Steven

Dave Rutherford is having his talk show cover this all week. He is on fron 9-12 MST. He is inviting members and voters from al the left wing parties and the Bloc to come on the radio and justify why they are doing this. Here is a link to the station.

http://www.am770chqr.com/index.aspx


http://www.am770chqr.com/index.aspx

''Do we really want the Bloc Quebecois dictating the terms of the next government?''

When hasn't the Bloc dictated to the ROC?

Obviously you don't understand the rules of Parliament.

MAJORITY RULE is the basic, fundamental principle.

We had an election.

We voted for MPs (not for a PM or directly for a government).

After the election, the Cons established a minority government.

It failed to establish a working majority.

The opposition joined forces to create such a majority.

Parliament will now have a majority of MPs working together in the form of a new government.

Majority rule is established. Parliament is made to work. And democracy is enacted.

That is how the system works.

Dear sb:
The last time a coalition government such as this took place was when? Perhaps World War I? Were you born? So very many questions, so little time dear.

"We voted for MPs (not for a PM or directly for a government)."

Holy cow are there still people that obtuse out there? So there are no Liberals, Conservatives or NDP? You mean there is no conspiracy "coalition" between parties, just a bunch of "MPs", eh?

Geez, no wonder the Libs have managed to get into in power - with intellect like that supporting them maybe they should open voting to the zoo's as well!

30 odd percent is not a mandate. And the other 3 have the right to form a collation. If you don't like it, join up with the other yahoo's and start talking about Western Separation.

Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.

Coming within 12 seats of a majority and increasing that from a previous government is so a mandate - And not that Western separation is a bad idea, but if you believe in the popular vote system like they use in the states vice the Canadian system, why don't you head down there with the Bush gang who found a way to steal that vote too?

Who trying now to steal democracy? Harper and his neo-cons.

And out system is our system. Shut up already. 12 seats short is 12 seats short. Harper has more in common with Bush than anyone else whose ever been PM.

typo on the main page...should be "to seize" power.

This is such a great idea, we all need to spread the word and more importantly get out voters on the 6th.

The GG has to surely on guard for the good of the populace and this coalition is not it.

They all want to call on the Obama example of change, I think it is more like the Castro example!

What time does the rally start??

"I put together the website to support the grassroots efforts already underway to organize rallies in cities all across this great country."

Please.

This is being organized by a political party that has not cared about the grassroots of anything except the front lawn of 24 Sussex in a long time. A political party that is so disconnected with ordinary Canadians that they can ignore Parliament and, like Joe Clark, arrogantly govern as though they have a majority.

From 2004 to 2006, Stephen Harper told us that it was a minority government's "first priority" to consult with and get the consense of the opposition leaders. He said this applied to him as well. Once he got power, did he? No.

From 2004 and 2006, Stephen Harper plotted with the NDP and the Bloc to bring down the Liberals and install an "alternative government" lead by him and that the Governor General should turn to him first before calling an election. Once he got power, does he want the GG to do what he wanted before he got power? No.

The only way this government can save itself, and I think it is already too late, is to announce Harper is resigning and Prentice or someone not as caustic as Baird or Flaherty is taking over.

Ordinary Canadians, grassroots Canadians are finally taking back their government.

"Stephen Harper plotted with the NDP and the Bloc to bring down the Liberals and install an "alternative government" lead by him"

Thats a lie

This website is so lame. Not too many journos are going to fall for this seeing as they know it's patently not unconstitutional or undemocratic, it's just unfortunate and untimely at best.

It reminds me of those Coalition Against the War signs that hardcore lefties put up all over Toronto.

Whist I am not sure about the timing of the economic statement I agree with the rest of your blog. If I can be of help please let me know but I suspect I am too far in the bush to really help.

I used to think that nothing on earth would get the opposition parties to stop bickering and get to work, but it looks like Jim Flatherty's lump-of-coal fiscal update has done the trick.

The Conservatives were elected with a mandate to lead Canada through this economic crisis. I'm fairly surprised by just how quickly Jim Flaherty failed to do so, offering a package of cuts when every other major economy is unleashing fiscal stimulus.

This is the same finance minister who got the Conservatives swept out of power in Ontario by playing silly games while families were losing their livelihoods. Perhaps this crisis can be averted even now if Stephen Harper sacks him and does what he promised: Not to repeat the mistakes of the 1930s.

"unleashing fiscal stimulus" is exactly what prolonged the depression in the 30's. Where is the $30,000,000,000 coming from? Are we borrowing from the Chinese or just printing the money?

Fiscal stimulus prolonged the depression in the 30's ?? Good lord.... it was the opposite problem that caused the depression in the first place. Stimulus resulted in resolving the depression.

Being an economist & reading these revisionist theories... guaranteed to result in a headache.

Just think of the forthcoming massive debt as our "debt of gratitude" to Wall Street & the neo-cons who shirked all responsibility & worshipped at the altar of greed. They'll do allright... don't worry about them.

The parliament was elected a month and a half ago. The behaviour of your party and your party leader provoked this mess. There is no need to have an election.

This is not madness, but politics. Unfortunately, the kind your leader seems to be losing control of. Too bad.

So I suppose that this rally for Canada effort is being undertaken to remind the new coalition to return some bipartisan governance to the house, for the good of all Canadians - including CPC members? We sure don't need the sort of divisive, destructive garbage we've been subjected to for the last two years.

Stephen, I'm not on Facebook nor do I wish to be.
Re: this Rally for Canada: has the time been established? I don't see a time set for Saturday Dec. 6.

I am really confused at how conservatives are claiming that the Liberals, NDP, and Bloc are trying to hijack democracy when they hold the majority of seats in the house of commons.

I am thrilled about today's events! This is democracy in action!

so, I can't get to a rally geographical location, is there a cyberspace point where we can go to register our protest against this coalition?

Stephen.. I am very concerned, at the moment, over the events of the last week. I am concerned that our Conservative party has mis-handled their duties as a minority government, and I am concerned that what is being played out, right now, is a startling example of what is wrong with the parliamentary system in Canada, and in particular the inclusion of Quebec in confederation.

The idea that we fund the BQ, whose avowed purpose is the destruction of Canadian confederacy as we know it, and they, in turn, are now able to secure the "veto" card in a coalition of those who, for the most part, have no connection with Western Canada creates serious doubts, in this writer's mind, as to the wisdom of "Rallying for Canada."

No disrespect, but perhaps the time has come to resolve the Quebec issue - on our terms. Perhaps the "Clarity" act needs to be revisited such that we not wait for the neverending stream of Quebec referenda, to allow for the balance of confederation to solicit the removal of Quebec from confederation, allowing Canadians with a common purpose to pursue their shared destiny. Certainly the differences between Ontario and Western Canada are significant, however, without the trump card, being Quebec, to sway the left against the predominanly right in Western Canada - it may be possible to create a government that must balance those interests, and for once, speak to the needs of all Canadians.

Stephen Harper was clear that economic stability is not his priority. His priority is playing partisan politics at a time when Canadians are in danger of losing their jobs, their mortgages, their portfolios, and their savings.

Pitching Harper as the meek, cautious, conservative financial manager to guide Canada through this crisis is a bit rich. He has his chance to be an honourable public servant, and he goofed it.

Say what you will about Dion, he put his country before his party. That's leadership.

Dear James:
Dion put himself before both his country and party...his party if you recall was pitching him out! Dion is only trying to get out in front of EVERYTHING.
Dion I understand.
Duceppe, well I think everyone understands.
Layton, no. How can a man and his wife be tossed from 'low-income' housing in Toronto after he was elected to parliament and then declare that he is there for the common people when he was taking affordable shelter from someone who's needs were greater than his. I don't understand.

Na na na na - hey hey hey - goodbye. Na na na na - hey hey hey - goodbye. Na na na na - hey hey hey - goodbye! You knew this was gona come back around eh?

What trenchant criticism!
It cuts to the core!
The intellectual prowess!
A thing of beauty to behold!

