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OFKU0 · 05-18-2005, 07:58 AM

I think this move on the Tories part to support the budget, if it comes to that, is a brilliant political move. Instead of the Tories breaking their backs to dig a grave for the Liberals, they finally figured out that the Liberals are quite capable of digging their own grave.

Rather than shutting down the House and getting blamed for everything under the sun, they can just play their cards and frustrate the Liberals when it comes to motions in the House, and of course for the betterment of Canada. I can see it now. Yes the Tories agree with this but not that. Especially when it comes to the Atlantic Provinces Pact. (or whatever it is called) The Tories support it unconditionally but the Liberals only did so because they were set to lose votes. Now Martin has to come through on an election promise that was made simply for him to win the election, that's it. If that doesn't go through, we'll be hearing from Danny William's loud and clear again.

Was it Carl Jung who said where one door closes, another opens. I think that the Tories are going to crucify Stronach and embarrass and humilate Martin. Why rush in to do someone in when you can slowly kill them. Or let them slowly kill themselves. I may be the only one here that thinks this, but I think it was a huge mistake for Martin to do what he did. And I'm sure there is one or more loyal Liberal backbenchers with loads of experience that aren't that happy that a turncoat political rookie get's a plum portfolio position.

As much as I hated Chretien, he his probably slicing his drives off the tee box so far out of sight just because he can't stop laughing at Martin's move. How do you take the top bureaucrat in the country, have any confidence in him when he elevates someone into a position that just months ago was saying he is 'morally bankrupted' and a 'desperate' man.

Now if we could just bury the spin doctors for all parties and let the electorate decide for themselves rather than the other way around

05-18-2005, 07:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
OFKU0 Junk	I think this move on the Tories part to support the budget, if it comes to that, is a brilliant political move. Instead of the Tories breaking their backs to dig a grave for the Liberals, they finally figured out that the Liberals are quite capable of digging their own grave. Rather than shutting down the House and getting blamed for everything under the sun, they can just play their cards and frustrate the Liberals when it comes to motions in the House, and of course for the betterment of Canada. I can see it now. Yes the Tories agree with this but not that. Especially when it comes to the Atlantic Provinces Pact. (or whatever it is called) The Tories support it unconditionally but the Liberals only did so because they were set to lose votes. Now Martin has to come through on an election promise that was made simply for him to win the election, that's it. If that doesn't go through, we'll be hearing from Danny William's loud and clear again. Was it Carl Jung who said where one door closes, another opens. I think that the Tories are going to crucify Stronach and embarrass and humilate Martin. Why rush in to do someone in when you can slowly kill them. Or let them slowly kill themselves. I may be the only one here that thinks this, but I think it was a huge mistake for Martin to do what he did. And I'm sure there is one or more loyal Liberal backbenchers with loads of experience that aren't that happy that a turncoat political rookie get's a plum portfolio position. As much as I hated Chretien, he his probably slicing his drives off the tee box so far out of sight just because he can't stop laughing at Martin's move. How do you take the top bureaucrat in the country, have any confidence in him when he elevates someone into a position that just months ago was saying he is 'morally bankrupted' and a 'desperate' man. Now if we could just bury the spin doctors for all parties and let the electorate decide for themselves rather than the other way around __________________ " In Canada, you can tell the most blatant lie in a calm voice, and people will believe you over someone who's a little passionate about the truth." David Warren, Western Standard.