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Originally Posted by Frequitude
Maybe I misunderstand you...but there is a BIG difference between working with the Bloc to bring down the government and working with the Bloc to form the government.
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Originally Posted by Slava
I don't understand how everyone figures that the Bloc is forming government here. There are no cabinet roles for them, and they have only agreed not to vote against the government in terms of confidence measures. That is a far cry from governing!
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Its my understanding that no 2 opposition parties have enough votes to defeat the conservatives.
Lets say the coalition takes power. The NDP+Liberals dont have enough votes to pass a bill. They need the blocs votes, essentially giving the bloc power over the bills if they dont want another election.
Its true the bloc will have no ministers - that would be a major faux pas on the NDP and Liberal part of course, but they need the votes to pass any bills so to suggest the bloc has no power is crazy IMO.
So essentially on all the important bills (confidence bills, etc like the budget the bloc holds the cards). Also, as to the blocs "2011 pledge" I am reminded by one of my favorite movies, Braveheart "An oath from a liar is no oath at all"
If people really think the coaliton will last until 2011, then wow break out the Koolade cause I need some stat.