Category: Canada

November 30, 2008

Stephen Harpocrite

Compare this: "The opposition has every right to defeat the government but Stéphane Dion does not have the right to take power without an election," Harper said. "Canada’s government should be decided by Canadians, not backroom deals. It should be your choice, not theirs." Stephen Harper, November 28, 2008 To this: "We respectfully point out that the opposition parties, who together constitute a majority in […]

November 28, 2008

Stephen Harper hates democracy

I’ve pasted my comments from this article .  I’m very annoyed with the Conservative response to the efforts to form a coalition.  Back room deal?  Since when was Harper ever transparent with Canadians? —— Wow.  Lots of comments.  I’m not sure if I’ll be repeating what’s already been said, but here are some thoughts: 1.  62.4% of Canadians does not want the Conservatives to run […]

November 27, 2008

Proof that the Conservatives Hate Democracy

Years ago, the Liberals took the high road and made an important first step in institutionalizing democracy in Canada by creating a public subsidy of $1.95 per vote that every Canadian casts at the ballot box. This simple move extended a financial life-line to all Federal political parties and has prevented the Conservatives from obtaining a majority in Canadian politics.  It also became a financial […]

November 27, 2008

I Support Public Campaign Financing

Please join this group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=41244607422 The Conservative government is about to show its true disdain for Canadian democracy. Let’s remind them that it’s not 1939 and this is not the Weimar Republic.