Oh, one must bow down before such obviously inspirational and convincing arguments.

So then you dissapprove of the times the Conservatives sang this song in the HOC? I'm just pointing out the karma here.

Na na na na - hey hey hey - goodbye. Na na na na - hey hey hey - goodbye. Na na na na - hey hey hey - goodbye!

do what you can to stop this insanity. RonC

Again, what is your argument? Have one? Nope - just emotional nonsense, like petty children. Sorta like your leaders.

I hope you enjoy wearing the separatist label -- because you can bet that the ads are going to make that case and the people will buy it. Enjoy your power grab -- it won't last.

It's the childish partisanship of people like you that got us into this mess.

This isn't a game.

This is our country.

And you guys are stealing it , just so Dion can get his portrait on the wall of parliament, and Layton can be the first NDP cabinet minister.

Shameful.

Your comments echo just why Western Canada has no place in confederation.. this comment, as asinine as it is, would serve as an apt headline on every Western Canadian newspaper.. with the following commentary..

"This is what the rest of Canada thinks of your hopes and dreams."

Imagine if the liberals got the gov. and Bob Ray was elected to be leader of the party in May.

hahahaha.... oh wait, that could actually happen. my god, it would be the ray days all over again

Holy what a nightmare, I can't believe those arrogant fools are willing to tank our economy with this banana republic garbage. These morons will face the wrath of the electorate I guarantee it. Stephan Dion will go down in history as the biggest disgrace to Canadian democracy. What a fool. Now lets all get ready to watch the TSX go all to hell. Well this will perhaps finally show that the left are incapable of managing the economy, but they will still blame it on Harper somehow. Bob Ray? good grief.

The three stooges had a press conference; one of the questions was what steps and how much was their stimulus package going to cost: Our heir apparent Prime Minister stated that he could not say how long it would take to implement this package, and what the cost was going to be. Mr Dion indicated that Canada was already in a deficit from this Conservative government: I would like to see some hard and fast figures. The three stooges are also going to implement a carbon cap and trade system which take us back to 1990 Kyoto levels; there is no cost associate with this either. There is nothing for Western provinces.

Please, PLease advise the GG to disolve Parliament completely and put this Coup de tat to the Canadian voting Public. We need to stop this abrogation of the democratic process. I urge all Canadians, if you value your Democratic freedoms in this next election please let your voices be heard.

I agree that the GG should take into consideration the demands of most Canadians. We don't want this cobbled together government . It would surely destroy Canada. Harper has made a mistake but please GG don't make the rest of Canadians pay for it. Do your job. Protect Canada or there will be hell to pay if the Conservative government falls and these three failures become our government.

Dear Canada,
Best of luck. You should have voted a Conservative majority.
Signed;
An American Friend

A lot of talk on other sites regarding the mistake Harper has made, I have my doubts. Could it be that Harper knew that there was more to the coalition chatter that developed before the election and put out the financial statement out last week to draw out the conspirators. If so then he didn't make the error that all the pundits are on about. If the GG decides to allow the coalition then the economy is out of Harper's hands and we're in a lot of trouble. If she doesn't allow it and calls an election Harper is guaranteed a majority. Either way he's a winner. The coalition will fall at some point and the ensuing election then will still give the Conservatives a majority

i agree with that statement. this is not a time to play politics with a coalition power grap. i hope that this will wake some parts of canada a vote in a PC. majority. WAKE UP people. this is the worst time for us in this economic downturn and not a time for this childish power grap. six weeks age canadians voted, give the PM. a chance. i hope that he will make the most of this a prove that he is a real leader. GOOO!! Mr. harper. God be with you.

I'd feel a whole lot more inspired to rally for this government if I knew who was going to be fired in the PM's office for putting the party in this ridiculous situation in the first place. Lets start with Giorno and Flaherty.

Two points: to have deliberately led us into the present morass is in itself inexcusable, and therefore Harper and the high school pranksters around him must go for the good of everybody. Whether conservatism as a national concept can survive is in question and it is difficult to suggest anyone who would step forward now to pick up the pieces.

More importantly, many Canadians (i.e. non-Quebecers) will finally conclude that the country we have dutifully called Canada is really not governable in any democratic sense because of the poisonous presence of Quebec in our midst; Quebec and Quebecers will never be a part of Canada and while they bide their time hoping for a fesible opportunity to separate they will as always hold the rest of us to ransome. The only sensible way forward is for the West to separate and let the east carry on kissing Quebecs ass if they so desire.

Ah yes, Mr Sherfoli, spoken like the true red-neck you surely are. The "poisonous presence of Quebec" thank loads, guy, this from an English speaking Quebecer [originally from the prairies] who, thru how many [3?] referendums has helped keep this country together. Get it thru your head that the Bloc in Ottawa does not represent the majority of Quebecers, who are decent, hard-working people just like the rest of the country. Mr. Harper had his majority in the bag, then oh so stupidly, cut funding to the Arts a few days before the election. No excuse for him not to have realized what an effect that would have on this population that is so into the arts, music, acting and successfully sells its products throughout Europe, Asia, the US, anywhere that is, except Canada, eh?

well Jo, you have my sympathy but you miss the point. I think you're right - Most Quebecers are most definately decent hard working folks just like the rest of us - but they don't happen to vote that way. If the Arts folks truly "Sucessfully sell" their products thoughout the world - then why in God's name do they need a subsidy?

The problem is that it is not the decent hard workingQuebecers voting in the House but the Bloc they sent there. As by that fact they've pretty much screwed the rest of us. The Quiet Revolution was all about how Franco-phones in Quebec ran out of patience with being treated like second class citizens - and they were and went on the warpath - but since then they've been given every break and tons of money. Well the west doesn't want the money but their votes are no longer going to be disenfrancised by the center and we aren't going to be second class citizens for driving the economy - so you could call this Quiet Revolution - Volume 2

Please Stephen, get this done. I am so depressed and disgusted, and am 86 years old, and in poor health. I hate to see what these nincompoops are doing to our wonderful country.

Thanks Stephen!

I do NOT support the current opposition's attempts to overthrow the elected government and insert their own in it's place.

The last time I checke the electorate voted the conservatives to lead with a robust opposition to keep them in check....NOT for a coalition to spring up to try to wrest control away from the legitimate government od canada.

Stephen,

How about a facebook page? Has one started?

I think the twitter idea on the canadarally site needs to be scrapped ... it has been taken over all day by the lefts.

You are putting your efforts in the wrong place. The coalition is a natural reation/consequence to Harper/Flaherty's screwup and leadership style. You should be putting your efforts to getting rid of the pair of them and getting a new leader that recognizes that a minority government means you have work with other parties that have also been elected by Canadian voters. Get rid of the Cons - good, everyone else - evil, and start working with others to deal with the economic crisis that faces us. Take a lesson in cooperation from Obama. Bring back Joe Clark...and if he won't come back, what about Jim Prentice?

I'm in. It really seems unreal, really that the 3 stooges with the most public funding and the least votes think they can take over the government because they don't get their "economic stimulus" cheques. Sickening. I won't pay taxes to a seperatist led government it's bad enough I have to pay for their lousy votes at all For every vote they get paid for that's $1.95 looks a hell of a lot better in my pocket.

I think it's over. Harper spent all weekend backing down. He should have pushed things further, and refused even a single compromise. Unless he's got some gambit up his sleeve, I can't see how this is going to turn out in our favour now. However, I'm generally a pessimist to begin with, so perhaps I speak too soon. But watching the non-stop back-pedaling going on all weekend tells me that "she's all over but the cryin'"

Sorry, but the only rally I'll be attending is the one for Alberta independence.

Hi Stephen, enjoy your guy's long long upcoming time on the opposition benches.

Prime Minister Dion, man I love saying that.

BAHAHAHAHAAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Could you please explain how getting into bed with separtist and socialists makes you happy?
Rod
PS I can only imagine what foreign Investors think of this Banana Republic Political move.

That's the level of argument men like Rod are capable of...they don't think, they feel.

