All I can say is Danny Williams must be rubbing his hands in glee. He may get his wish afterall....
Goodbye Conservatives and Hello Coalition, it's about time
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Coalition building is a true and tried part, an integral part of the democratic process. Those who are howling in rage against it are doing so just because this time it may work against the Conservative party.
It is just that in Canada, we are not used to coalition, here a minority government is the norm, rather than a coalition government. However, coalition government is as much part of the democratic process as a minority government.
lol I just noticed your sig, Sir Joe. I disagree with Salvor Hardin. I think it is more realistic to say that violence is the FIRST refuge of the incompetent.
(Please excuse my interjection, folks)
(Please excuse my interjection, folks)
I assume you know who Salvor Hardin is, Gilbert. He is a character in Asimov’s Foundation Trilogy, first volume (I am a great Asimov fan, I think I have read just abut every sci fi book by him). So it is really Asimov’s saying. I suppose he said that because in the story involving Hardin, the Regent of Anacreon tries every other means to defeat the Foundation before resorting to violence (he still doesn’t succeed, of course).
People keep saying there will be another election, there won't the constitution states the opposition can for a government and who put the current govenor general into office, the Liberals. Goodbye Harper and the whining western reformers who hijacked the Tory party in the first place. It looks good on them.
I am from the west but I can't stand the western whining, GET RID of the Tories now they are like the locust, and need to be ousted
I am from the west but I can't stand the western whining, GET RID of the Tories now they are like the locust, and need to be ousted
I agree...
It's time for those in the west who are whining to face the facts. Their voice is toast!
Con will soon be Passéeeeeeeeee
TheStar.com | Canada | PM expected to seek pause of Parliament or quick election
TheStar.com | Canada | PM expected to seek pause of Parliament or quick election
The only part of your post i disagree with is this part...
I am a western canadian, a calgarian at that, and I am nor right winged or Whinny.... :angry3:
I am a western canadian, a calgarian at that, and I am nor right winged or Whinny.... :angry3:
I watched the phony speech Harper made tonight. He didn't even apologize to Canadians for his inability to work with the opposition and on the economy, as well as his pushing forward of partisan bills. He has no shame and integrity
He's still lying to Canadians and using scare tactics on them like Bush did during his 2 terms...
Quebec is not going to separate and the Bloc will not break up the country. It would already have happened after 2 referendums if Quebecers were that passionate about it.
Harper has lost his mind and is trying to divide the country. He is playing a dangerous game. We have been fine on the national unity question since 2000 but this madman has just ruined everything with his lies and games.
Harper needs to go, END OF STORY!
He's still lying to Canadians and using scare tactics on them like Bush did during his 2 terms...
Quebec is not going to separate and the Bloc will not break up the country. It would already have happened after 2 referendums if Quebecers were that passionate about it.
Harper has lost his mind and is trying to divide the country. He is playing a dangerous game. We have been fine on the national unity question since 2000 but this madman has just ruined everything with his lies and games.
Harper needs to go, END OF STORY!
I did not say all Western Canadians... I said that those who were whining on CBC's forum and happened to be right-wing made me laugh.
Yeah....you don't really expect that any supporter of the NDP/Liberal/Bloc to know anything, did you?
The Conservatives depend on big corporate donations.
The separatists are no threat to Canada.
A 300 million dollar election is too expensive, but 30 billion for "stimulus" is needed.
Harper is Bush.
Bush is Satan.
The USA is Satan's realm.
Making the guy Canadians overwhelmingly rejected at the polls PM is democracy.
My question to these folks is simple: Exactly how much dope do you have to smoke to reach this level of self-delusion?
My staff failed to wake me from my afterdinny cigar and nap. I see you didn't enjoy it, I'm glad I missed the arrogant needle nosed spooky prick.
OHOH pick me I can answer the question. I can never smoke enough dope (whatever that is) to even approach your level of clinical delusion. You are a natural Colpy.
Now that's funny.
I'm sure you could smoke enough dope for just about any level of delusion......
For crying out loud, Is dividing the country needed right now? Is losing the confidence of the House needed right now? How about using fear and lies to cheat, does Canada need this?? Dion as PM would only be temporary. If it takes Harper out of power, I'm all for it.. Whatever you say, rinse the soap out since you have been brainwashed..
And no there's no dope making me delusional if that had anything to do with what we were talking about.
No, dividing the country is not needed now, nor is losing the confidence of the House. That is why this move by the Opposition is so clearly unnecessary......
Take a deep breath and look at the update. First of all, keep in mind it was a simple update........not a budget, which would be due in February. An update......
Now, what was so offensive in the update? As I see it, only one thing was offensive......removal of the right to strike is always offensive.......Otherwise?
Well, he didn't head immediately for deficit........as I remember, deficit spending was an issue in the campaign, which the CPC won by promising not to run one....as did Dion and Layton. Remember, our economy grew last quarter, our unemployment rate is low.........
But, Harper did not ignore the fact that there is a world-wide economic downturn. He doubled infrastructure spending, he moved to garauntee mortgages and pensions, and to lower interest rates. And he warned that further spending might be necessary, taking us to a small deficit, which might appear in the budget.
He was waiting for the new President in the USA to take office.......stimulus needs to be handled in concert with the Yanks in our integrated society.....especially in the auto sector.
All this is good. Prudent. Cautious. Good Government.
Don't kid yourself. The reason the poop hit the impeller is simple: All three opposition parties were outraged that Harper would end all subsidies to parties. They ignored the fact that the largest subsidy cut went to......the Conservative Party. This Act cost the Conservatives more money than anyone else.....and pulling the Political Parties....all of them....off the public teat was the right thing to do, even if done for the wrong reason.
So, if you don't like it, write the NDP a cheque.....I'm writing one for the Conservatives.
As far as I'm concerned, Dion, and Layton have lost their minds.......