Emerson, the Survivor!
Whoever said keep your friends close and your enemies closer must be whispering in Stephen Harper's ear these days. A tip from Dan (thanks, dude!) got me looking and lead me to this which I will quote at some length, because, well it's so funny:
Only three weeks ago, David Emerson was issuing apocalyptic warnings about Stephen Harper's Conservatives.
The Tories' political philosophy is "every man for himself, the strong survive, the weak die," the former Liberal industry minister harrumphed at a campaign rally in Vancouver, where he introduced former prime minister Paul Martin.
A Conservative government would decimate social programs, hike taxes, run the economy into the ground, abandon aboriginal people and undermine the Charter of Rights, he declared.
When the Conservatives eked out a minority government on Jan. 23, Emerson proclaimed: "I'm going to be Stephen Harper's worst enemy."
Point of information, Kev - the opening quote is from Machievelli - someone I'm sure Harper's read many times. I'll agree with you on the sleaziness of the whole Emerson affair, but I think there should also be a focus on the appointment of Michael Fortier as the Minister of Public Works. I'm sure it's purely coincidental that when Harper uses the Gomery Inquiry as a justification to gut the Public Service of anyone he suspects of 'pro-Liberal sentiments' the Minister Responsible will not be in Parliament to answer Opposition questions because he's not an elected Member of Parliament.
Posted by
Anonymous |
Wed Feb 08, 07:39:00 AM
Dan,
You are a cynical and thoughtful man.
Use your powers for good.
Posted by
kevvyd |
Wed Feb 08, 09:33:00 AM