Rod, you're a pathetic left-wing goof...the only way you can take power is by stealing it. Nice ethics you got there.

Well first of all they'll think "Canada has a British Parliamentary system, so what's happening is totally legitimate." Unless they have mental capacity issues such as yourself.

Secondly, getting in to bed with the separatists, hmmm, you mean like your messiah was prepared to do in 2004?

http://bondpapers.blogspot.com/2008/11/taking-p...

It has not been the NDP who have been spending like a drunken sailor, it has been Mr.Harper and his friends providing largesse to the neighbors to the south..

His government has blown a surplus BEFORE we go into recession. The Conservative government’s 2006 Budget stayed the course and topped-up the 2005 Budget with an additional $5.3 billion over five years. Military spending for 2006–07 is estimated at $16.2 billion

We don't have that kind of cash..we don't want to play in the Bush league when people are losing their homes and their retirement money..

Hi Stephen,

I posted a non-offensive comment that you did not post. Is this because you do not agree with my viewpoint? Rallying for Canada would be to respect the mechanisms of Parliament. Harper's party had a chance for people to rally around him - that was on October 14th. He needed to maintain the confidence of the other members of parliament (who were all democratically elected). Are you suggesting that the Bloc Quebecois - the choice of the majority of people from Quebec is invalid? This is very dangerous territory Mr. Taylor. Allow Parliament to function. Over 60% OF Canadians voted for centre -left parties (including the 6% of Green Party voters). I have never been so proud to be a Canadian. Dion - a hero of Canadian Unity has managed to convince Duceppe to support him - that must be acknowledged as a federalist coup.

Harper must prorogue parliament until January budget. He has the right to do so. Read his budget then let the three musty steers decide to vote a non confidence. Harper has to have time to rally the troops. His budget will reflect a bail out package Then watch the opposition squirm. He has to drum into Canadians what part the Bloc can play in deciding our future while stating outright their desire to separate. Get busy and make noise all you who see our country going down the tube with Dion and Layton only concerned about their political future. we all know Dion is hoping that he will remain leader with this little charade and to watch Rae and Ignatieff with their Judas act is funny.

"People who want Parliament to stop bickering and get back to work are joining up and spreading the word. Less than 1% of Canadians are members of political parties and most people think of politics for a full 7 seconds a week."

We here at rallyforcanada.ca plan to take advantage of this lack of attention by crafting a message so contrived that you would only believe it if you paid 7 seconds a week worth of attention.

Seriously, in order for Parliament to "stop bickering and get back to work", all we need to do is replace the Harperistas. Done. Consensus building and majority rule will only come about if Harper leaves. Bullies who use economic crises to push radical partisan agendas will be put aside in favour of moderation, concilliation, and compromise.

I'll be at the rally on the Hill Saturday Stephen. Over 1000 in my riding alone have been called to action.

I keep hearing the term mandate thrown around. A minority government is NOT a mandate. It's pretty much the opposite in fact.

Also, can I just say how irritating it is to see this characterization of the Bloc as people who should not be dealt with under any circumstance. It's basically advocating ignoring Quebec completely. No wonder the separatists have so much support.

An election was held, one party received more votes than the other parties did- THEY receive the mandate to govern. No matter how much you want to deny this, they DID. Canada was doing so well in these economic times. Our economy was growing despite what was going on in the rest of the world. These three sore losers get together, make their announcement and the stock market comes tumbling down. There is evidence they have been planning this for a long time. They knew they were going to lose and they planned to take control anyway. It is not difficult in politics to come up with some excuse for your power grab. Some people just are not able to see through the flowery speeches to the true motivation behind it. Saying that a coalition to take down an elected government is democratic is beyond ridiculous. Democracy is when people vote for the party they want to govern them, and that party comes to power and rules. It is not a democracy when the party the people chose is brought down without their consent. This is why Canada and other countries need to over-see the election practices of some third world countries. It can't be trusted that the government the people vote for is the party that takes power. Canada is not a third world country, but it seems we do have a legal loop-hole open to abuse. To the three stooges- so sorry your feelings were hurt. Grow up and quit the political tantrum. WE DIDN'T VOTE FOR YOU! WE DON'T NEED YOU , and WE DON'T WANT YOU! We were doing well until you stuck your noses where they don't belong.You are harming Canada and Canadians and we won't forget it when it is time to vote. As for the people who spouted the excuse " We want the Conservatives to rule, but we don't want to give them a majority government" and voted for another party, this mindless way of voting made the government vulnerable to this kind of abuse.

And I say - let's give them more support. When you keep giving in to blackmail, you keep getting blackmailed. Enough. Shake their hands, say, "thanks for the memories" and say good bye. They have a right to their own self-determination - their province clearly supported a separatist government, respect that democratic reflection, abolish the "Clarity Act" and say, "good luck".

This is beyond sad; To destroy stability at this time of economic turmoil, and all because funding was about to be cut for parties that were so unpopular that they couldn't raise there own funding.
God help us!

I posted this (modified) at Joanne's blog Dec.1.

I repeat it here for all those bright lights who insist that Harper is in the minority (true), that a majority of voters voted against him (technically true) but completely irrelevant, and thus should not govern (false).

A few facts for you (from Wiki):

1963: Liberal minority with 41.52%

1965: Liberal minority with 40.18%
*1972: Liberal minority with 38.42%* - 61.58% did not vote Liberal

1974: Liberal majority with 43.15%

1980: Liberal majority with 43.15%

1993: Liberal majority with 41.24%

*1997: Liberal majority with 38.46%* - 61.54% did not vote Liberal

2000: Liberal majority with 40.85%

*2004: Liberal minority with 36.73%* - 63.27% did not vote Liberal

2006: Conservative minority with 36.27%

2008: Conservative minority with 37.65%

I would call your attention in particular to the years with asterisks.
No one used the SPECIOUS argument that the party in power had not garnered a MAJORITY because a higher percentage had not voted for the Liberal party, did they?

Maybe your idea of majority is like the one prevailing in Cuba or in Saddam Hussein’s Iraq, but here in Canada, until now, forming government has meant whoever garners the most seats.
Your party DID NOT, according to the will of the Canadian people in the last election.

If your parties are convinced the people are behind them, let them ask THE PEOPLE in a new election.

Call a spade a spade: your friends are power-hungry and they don’t give a damn who gets hurt in the process, as long as they hold the reins of power.

Finally, saomeone said it. Antenor, you're absolutely right. The three stoges have been in talks for some time. Harper got wind of it and needed to bring it out in the open. Why else would he put the poison pills in the economic update that he did. Guaranteed no vote for libs and bloc with the public funding cut and guaranteed no vote from the dippers with the no-strike line. He made them do it. Otherwise, Jack Layton would be a fool not to go ahead with the cuts. The NDP would survive while the Libs and Bloc would be cut off at the knees. This is far from over...can't wait to have those stupid grins wiped off their faces.

I can't believe how stupid Harper was to think that the Liberal, NDP and Bloc would do some self sacrifice to help the country. And on top of that what a do-do to expect the Lib, Dipper and Bloc voters to buck up and float their own boat.

Didn't he know who he was dealing with?

They're great with an outstretched hand...as long as it's taking. Giving is not one of their long suits.

The Afghanistan war will not have the support of the coalition government. The NDP have made it clear that they want the troops home. The bloc don't believe Canada should even have a military. Is it ethical to keep our troops in Afghan. if the ruling gov't does not support the mission? Did the three stooges even consider this? This deal talks only about addressing the financial turmoil and has disregarded other areas of governance.They can't cherry pick the decisions they want to make while pretending others don't exist.

Moving forward it is hard to imagine the Libs. making inroads in the west. They have also given Quebecers no reason not to vote BQ. They can even form a gov't and vote BQ! This is very short sighted.

"Moving forward it is hard to imagine the Libs. making inroads in the west."

Haha! Yeah, because if it wasn't for this, it was easy to imagine the Liberals making inroads in the west.

