I know I could not stand to ever vote for this man. But the whole article seems nonsensical.
FREDERICTON — Federal Liberal Leader Stephane Dion dished out election promises as party supporters wolfed down pancakes at a candidates breakfast in Fredericton this morning.
A small group of people turned out to hear Dion rally the troops for an expected federal election.
Only a small group came out for free pancakes? Ahh… this one is too easy.
Dion was critical of the Conservative government, saying the Liberals would do a better job on such things as debt reduction and protecting the environment.
“We’re better! Because we’re not Conservative!” Useful.
He says that includes saying no to bulk exports of Canada’s water supplies.
Who cares?
Dion says in the next election the Liberals will announce plans to cut poverty in Canada by one third and child poverty by a half.
What poverty? Will they call it “A Prius in every parking spot and an X-Box in every living room” program? Oh wait. The poor in this country already have X-Boxes.
Throwing money at “the poor” doesn’t make them not poor. It merely raises the bar for what is considered “poor”. The poor in Canada would be considered the top 10% richest in most countries of the world.
And, he said, in order for Canada to compete globally, his party would make university accessible to all Canadians, and not just those at the upper income levels.
Yep. Because teenagers working at Superstore (Loblaws for you back east) can pay their way through school if they don’t go drinking every night (I know: I did it). That makes them upper income… unless they take up drinking. University is cheap enough, and for those who still can’t afford it, they could always get a scholarship… but that would mean not drinking your way through high school either, and isn’t that a human right in Canada?
Ugh. This election is going to be like a raccoon trying to cross the 401 during rush hour. A coon with a big red “L” stenciled on his back.
Charles Anthony wrote:
This is just the beginning. I think the Liberals are saving their best trick for last: they have a magic wand that can cure cancer and AIDS while bringing peace, love and happiness to the entire world.
Hopefully, they will be able to deliver motherhood and apple-pie too.
Posted on 25-Mar-08 at 10:59 am | Permalink
Ardvark wrote:
Dion was critical of the Conservative government, saying the Liberals would do a better job on such things as debt reduction…
Correct me if I am wrong but weren’t more than a few Liberals just recently saying that the rapid payment of billions on the debt was the wrong thing to do?
Posted on 25-Mar-08 at 11:32 am | Permalink
Scott from Winnipeg wrote:
They may just end up offering anyone who votes for them million dollar life insurance policies.
Actually, maybe they can just threaten anyone who doesn’t vote for Canada’s natural ruling party with a lawsuit?
There’s some good ideas floating out there, no doubt.
Posted on 25-Mar-08 at 11:35 am | Permalink
Christian Conservati wrote:
“Ugh. This election is going to be like a raccoon trying to cross the 401 during rush hour. A coon with a big red “L” stenciled on his back.”
Oh what delicious imagery…
Posted on 25-Mar-08 at 11:47 am | Permalink
skuleman wrote:
Just remember it only takes about 42% of the voters that turnout to elect a majority in our system. The really scary part is half the population have an IQ <=100. Dion could promise a Ferrari in every garage and half the country would believe him.
Posted on 25-Mar-08 at 2:00 pm | Permalink
Lore_Weaver wrote:
“Hopefully, they will be able to deliver motherhood and apple-pie too.”
Well, if they win, they’ll screw us good…
Posted on 25-Mar-08 at 2:35 pm | Permalink
anonymous wrote:
Good point Skuleman. Scary but true I’m afraid.
Posted on 25-Mar-08 at 9:39 pm | Permalink
ThePolitic.com » Stephane Dion’s days are numbered wrote:
[…] think we can forget about both his membership or even his campaign. The sharks are circling: M. Dion a refusé de voir dans ces fuites le signe d’un malaise […]
Posted on 27-Mar-08 at 9:44 pm | Permalink