Ummm... official opposition
For most of Canada's history, our country has been run by the Liberal Party. For decades, the Liberals prided themselves on the nickname "Canada's Natural Governing Party". I could never figure out if that moniker was a sign of arrogance or just political reality.
But now I know.
They are must be a natural governing party, because they sure as hell are a lousy opposition party.
See, I always thought that Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition -- the so-called official opposition -- should, you know, oppose things.
We've got a majority government and yet the Tories are running around acting like the PMO (Prime Minister's Office) is a kingly court. Because they can. Anytime the Liberals object, Harper's goons just threaten an election. Bang -- the Liberals cave. If Stephen Harper shouts "Boo!", Stephane Dion jumps.
I want an election. If the Liberals are so afraid of one that they are willing to give in on every little issue, we might as well have a Conservative majority government. At least then the Liberals wouldn't be tainted by everyone wrong-headed action our present government does.
Please, Liberals, get a new leader. Or fix up your current leader. But keep running scared, and you'll find yourself out of office for a very long time. No one wants to vote for the guy who keeps letting bullies take his lunch money.
Allen
But now I know.
They are must be a natural governing party, because they sure as hell are a lousy opposition party.
See, I always thought that Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition -- the so-called official opposition -- should, you know, oppose things.
We've got a majority government and yet the Tories are running around acting like the PMO (Prime Minister's Office) is a kingly court. Because they can. Anytime the Liberals object, Harper's goons just threaten an election. Bang -- the Liberals cave. If Stephen Harper shouts "Boo!", Stephane Dion jumps.
I want an election. If the Liberals are so afraid of one that they are willing to give in on every little issue, we might as well have a Conservative majority government. At least then the Liberals wouldn't be tainted by everyone wrong-headed action our present government does.
Please, Liberals, get a new leader. Or fix up your current leader. But keep running scared, and you'll find yourself out of office for a very long time. No one wants to vote for the guy who keeps letting bullies take his lunch money.
Allen