Comments on: Ignatieff puts Conservatives “on probation”

By: dbo789

dbo789 — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:37:49 +0000

You're kidding right? Please tell me you're kidding.

The fact there is an NDP seat in Alberta is a total fluke. The cards fell into place, but don't think its a harbinger of things to come.
1) Edmonton Strathcona encompasses both the University of Alberta and King's University College. Post Secondary campuses are usually very supportive of either the Green or NDP.
2) Most of Edmonton's francophones reside in the district. While admittedly generalizing quite a bit, most francophones are usually left of centre.
3) Rahim Jaffer was so absent from the district most of the time, many residents (myself included when I lived there) didn't even feel like they HAD an MP. I remember a candidate debate in 2006 where Rahim didn't even show up! He sent a lackey instead to debate against the other candidates for him.

Rahim's overconfidence combined with the district make up are the only reason Linda Duncan has a seat at all - and only by the skin of her teeth.

Landslide Anne held on to her seat for as long as she did only because of vote splitting on the right and pity. Harper would have to reinstate the NEP for a red seat to pop up in Conservative heartland.

By: Miles Lunn

Miles Lunn — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:31:17 +0000

This seems more like after the next slip up. I believe the Tories are only on probation, not double secret probation yet, although maybe that will be the next step.

By: Rohan Jayasekera

Rohan Jayasekera — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:17:04 +0000

I haven't even watched the video yet, but I recognize the face and I'm already laughing. Well done!

By: Bruce

Bruce — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:41:15 +0000

Are you on drugs? Iggy has stepped firmly into Dion's shoes, they fit him well.

By: terry1

terry1 — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:01 +0000

Alberta girl, you will be devastated when Iggy wins seats in Alberta next election later this year.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:38:22 +0000

And how shameful it must be for your glorious leader to sell out with a budget such as that.

By: D. Nicholls

D. Nicholls — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:14:27 +0000

Mr. Ignoxiuos now cares about Canada? His pension is secured in American Dollrs and he wants to take care of mine. No Thanks Iggy, go back to the border and swim back!!!
The Liberal Party has found another bunger and it looks good on them.

By: BCVoiceOfReason

BCVoiceOfReason — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:53:40 +0000

I would really like a reporter ask the Professor his grading criteria as to how he will judge the Harper government. It seems that in a recession/depression the unemployment statistics should be the bottom line. Will the CPC government get a failing mark when it reaches 10%? Or when it reaches the average of 1994 to 2003 (Chretien’s years in power) 8.4%.

The crisis inducing unemployment rate of December 2008 is 6.6%

By: Alberta Girl

Alberta Girl — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:29:40 +0000

Ha Ha – speaking of “arrogant”. So how come Iggy had to use the same ultimatium that is outlined on page 72 of the budget. I assume either he didn't read it or he assumes that none of his supporters will read it.

It is really quite laughable Terry1 – and scary, oooooooow – BOO

By: Ronald

Ronald — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:27:15 +0000

All that is changed – are the faces and names – Business as usual pending the next crises.