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Disappointing to say the least - but I think it's for the best.
Ignatieff could not sell himself, and could not overcome the massive character assassination done over the past year or so by the Conservatives. (Still don't think he's a bad guy by any means.)
Canadians will really get to see Harper's true colors now, though! Last time Conservatives won a majority they introduced a new tax (how's that for Irony?). Now we can watch helplessly as billions are shovelled into unnecessary military purchases and the prison expansion agenda.
What happened in Quebec is interesting though - talk about a new day up there! I think this is a good thing as it appears to show that the Sovereignty debate has run its course for now.
Hopefully Layton's NDPs and whatever rises from the ashes of the Liberal party will keep a watchful and voiceful presence as the inevitable Conservative abuses rear themselves, so that after this necessary 4-year penance they can be kicked to the curb in the same fashion as the Federal PCs. (or maybe that is just wishful thinking...)
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