As enjoyable and cathartic experience as bashing the Conservatives has been over the past few days, it's time to return to the even more enjoyable (and usual) practice of bashing the Liberals...
There's an often-told tale of an incident that occurred during a campaign stop made by Sir John A. MacDonald (the Canadian politician I'd like most to meet in the afterlife). As was his custom, Sir John had indulged heavily in a liquid lunch before his afternoon speech. However, a lengthy ride in a badly-sprung carriage left the distinguished gentleman feeling a bit queasy. And, after making his way up the stairs to the speaking platform (an unkind observer might have said he staggered somewhat), Canada's Prime Minister completely lost control and vomited his luncheon up in full view of the rather stunned crowd. Drawing himself up, he looked the now-silent crowd in the eye and said loudly, "And that's what I think of the opposition!" I can't help but contrast this with our current Prime Minister's reaction to the opposition, which is to call his lawyer...
In a collection of pathetic pre-election headlines, "Liberals send lawyer's letter to Harper over organized crime jab" deserves special recognition. I particularly liked the line: "The legal threat indicates the Liberals will punch back if they feel their opponents make unfair use of the sponsorship scandal in the coming election campaign." I mean, gosh, wouldn't it be unfair if the opposition were to imply that my government handing over millions of taxpayer dollars in a kickback scheme was... well like a crime!
Now compare and contrast that article with: "Liberals will face problems head on, be straight: Martin" and a disturbing picture arises. 'You can trust Big Brother, the Dear Leader knows what's best for Canadians...' and then sotto-voice 'and we have lawyers ready to go after the opposition the moment they say anything unfair.' I have expressed reservations about the current opposition's apparent strategy to campaign on 'Gomery' all the time every day on every channel, but, on the other hand, if the Liberal response is going to be this arrogant and contemptuous of public intelligence it just might work...
But, in the meantime, can someone please tell our thin-skinned Prime Minister about the fate of Al Gore, the last politician who tried to sue his way to victory? On the other hand, don't. I'd relish the chance to see Mr. Martin out of office with a scruffy beard...
There's an often-told tale of an incident that occurred during a campaign stop made by Sir John A. MacDonald (the Canadian politician I'd like most to meet in the afterlife). As was his custom, Sir John had indulged heavily in a liquid lunch before his afternoon speech. However, a lengthy ride in a badly-sprung carriage left the distinguished gentleman feeling a bit queasy. And, after making his way up the stairs to the speaking platform (an unkind observer might have said he staggered somewhat), Canada's Prime Minister completely lost control and vomited his luncheon up in full view of the rather stunned crowd. Drawing himself up, he looked the now-silent crowd in the eye and said loudly, "And that's what I think of the opposition!" I can't help but contrast this with our current Prime Minister's reaction to the opposition, which is to call his lawyer...
In a collection of pathetic pre-election headlines, "Liberals send lawyer's letter to Harper over organized crime jab" deserves special recognition. I particularly liked the line: "The legal threat indicates the Liberals will punch back if they feel their opponents make unfair use of the sponsorship scandal in the coming election campaign." I mean, gosh, wouldn't it be unfair if the opposition were to imply that my government handing over millions of taxpayer dollars in a kickback scheme was... well like a crime!
Now compare and contrast that article with: "Liberals will face problems head on, be straight: Martin" and a disturbing picture arises. 'You can trust Big Brother, the Dear Leader knows what's best for Canadians...' and then sotto-voice 'and we have lawyers ready to go after the opposition the moment they say anything unfair.' I have expressed reservations about the current opposition's apparent strategy to campaign on 'Gomery' all the time every day on every channel, but, on the other hand, if the Liberal response is going to be this arrogant and contemptuous of public intelligence it just might work...
But, in the meantime, can someone please tell our thin-skinned Prime Minister about the fate of Al Gore, the last politician who tried to sue his way to victory? On the other hand, don't. I'd relish the chance to see Mr. Martin out of office with a scruffy beard...
posted by Quynn at 7:21 p.m.
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