I see the political elites in both NDP and Libs are against coalition politics before an election. Egos can be a problem when thinking 'outside the box'....
Unlike our Prime Minister I don't believe coalitions are only for winners and not for 'losers'. Coalitions are arrangements between politial partners to govern a polity according to agreed upon policies/arrangements.
We are concluding our last full week in eastern Ontario tomorrow with a trip to Kingston for a Shabbat morning service and time with my inlaws.
Two nights ago I attended my last condominium board meeting. Those of you who live in condominiums should consider at some time participating in your board. It is a wonderful way of finding out, in detail, what is happening in your condo. Condo board members are a small group of extremely dedicated individuals. Condominium owners/residents need to be thankful that this small group of people continue tirelessly to work on their behalf.
Showing posts with label Liberals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Liberals. Show all posts
Friday, June 4, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
"Coalition Chatter"
My own view is the 'left of centre' political elements in this country may have to do what the right of centre did a few years ago. If Libs; NDP; and to a lesser extent the Greens and BQ stay separate parties, our country will be under an increasingly conservative government.
But I suspect any formal union is some time away. I think current leadership egos would prevent any real progress on some type of interparty agreement at least NOT until after next federal election.
But I suspect any formal union is some time away. I think current leadership egos would prevent any real progress on some type of interparty agreement at least NOT until after next federal election.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Controversy Over Conservatives Ten Percenters
Gee how low can a political party go...apparently lower than anything done so far.
I am appalled at latest federal Conservative party portrayal of folks who criticize Israel as being anti-semitic. Since when does criticism of any country make one a "anti" towards the religion or people of the predominant ethnic or religious group in that country.
One can criticize Canada's policies and not be labelled anti-Canadian; one can criticize policies of the Vatican and not be anti-Catholic. One can criticize policies of Iran or Sudan and not be anti-Muslim. BUt if one express an iota of concern about Israel, some of its 'defenders' hurl the anti-semitism charge at the those expressing concern.
I saw all the furore in the media on this yesterday. The furore is justified in my view. No Canadian of any ethnic background should support a party that demonizes opposition. This current governing party appears determined to divide Canadians - it thinks it can gain politically by pitting groups of Canadians against each other.
Canadians we have to stop this at election time whenever that comes.
I am appalled at latest federal Conservative party portrayal of folks who criticize Israel as being anti-semitic. Since when does criticism of any country make one a "anti" towards the religion or people of the predominant ethnic or religious group in that country.
One can criticize Canada's policies and not be labelled anti-Canadian; one can criticize policies of the Vatican and not be anti-Catholic. One can criticize policies of Iran or Sudan and not be anti-Muslim. BUt if one express an iota of concern about Israel, some of its 'defenders' hurl the anti-semitism charge at the those expressing concern.
I saw all the furore in the media on this yesterday. The furore is justified in my view. No Canadian of any ethnic background should support a party that demonizes opposition. This current governing party appears determined to divide Canadians - it thinks it can gain politically by pitting groups of Canadians against each other.
Canadians we have to stop this at election time whenever that comes.
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