What a mess we have in Ottawa with both sides of the House of Commons behaving unconscionably. The Grits and the NDP are welcome to attempt a coalition but to accept and allow themselves to depend upon the support of the Bloc Quebecois, whose sole reason for existence remains to break our country apart, stands as pernicious opportunism. This dangerously unstable coalition deserves electoral punishment come an election. The Tory government's decision to prorogue the House in order to avoid a vote of confidence sets an equally dangerous precedent, an abuse of Parliament that must not go unpunished for our parliamentary system to persist. I feel at a loss!
I agree with your comments, Ted, especially the part of anyone forming an alliance with the Bloc. I hate the idea now, as much as I hated the idea when Harper was suggesting doing the same thing in 2004 to try to bring down Paul Martin's government. However, Dion has resigned now, and Ignatieff (SP?)is now Liberal Leader. I believe he is much cooler to the coalition idea.
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