Imagine how Pierre E. Trudeau would feel. We have Charter rights and yet this government sees fit to blatantly ignore them. No to physical repatriation, no to a trial back home to determine innocence or guilt.
Let him rot they say with more than a hint of glee. Not exactly the Canadian way. That's not how I'd define fairness -- not to mention justice.
But is anyone surprised? It's just the most recent installment of the March of the Tone Deaf. These guys do have at least one talent though: digging their own government's grave is well underway.
They are intent on going down "Their Way". Who am I to argue. In true Canadian fashion, I'll limit myself to wishing them well in their endeavour.
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The Americans are our allies who we trust? Paul Martin decided the Iraq problem was so serious he would rather trust the local Afghans to detain the prisoners. With limited or NO follow up. The red cross were told months later if someone was turned over.
ReplyDeleteThe Charter Rights violated occurred under the Liberals when the information collected by Canadians was given to the Americans.
The Liberals in power vs out power is record is sad.
The reparation of Italian was a closed matter in power and now is important again?
In power Kyoto signed ignored. Out of power demand we meet targets without the US.
William Sampson tortured in Saudi Arabia and left to rot for years, Prince Charles rescues him.
Arar? $ 10.5 million.
CanadianSense,
ReplyDeleteLike you, I bemoan striking and irresponsible failures (or abdications) in government be they of Liberal or Conservative origin.
But as you well know, each election is a golden opportunity for a fresh start for an incoming government.
Just think of what Liberals can do to right so many wrongs in this world should Canadians repose their trust in Michael. The optimist always looks forward! Canada's best days are clearly ahead of her.
Ronald I am a realist, I have laid out some facts from 2000 vs 2008. The lasty Liberal Majority and provinces responsible for sending them to the cheapseats. Much of the blame has been thrown at the West. It was Ontario and Quebec that left the Liberals after 2000 and have failed to "carry the water". The Atlantic and West were already predetermined. Nik Nanos does a nice roundup explaining how the West and Quebec were already firm. The big swing was around the Thanksgiving table on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteOntario was repsonsible in 2008 is shifting seats to the NDP and CPC from the Liberals. Several longstanding ridings fell again.
The substantial lead 5-10k ballots gaps previous enjoyed by Liberals have vanished. In several contests the seat is within striking distance.
In 2008 the 26.3% was a historical low, and the "new normal" is in the low 30's.
Can you imagine cheering that number in light of all the difficulties (scandals) alleged by the four parties in opposition?
The left is highly fractured (always was) and the CPC have staked out the middle ground forcing the Liberals to the left of centre.
The Liberals did try to move back to the centre but look at the announcements in 12 months.
1) National Daycare
2) Jobs Programs for University Kids
3) Required Pro-Abortion Services for 3rd World
4) Elimination of Prorogue for "naughty" PM in first year.
Are these the vote winners in 2010, 2011? really
CanadianSense,
ReplyDeleteMore common ground re: your last paragraph. None of these four even remotely represent a possible ballot question. We're in the Prelims right now, don't you agree?
The Clara Peller meat lies ahead. The election is likely to turn either in our favour or against us on part of that.
The following comes from Ron's tea leaves so take it for what it's worth. Both parties will either live or die on a combination of the following: job creation and revenue generation.
To my mind, the Harper government either goes up or down on its public policy in these two crucial areas.
Jobs recovery is always a trailing factor. We are linked to the US economy for our exports/imports. If the US sneezes we catch a cold. I applaud the improvements in improving markets for our goods and services via Europe, India, China and our done deals.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure how competitive we will be with existing protectionist policies regarding our monopolies we have negotiated with our Quebec farmers for dairy products.
CanadianSense,
ReplyDeleteI don't know if inter-provincial trade and accompanying barriers fall under the auspices of the WTO but if they do, more than likely it won't be pretty further down the road...
[Sorry for the delay. What a lot of legal shit to deal with these days.]