tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post2989060941710310482..comments2023-10-22T09:18:16.885-04:00Comments on Far and Wide: Why Can This MP Air Laundry In Public?Steve Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-73716048002884778312007-10-01T14:16:00.000-04:002007-10-01T14:16:00.000-04:00"He's setting the stage and highlighting the reaso..."He's setting the stage and highlighting the reasons that the Liberals will use when they pass the Throne speech."<BR/><BR/>That actually makes sense.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-14130008551313450792007-10-01T13:12:00.000-04:002007-10-01T13:12:00.000-04:00Anon 9:56: the other anon (9:41) is correct. Doesn...Anon 9:56: the other anon (9:41) is correct. Doesn't anyone watch the interviews - there is often input - get over yourself you nincompoop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-39286687852431656942007-10-01T09:56:00.000-04:002007-10-01T09:56:00.000-04:00give one example of us asking the opposition for i...give one example of us asking the opposition for input into the throne speech. What rubbish.<BR/>Wilfret is just being used as a useful fool for authoring this silly strategyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-33743663953011767452007-10-01T09:41:00.000-04:002007-10-01T09:41:00.000-04:00let's try to be fair here. From what I've seen in...let's try to be fair here. From what I've seen in interviews - Harper hasn't even contacted the leaders of the opposition parties for input on the Throne Speech - this is pathetic. Other PM's do this - it's the norm.<BR/><BR/>Harper is one slimy piece of work isn't he?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-71960440373556817822007-10-01T05:04:00.000-04:002007-10-01T05:04:00.000-04:00How hard is it for Dion et al to keep repeating, a...How hard is it for Dion et al to keep repeating, ad nauseum "We will wait to see what the throne speech says, discuss it in caucus, and come to a determination" ?<BR/><BR/>Sure, that's boring, and the media wants more, but so what ? When the media presses Dion or any Liberal MP, just say "Oh you media guys are much better at analyzing possible scenarios, so I will leave that to you. We are here to provide effective opposition"Calgary Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14036174847335286409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-41321573863975849362007-10-01T00:28:00.000-04:002007-10-01T00:28:00.000-04:00Steve,The Liberal's are going to try and push Dion...Steve,<BR/><BR/>The Liberal's are going to try and push Dion into an election so they can see him in action, and if he fails, they can then call for a leadership review and manage the damage.<BR/><BR/>If Dion does not pull the pin on this government his weakness will spill over and right through the Liberal Party. Everybody will then be seen as pointless power seekers, even outside of Quebec.<BR/><BR/>When that happens the rest of the country will look like Quebec during the next election.<BR/><BR/>Let's try a test. If Dion doesn't end the government at the Throne Speech, watch Harper call the Toronto bye-elections. If one of the LPCs star candidates lose, that will be my indication that they are in serious and longterm trouble. <BR/><BR/>TommTommhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06072854015300215347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-8783398098878914742007-09-30T22:53:00.000-04:002007-09-30T22:53:00.000-04:00I realize that Harper has received far too positiv...I realize that Harper has received far too positive a reception from the press for his party-muzzling strategy. But have we really reached the point where it's seen as inherently negative for a political party if the public becomes aware of an internal debate?Greg Fingashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506686081291502115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-58198997168162403422007-09-30T22:42:00.000-04:002007-09-30T22:42:00.000-04:00Personally speaking, I'm grateful that a different...Personally speaking, I'm grateful that a different view has been aired from the steady drum beat for an election this fall. <BR/><BR/>The decision is ultimately up to Dion and I have full confidence in whatever decision he makes. <BR/><BR/>If he calls for an election in the fall, I'll work my hump to get him in office. If he waits, I'll be happy that we'll have more time to get organized.Dr. Tuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930678454023644407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-1423010217219366052007-09-30T22:22:00.000-04:002007-09-30T22:22:00.000-04:00No, this isn't a trial balloon nor is it an effort...No, this isn't a trial balloon nor is it an effort to convince Dion. This _is_ Dion.<BR/><BR/>Willies's on every station and bugging every political reporter because Dion is trying to send a message to the voters, not the Liberal faithful.<BR/><BR/>He's setting the stage and highlighting the reasons that the Liberals will use when they pass the Throne speech.<BR/><BR/>I thought you guys could see this.lancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14481248175442820597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-55460150050390901262007-09-30T22:09:00.000-04:002007-09-30T22:09:00.000-04:00IDBut, if Dion decides to go, he has effectively s...ID<BR/><BR/>But, if Dion decides to go, he has effectively said it is a bad idea, poor judgement. If he wants to float the balloon, seems to me, there are plenty of ways to convince people without going public. Just a thought.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-25661122287308696282007-09-30T21:56:00.000-04:002007-09-30T21:56:00.000-04:00I read this as a trial balloon, not as an undermin...I read this as a trial balloon, not as an undermining of the leader/the party by a backbencher.Idealistic Pragmatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296481430598981678noreply@blogger.com