Stick a fork in this country as it is done. Time to put Canada out of its misery and break apart once and for all. Like shooting a dead horse.

Alas, I am not near one of the rally sites, but I will be there in spirit. I did not serve this country in uniform for 36 years to see it destroyed by a cabal of political failures. Surfing the blogs, I see that there is a concerted campaign by the leftists to argue and ridicule on every conservative blog - a lot of the same names and weak logic and justifications keep appearing, so it seems that the war-rooms are in full force trying to show there is some sort of support for this disgraceful conduct by the 'loyal' opposition. I believe 'treasonous opposition' would be a more apt term. Anyone who would sell their souls and their country for $1.95 a head is pathetic.

Wow, lots of nutbars on here.

How can Dion honestly expect the GG to believe he has the confidence of the house, when he does not have the confidence of his own party?

Aligning himself with the bloc, under the ruse "lack of stimulus" (when there's been LOTS of stimulus) is a cheap grab at power. That's what you lefties don't seem to understand.

What stimulus do they want? There's already been tax cuts, innovation funds($250 million), infrastructure plans moved up, gas tax fund, tax free savings account, GST cuts, income tax cuts, corporate tax cuts, RESP rules were changed.

As far as credit, they shored up savings accounts and loans, and bought mortgage equities freeing up credit markets in Canada. Our banks are solid, actually the BMO just posted record profits.

Unemployment is a mere .4 % above a THIRTY TWO YEAR LOW.

GDP is still expanding.

The majority of "problems" in our economy are related to exports, something we have little control over. Our financial system is sound, foreclosure rates very low. The majority of problems are in Ontario, which has been on a downhill slide for a number of years.

Canadians won't be fooled, they're outraged, and the liberals/ndp will pay dearly for it in the polls.

They just came out with a "$30 billion stimulus" but neglected to say what was in it. Funny, they didn't seem to have any sort of plan before.

This coalition is not a majority. They were elected as MPs for one party, not a coalition.
Should they get together and form a new party, and be recognized, then they will still be a minority as the Bloc would never join. If they run as candidates of this new party and win more seats then they can form a government. And what if the conservatives joined this coalition, and with the most members, could lead it with the only opposition being the Bloc. Imagine PMSH leading a govt with 258 supporting members.

Has anyone actually done the math what the three Stooges' (Dion, Layton, Duceppe) 30 Billion "stimulous package" actually works out for each and every single Canadian. It is roughly $1000 for each man, woman, and child!!!!

Just because the USA is in the dumpster and Obama is planning on their 900 Billion bailout package. His works out to about $1000 per man, woman, and child, too!!! Canada is not in the dumpster. Canada is impacted by other countries - but, they are not in the dumpster!!!!

People, if we are already at the fiscal balance (no surplus - no deficit), this 30 Billion deficit will nearly bring us back to 1993, 43 Billion deficit we had! Think about it - please.

Are these three stooges nuts!!!!? Or just plane scary and dangerous!

I am disgusted with this Coalition effort, and Mr. Harper should be on television, in the papers, on the radio and EVERYWHERE on a regular basis to ensure that the average person is aware of all of his INITIATIVES.
The budget for INFRASTRUCTURE was d o u b l e d to create tons of jobs!
People are not aware of this.
I read quite a lot, and yet this tonight was the first I heard of the initiatives to get the economy moving more and avoid a larger series of economic problems !
The word must be out a whole lot more for Mr., Mrs., and Ms. Average to realize what is going on!!!
The three clowns signing the Coalition know that people who are ignorant of political affairs will BELIEVE
ANYTHING IF IT IS SAID WITH ENOUGH FREQUENCY AND FERVENCY. This is a crying shame for
Canada, but Mr. Harper will have to play that game, especially this week, if he wants to have a hope of
holding onto power. The only other hope is that the Governor General will have the sense to shut down
the Coalition because within it is a man whose daily job it is to convince Quebecers to leave Canada!!!!

Who says Mr. Harper is arrogant? Only the fellows who want his job, so they can try to get you to believe it!!!

If you say anything often enough, maybe people who don't really know what is going on will start to believe you.....
this is precisely what is happening!!!! It is totally laughable and extremely sad at the same time.

Layton wants to give the $30,000,000,000 to the unions, Dion does not want to end up as a Canadian Trivial Pursuit question and Duceppe is just doing his job (screwing over Canada).

Layton crafted this entire sham. How can they all vote for the Conservative throne speech and then a few weeks later have no confidence. This has nothing to do with a bailout - it's all about sinking Harper at any price.

This whole Rally for Canada thing is a bit lame.

Under what circumstances should our Parliamentary system be governed by the Street? We see this happening in other countries to no good effect.

Our PM should use the system to play with the cards he has been dealt which in short means that he should attempt to do all that is necessary to call an election whereby the people of Canada choose between the Conservative Government or the tripartite Coalition - straight up, one on one, not he four on one circus we observed in October. Win or Lose, let the chips fall where they may.

I don't believe we people in the streets will in any way assist the PM to achieveg this goal. In fact, one might suggest, such a confrontational approach may be unhelpful - anyone see a pattern here?

This is not okay with the Canadina people! We elected this Government and what gives you Jackasses the right to change our minds??? Backoff! If there is any question whether or not our Government is the one the Canadian people want, throw it to the vote. I can take the inconvenience of voting again just to make sure that the baffoon trio doesn't pull off this ridiculous coup.

I'm planning on going to the rally on Saturday but what time does it start. You should really post more information on your website.

"CRUSH HARPER"

Wow, great argument! That must have earned you an A in Political Science class...it's an F in the real world.

The blunder was Harper's, not the Conservative Party's.

The Conservative Party should not make a second blunder and lose power unnecessarily. The Conservative Caucus has to tell Stephen Harper to fall on his sword for the good of the party and the good of the country, and allow another Conservative MP to seek the confidence of the House of Commons.

One has to provide a path for the Liberal Party to back down, and that is Harper's resignation. If you leave the Liberal Party cornered like a trapped animal, they have to defeat the government. Open a door for them to retreat. Harper's resignation would open that door. The Liberals don't mistrust all Conservatives. They only have lost all trust in Harper.

It is time for the Conservative Caucus and Harper to be mature adults, and comprehend the problem they have gotten themselves into.

Stephen Harper. Please fall on your sword and don't force the Conservative government to go down with you.

Stephen, I know how it feels. Just keep plugging away and stay loyal. You won't win, but you will earn respect.

NOW IS THE TIME CANADIANS (especially those from the West) - to stand up and make your voice be heard!! Harper is right - it's a coup. He knew it was coming. Probably better to let it out now rather than later when things get more difficult!

I think the Canadian people have already spoken and chosen a leader. How many more tax dollars are the losing parties going to try to waste in these hard economic times. What kind of democracy do we have when a hundred or so political leaders can decide the fate of millions of voters who have already decided their leader???

If Harper had given large amounts of funds to "save" the economy & the atuo companies, he would be smeared by the opposition as being in bed with Bush & the Americans. There is just no way this guy can win with the media against him & the opposition parties acting like spoiled brats. Do we need a new leader ??? Maybe someone that is not scary & doesn't have blue eyes!!!!!! What a laugh.

I completely agree that a coaliton at this time is utter madness at a time when we need real leadership and stability. I see only desperate men who are so hungry for power that they are willing to do whatever needs to be done to obtain that for themselves....not for the good of our country. A country which is respected and felt to be one in the best position to withstand the economic turndown. What will the countries of the world who look up to us think when they see what has been cobbled together without the support of the Canadian people....men who have been turned down and rejected grabbing the reins of power without backing of the people. I am most disappointed and am trusting that this coalition will not happen. Let's trust the rally will be effective .

The Liberal$ and NDP coalition will call every effort to stop them lame.

They will do as they always do - try to silence and intimidate Canadians to ignore this and setting up their own 'town hall' style meetings stacked with their cronies who will shout down any opposition.

Canada is full of wonderful, hardworking, forgiving people and the the Liberal$ and NDP prey on these values.

