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Old 12-04-2012, 10:03 AM   #219
Plett25
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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch View Post
I think that this was the only way that Wildrose could illustrate dissatisfaction with the PC party and how things were handled. It also called to the forefront the fact that there is no point in doing business with this government.

What else are they going to do, they basically get slammed for doing their job which is to question. they can't hold things up in votes being a minority. You might as well declare your distaste for this government and walk out in protest.
I think the Wildrose illustrated that there is no point doing business with the Wildrose. They tried to make a mountain out of a molehill and when it didn't go as planned, they literally stomped out of the room.

Their job as opposition is to hold the government to account and present a coherent alternative governing strategy. How does theatrically walking out of the legislature fulfill either of these jobs?

I'd be pretty disappointed with my kids if they pulled a Wildrose-like stunt. When things don't go your way, you don't throw a tantrum and pick up your ball and go home. You persist and rise above.
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