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Originally Posted by Charlatan
We won't see the Conservatives officially table legislation like killing abortion rights, etc. But I think it is very likely that they will back door this sort of legislation through private members bills. Harper can shrug and say, the government didn't table this, just like we promised, but they will vote the legislation in with their majority in a "free vote".
The thing is, if you were to ask many of the people voting for change they would say they don't want to see this happen.
I predict it will. I suppose time will tell.
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Time will tell. All we can go on is what he's saying which is this: "The Conservative government won't be initiating or supporting abortion legislation, and I'll use whatever influence I have in Parliament to be sure that such a matter doesn't come to a vote," Harper said.
http://www.cbc.ca/story/canadavotes2...ion060117.html
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Originally Posted by Charlatan
I don't disagree entirely. This is why I prefer minority governments.
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My problem with minority governments is that they don't seem to be able to get anything real done.
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Originally Posted by Charlatan
I don't think it was Goodale who leaked the information, and I don't think anyone else does either. That said, he would have looked better if he'd shifted Goodale out of the cabinet.
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Perceptions go a long way. Just look at how Harper handled the smuggler out in BC.
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Originally Posted by Charlatan
My main difference of opinion on them is that I feel they are going to be more Socially Conservative than they seem to appear at present (that and I don't agree with their being fiscally right of centre... but I can tolerate that).
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I think the fear of them turning out to be radically socially conservative is pretty common. I believe this fear is unfounded and mostly fearmongering done by the liberals. Again, only way to really find out is to see what happens with them in power. I hope that they'll be able to set everyone's mind at ease and prove that they are worthy to hold office and do what's best for the Canadian population.