just like the french in the national anthem at the HC debate, i am quite stunned by what i read from posters on here. i don't know if people just have an extremely short term of reference, or they are just practicing partisan politics on this thread.
in context, this PM has done a good job of managing 2 minority governments, including one during what some are calling the most challenging economic times since the Great Depression. The credit should be shared amongst many of the governments and departments that helped to provide the framework for stability; the fact of the matter is that this minority government, including the opposition parties, found a way to work together, within their frameworks and ideologies, to limit the economic damage and keep Canada moving forward. I think that the PM deserves credit for working to get things done. Was it all entirely fair and equal? of course not; nor should it be.
on Quebec, i think the pm had done a good job as well. i like the fact that the government has stepped up on things like the CRTC and asked for more competition for canadians. there has been little controversy such as the NEP or similar, and the country is moving ahead. i have no idea what "americanized politics" means; buzzword bingo adds little understanding and certainly it is without context.
as for stuff like "he is mean" or "he is arrogant", i say good. i want my leader to know what he or she is doing, and to execute as they feel they have to. politics isn't for the faint of heart, nor is leadership. ultimately, i want the leader to do the job that he or she is elected to do.
so far, this pm deserves credit for doing a good job in a minority government setting, whilst minimizing the divisive aspects of Canadian politics. I don't think Harper needs a majority government to be considered a successful pm.
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Last edited by McG; 02-26-2011 at 10:18 PM.
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