Note: if you're not Canadian, or don't care about Canadian politics, feel free to skip this one.
Harper's an arrogant ass. So what else is new.
He's been playing the equivalent of an 'all-in' poker bet lately. He keeps challenging the opposition parties to try and bring down the legislation he's introducing because he knows they won't do it. Why won't they do it?
a.) because no party wants to be seen as the party that forced the THIRD election in 2 years
b.) because the Liberals (the only real contenders) currently have no leader, and no star candidates to take over the position
Therefore, unless Harper tried to introduce something outrageous (like blocking gay marriage, or introducing missle defence) no one is going to challenge it. I gotta admit, he's got himself into a pretty good position. And I guess he's challenging the other parties to assert his own power. I understand that's how you play politics, but the dude comes out of it looking like an ass.
It's starting to worry me a bit too, considering all the military rhetoric he's been throwing around lately. If Bush eventually does go into Iran (which I can't see happening, considering the cost of the Iraq war and the fact that his administration is crumbling to pieces, but you never know) and Harper decides Canada should go along for the ride, you better believe I'll camp myself outside of 24 Sussex drive.
*sigh*
This isn't related to Canada at all, however it looks like Berlusconi has officially been defeated. At least that's a little good news...
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How here's a happy little piece about Iran: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2006/04/16/do1609.xml
Yes ... more comments on Dublin most definitely needed ... dare I say Globe and Mail ... further to statements about Harper this Canadian has no comments
He's still in campaign mode. It's sad, but the opposition is still in disarray.
It pisses me off (and amuses me at the same time) that he talks about rebuilding Canada (pure BS), and making it functional and working again. Like it wasn't fine and prosperous before the election. And like he will actually do much of anything.
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