Why Canada Needs Another Tory Majority
October 7, 2009 · By Jonathan McLeod
Richard serves up some red meat for the Conservative base in his most recent op-ed, this time in The Hamilton Spectator. He spells out some very good reasons for Canadians to root for a Conservative majority in the next election (whenever that may be). Here’s a taste:
When Brian Mulroney rode a rising conservative tide to the biggest majority government in Canadian history 25 years ago, he was lauded for finally breaking the Liberal deadbolt on the gates to 24 Sussex. Not since John Diefenbaker’s triumph in 1958 had the political right formed a majority government.
But Mulroney’s election was not as much a victory for him or his party as it was for Canada and our democratic institutions. Today, with an election looming on the horizon, the best argument for a Conservative majority is neither that Stephen Harper wants one nor that the Conservative Party has earned one, but rather that Canada needs one.
Putting aside policy issues, Richard makes some very strong points in the column. No matter what Thomas Friedman says, a nation is stronger when there are multiple viable governing parties. Despite any disagreements I’ve had with the Harper governmnet, I’m very happy that he has led the party back to respectability.
Y’all should read the op-ed.
oh for such a result – if PMSH could be able to deliver on a majority, he would have solved, in one stroke, half of our country’s problems – the other half he could deliver in a full mandate
All should work towards this goal
only a few short years ago, such a thought could not be imagined – he is a wonder
Here here! Canada has arrived. Respectable as a world nation and accountable to the citizens its leaders represent. A Harper majority can only amplify the good being enhanced in Canadian society, further interconnecting bonds of strength through its diverse and creative nature. We are progressive, strong, and free. A very real global model for other countries to learn from.
A Conservative majority would be a great thing for this country. The more I see and hear from Stephen Harper the more I like him. But I dont think there will be an election any time soon – the Liberals are in free-fall . Then we have the Olympic Games in the new year. Maybe in the spring of 2010 but I doubt it unless the PM makes the call. Iggy has plans to go back to Boston where he belongs
Another (?) tory majority? When was there ever a Conservative Party with the bona fides of Harper et al? Canada deserves better than red tories and parliaments dominated by lefties, so yes, we need a Conservative majority govt. but please spare us the reminders of Clark, Mulroney and Kim Campbell.
I agree with dollops. Clark, Mulroney, and Campbell were hardly true conservatives in any sense. Harper may have strayed from the pure faith, but he’s closer than any of these other three.
Right on Dollop. I always love it when real conservatives put those Tories back in line.