Originally posted by Dj Smitty20
I loved how he rubbed in "the west wants in" shot there at the end to all those east of Manitoba. PURE CLASS FURHER!
While I agree that the pandering to the west may not have been a great bit of rhetoric for all those who are uneasy about a Conservative government I don't think you need to worry too much. I've said it before and I stick to it, Harper is in a difficult spot because the basis of his support comes from grassroots members in the west who are socially conservative, they feel they have been marginalized for years, and now they want the pay off for their support. Unfortunately, in order to hold power he needs the votes from the red tories (especially in Ontario) who are not socially conservative and will not accept a federal government pandering to one region. I think what you heard last night is indicative of things to come. Harper will pay lip service to his base supporters while not taking any action to alienate the soft conservative voters east of Manatoba. Don't get worried that all of a suddon the country will turn into Alberta or that the federal government will restrict itself to foriegn affairs and international trade. Harper is savy enough to know he has to govern for the entire country and paying disproportionate attention to one (vote weak) area will not further his cause.
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Originally posted by RickyM
you're just a shit version of Moral Hazard. At least he knows what he's talking about.
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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
lol, i love it when moral feels the need to lay the smack down
Jan-24-2006 12:59
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Originally posted by dEsidEL
"In order to ensure our security and continuing stability, the HOUSE of COMMONS will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire, for a safe and secure society which I assure you will last for ten thousand years." - Stephen Harper
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Jan-24-2006 13:44
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No hip hop...woo hoo!! About the only thing good that'll happen with Harper as PM!
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Jan-24-2006 15:49
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Originally posted by naesean3
You know.... I am proud to say that I am growing increasingly more intelligent reading posts like these.
AJ
/I guess someone invented that after uncorking a bottle of wine.
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Jan-24-2006 16:57
Dj Smitty20
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Registered: Nov 2002
Location: your toilet
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Originally posted by Moral Hazard
While I agree that the pandering to the west may not have been a great bit of rhetoric for all those who are uneasy about a Conservative government I don't think you need to worry too much. I've said it before and I stick to it, Harper is in a difficult spot because the basis of his support comes from grassroots members in the west who are socially conservative, they feel they have been marginalized for years, and now they want the pay off for their support. Unfortunately, in order to hold power he needs the votes from the red tories (especially in Ontario) who are not socially conservative and will not accept a federal government pandering to one region. I think what you heard last night is indicative of things to come. Harper will pay lip service to his base supporters while not taking any action to alienate the soft conservative voters east of Manatoba. Don't get worried that all of a suddon the country will turn into Alberta or that the federal government will restrict itself to foriegn affairs and international trade. Harper is savy enough to know he has to govern for the entire country and paying disproportionate attention to one (vote weak) area will not further his cause.
if that's the case, then I'll be content with him as PM for 2-3 years. But, given the things he has said in the past various social issues, and depending on who he appoints to his cabinet, I still am very wary.
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