Hey, anyone ready for another election? Does it annoy you as much as it does me that Jack Layton has already decided to vote against the Conservative economic plan, before it is completely announced? He says he cannot trust the Conservatives and that is why he has made this decision. Ironic that he lost the election, but still wants to form part of the government, talk about not being able to trust someone.
What are your thoughts? The more I follow politics, the more I see little freaking kids that cannot get along. I just finished a very interesting book Why Mexicans Don’t Drink Molson
and it spends quite a bit of time talking about how our government policy is basically non-existent regarding establishing international trade with anyone other than the US. It talks about how little business sense our leaders have and how busy they are protecting their own playgrounds either through all the provincial regulations, patronage appointments or just plain protectionism which makes many of our industries less competitive on a world stage.
This coalition boondoggle is another example of a lack of leadership and totally misguided intention. The repercussions Canada will go through if our government fails, will not only be felt for the next couple of months, but potentially for years as our global image becomes further tarnished by political power struggles.During a time where international investors have been flocking to Canada as a safe secure haven for their investments rather than the uncertain UK, US or EU markets, we need to show unity and strength more than ever. Toppling our government is not illustrating this.
Ironically just the other day Iceland’s coalition government collapsed as they couldn’t get along. Anyway there is my rant, tell me what you think.
Hi there,
I think the possibility of a coalition is great. I think more of the people will be represented, and really , a minority gov’t is supposed to be a coalition. That’s the beauty of it. All the parties working together to come up with something in the middle. I feel a lot better knowing some party isn’t going to ram their special interest political agenda down our throats.
Have a great winter.
Hey Tyrone,
I think a coalition of two or more parties in an effort to improve the country would be great as well. The problem is the coalition proposed by the Liberals, NDP and Bloc was really just an attempt at getting power.
The Liberals had suffered there worst defeat ever, wasn’t there a message there from the general population? The Bloc have never had the good of Canada as their mandate, it is all about what is best for them and their province. NDP, well Jack just wants power, I could do a two page rant about him.
We faced years of Liberal majorities that consisted of causing incredible shortcomings to the country, either through programs like the NEP or ineffective trade programs, crony appointments that improved party loyalty, but did nothing to improve the country and the list goes on.
Until we get parties that really want to work for the improvement of the country (and I don’t think the PC’s are their yet either, but are the best option right now), we will have a bit of an uphill battle.