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Originally Posted by peter12
Completely not true. He approached them to topple the government in a non-confidence motion. That's all. Not to jury-rig a crazy coalition government with no elected leader.
The reason that I ask the question is, I always hear Dippers piss and moan about social situations, cuts to public funding etc.. but without a clear economic solution except... well government needs to do more or isn't doing enough.
I am curious as to how you think money goes in and out of the government's coffers and if you think things like overtaxation are justified.
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Wrong
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We respectfully point out that the opposition parties, who together constitute a majority in the House, have been in close consultation," read the Sept. 9, 2004, letter from the three leaders.
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We believe that, should a request for dissolution arise this should give you cause, as constitutional practice has determined, to consult the opposition leaders and consider all of your options before exercising your constitutional authority."
http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/546135
Just to review:
1) Harper and the rest are scared that Martin will pull the plug and let the electorate decide
2) Harper insists that the GG should look and see if a coalition government can be put together.
He was right then, and his opinion then is right now