It is a very sad and humiliating day.
We voted...well that certainly worked, didn't it?
Whether you are Liberal, Conservative, NDP, Green, Purple, Pink or whatever your political commitment, it is not about the party affiliations...the issue here is that the process has been circumvented. Begin to change the process in a referendum i.e. elected senators, etc. but not through a coup.
We now live in a third world country.
It is time for Canadian to get off their conservative (small 'c') behinds. We are a complacent nation and now it is being taken advantage of. Arrogance and contempt for OUR process, abounds. WE change the process NOT self-proclaimed dictators.
No longer will anyone wonder why the majority of Canadians ask - WHY VOTE?

Dave Rutherford was on Lowell Greens Show this morning
http://cfra.com/
mentioning that his listeners are absolutely livid about this usurping of the electoral will. Green is invited to appear on Rutherfords Show this morning
http://www.am770chqr.com/Channels/Reg/Shows/Rut...
Green will show that his listeners are responding in large numbers and most intend on attending the Rally for Canada on The Hill this Saturday at noon.

I always thought Canada was a democracy. This greed by the opposition parties is just power hungry people and not in the interest of Canada. They were not voted by the people and do not have the right, in my opinion, to govern our country. This government is being highjacked.

Clearly you do not understand a parliamentary democracy. The local MP is elected and then the House of Commons determines what form of government we have. You seem to think like Mr. Harper that a president is elected in
Canada.
I do not want to see the coalition go ahead but Canadians such as you need to understand that a minority government needs to act in such a way as to get the support of the opposition. Clearly they did the exact opposite.

Just going through the troll comments here and see the majority arguement over and over. If you trolls really believe what you're preaching it stands to reason that the members of the House should vote for the Prime Minister so rather than appoint Dion the chair should be open for negotiations, lets see who the elected members of the House want as the nex PM. Oh! that doesn't work for you, gee who would have guessed!

Stephen ...

You might want to fix your location for the Edmonton rally. "Duncan office" has no meaning to us Edmontonians -- it would seem you are suggesting that the rally assemble at the offices of Linda Duncan, the newly elected NDPer for Edmonton Strathcona. And that ain't going to happen. - One - Linda doesn't have a fixed office at the moment, and two, asking the overwhelming majority of voters in Edmonton - that would be Conservative -- assemble at an Dipper office? Please...

A much more viable location is Edmonton's City Hall -- there's lots of room for a large noisy rally there.

Just a thought.

Stephan Dion said he wasn't going to be voting with the Conservatives this time around, so in other words he had made up his mind before Parliament sat . This is not the person we want to represent us as Prime Minister I think he forgets Canada includes everybody and he should be voting for the better of all Canadian lives. Stephan Dion Quebec, Jack Layton born in Quebec, GG from Quebec and we all know where the Separatists Leader is from, "Quebec" .

The Canadian People voted Stephen Harper as Prime Minister and that is the best person to be running the country at this time. He made a blunder in adding in, that the TAX PAYERS should not be paying for the political parties. THIS IS THE REASON THAT THE SELFISH SELF CENTRED POLITICIANS BROUGHT DOWN THE GOVERNMENT, SHAME ON YOU. " CANADA WAKE UP!" "CANADA WAKE UP!" PLEASE DON"T ALLOW THE THREE STOOGES TO RUN THIS COUNTRY.

we must stand as one people against this insane move by the opposition and call another election. I think this may have woke up enough canadians to get a majority gov.

There is a price to pay for being arrogant..
Harper is now paying the price
So Bye Bye

Three years ago, I was retired. I had worked very hard for 40 years. Most of that time I was working at two jobs simulaneously. Then I lost half of my savings on income trusts. I realized I no longer could survive on my investments. I used my remaining savings, and borrowed more money to the max, and bought a metal recycling company and went back to work.
After a year and a half, my new company was just starting to get on it's feet. Then it happened.... We haven't been able to sell steel for over 2 months now. My back is up against the wall.
Four of us lost our jobs. I may soon have my business in receivership. That will soon be followed by personal bankruptcy.
Steel is a commodity that we will use again. Unfortunately , unless there is some sort of stimulus very soon, our company will not be around to participate in the growth of our country in the future.
Clearly the Harper government is not concerned. Although it was proven in the 30's that infrastructure spending was needed to take us out of that depression, Steve and Jim think they know better. They are willing to go against the accumulated knowlege of the rest of the world to do their own thing. I'd rather take my chances with a coalition government.

Just sent this to the Governor General, as info@gg.ca .... and received confirmation of its receipt moments later.

"I would like to register my opinion that the Liberal / Bloc / NDP coalition should not be given the opportunity to govern Canada.

To permit this outcome would set a dangerous precedent that will change the course of Canadian history, for the worse.

If you endorse the coalition's plan, going forward, the 'losers' of every election will act within weeks of their defeat at the polls to form a coalition of the losers... thereby subverting the will of the electorate. The rationale to have the Governor General back their plot will always be, "we just had an election, and no one wants another one."

If the current scheme succeeds, it will set in stone the precedent of toppling governments in short order, for no other purpose than taking power without the trouble of winning an election. This timing of this tactic shouldn't be the rationale for permitting what is, in effect, a coup.

Democracy costs.
It costs money. And in the past, it has cost blood.

To hand over the government to a group who were bent on stealing power within moments of their electoral defeat (as the tape of the NDP conference call clearly reveals), to a group led by a man who doesn't enjoy the confidence of his own party, and backed by a man who is bent of the destruction of Canada.... would, I'm afraid, put our democracy and our country in peril.

Canada deserves better. People are already justifiably cynical about their governments. If the price of preserving our system, and our country, is $300 million for another election, it's a pittance compared to the alternative.

The bottom line is that during the recent election, no one entered the polling booth having been offered the opportunity to vote in favour of being governed by a coalition of the Liberals, the Bloc and the NDP. Canadians didn't want and don't deserve that outcome.

Thank you for your consideration.

I don't know how anyone can go along with this coalition of three "stooges" who decided that they can govern the country better than the elected party.They are going to put 30 billion into the economy but they can't say how or where it is going or where it is coming from or when they will implement it. Some of this is the Canadians fault, more than 60% of the puplic should have voted and we wouldn't be in this predicament today.THis is all a political ploy on behalf of the NDP, LIBS, and the Bloc. I hope that they can all sleep at night as they will destroy Canada as we know it today.

Good job on City Online at noon, Stephen!

the very fack that Dion and Layton would collude with Duceppe to bring down a democraticlly elected government in this fashion, just demonstrates what traitors they are to this country......if this insurrection is allowed to go forward then it is time for a new form of government..............FUBAR

Judging from some of the contributors to this web site that are happy and supportive about the coalition's power grab, they are severely lacking in foresight. This will set a dangerous precedence for future elections. We the people will vote for one party, and the losers will gang up and overtake the government. We will be the laughing stock of the world. We are not a third world country, yet we may need other countries to over-see our elections. -Just like the third world countries who can't be trusted to put in power the democratically elected party! How can we send assistance to these countries during their elections, when we can't even look after our own country's democratically elected government? It is ridiculous to think that EVERY party that LOST the election in Canada will usurp our government and govern in their stead!

Here's what an ideological ally thinks our website and the bricks and bats day concept.

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullco...

I don't know about about Harper "earning" the right to lead Canada. His party is in a minority position afterall. Unless and until it's shown that it's unconstitutional to have a coalition government, I don't see what the problem is. I guess the other way of seeing it is that a majority of Canadians voted for these other parties that have now decided to work together. The real question is how do the voters of these parties feel about it.

With Layton and the Bloc wanting a pull out of Afghanistan now, that will be a done deal. They both want the Khadr trerrorist spawn back home from Guantanamo , that will be a done deal.

If they listen to the people these fools on the Hill will not get their grubby paws on power. Haven't seen such an outcry from across the land since the threat of Quebec separation.

The "MakeParliamentWork" (for egomaniacs) have a website. Full of crap, like "oh Harper worked w/ the Bloc". Yeah, he did... to force an election, not take power.

