[Knalus]

Originally Posted by Slava

After giving this a little thought, I think you have to afford some consideration to the courage that Danielle Smith showed by folding and crossing. Before you flame me, let me explain why.

First of all, if she actually believes that the point of the Wildrose has been met, then it was somewhat inevitable. Why continue fighting and arguing just for the sake of fighting and arguing? One of the most irritating things about politics is when people refuse to acknowledge their opponents good points or policies under any circumstances. Smith has aggressively broken that mould!

Secondly, this is exactly the kind of love that the centrists could use. Sure, hardcore members on both sides are going to be upset. And yes, they might be upset for a long time. Thing is what option do they actually have? Like even the supporters in this thread who hate it basically either vote Liberal or NDP, or stay home aside from the PC's. There's no doubt that politically this was a position of join them or get destroyed over the coming years. There weren't a lot of bright prospects for the Wildrose, so why prolong the agony?

I know that the actual floor crossing is distasteful, and there are obvious issues with her and her last for power as opposed to principles. I don't pretend to try to defend that, and I think it's deplorable. I just think it's not as black and white as some people are making it out to be.

The courageous thing would be to resign. The sleazy thing would be to cross the floor.