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I think it is a mistake to underestimate the populace...
I don't think the flag is a non-issue. I think it is currently at the core of Canada grappling with its increasingly militaristic approach to international diplomacy. We have ignored the military for quite some time. Times are changing and I believe we are seeing a shift and with that shift will come some "bumps"... the government needs to be careful in how it navigates those bumps for they and the media who interpret their actions are setting the tone of the debate.
As for making fun of Harper, Martin or any of our leaders... please. It a national passtime to take the piss out of our leaders. We do not deify our leadership like some nations do. Seeing Chretien have a burger with Rick Mercer, Trudeau pirouette behind the Queen of England, putting mittens with strings on Joe Clark, mocking Harper's wardrobe in Mexico... this is how we do politics in Canada. We don't like our politicians to get above their station.
I for one don't want to see this change.
As for paying attention to day to day parlimentary affairs... why should the populace pay attention everyday. They should stay aware but not neccessarily of the daily minutia... that's why we elected representatives.
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- Old Man Luedecke
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