PM's choice of Manley catches Liberals off guard

[Azure]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...Story/National

OTTAWA -- Stephen Harper moved yesterday to defuse the issue of Afghanistan before a potential fall election and drove a wedge into the Liberal Party by appointing former deputy prime minister John Manley to lead a blue-ribbon study group.

The Prime Minister's appointment of Mr. Manley as head of a five-member group on Canada's future role in the war-torn country beyond February of 2009 prompted deep anger among Mr. Manley's fellow Liberals.


"What gives, John?" one of his former advisers asked. "This was one area of weakness of the Conservatives. And he's just thrown Stephen Harper a lifeline in the form of himself."

[Ford Prefect]

Gee, it appears the Liberals' position on Afghanistan is more a matter of political opportunism than conviction or ideals. Imagine that. Pretty disgusting that they accuse one of their own of being a traitor just because he actually wants to take on a leadership role on an important issue. This is why I hate politicians.

I see Pamela Wallin is a member of the study group as well. Not bad for a girl from Wadena! Kick some political lackey butt Pam.