PMSH, please call an election.

Is no one going to discuss the possibility of MP's crossing the floor over this? Surely there are some Liberal/NDP/Bloc MP's out there that wouldn't want Dion as their leader....

Here's an idea: Why not a REFERENDUM?

If PMSH is successful in proroguing Parliament and the house does not resume until the end of January, is that sufficient enough time (7 weeks)to put together a referendum question to Canadians, just like with the Charlottetown accord?

The question would be quite simple...

Do you support the duly elected government of Canada?

Or

Do you support a Liberal-NDP-Bloc coaltion to run the country?

How could this cabal be opposed to that idea? How would they explain to Canadians that giving us a say is a bad idea?

Is it possible that the gov't can do this?

Do you realise this situation caused by the coup will cost Canadians 900 million dollars? That is a big price tag to just throw away the results of an election.

I look at other countries around the world rally together to put thier country back in economic shape and we have a government that is going to hell in a hand-basket . Politicians from all parties should be ashamed of themselves and get their acts together and leave the seperatists in Quebec and get to work doing what they were elected to do.

I would love to get people on Parliament Hill on Saturday. How can we spread the word quickly so the hill is packed with people who are against this horrific situation

Ever notice how the left (And I inclued the CBC propaganda machine here) called Cretin, who is more of a thug than Harper could ever be, a "streetfighter" but Harper, well he's a "bully". The last time a GG tried to do this was in 1926 - he got away with it (and the libs then went after the decision for 50 years - but that was to their avantage) and he, Byng, was escorted to the borders and wished a very nice day.
The point of course is that while the coup may be legal, it certainly overturns democracy as is against moral and democratic principles. I find it strange that we have people in Afghanistan trying to bring democracy to there while we have people in Canada trying to destroy it.

We are retired teachers living on Vancouver Island (Nanaimo). What can we do here to bring more media spotlight on just how angry we Canadians are at the damage these power-desperate egomaniacs are doing to our country?! Their timing could not possibly have been worse, but they obviously do not care! My wife & I have voted NDP for the past four decades, but Jack Layton's recent insane lust for a cabinet posting & the delusions of that lightweight Dion dimwit has ensured that we will not vote for either of those parties for a very long time!

Please let us know what we can do here in the mid-island area to help force those irresponsible conspirators to wake up.

Some facts for the 3 Stooges………….. Wish MSM would be more honest ?

The difference then between 2004 and 2008 is that this government did NOT do anything corrupt and it was just recently elected by 5,000,000 or so Canadians with 143 seats — a stronger mandate to govern. And, before anyone tells me the Conservatives did not get a majority of votes (meaning some 60% voted for another party), here are the statistics of what has been tradition for all minority governments since 1963. You will note that it was okay for Liberal minority governments to govern with an equally low percentage of the popular vote.

1963: Liberal minority with 41.52%
1965: Liberal minority with 40.18%
1972: Liberal minority with 38.42%
1974: Liberal majority with 43.15%
1980: Liberal majority with 43.15%
1993: Liberal majority with 41.24%
1997: Liberal majority with 38.46%
2000: Liberal majority with 40.85%
2004: Liberal minority with 36.73%
2006: Conservative minority with 36.27%
2008: Conservative minority with 37.65

I am totally sickenned that a seperatist alliance may be on the brink of distroying this country. I do not understand how the leader of the liberal party, (that his own party does not want or more importantly that the country has rejected )become the leader of Canada. How do liberals sleep at night knowing the only way they get control is to be backed by socialists, and a party that has a sole purpose of distroying my country. That is not democracy, it is a coo against the elected goverment. Wars are fought for less, and I would fight in one to prevent this. Let the people decide back to the poles, Conservitives or the left alliance.
,Disgusted Albertan

I am as offended by this coup d'état and feel that those egotistical politicians have set this country back to the Banana Republic stage.

If they are not respecting the electorates' decision to elect the Conservatives, why the heck campaign and have an election then?

Dion wasn't good enough to lead the party, now he would be leading the country. That is one scary thought. Of course, we all know that Jack would pull the muppet's strings, kiss Duceppe's ass to give more to Quebec and Ignatieff or Ray are just licking their chops waiting for the big tittle in May.

Now for the stimulus package... where are we going to get the money for this?

What I am not reading anywhere is the fact that Barak Obama has, on more than one occasion, made it quite clear that he would reward companies that keep the jobs in the US and heavily tax those who outsource to other countries. Would the tax be so heavy that it would become a deterrent and enable US based companies to compete with the wages paid in China and Mexico? What's to stop him now from providing heavy incentives to the Big 3 Automotive manufacturing companies if they repatriate all the auto manufacturing jobs to the US. After all, right now, 70% of the cars manufactured in Canada are shipped for sale in the US, yet we keep building them cars..... and they aren't buying... and the dealerships are piling them up. Why then wouldn't the Canadian government be prudent in how much MORE money we throw at automotive manufacturing companies that may be decimated in the near future.

Incentives for the Big 3, why not for Joe the plumber? Of course, Joe doesn't generate as many votes which is what Jack Layton is after.

This whole charade is disgusting.

Stephen, please tell us what time these rallies are taking place.

I, and a whole lot of other people who want to support democracy in Canada and attend these rallies are not members of Facebook or Twitter. Please don't let us be marginalized just because we aren't signed up to these Internet "newbies'.

Pat: "I can't believe how stupid Harper was to think that the Liberal, NDP and Bloc would do some self sacrifice to help the country."

Pat, I am convinced that Prime Minister Stephen Harper (I never call our Prime Minister "Harper") knew totally what he was doing. Have you ever had to deal with bullies? I have. And what I've found out is that the only way to effectively deal with them is to STARE THEM DOWN, SMOKE THEM OUT. Aquiescing to them, compromising with them, just gets you in deeper trouble and increasing indignity. All Hell breaks loose for awhile, but in the end facing a bully and staring them down tends to have them skulking away with their tails between their legs. Too many people want instant change--or instant warm fuzzies. But if, like Stephen Harper and his party, you're willing to take it on the chin and wait it out, having challenged the tyrannical bullies, the a**hats usually give in and disappear in a POOF of smoke.

Unfortunately, however, bullies like Dion, Layton, and Duceppe, don't balk at blackmail. Their bullying game will never stop until Prime Minister Harper, on behalf of the Canadian people, stops running from them, turns around, faces them, and tells them, "Get the Hell out of my face. Put up or shut up. Deal with the realities here, now, outfront, NOT with smoke and mirrors and innuendos."

Prime Minister Stephen Harper is risking a great deal but he would have risked even more for Canadians and our democracy if he hadn't called the Liberals, NDPs, and Bloc Quebecois' bluff.

God bless Canada and our Prime Minister, Stephen Harper.

Stephen - do you only support "democracy" when it threatens the party's position in parliament?

I don't recall you speaking up at all when Stephen Harper authorized and entered into secret negotiations with David Emerson to overturn the votes of Vancouver-Kingsway residents. Emerson was in talks with Harper's representative less than 24 hours after the ballots were counted.

And did you moan for democracy when Stephen Harper broke his own law in calling for an election, purely for partisan political advantage, more than a year in advance of what his own law set out as the lawful fixed election date? No, I don't believe you did.

Apparently being a "fellow" at the Manning Centre for Building Democracy has nothing at all to do with actually building, or respecting, democracy.

Stephen, do we really want to be governed by the Bloc? Layton, Dion and Duceppe should all resign for creating chaos in our Country.

As a veteran I am appalled at labour coming out because they cant get tax payers monies..

Mr. Harper should call an election..For the labour spokesperson to say we cant afford another 300million for an election shows he has a personal interest dollar wise..It is far better to spend 300 million on an election then to spend 30 BILLION on him and his interests at the expense of the taxpayers...I find it beyond the pale for these people to say Canadians dont want another election.THEY DO NOT SPEAK FOR ALL Canadians especially me...Its no more then blantent outright spin to scare people.. As for Mss. Green CBC should not be asking her for any advice we faltly rejected her and the Green party ...

we must call an election to save Canada.from a true Canadian not a liberal

Saw you on CBC - you did great.

