I know this isn’t mainstream media… but that’s what makes it funny. The sad part is that he missed some of the easiest potshots imaginable to focus on one that those on the other side of the 1776 Rebellion just can’t comprehend.

Enjoy!

Well, I’m on my iPhone so please forgive the misspelled names and lack of links.

I’ve been busy with family things as today is the 3rd anniversary of my Dad’s death. I also bought a refurbished G5 to handle the graphics work I do. Long story short, our kids will have an impressive machine once we fully convert our house to Macs.

I’ve been telling people Dion wouldn’t make it past Christmas, but even I’m amazed to agree with Rae that it would be nice if the Liberals let democracy work in picking a new leader. Although I’m not surprised they choose to annoint the heir apparent.

I really don’t mind that in lieu of a bloodless national coup, they went for one in their party. They were in desperate need of a new leader and time is short, and it’s in their constitution, so why not?

We need stronger leaders in Canada and a pathically week liberal party is no better than a destroyed PC party after Mulroney left Kim Cambell with his mess.

Worse yet, there is no Reform party equivelent for the Liberals to carry the torch.

So let Liberals be Liberals and brovo to the proverbial blood-letting. I’m thinking it will be up to 18 months before Ignatia is ready to fight an election. Hopefully the powers that be will focus on the economy in the meantime.

I’m sitting watching the kids practice their Christmas pagent. It’s much more tame than the floor of the house of commons - before it was prorouged.

I don’t know why I’m so interested in the politics of this crisis- except that I’m happy to see the lastest polls have the Conservatives close to majority, and the Liberals and NDs completely punished by the electorate, if an election were held today- which tells me I’m not alone.

Anyway, I’ll be cleaning up these points to send them into editors of newspapers as the rhetoric around them are completed bought into by the TV media.

Here they are… Remember I’m at the kids practice, so it may not be fully explained - let me know if I need to clarify a few points.

1. It’s ridiculous the opposition claims the Conservatives don’t have the mandate of the people because the majority of Canadians who voted, didn’t vote for them. Only 5 of the 40 governments we’ve had got the majority of votes. Since WWII - when 3 parties contended and no crisis existed existed to unite the vote- only 2 governments got more than 50%… and both were Conservative. If Harper doesn’t have the mandate, neither did Trudeau, or Cretien, or Martin. It’s an ignorant or stupid argument that reeks of arrogance.

2. It’s ignorant to suggest the GG can choose the coalition-of-loser to rule Canada based on the King-Byng affair. This is the precedence they flaunt. But they either don’t understand history and the role if the Governor General in the Canadian Parlimentary system -and are just ignorant - or they are lying, and are thus stupid. The constitutional crisis was not SOLVED by appointing the opposition - it was CAUSED by the GG not listening to his chief advisor- the PM. How can an unelected position subvert the will of the democratically elected leader? The GG can’t - without CAUSING a constituonal crisis. This is what the coalition-of-losers are counting on - they need a Constitutional crisis to rule.

3. Maybe that last point needs to be explained by the third key to their platform that is either ignorant or stupid. They are inisting that the PM is not the PM without the consent of parliment. How ridiculous is that? The PM is the PM until the next PM is sworn in. Without the confidence of the house, no bills can be passed and the work of the government comes to a halt. By convention and common sense, it’s time for a new PM or a new mandate. But the PM is still the PM until the next PM is sworn in. There is no lag time when the GG has control of the Government.

Why is this important?

Because the PM is the chief advisor to the GG. For the GG to do anything contrary to the advice of the PM precipitates a constitutional crisis. The GG can’t poll MP’s before war is declared. The GG can’t poll MP’s if the PM wants an election. To listen to another beside the duly elected PM means our constitution is not working, our practice is not honour, and our convention is ignored.

With the current poll numbers do you think coalition will want run on last week’s record?

Only if they are truly ignorant of their argument. I don’t think they are. It seems they are just stupid.

Layton will never get a better chance for power. Dion really wants to be PM. If a deeper thinking leader can’t replace Dion in time, they may just do what they threaten.

If Harper can include enough of their saner plans into the budget, it should be clear to the majority of voters that it’s a lust for power precipitating this crisis.

Time for pizza… Better go.

Here’s one more “nail in the coffin” of the bombastic rhetoric heralded by the “coalition-of-losers”. How many times has a Prime Minister received the majority of the votes? Has a Liberal Prime Minister EVER received the majority of votes of Canadians.

These results may surprise you. I make no guarantee that this is correct. I got it in an email and don’t have time to do the research. I think it’s up to the “coalition-of-losers” to defend their ignorance of history.

Hi folks;

Just a bit of research I did for the rally on Saturday.

The left and those supporting a Liberal/NDP/Bloc coalition often use the logic that because the Conservatives received only 38.5% of the vote, which is obviously less than a majority, they do not have the right to govern. But they fail to point out (or more likely choose ignore) that under our parliamentary system attaining a majority of the popular vote is an exceedingly rare occurrence. Since confederation and through 40 general elections in Canadian history a party has received over 50% of the popular vote only six times. Of those six elections, one occurred during World War 1 and another during World War 2, both obviously periods of genuine national crisis.

Since the end of WW2, through the 21 national elections in this “modern” era, a majority has been attained only twice – both by Conservatives (Diefenbaker in 58 and Mulroney in 84).

Neither Pearson, Trudeau nor Chrétien ever received a majority of the popular vote.

Do the Liberals and the left believe that 34 of Canada’s 40 general elections were illegitimate? Of course they don’t. Their intellectually dishonest logic only applies when they lose!

