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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Because without the Bloc, there is no possible way Layton the First and Dion can convince the GG that it is better for them to govern. Even if the Bloc agrees that there will be no cabinet posts, and that they won't be a formal part of the government, it should be patently obvious to everyone that they will wield an enormous amount of power in determining policy.
Frankly, the Bloc becomes the puppet master.
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But exactly how will they be determining policy if they will not vote against the coalition on any confidence measures? They got already what they wanted from the coalition in terms of an auto and forestry bailout. They're only going to support it until June 2010, what else could they really ask for in that timeframe? The coalition has also agreed that any "Quebec Nation" talks are off the table.
EDIT: forgot to add that's there's also a manufacturing bailout. I mean they got everything that they wanted! Nothing is being hidden here. The Liberals and NDP have already caved to them.