AdamSmith
Ofcourse you could be right.
Its not a foregone conclusion that the Gov. Gen. would accept a coalition proposal if it should come to that. But you never know. The other option is an election which nobody wants.
This may be the first time in decades that a G. G. has actually had to think and make a decision. Who knows what the outcome of that might be.
I don't think I can buy the argument that the 3 opposition parties will hang themselves should they happen to form a government. They are pretty like minded and thier staying power might surprize you. I just don't want to take that chance right now.
I'm probably naive but I like to think that the Conservatives could accomplish a lot right now. The Liberals are weak and the public has no appetite for an election. I repeat what I said before. I think a little political finesse and cooperation would go a long way.
To be honest I am tired of Steven Harper's chip on the shoulder approach. He's got lots of political smarts. I think the public would like to see him use them to get something done.
You've got to admit cancelling this program which pays - what is it? - a $1.75/vote has nothing to do with fighting the world financial resession.
It is a provocation and this is where I agree with Agstar. There was a Liberal hack on CBC tonight saying this possibility of bringing the government down has nothing to do with ending the payment to political parties. It's to do with thier dissatisfaction over Harpers's handling of the financial termoil.
B.S. I say. But its the type of argument that might work for them.
Another commentator said it was like throwing a political hand granade(sp.?)
into the opposition benches. I guess I want to see more action and less political games. Find another time to fight over taxpayer money going to political parties.
There are important things to be done right now.
Ofcourse you could be right.
Its not a foregone conclusion that the Gov. Gen. would accept a coalition proposal if it should come to that. But you never know. The other option is an election which nobody wants.
This may be the first time in decades that a G. G. has actually had to think and make a decision. Who knows what the outcome of that might be.
I don't think I can buy the argument that the 3 opposition parties will hang themselves should they happen to form a government. They are pretty like minded and thier staying power might surprize you. I just don't want to take that chance right now.
I'm probably naive but I like to think that the Conservatives could accomplish a lot right now. The Liberals are weak and the public has no appetite for an election. I repeat what I said before. I think a little political finesse and cooperation would go a long way.
To be honest I am tired of Steven Harper's chip on the shoulder approach. He's got lots of political smarts. I think the public would like to see him use them to get something done.
You've got to admit cancelling this program which pays - what is it? - a $1.75/vote has nothing to do with fighting the world financial resession.
It is a provocation and this is where I agree with Agstar. There was a Liberal hack on CBC tonight saying this possibility of bringing the government down has nothing to do with ending the payment to political parties. It's to do with thier dissatisfaction over Harpers's handling of the financial termoil.
B.S. I say. But its the type of argument that might work for them.
Another commentator said it was like throwing a political hand granade(sp.?)
into the opposition benches. I guess I want to see more action and less political games. Find another time to fight over taxpayer money going to political parties.
There are important things to be done right now.
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