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Saturday, April 19, 2008

What Is Wrong With Canadian Politics?

Anyone who values democracy appreciates the efforts of good politicians and sees politics as a force for good in our world has to wonder about what is going on in Canadian politics these days.

The RCMP raids, the fraud charges and the belligerent buzz and bluster that has surrounds these events and others…shows just how diminished we have allowed out political institutions and political players to become.

"Lament for Our Democratic Nation" is an excellent post by NDP Blogger Cameron Holmstrom from Toronto. This post catches and expresses much of my dismay and disgust with the way politics is going in our country. It is worth a read.

4 comments:

  1. Anonymous6:56 pm

    IF the Conseratives are so bad, then why does Dion sit on his hands? Bring on the election already so Dion's weak leadership is put to the test and we bring in Iggy or Rae.

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  2. There is no need for an election and Canadians don't want one at this time. If the polls are to be believed, it will only cost $350m and get another minority govt. Waste of time and money right now.

    However if Emporer Harper wants and election - and he seems to be the only one who does, then all he needs to do is drop in on the Gov Gen at Rideau Hall and resign.

    She will likely first approach the Liberals and NDP to see if a coalition is possible - which it is not...and then Steve gets his election.

    Easy to do. What is holding HIM back?

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  3. Anonymous9:53 am

    Unlike the liberals, he believes in fixed election dates. In fact, legislation has been passed. Your lack of knowledge in this area is not surprising given the liberals terrible track record on instituting demoractic reform.

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  4. Harper also presumably "believes" in his Accountability Act that he has passed by fails to proclaim.

    He "honours" its intent and spirit by constantly breaching its provisions.

    Being better than the Liberals is not good enough. Canadians elected Harper to a minority government so he could have a chance to prove himself to be better than the Liberals. So far he has only proven to be a disappointment.

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