One thing I do know is not to trust the coalition MSM; they have been driven told ordered whipped into manipulating the public some of them who have no clue as to what has happened.
It reminds me of Saddam's or Putin's media, no one knows what actually is going on until the people took /take matters into their own hands by adapting themselves to listen to outside radio stations for some sort of news that will help them understand the delimna they are in. Now today Iraq has recovered, people are voting and children are going to school.

Thank you for starting a way for Canadians to vent their frustrations and concerns.
Ron

This is not madness, this is democracy. Go back to school and learn your politics 101. We elected MPs to constitute a house of commons and represent our interests, we did not elect a Prime Minister nor do we elect a party per se. They are just default conditions of a majority parliament. In a parliamentary democracy with a minority government, a Prime Minister can be from any party and must maintain the confidence of the house. That is why major bills such as budgets and throne speeches come with confidence votes. Harper has shown himself incapable of working in a minority gov't and doesn't deserve to form the government. He should be graciously stepping down and sitting as a simple MP and letting the coalition try their hand at running the gov't instead of making this worse by creating a national unity crisis. He is an idiot who thinks he is a dictator. Let's not be as stupid as the Americans that supported Geoge W. Bush and let him destroy the country. There is no crisis here if Harper just relinguishes to the coalition. Worse case, the coalition fucks up and we have an election in 6 months. But lets give them a try, at least they have shown themselves capable of considering different viewpoints in a minority gov't by the act of their agreement. That one big advantage over Harper.

OMG, I've just been watching seven minutes of total B*** S*** from Ralphie Goodale on CTV News with Marcia MacMillan. The guy is so full of inanities and such a friggin' liar I wanted to put my fist through the TV and land it square on his kisser. It was clear that he didn't believe a word he was saying, especially when asked if he thought that Stephane Dion was the leader to bring more and better democracy to Canada.

Hopefully, Ralph'll get the KO punch from the Canadian electorate when we all stand up and say to this Twisted Troika of Twits: No Friggin' Way!

Well done on this site Stephen. Kudos also on the rally. but lest not think that this is enough. The left, from Russia to Venezuela has always considered democracy a problem to be ignored when compared to them seizing power and Dion the milquetoast professer, has turned into a powermad nutbar content to take down both his party and the country to seize 24 Sussex.

The problem is that the GG is after all, an unelected Liberal appointee. So for those that believe in elections we will probably need to go further. We have a week to plan. For those who have winter capable motor homes or RVs make sure their fuelled up - if the three stooges get in, take them to the airports and park them on the runways -take you friends with you. Have an old car? Have it ready to block off railways and roads - get ready for a party. For those who know heavy electrical, find the switching stations near where you live and have a pair of bold cutters handy to open the cabinets. The Russians call it "general winter" and they use it to help them - if the duly elected government is overthrown by these liars, lets do the same. Make the country ungovernable and show them what civl disobediance is from Halifax to Victoria. We have Canadian soldiers dying in Afghanistan trying to bring democracy to that country - the least we can do to honour those who have died is prevent its subversion here.

How come you didn't identify Ralph Goodale's office as a rally site in Regina?

Gawd I get a kick out of these poor deluded lefties who use Bush like a weapon. Methinks I know why they want to legalize drugs - clearly right now they are threatened.

Harper is giving stable fiscal management - the Libs and NDP want to piss money in beofre they know if it will do any good - Like Bush

Harper won his last election by getting more seats that the Libs and Knee deepers combined - but after losing they now want to go to a popular vote sytsem - like they do in the land of Bush

Harper they called a bully yet compared to Cretin, Stevie is a schoolboy, but the left liked the "streefighter" becuase he was from Quebec, the bully thing is only if you're from the west.

Not to worry, these parties would be dead if not allowed to feed from the public trough for funding - their own supporters would donate to them. Be ready to take them down, but don't stand in the way of them doing it themselves.

C'est honteux. Le Bloc Québécois est un parti qui parasite le Canada. C'est une honte pour nous du QUébec qui ne sommes pas des séparatistes . Quand on veut détruire un pays ,on ne mérite pas d'y siéger ! Un jour, vous du ROC voudrez quitter le Canada et ce sera trop tard , le Québec sera isolé et le Canada aura raison.

Trying to get AM 770 in Calgary - keep getting kicked out.

I support a coalition government.

You realize December 6th is a National Day of Mourning, right?

I don't know well about Canadian politics but one thing bothers me.
Didn't you guys ask Canadians last time around October 2008 through legitimate voting?
Didn't we say more Yes to Conservatives and more No to Liberals and NDPs?
Didn't we say Stephen Harper is ok to govern us as Prime minister and No to Stephen Dion and Jack Layton?

What is this coalition gov't then? Are you trying to form a gov't that Canadians didn't approve?

You take advantage of this global economy crisis blaming all to Conservatives. Is it true though? Can you do better, you Liberals and NDPs with the help of Separatists?

Ridiculous and disgraceful to all Canadians as well as other countries.
Shame on you!

Tasha Kheiriddin, the Director of the Fraser Institute for Quebec, has spoken out about this "dirty business" on CTV. Needless to say, whatever Tasha Kheiriddin has to pundit away is well worth lending your eyes and ears :-).

RALLY FOR CANADA.

Sorry for the double post - hence the cleansing of the duplicate.

The "right" was allowed to unite. Why can't the left unite? Oh the irony and what a double standard. Stop your crying and start singing Na na na hey hey goodbye suckers. And if you don't like it you can make good on your threat to separate you Albertan ingrates. Conservative values have no place in a modern society. If you don't like abortion, gay rights, human rights and funded health care I suggest moving to like minded society like Iran or Syria. Enjoy the humus I heard its great.

Who's saying the left can't unite? Nobody here - go ahead - unite into a common party and then run in an election. That's what the right did. I just insist on the election part cause a lot of people died making this country something called a democracy. Don't like it? Well comrade, I hear the Russian winters are not so cold anymore with the global warming and all - don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out.

Liberals and the Knee Deepers unifying into a single party. Yeah right! Hell, I coun't even type that without laughing - bonne chance!!

How can I show support for the Prime Minister? I will be in a small town in Northern B.C. for a week and I will miss the rally in Calgary. What can i do other than call our local M.P.?

Mr. Harper should be telling everyone weekly what his initiatives are. Then the Coalition will not have a leg to
stand on.....right now they believe that no-one knows or cares to find out what the government is really doing.
So they LIE and say the Conservatives have done n o t h i n g for our economy. They EXAGGERATE how bad the economy is so they can push their agenda: the agenda is: GRABBING POWER because they are
such S O R E L O S E R S that the only way they would get in power is by n e f a r i o u s and devious
means! Mr. Dion pouted in his room after the election, hardly believing that he had lost. The Liberals LOST
bigtime last election.....why would anyone want a man like Dion as Prime Minister when he has refused to learn proper E n g l i s h even as a professor!!!!! for all these years!!!!! Even having his name and the title of Prime Minister in the same sentence makes me totally want to retch!!!

The things that the Coalition claims are Mr. Harper's mistakes are all LIES!!!
They have cooked up things to say so they can get to THEIR MAIN AGENDA: taking power.
I do not believe anything they say about the Conservatives because they ignore whatever is said to contradict their accusations. And a lot is being said if one doesn't let all the rhetoric get in the way.
Everyone: please get informed and find out what the Conservatives are REALLY doing: governing righteously!!

WHO says that Stephen Harper is playing partisan politics??? Only the three stooges. THEY will say
ANYTHING to try to make Canadians think it is the TRUTH, but they are capable of only LIES because
their underlying agenda is only to GRAB POWER since they are SORE LOSERS and couldn't get it
any other way. Don't ask the percentages of votes, ask HOW MANY SEATS DID THEY GET???!

