Comments on: Harper’s Options on the Coalition Government http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/12/02/harpers-options-on-the-coalition-government/ Conservative group weblog that publishes daily commentary on political events and topics affecting Canada, the United States and the world. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:41:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Ken http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/12/02/harpers-options-on-the-coalition-government/comment-page-1/#comment-206304 Ken Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:57:30 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/?p=4001#comment-206304 Mike: you're making sense I don't agree with your total summation but that's immaterial. If Harper *fights* this he will screw himself 100% now and forever so on that point you're right. Linda you're just stupid. Mike: you’re making sense

I don’t agree with your total summation but that’s immaterial. If Harper *fights* this he will screw himself 100% now and forever so on that point you’re right. Linda you’re just stupid.

]]> By: mikel http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/12/02/harpers-options-on-the-coalition-government/comment-page-1/#comment-206293 mikel Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:20:37 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/?p=4001#comment-206293 If its a matter of winning the next election, even a majority, then that is the worst move. As mentioned above, forcing a quick election so soon after the last one is going to have a LOT of people pissed off. Remember, 60% of the public at this point DON"T support Harper so its doubtful this is going to change their minds. However, the 'rope' would come in time, all they need do is wait and 'play nice'. Prove to the canadian people that they aren't, well, what they have been. At some point the coalition will fray, or bring in policies that can be blasted through an election. Revenge is a dish best served cold. If its a matter of winning the next election, even a majority, then that is the worst move. As mentioned above, forcing a quick election so soon after the last one is going to have a LOT of people pissed off. Remember, 60% of the public at this point DON”T support Harper so its doubtful this is going to change their minds.

However, the ‘rope’ would come in time, all they need do is wait and ‘play nice’. Prove to the canadian people that they aren’t, well, what they have been. At some point the coalition will fray, or bring in policies that can be blasted through an election. Revenge is a dish best served cold.

]]> By: Linda McKenzie http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/12/02/harpers-options-on-the-coalition-government/comment-page-1/#comment-206291 Linda McKenzie Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:25:11 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/?p=4001#comment-206291 I think that Prime Minister Harper should let the money do the talking and stand up in parliament and let Canadians know that if they feel that the coalition government is not an option, that they should withhold their GST and federal income tax. If they are returned to power then Canadians would pay the taxes without penalties. This would negate the need for an election as the people would show where their confidence lies. I think that Prime Minister Harper should let the money do the talking and stand up in parliament and let Canadians know that if they feel that the coalition government is not an option, that they should withhold their GST and federal income tax. If they are returned to power then Canadians would pay the taxes without penalties. This would negate the need for an election as the people would show where their confidence lies.

]]> By: Abattoir http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/12/02/harpers-options-on-the-coalition-government/comment-page-1/#comment-206038 Abattoir Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:13:33 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/?p=4001#comment-206038 Anything which forces an election is not going to be looked upon favourably by a great many people. If they did follow this option, the coalition would be able to blame the Conservatives as THE reason everyone had to go to the polls in the middle of winter. Further, the Conservatives would be seen as 'playing politics' and preventing the government from functioning during an economic crisis, in a naked ploy to win back the power they lost, while everyone else just wants all the politicians to just do their jobs. Anything which forces an election is not going to be looked upon favourably by a great many people. If they did follow this option, the coalition would be able to blame the Conservatives as THE reason everyone had to go to the polls in the middle of winter.

Further, the Conservatives would be seen as ‘playing politics’ and preventing the government from functioning during an economic crisis, in a naked ploy to win back the power they lost, while everyone else just wants all the politicians to just do their jobs.

]]> By: glacialgal http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/12/02/harpers-options-on-the-coalition-government/comment-page-1/#comment-206011 glacialgal Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:49:14 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/?p=4001#comment-206011 James! I am in favour of anything that allows these thieving coalition rats to hang themselves. James! I am in favour of anything that allows these thieving coalition rats to hang themselves.

]]> By: James http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/12/02/harpers-options-on-the-coalition-government/comment-page-1/#comment-206007 James Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:37:37 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/?p=4001#comment-206007 This is by far the best option. Clearly the coalition is legal within our constitution, so give the coalition just enough rope to hang themselves with it. Conservatives need to make sure they regain the moral high ground, so give up power respectfully and win it back! This is by far the best option. Clearly the coalition is legal within our constitution, so give the coalition just enough rope to hang themselves with it. Conservatives need to make sure they regain the moral high ground, so give up power respectfully and win it back!

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