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Old 12-10-2008, 01:24 PM   #68
Rerun
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Originally Posted by Bobblehead View Post
I'm actually not sure he is a capable politician, and I'm not a fan of ex-patriots returning to Canada when they have a chance at power.

But that said he is a better option than anyone else I've seen mentioned, and I want smart people in Ottawa.

But I will judge him on how he does, not who his grandparents or great grandparents were. It seems kind of petty to spin that against him.
I agree. Who his parents, grandparents, etc., were doesn't make a bit of difference in the rough and tumble political arena.

However, my point is that he comes from a privileged, elite family where the vote of the common man was not a factor with regards to gaining power in political circles. Now it happens again with his unopposed coronation, as a result of the circumvention of the leadership election rules, as Liberal leader.
Deja vu?
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