Allan - see a day before - loved your comments!!! You mention a whole bunch of things that the Conservatives
HAVE done regarding the ECONOMY!! If people would only become more knowledgeable about
this, they would not believe the pack of lies being thrown by the THREE CLOWNS who don't know what they
are doing!! The MAIN LEG which those bozos THINK they are standing on is "Mr. Harper doesn't do anything
about economic problems that are coming up" - GUESS WHAT ??? That leg is completely GONE.
MR. HARPER AND THE CONSERVATIVES HAVE DONE T O N S TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMY - THE
GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT IS STILL GROWING, WE ARE N O T IN A RECESSION ACCORDING TO
THE DEFINITION OF RECESSION, AND PEOPLE WHO SAY that nothing is being done, ARE A BUNCH OF LIARS!!!

One Canada for all... That means all of our country and its peoples.. and it should include Quebec with due regards to their culture... Harper was duly elected by the people and this should stand... it is in the best interest of all Parties to work together to resolve our issues and to meet the challenges facing all Canadians rich and poor... This is one of the greatest Countries in the World let us smarten up and put away our Political differences
Stop the bickering and heal the Country in its time of need.....God help the fool who wont stop the rot he or she will be judged as the ones who put their own selfish goals ahead of every other Canadian instead of working together to resolve the issues....

I Hans Dittmar Came to Canada in 1952 and have never regretted it. I was born in the Weimar republic survived Hirlers 1000 years, the soviet terror reign, and western german democracy and found what comes close tyo demacracy in Canada.
I am shocked at what is happening on Parliament Hill. It can only be compared with what happened in Russia after their revolution, were a minority high jacked the Government, and look what happened. Can we expect Mr. Bean to change the constitution and declare himself Leader for life?
I am of humble origins and my education shows a lot of war damage but I will do what I can to bring Canada back to be the most highly respected nation in the world
How can anyone, even a politician who in my book have not been earning highest marks when it comes to respect, ally themselves with the one group that has as their ultimate goal the destruction of Canada as we know it.
Respectfully yours
Hans Dittmar

Steven Harper was our, and remains our choice!!! Next election let's give him the majority he needs. The clowns always want to run the circus, my country is not a circus!!! Let's all rally together to save our beautiful Country from these political hijackers and social terrorists!!! Rally for the Right Honorable Prime Minister Steven Harper!!!

The opposition is in a panic because there will be a future recession? First time I’ve ever seen such distress over an expected economic situation, one that hasn’t even arrived yet. Sounds rather foolish. That’s because it’s not the reason they want a coalition and to form a government without being elected. The reason is they got scared their beloved public funding would end. Pathetic. By the way why DO I have to pay for political parties I don’t even support? Let them raise their own funds if they really believe in their rhetoric. Im ready for an election over this. We need careful management of the economy and not a whole slew of panic spending

Bonjour! puisque le Canada est un pays BILINGUE, tout les canadiens devraient pouvoir lire ceci? n'est-ce pas?
Le Canada ne fonctionne pas, il n'a aucun avenir, de toute facon, leur futur, passera par l'annexion aux Etats-Unis!!!!, Le Québec sera Finalement un Pays, il y a trop longtemps que le ROC chient sur Le Québec, ce qui arrive maintenant, est pleinement mérité, et donne encore une preuve que ce pays, n'a jamais fonctionné! et ne fonctionnera JAMAIS!!!
BYE BYE CANADA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Louis-Joseph P.

Rien en francais ?.....
On ne doit pas confondre démocratie canadienne et guerre aux séparatistes, de l'ouest et du Québec....La démocratie implique nécessairement le respect. Donc, attention aux réactions, autant a l'ouest qu'a l'est. Il ne faudrait pas crystalliser des positions qui n'ont pas le gout de se crystalliser. JE SUIS FEDERALISTE et je crois au CANADA mais le tout doit se faire avec doigté. Dans la crise que nous vivons, je ne comprends pas OU Stéphan Harper a pris son argumentation, ca ne tient pas debout que ce soit le déclencheur d'un débat qui glisse tranquillement vers l'anarchie.. L'imbroglio : QUELLE EST LA MISSION DE L'OPPOSITION ? CE N'EST CERTAINEMENT PAS DE RENVERSER LE GOUVERNEMENTA LA PREMIERE OCCASION, MAIS DE COMBATTRE LES MAUVAISES ORIENTATIONS....

We should all rally and kick these bums out and give them the message NO THANKS !! What a dirty barkroom deal these nitwits are trying to push this down unwillingly against the will of the people. Is this a Democracy?
Have we all forgotten the scandals that these parties have done in the past? If this cheap deal goes through, we are done as a so callled Democracy.

I shudder to think of a coalition government. My vote is to leave the Conservatives in power, even if it means another election as I feel that the Conservatives would gain a majority.

Stephen Harper has his faults, but he is the elected PM of this country. If we wanted Stephane Dion as PM, we would have elected him. This is nothing but a power grab by the NDP and the Blocke. The Liberals could not do this alone. I agree that Harper is not moving fast enough, but let's give him a chance. If the budget in January does not have the needed stimulus, then consider bringing down the government.

Stephen,

I thank you for your efforts in trying to organize these rallies. However, the Edmonton one is in serious danger of going off the rails because there is mass confusion as to the address where it is being held at. Your website lists it as "DUNCAN", which we have figure out means Linda Duncan's campaign office. However, her website does not list the address (they may have removed it), and a google search will bring up two different addresses: 10049--81ave & 7347-104St.

PLEASE take a moment to update your website with the correct addressing information, or I fear that we will have a very poor turnout.

I am disgusted with the elected representatives. If I had an opportunity to tell them anything, I would tell them what every Mother has told their kids from the beginning of time. Grow up! Get along! Play nice! And stop this foolishness!

Cathy

RIGHT ON, RANDALL!!! RIGHT ON, HANS DITTMAR!!! RIGHT ON, KELLY!!! Great points.

Now how can we deal with this mess locally? Let's go to the rallies, let's write our letters to the Governor General
and the PC Party with ideas..... We can't let this happen to our beloved country. If it does, we will be sold down
the river and the price of homes will not go up for ten years instead of the 3 that everyone is anticipating with the
oilsands booming (and providing too many of our hard earned dollars to the east - but thanks to Mr. Stelmak, he
is doing "things" to avoid the worst in this realm - good on ya, Mr. Stelmak!!!!)

I suggest that you correct the "CONFEDERATION" mistake on the RallyFor Canada site, Canada is a *Federal* Constitutional Monarchy since the the begenning of the eighties (and even bofore that we were not a real confederation).

Anyways, I will be in Montreal Saturday, taking the bus from Sherbrooke, Estrie.

See you at the Rally.

My Sign will Read:

Liberal + NDP + PQ = COALITION OF CORRUPTION
CORRUPTION AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF CANADA'S GOVERNMENT
PLEASE LET ME VOTE

I live in the USA but vote in the Federal elections in Canada by mail. I can't believe what I read online about this in Canada! Are they trying to destroy the country in the midst of the worse economy I've seen in my 55 years?It's a power grab by greedy Liberal and NDP MPs who have the nerve to side with a party that should have, long ago, been charged with treason!

I live in the USA but vote in the Federal elections in Canada by mail. I can't believe what I read online about this in Canada! Are they trying to destroy the country in the midst of the worse economy I've seen in my 55 years?It's a power grab by greedy Liberal and NDP MPs who have the nerve to side with a party that should have, long ago, been charged with treason!

We have a decent PM; a man of integrity (unlike the proven Liberal thieves) a man with principles and he is not good enough for the Easteners. Why not? Probably because he comes from the West. This fiasco just proves how far Ontario and Quebec will go in order to have power of Canada. They do not care one whit about Western Canada. I think it is time for Western Canada to threaten to separate. Maybe Ottawa would try to pacify us with tons of money, just like they have done with Quebec.

I am disgusted with the elected representatives. If I had an opportunity to tell them anything, I would tell them what every Mother has told their kids from the beginning of time. Grow up!