

They are afraid of the Livestock Stampede

[@tinomoc9877]

Pierree the only canadian thats taking parrt in canadian activities

[@chriscowan6630]

No surprise......they're both well aware of the issues they've caused coast to coast and the reception they would receive.

[@DonnaB-5512]

They saw what manure spreaders can do and with all those horses....😂😂😂

[@user-tp1fc4gw5c]

EXACTLY !

[@djreid]

Uncomfortable ? Don't sugar coat it. Broadcasts need to state facts. How about "truthful" questions they have to "truthfully" answer.

[@TrangHuynh-hz9vb]

Gagging badly to hear their names.

[@funmud._.]

the only reason there not stepping down is for there’s golden pension.

[@FrankSmith-kg3dh]

Jag and blackface to busy servicing one another

[@davestone7325]

Yes there both playing with Klaus schwabs little skin flute

[@Thunderstick-y8h]

Trudeau and Singh are campaigning in Arab countries and Kkalistan…. Courting new voters.

[@rebeccakirton4563]

Of course Trudeau doesnt want to be there he wouldn't even be in Ottawa when the convoy was there

[@derek89273]

Best news I heard all week.

[@guyb7005]

these two outlaws need to stay out of town!

[@jeffspicolli593]

He didn't really visit the Stampede last year either. His pancake-flipping photo op was a block away in a parking lot and he visited the actual grounds after hours.

[@johnlennon8653]

The reason why they are skipping the stampede is they can’t find a hat big enough for their inflated heads. For Singh, imagine Marge Simpson wearing a cowboy hat.

[@grandmufftwerkin9037]

They are the uncomfortable questions.

[@derekjohnson5522]

There should be a way that Canadians can force an election right now and not wait for another year.

[@keithbott7978]

Avoid questions any differently than normal?

[@chrisministerofsmartarsery3322]

And by questions you really mean accountability…

[@marklundy6879]

Trudeau’s excuse is that he has to be at the NATO summit in Washington that doesn’t start until July 9th. Trudeau and Singh both know the reception they would have received.

[@jayc6208]

They would literally get booed out of existence

[@cindymay4606]

They would be badly booed anyway. Nobody wants them there

[@TOMMACMILLAN-fw6oh]

AND ALL OF ALBERTA REJOICED !!!!!

[@timc2346]

They both know they are finished Politically.

[@grumpyoldbugger]

If you do stupid, illegal, immoral things, expect to be called on it.

[@spagnial]

Smart moves ever for our 2 clowns lol Go pierre goits a green light

[@kennethalvarez8346]

JT and Singh are the Canadian version of Beavis and Butthead.

[@gerrigleason4877]

Please dont insult Beavis and Butthead !

[@markchatman9583]

Avoid uncomfortable questions ? They avoid all questions.

[@theloniousm4337]

Darn! I was looking forward to Jagmeet Singh wearing a cowboy hat.

[@ReAl-uu8ku]

😂

[@darylwizzard5832]

Trudeau better not show his blackface in Alberta ever again

[@ownrhythm6536]

Clearly there is NO wins for either of them to be made at the stampede, and the potential for more awkward questions about their poor leadership is very high. Next year and a bit will be very sad, watching Trudeau and Singh try to campaign for votes in an electorate that has wanted them gone for quite some time.

[@cwx8]

Ottawa has truly abandoned Alberta. They know they don't need our votes.

[@sarahdescoteaux1840]

What are they so worried about? They don't answer questions anyway.

[@furryfurnace9601]

When they get voted out, both of them should not be able to live in Canada! Small businesses are truly hurting, all working families are feeling the pain!

[@ATW090]

Uncomfortable is way too sugar coating it. i think 'try to dodge responsibility and reality' is a better term

[@alexandercarlkazai6938]

Scared of the Crowd

[@PurrMeow69]

If they could both not show up to any Canadian events and leave the country that would be great.

[@johndoll1511]

They are both hated. That seems clear.

[@bryankerr9174]

It's pretty bad for a Canadian PM not to attend the most Western Canadian of events to visit one Ontario riding.

[@garywagner2466]

Not really. He has never been welcome.

[@SM-zz4gx]

In another shocking revelation, water is wet

[@stephenschulte8569]

They are not wanted there

[@kenclements3001]

It sure took both of them long enough to figure out that they aren't welcome in Alberta (except in Edmonton).

[@minimaxmiaandme.4971]

What a coward!

[@CT-rt1yj]

Karma!

[@user-wl5st8gx8g]

Both of them were scared because the crowd may throw them rotten tomatoes.

[@doubledeuce2355]

Cowardice!!

[@kevinstruthers9271]

I’m starving and have no job because of this pos..

[@chrossphyre]

When you are booed by a Vancouver audience at a Stones concert without even being there, you should certainly not try for positive publicity in Calgary.

[@phoenix99941]

It would be one thing if only Trudeau was skipping but with Singh skipping as well that shows how tight their alliance is to each other.

[@LCculater]

Just what we wanted !! We are going to have fun without both of you ! Thanks for not coming 😂

[@saundratoye3483]

Calgarians don’t want Turdeau or Jughead at the Stampede. As a matter of fact. Canadians don’t want Jughead and Turdeau in Canada at all. So ship them elsewhere

[@janetgage867]

It must be catastrophic for Trudeau to miss a chance to play Mr dress-up

[@KandidKanuck]

Pierre did mention Justin's absence and it was a hilarious part of his speech 😂

[@ElCapitan12]

They are both going to lose official party status.

[@emptyhad2571]

The lady being interviewed is honestly someone I would have a conversation with.

[@melunderwood1296]

Without the 2 idiots, world is much better.

[@toughlove2442]

The RCMP don't have enough officers to protect Justy and Singhy from getting their feelings hurt.

[@kennethmelnychuk9737]

Sad that JT & Singh will not be able to play Cowboy this year. Could you image Jagmeet wearing a Stetson? YIKES!!!

[@soldatheero]

You don't think it is an accident? No Sh. They would literally get run out of town, the entire village would be out with pitch forks

[@JB-eo3iq]

These two have created more problems and division than the country has ever encountered. Nenshi is just as two faced as sign, leader of a party he doesn’t even support.

[@user-lf5tl8jg2v]

Why would Nenshi join the provincial NDP, when he knows they are tied to the federal NDP? What a buffoon. Most Canadians don’t want any of them.

[@physalisgp0265]

They both need to go.

[@michaelgmcauliffe]

They are afraid of getting their asses kicked!! Would be nice to see though lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@frankseip4435]

Their reason to not be there has to be security issues! They together have “poked the bear” so often they are frightened of large crowds. 2:54

[@checko_o7524]

Also skipping hate speech, a whole bunch of it!