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Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan
Interesting that you're so sure what the Liberals "would have done"--I don't think anyone could know that who hasn't visited a parallel universe. (I for one am hoping that in the parallel Bizarro-world in which the Liberals had stewardship of the economy over the past few years, Calgary also won the cup in 04)
Politics is politics. If the Liberals are forcing an election this fall, it's because they think it's the smart move. Anyone who pretends that Harper would act differently in Dion's position is delusional. Harper knows how the game is played--you can bet he doesn't think this is "childish."
He might be forgiven for thinking it's "foolish," though. The liberals are down in the polls and still low on money, and haven't gained any real traction all summer. From a strategic perspective I'm very puzzled by this move.
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Well, seeing as how the Liberals "put the Tories on a leash" to make sure they spent enough to bail out Ontario's auto industry, I'm sure it would have been worse.