It's a total mess, screw -up, add in obscenties at your discretion.
So....
The Liberals, who had the worst electoral results of their party in over half a century are going to form the next government of Canada. The new Prime Minister, Stephane Dion, will be a person who had the lowest popular poll (doesn;t matter which poll or when it was done) confidence ratings of Harper, Layton, and himself throughout the campaign.
The Liberal-NDP coaltion will hold power only with the support of the Bloc Quebecois, a separatist party. So what is the deal that the Liberal-NDP have struck to guarantee that support? (and they *must* be able to demonstrate to the Governor General that they have that support if she is to ask them to form the government rather than call an election)
As well, what is the specific economic stimulus package that the Coaltion will present once they form the government? Since that is what they fault the current government on not offering, they must present their proposals.
This weekend the Conservative government has retreated from several of the proposals it made in the Speech From the Throne and has indicated it will provide some stimulus for the Canadian economy, including the automotive sector.
(although the US has to act first with respect to the auto sector, and that won't happen until the Big 3 report to Congress, and also until Obama takes office on Jan 20. Given Obama's ambivalence toward NAFTA, it's difficult for Canadians to plan specifically until we know what his admin will do)
so...
The Conservative Government screwed up big time,
and then
the Opposition actually Opposed (it's constitutional right)
and then
The Conservative Government offered a compromise
and then
the Oppostion did not meet them half way
no adults any where in all this - plotting and skullduggery everywhere. The national interest? no where - not in the wee souls of the Conservatives, the Liberals, and the NDP. At least the Bloc Q have been up front about the national interest never having been part of their agenda - well define Nation, but I digress)
teed off big time (would have stronger words but this is not the
n side of the universe
sadly
One bloody, dysfunctional mess.
c.
