Premier Gordon Campbell's hatred for NDP underlies support for Harper

Wile we're discussing the current meddling of Campbell in federal politics on behalf of his Conservative soulmates let's not forget that Campbell and his BC Liberal Party are all just recycled Socreds who had no compunction in publicizing the fact that they used US Republican Party strategists and election organizers back in the 1980's whenever they had to do battle with the so called socialist hordes. It seems that mainstream media is reluctant to draw those parallels anymore for fear of tainting their favourite sons...Harper & Campbell...with the stench of George Bush and his atrocious adminstration. What Canadians need to know, however, is that both Campbell and Harper have deep, deep connections and obligations to US imperial interests that if publicized would make a mockery of their claim that the coalition is somehow treasonous by teaming up with the Bloc. It should be obvious to voters that Harper et al have zero respect for the intelligence of Canadians when he criticizes the Liberals and NDP for doing exactly the same thing he tried to do (deal with the Bloc) in order to overthrow the government of Paul Martin. While typical Con supporters are easily the most gullible and intellectually challenged voters in Canada...the rest of us actually have something useful attached to our brain stems.

Gordon Campbell, you lack faith in humanity's ability to dialogue and come to a collective agreement. Look at the Swiss tradition of coalition governments. Moreover, you have no understanding of the British Parliamentary System. In fact you even admitted on CBC that you didn’t even watch Question Period, yet you feel you can comment on it. Your Social Credit colour is glaringly clear. This is BCSTV, or proportional representation, in action. Conservatives hold 69% of the seats while only getting 44% of the vote here in BC. The NDP and Liberals got 45.4% of the vote and only hold 31% of BC MP Seats. Last time I checked 69%/31% = 44%/45% was not a logical and true statement. Once you throw the Green Vote in there, at roughly 10%, that bumps the number of people who voted for progressive platforms up to 55%. Put another way 55% voted left of centre yet only represent 31% of representation. In contrast 44% voted right of centre and represent 69% of our electorate.

What Canadians did was vote in a parliament. Within this parliament 60% of them just happen to form a Majority. This Majority has spoken and has lost confidence within the government. Now by putting aside their differences they can agree on a platform to run a government. Rather then being abrasive, partisan and non-dialogical, like Stephen Harper, the Opposition have been able to work together and come to an agreement. This represents true British parliamentary democracy in action.

This coalition finally gives us some stability, something which both BC and Canadians desperate. This is our electorate, the MPs we elected, speaking out for us. Harper has so poisoned government with his partisan, dictatorial, and ultra-right wing agenda, which he tried to pass off as an “Economic Update”. He did not give us an Economic Update but a right wing agenda. Harper ultimately wants to kill our great British Parliamentary Democratic tradition. Harper wants us to revert to a US styled Congressional Democracy with out its checks and balances. The reason for the minority is to keep the government in check. With out this we just get dictators who can rule Canada with only 37% of the vote. This is not the will of Canada, the Coalition is the will of Canada.

I am fine with the Bloc. They were elected by our Canadian population. Although I do not agree with their separatist ideology within my travels of Quebec the separatist movement does not have much support. Many Bloc supporters just like the fact that the Bloc represent "francophone" values, which are at their core liberal. This could be a new age in francophone and anglophone relations. One in which we see that our good will toward each other can transcend differences. I am glad the bloc is on board and I look forward to working with them. After all, we much remember what Harper wrote the Governer General in Sept. 9th 2004, SIGNED AFTER THE ELECTION:

"We respectfully point out that the opposition parties, who together constitute a majority in the House, have been in close consultation. We believe that, should a request for dissolution arise this should give you cause to consult the opposition leaders and consider all of your options before exercising your constitutional authority."

- Signed Stephen Harper

crabby.gramma
Mr. Campbell needs to contact his addictions counsellor. Polarized thinking is one of the clear signs of active addiction.
What this province and this country need right now are healthy grownups, not testosterone-driven 14 year olds.