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Old 12-01-2008, 06:10 PM   #724
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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction View Post
Typically, coalitions are not formed with the idea that they will last long. They usually just form in times of crisis in order to pass certain measures that are seen as important. For example, the Borden/Laurier coalition was formed so that they could pass conscription during WWI. After the war, the coalition fell.
Doesn't this go against your previous post which stated that coalitions are an accepted part of Canadian politics.

It is clear that coalitions are NOT part of Canadian politics except in times of extreme importance. This is not one of those times.

I hope the coalition fails miserably and the Conservatives destroy the competition in the next election.
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