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Originally Posted by Slava
Which MP was charged?
I don't think that the years of fiscal responsibility are erased because someone else acted unethically.
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That's what I was getting at with my "not seeing the forest for the trees" comment.
The Sponsorship Scandal wrongfully cost the Canadian taxpayers about $100 million spread over the better part of a decade. During those same years, the Liberal budgets resulted in multi-billion dollar supluses. Does that excuse the scandal?
Absolutely it does not, but a little perspective is needed. History will judge the Chretien/Martin Liberals as having done well, on the whole, when it comes to fiscal responsability and managing the budget and economy.