To: Snowyman
I know those facts you just posted. I knew that Chretien had a MAJORITY government with 37% of the vote (because of the seat structure). Also, I am extremely glad that the Conservatives and the CA got their act together and joined. However, yesterday as I drove home after work, I heard the announcer say that the Liberals are still way out in front with over 50% of the vote?? I realize Martin hasn't been VOTED in yet, but it is assumed by all the media that he's the NEXT Prime Minister. No matter that there must be an election called. It just irks the bejeezus out of me that the assumption is already made that MARTIN WILL be the winner of the next election. I'm sure he realizes that he does not have the same situation as Chretien had but a lot will turn on Ontario because Quebec will never vote for the New Conservative party. I agree that he will call an election as soon as possible. Same as Chretien did when Stockwell Day was gaining steam fast. A Minority Government would be liveable I guess, because everything would NOT be a foregone conclusion. David Orchard has proceeded to make himself look really bad. I listened to him on Dave Rutherford recently. Bisson, the same. I wasn't aware that certain parts of Ontario were ignored, that is news to me. A monumental upset is my dream.
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12/13/2003 1:43:50 PM PST by
Canadian Outrage
(All us Western Canuks belong South!!)
To: Canadian Outrage
I wasn't aware that certain parts of Ontario were ignored, that is news to me.I think you missed my point. Ottawa ignores all of Canada , unless there is something in it for them .
Ottawa is a very bizarre city. There are two classes of people there. People who work for the government and those that don't . Those that do are over paid , believe they are indispensable and will get a promotion , are masters at passing the buck to the guy one rung down the ladder and at the same time know their bosses are overpaid and at any moment will dump the buck in their lap . Those that don't work for the Feds , either thank heaven they don't or wish they did . :)
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