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Originally Posted by Ronald Pagan
Definitely. I don't think that it's a stretch to think that the opposition will at least present a united front on all legislation to the house. It's different from standing tough infront of proposed legislation in the house as to creating a coalition government. This will force his hand to consult with the opposition. Which, as everyone has been railing on about for about 60 pages is a democratic outcome. Certainly you could support that right?
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Oh, absolutely.
But you are really showing your wishful thinking in your expectation that Harper's position is weakened. In truth, if the government survives this coup, it is unchanged. He will still require the support of at least one party to pass legislation.
Now, if this coup fails, it will do so because the parties break up. By the very nature of everything that has occured, if Harper is still Prime Minister when the House next sits, we will know for a fact that there are divisions within the coalition.
So no, a front of unity is not as sure a thing as you believe.
Especially if the Liberals get hammered for selling their soul to the separatists. At some point, the hypocrite Dion, or his successor, is going to have to deal with that mess.