Who's Zooming Who?
Having lived in Hamilton for the brief time that I have, I met my share of con artists and dubious characters. From the experiences I've had, I think I am adept enough to pick out when the wool is attempted to be pulled over my eyes.
Like the other 'professionals' I've met in Hamilton, I know when they are covering up their own unethical and illegal actions. Having watched the first hour of the House of Commons today on CPAC it's interesting to note how Tony Valeri used the convenience of "constitutional experts" when it suited himself or the Liberal Party. Even though there is no documented precedents to secure what constitutes a vote of no confidence both sides are only using interpretations of those experts.
But those interpretations are merely used as convenience for the Liberal Party. Those Constitutional experts Mr. Valeri is counting to back up the Liberal claims that Monday's vote was not a non-confidence one, yet disregard the advice to take a vote of confidence in the House of Commons as soon as possible. The Liberals don't want as soon as possible. They want it on their terms by using the advice of constitutional experts as long as it fits into their agenda. That agenda is power at all costs, it seems, to postpone a no confidence vote to have the optics of making the Conservatives look harsh in not supporting all aspects of the budget.
Even Jack Layton wanted assurances in the House that the agreement the NDP thought they had with the Liberals on corporate tax changes was added to the budget next week, but was deferred by Ralph Goodale stating that portion of the budget would be introduced in a separate bill. Jack Layton acknowledged the Liberals were playing games. Is he just cluing in now how the Liberals play the game?
Gilles Duceppe was justifiably angry in question period. He represents the majority of Quebecers who support Bloc politics but were not the only victims of Liberal corruption. Quebec separation is a reality that the Liberals have to deal with no matter who holds the majority of power in the House. If Gilles Duceppe was the leader of a national party, and not just the Bloc, I'm sure he would find support from more Canadians than could be anticipated.
Like the other 'professionals' I've met in Hamilton, I know when they are covering up their own unethical and illegal actions. Having watched the first hour of the House of Commons today on CPAC it's interesting to note how Tony Valeri used the convenience of "constitutional experts" when it suited himself or the Liberal Party. Even though there is no documented precedents to secure what constitutes a vote of no confidence both sides are only using interpretations of those experts.
But those interpretations are merely used as convenience for the Liberal Party. Those Constitutional experts Mr. Valeri is counting to back up the Liberal claims that Monday's vote was not a non-confidence one, yet disregard the advice to take a vote of confidence in the House of Commons as soon as possible. The Liberals don't want as soon as possible. They want it on their terms by using the advice of constitutional experts as long as it fits into their agenda. That agenda is power at all costs, it seems, to postpone a no confidence vote to have the optics of making the Conservatives look harsh in not supporting all aspects of the budget.
Even Jack Layton wanted assurances in the House that the agreement the NDP thought they had with the Liberals on corporate tax changes was added to the budget next week, but was deferred by Ralph Goodale stating that portion of the budget would be introduced in a separate bill. Jack Layton acknowledged the Liberals were playing games. Is he just cluing in now how the Liberals play the game?
Gilles Duceppe was justifiably angry in question period. He represents the majority of Quebecers who support Bloc politics but were not the only victims of Liberal corruption. Quebec separation is a reality that the Liberals have to deal with no matter who holds the majority of power in the House. If Gilles Duceppe was the leader of a national party, and not just the Bloc, I'm sure he would find support from more Canadians than could be anticipated.
As for speaking for all Canadians, the Liberals don't. Perhaps they need to be reminded that they hold a minority government.
posted by HR at 5/11/2005 03:15:00 p.m.
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