Gunter on Harper’s Philosophical Shortcomings

Thanks to kaqchikel for pointing out this excellent editorial by Lorne Gunter, who argues that the Harper government needs to do a better job defending the conservative principles for its policies, instead of simply getting into political debates, which Gunter thinks they’re bound to lose. I tend to agree. I suppose Harper staffies might object by saying that only majority governments can have the leisure of the “vision thang,” but that would be b.s. One becomes the majority government by making a vigorous and manly case for one’s principles, and for showing up the shortcomings of the opponents. This is what made Harper such an effective Leader of the Opposition, campaigner, and president of the National Citizens Coalition.

Don’t go wobbly, Stephen!