Truemors
Like many of you I have been watching the parliamentary debacle every day! I get the impression that the Harper government will try any trick whatsoever to have him stay in power! He does not seem to get it that the only reason he was elected to govern was because Canadians were afraid of Stephane Dion. Dion came across as someone who was confused and also stubborn -- he didn't even listen to his own liberal party members when they told him that Canadians were not ready for a Carbon Tax at this time when the economy of Canada was starting to slide. He clung to his ideas and pursued it doggedly!
Harper on the other hand to full advantage of Dion's weaknesses and told Canadians that he was willing to work productively with all parties to make sure that Canada maintained their strong place among the G-20 nations. But as soon as he was faced with an upcoming non-confidence vote which was supposed to happen on Monday, Dec. 8th -- he ran to the Governor General to make sure she granted him his wish to close the Legislature for the next seven weeks. Not only did he know ahead of time that Constitutionally she would have to grant his wish, but he arrogantly started picking a fight with the Bloc, calling them separatists and the NDP, Socialists. Did he really think that Canadians would forget that he was very happy to accept their votes in 2000 and 2004 when it suited him. And that ahead of the last election he said that he was eager to work with all the parties and welcomed their input? Honestly, how dumb does he think Canadians are?
I for one think this will come back to bite him you know where! The coalition will indeed face a difficult time for a few weeks until Dion realizes he must step down for the benefit of the party and the upcoming 'new election'. But in one way or another, the coalition will survive, and Harper will have to eat his words!
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