Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Politicians Wanted:

Here is a listing of Canadian politicians who should be put against the proverbial brick wall, blindfolded and shot:

1) Stephen Harper :  It is the role of a minority government to work with the other parties to govern. The mandate you were given on October 14 was not unlimited. The only way you are to govern with the confidence of Parliament as a minority is to negotiate, compromise and work with the other parties. If you fail to do this, you need to step aside and let the other kids play.

2) Stephane Dion: Great timing, Dr. Dion.  Just when consumer and investor confidence are at the lowest level in recent years, let's throw a little bit of POLITICAL UNCERTAINTY into the mix, and see what that does, shall we? I am very sorry that you lost, and that everyone made fun of your accent and that interview on CTV, but this is neither the time or place for political intrigue. A government needs more than 6 weeks to gain the confidence of Parliament. You're a smart guy, start acting like it.

3) Jack Layton: If you think that the Liberals are any farther from the 'boardroom table' and any closer to the 'kitchen table' than the Conservatives, keep looking. The Liberal party is just as buttressed by big business, and you do your party and your supporters a disservice in the name of political opportunism. I know that this might be your one and only chance for a Cabinet post, but let's try to put the interests of the country first, ok? Also, your mustache makes me want to vomit.

4) Ed Broadbent & Jean Chretien: Go home. We don't need you anymore. Go play cribbage with the other folks at Shady Acres.

 

 

1 comment:

L. said...

Such an excellent analysis Dallas! I agree on all four! I just discovered your blog and might follow it if you don't mind. Your comments are so timely and well thought!

-Lauren (we took HTST 361 together in the spring)