20081203

Canadian Coalition

I have not turned on the news this morning or checked the headlines BUT. . . http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2008/12/01/coalition-talks.html?ref=rss

Jeebuz, it's getting pretty exciting here in Canada. Must admit, with all the politics and the posturing, I still think a good old baby oil wrestle would do the country good. It really doesn't bother me in the slightest if the Quebec Three decide to take over, it's not like it is for an unlimited amount of time, and people jumping to contusions that it is a "Separatist" movement, well, that just doesn't cut the mustard for me. Sure, I would never vote the Conservative party in, even if they had a figure head that looked like Antonio Banderas, I do admit bias.

I wouldn't even go so far as to call it a crisis, I would call it a kerfuffle or a "oh shit, maybe I should apologize, but, my Conservative pride and ego and self importance get in the way, so I will just let it be", well this is what you have Monsieur Harper, the seed may have been sewn by the others weeks ago, but you watered them. I noticed a few Facecrack groups being set up, and it sounded like the sky was falling to a bunch of Chicken Little's who probably did not even cast a ballot, in fear of missing a rerun of Corner Gas, with a bunch of recycled Canadian actors. Shit, and those that did actually vote, a few of them, I know for a fact voted for the wrong constituent. All hot and bothered at the polls and they could not remember who to vote for.

It's within the bounds of our parliamentary process, this whole Coalition thing, yes it's new territory for us as a country, but maybe a wake up call is good. Not sure if it will be good for public opinion, but heck, it's given us all a little pause for thought, and get our country excited about something and take interest.

Posted by Stink Eye & Tube Steak at 10:50:00 a.m.

2 comments:

Rositta said...

I have voted in every election since becoming a Canadian citizen but must admit I missed the last one. We were in Greece when it was called and the Canadian embassy were no help whatsoever. But it wasn't for lack of trying, I made numerous phone calls with out any success. Having said that, in my mind the Bloc, which only got 10% of the popular vote and who exclude 9 provinces and 2 territories should not hold Veto power. If the Libs and NDP want to bring down the government on their own, they don't have enough seats between them. AS For Layton, we cheered when we got rid him in Toronto, he can't help but create havoc wherever he goes, it's in his nature...he craves power and wants to be PM. The outcome, who the heck knows but there should be a new election. Oh yes, public funding, that idea sucks and Cretien put that in place to handcuff Martin...ciao and let's all hope for the best.

Wed Dec 03, 05:01:00 p.m. CST
Stink Eye & Tube Steak said...

As one politician (a Conservative)said, (can't remember his name), "give them an hour to talk amongst themselves" . . . Canadians are always ticked off at election time, and again probably wouldn't want to vote due to inclement weather. We just had an election, and having an election in the height of anger, would not address the issues at hand. I think in my humble opinion, that the real issues would be swept under the rug, and more money would be spent on ridiculous ads and fear mongering.

Maybe a WEEK of talks between the parties would be in good faith. If they can all just focus on commonalities not differences, and govern, not act like a bunch of asses. There is idiocy on all sides.

I dunno, my views can be ideological, but that's where I sit for the moment.

Thu Dec 04, 07:53:00 a.m. CST

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