I think Comrade Harper is confused about which CPC he is leading.
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It’s possible that I shall make an ass of myself. But in that case one can always get out of it with a little dialectic. I have, of course, so worded my proposition as to be right either way (K.Marx, Letter to F.Engels on the Indian Mutiny)
Canadian business leaders, who have typically favoured the economic policies of the Conservative Party, but not necessarily its leaders, are now expressing significant confidence in Stephen Harper's ability to lead the country as prime minister, a new poll suggests.
A Web-based survey of Canadian business executives conducted for the Financial Post by COMPAS Inc. shows voter support for Mr. Harper's Conservatives is not only increasing, but a majority of respondents -- 72% -- now also believe a Conservative majority government led by Mr. Harper would have a decidedly positive impact on the economy.Focusing on 'Success' In Iraq
By Brent Scowcroft
Washington Post Monday, January 16, 2006
This could be accomplished through several steps designed to eventually make the foreign presence in Iraq more advisory in nature and more international in character, in ways resembling the course the United States has pursued in Afghanistan. The United Nations could be asked to assume a greater role in providing a more ecumenical political umbrella and expertise in building and coordinating institutions, programs and structures. After all, the United Nations played a significant role after the demise of Saddam Hussein's regime, until a bomb explosion prompted its exit from the country. The coalition forces are themselves in Iraq pursuant to a Security Council resolution. And U.N. personnel figured prominently in managing the recent parliamentary election. A U.N. presence of such magnitude, however, would require a dedicated security force, to prevent a repetition of the 2003 tragedy.
Peninsula On-line | Attack reminds soldiers of their mission's risks Globe and Mail - The high risk of Canada's bold new mission in Afghanistan hit home yesterday after an apparent suicide attack killed a diplomat and injured three soldiers in Kandahar. Taliban support strong in region of blast Update 5: Canada Envoy Among 3 Dead in Afghan Attack |
CBC News | Veteran envoy volunteered for arduous, risky post Ottawa Citizen - Glyn Berry, who was killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan yesterday, was acutely aware of the risks he took as Canada's senior diplomat in the southern city of Kandahar. Afghan President expresses regret over Canadian diplomat's death Canadian diplomat killed in Afghanistan attack |
Whew had me worried I thought Harper had gone Alberta Avenue on us.
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Metro Toronto | Martin, Harper target Tories Toronto Star - OTTAWA - New Democrats and Liberals alike focused their campaign attacks on front-runner Stephen Harper and his Conservatives today as the federal election campaign entered its crucial final week. |
Layton, too, delved into fearmongering politics, suggesting Harper has a hidden agenda to dismantle Canada's social fabric.Prefacing these comments Canwest writers editorialized by adding the introductory sentence which contradicts they last paragraph above.
He told more than 1,000 trade unionists in Liberal-dominated Toronto that Martin is headed for defeat and fleeing Liberal voters must back the NDP so there is a strong force in Parliament to fight a Tory government's tax-cutting and program-slashing agenda.As well, he said the Conservative party's U.S. Republican-style views on issues from the Iraq war and child care to gay marriage increase the threat that Canada could break apart after the next Quebec referendum.
He made the comments during an interview with CanWest News Service after the largest rally of his campaign. He said the best result for Canada would be a Parliament with enough New Democrats in opposition to make sure Quebecers don't suffer from program cuts.
"It would seem to me that many Quebecers would take a look at a Conservative government, with those very conservative values of more of an American-style perspective on issues, or Republican point of view, and they wouldn't see the resonance" with their own views, he said. "I don't know how that could strengthen the chance for national unity."
Through most of the campaign Layton has refused to follow the Liberal lead in trying to scare Canadians about the surging Conservatives, fearing that could play into Martin's hands. Several times this week, including Saturday, he mocked Martin for attempting to scare Canadians about the repercussions of a Liberal loss.
EDMONTON -- Three-way federal election battles in Tory-dominated Alberta are about as rare as a Prairie winter with no snow, but in one Edmonton riding this January, both the snow and foregone conclusions are missing.
The Liberal and NDP candidates have been dashing door-to-door in what one called "trench warfare'' to unseat veteran Conservative Rahim Jaffer in Edmonton Strathcona. And even Jaffer concedes that a large undecided vote is adding spice to his bid for re-election Jan. 23.
Jaffer, 34, has won three times and has represented the riding for more than eight years. He won his seat by more than 5,000 votes last time.
The rival parties are trying out new candidates and the race is creating a buzz in a province where the Conservatives are expected to dominate nearly every election contest.
"There is a large undecided swing,'' Jaffer said in an interview at his campaign headquarters. "Anything could happen.''
He said his support among the riding's 84,000 eligible voters is solid, but he believes a lot of people who voted Liberal in the last election may change their vote.
"That's where there's a bit of uncertainty as to whether all of those votes would go towards the NDP or whether some of them would come to us,'' he said. "Or if they just stay home, that's one of the things that we're still not entirely sure of.''
The Liberals finished second in the riding last time, with the New Democrats 2,500 votes behind them. This time the NDP candidate is Linda Duncan, 56, a lawyer and environmentalist who has fought several high-profile battles over coal-fired power plants and contentious dam projects.
Duncan points out the NDP vote has increased substantially in the last three elections.
"Indeed I'm seeing lots of Liberals who are coming over to me, but I'm also seeing plenty of Tories who are upset,'' said Duncan between quick bites of pizza in a campaign office busy with volunteers.
"They don't like Stephen Harper and they think that Jaffer hasn't done anything for them in nearly 10 years.''
The riding is made up mainly of working-class neighbourhoods. It also includes the University of Alberta and the trendy Whyte Avenue district, which is home to many students and young people and also the centre for a large chunk of Edmonton's arts community _ all groups that tend to be left-leaning.
More blog articles on Edmonton Strathcona here.Now you see him ...
Incumbent MP answers for his no-show at Edmonton-Strathcona candidates' forumHe concedes winning re-election is not a given. Although he defeated Liberal Debby Carlson by 5,000 votes with 39.4% of the vote in 2004, the Liberals and NDP together amassed 53% of the vote.
If Liberal support shifts to the NDP as a result of the Adscam scandal, it could be a tight battle.
Yep that support has shifted to Linda Duncan and the NDP which is why Paul Martin is visiting the Edmonton Strathcona Liberal campaign office today.