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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
It isn't just Liberal rhetoric, although I guess hardcore Conservatives might see it that way.
From Coyne's article, these are some of the worrying points:
"But the long train of offences against democratic and parliamentary principle—from proroguing Parliament, twice, to evade Parliament’s reach; to withholding documents essential to parliamentary oversight, even in defiance of Parliament’s explicit demands; to intimidating parliamentary officers and politicizing the bureaucracy; to such breaches of trust as the Emerson and Fortier appointments, the taxation of income trusts, and the evisceration of their own law on fixed election dates—are simply unforgivable."
Here'e one person's worry:
"The stats canada fiasco, contempt of parliament, scrapping of the salt panel, elements of G8 planning and implementation - all very problematic."
The suspension of civil liberties during the G-20 in Toronto is another.
There are a lot of people in Canada legitimately concerned that Harper doesn't respect democracy. It isn't merely rhetoric as you try to dismiss it. Do you defend the CPC's actions that have many people worried?
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When I was younger, I used to believe the underdog when he spoke against corruption and said he would clean up politics. I realize now that some degree of corruption (or at least what appears to be corruption) is inevitable. You'll never have a completely transparent government, nor will you manage to fill government entirely with honest representatives. Even if you do manage the impossible, the media and opposition will simply create scandal and controversy in its place. The Liberals were no better when they were in power than the Conservatives currently are, so I certainly don't look to them as a viable alternative if honest government is my main concern.
As for proroguing parliament, the CPC first did it to keep the Bloc from becoming the lynch pin of our government and it was the right thing to do at the time. I won't attempt to defend many of their controversial decisions, but that one has my support 100%.
At any rate, my true fear comes from what some of the alternatives to the CPC would do to our economy. That takes centre stage for me and quite frankly, it should for all Canadians as well. If any other party could put together a responsible budget then I would seriously consider giving them my vote. Instead, what we have is alternatives that feed us platitudes about honest government while they piece together economic plans that would cripple this country. If that's all a party has to offer, some hollow shell about being honest that will quickly be forgotten once they assume power, then I'll take the party with the best action plan for the economy every time.