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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.
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That's actually not correct. In fact, Harper wrote to the GG, urging that the option of allowing a coalition government between the Bloc, the NDP and the Conservatives remain on the table. I quote:
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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.
"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."
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http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/546135
Seriously--do you honestly believe that the Liberals are evil and the Conservatives are good? Politics is an ugly business--there are no good guys.