There comes a time when it becomes imperative that we speak truth to power. Granted, that is never an easy thing to do -- much less to hear. But when you're committed to the best interests of Canada, not to mention your own party, you swallow hard and get on with it.
Think of it, we have some of the greatest political fighters in living memory within our midst. I won't name them, you know who they are. These people should be first in line to set the leader straight on what is working and what quite obviously ain't.
Unlike some Liberals, I have the utmost confidence in Michael. I can readily see all the raw potential that lies within him. But I also see a politician who has failed thus far to find his political self, much less his voice.
Come on Michael. We both know you can do it. Most of us are ready to walk through fire for you but hey, the way things are playing out right now just isn't as it should be.
Time to take a second look and change our strategy. The ball is in Donolo's court. Let's see what he can do with it. But remember, time is not a luxury that we can endlessly afford...
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Ron,
ReplyDeleteMore bad news for Liberals
Sources within the Obama Administration say that an agreement to fix Buy American is close to being concluded and could be announced within days. The President is said to be resolved that future economic growth can only be achieved by boosting exports and keeping markets open, rather than by raising tariff walls.
Read more: http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2010/01/27/john-ivison-obama-looks-for-a-friend-and-finds-canada.aspx#ixzz0drVOOwv2
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CanadianSense,
ReplyDeleteI see this, if it happens, as a net positive for Canada, all her political parties, citizens and residents. This is a win-win for both nations.
By now, it's obvious that both Liberal and Conservative retooling is long overdue. The party that finally gets it right will be strongly positioned for the next election. The party that doesn't will "enjoy" more of the same...