Here’s the majority results:
1984. Mulroney @ 50.03%
1958. Diefenbaker @ 53.66%
1940 (WW2). King @ 51.32%
1917 (WW1). Borden @ 56.93%
1904. Laurier @ 50.88%
1900. Laurier @ 50.25%

Thanks and take care,
Ken Clancy

When you finally hear from an expert, it allows you to see the ignorance of the pundits who pontificate that serve to muddy the waters of knowledge.

Listening to the Canadian media, report on the plans of the “coalition-of-losers” made all of think their subterfuge was assured.

But listening to a Constitutional expert from a law firm I know to be the best (long story and not important in this discussion) talk about the the Constitution, Convention and Practice specifically to the role of Governor General - it’s clear that we in Canada elect a king.

And a time like this, it’s not a bad thing.

The Prime Minister is the chief and only adviser to the Crown. Once a Prime Minister is chosen, it is only the wishes of the PM the GG can grant. Only an election can change a PM. A resignation from a PM is effective when the next one is sworn in. There is no gap in power where the Crown assumes control from the people.

It has to be this way. War is declared by the Queen’s representative. The GG can’t be surveying the losers of the election to see if they agree with the opinion of the PM.

The Prime Minister is the chief adviser to the Governor General. For the GG to refuse advice is for a constitutional crisis to erupt.

So why did it take Harper so long to talk with the GG? What was with all the drama this morning? My guess… Jack Layton was scheduled to address the large crowd of union workers, totaling almost 200 (oooh) at 12:00 CDT. That’s about the time Harper was in the middle of his consistory remarks at Rideau Hall.

Just a guess, but that’s what I would do. I’d also get a budget together the parties would have to support. I’d give them enough concessions that wouldn’t screw up the economy. After they pass it, I’d make the elimination of the subsidies for political parties a confidence motion.

With all the ridiculousness of this lust for power, it’s an issue I’d run on in an instant.

Good thing I’m not PM.

This was sent to the personal assistant of Michalle Jean -
smcook@gg.cc

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michalle Jean,

First of all, I thank you for your service to our country. This is a historic and difficult time to be in the honourable position.

Secondly, I appreciate the opportunity to voice my concern over the proposed coalition government. With the city of Edmonton at a deadlock over budget discussion and the province of Ontario unclear if they need to “go-it-alone” with the auto sector bail-out, it is abundantly clear we need strong, measured direction sooner rather than later.

I cannot realistically believe a coalition government can transfer power, consult the provinces, establish working relationships with the G20 countries, get up to speed with ministry budgets as quickly as the current government can meet its schedule to consult stakeholders and table a budget by the end of January.

To suggest otherwise is to invite comment of the inexperience of those eager to grab power.

With the Liberal Party not willing for Mr. Dion to be their leader, why should Canada be forced to have him be our leader after he was just soundly defeated in a general election 7 weeks ago?

Three things are needed in any stimulus package. 1. Investment from the government 2. Consumer confidence and 3. Private Investor confidence.

Politicians eager for a political solution have destroyed 2 of the 3 elements by assuming all they need to do is invest 1.5% of our GDP into the economy. This is short-sighted, self-serving and destructive for our nation.

Please take these thoughts into consideration as you meet with the duly elected Prime Minister.

Trevor Lund
Edmonton AB

The PM meets the GG tomorrow AM. Send your comments to her personal assistant - smcook@gg.ca

If you don’t know the PM’s email it’s pm@pm.gc.ca

Here’s my email to encourage him:

To the Right Honorable Stephen Harper,

Our prayers are with you during these unprecedented attacks on Canadian democracy. We need a Culture of Honour in Ottawa, as the events of the last week clearly illustrate. I’ve outlined some thoughts at http://streams.revtrev.com

It’s my hopes that you call for another election and encourage the “coalition-of-non-winners” to run as one party and that this election occurs before Christmas.

Don’t let the calls for your resignation to enter your thoughts. Canada needs your strength and commitment. You are here for such a time as this.

Trevor Lund
Edmonton

This wasn’t much of a commentary, except in the sheer volume of online interest in this. I sent this to feedback@ott.sunpub.com and yes, I’m signed up for everyone one of these groups.

These groups on facebook have between a couple dozen and many thousands of people signed up. It’s an indicator of the level of contempt for this coup. We’ve got to express our lack of confidence in this lust for power from last elections losers.

Canadians Against a Liberal/NDP Coalition Gov’t
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51442165364

I’m against the Liberal coup d’état
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=36191959073

Stop the Liberal-NDP-Bloc Attempt to Gag Democracy
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=41352186159

No to Coalition Government - Yes to Democracy in Canada
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40793787099

Petition to say “No” to a Coalition Government in Canadahttp://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=61674402976

SAY No to Coalition Government Canada
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48732169574

NO to a Coalition Government in Canada
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=35792284805

I didn’t vote for a coalition (Canada)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=100202745614

No Coalition Governement for Canada!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40793787099

We don’t want a Coalition government in Canada!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=99054800370

WAKE UP CANADA!! Coalition? Liberal/NDP/BLOQ??
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=98878895183

Save our Canada againt the coalition
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47288282447

STOP the Majority Coalition of Canada
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=38585592105

People of Canada against the Coalition of the Liberals and the NDP
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42467325823

CANADA SPEAKS - NO TO THE COALITION GOVERNMENT
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=37093818642

Stop the Coalition Goverment in Canada
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=37083016826

Canadians Against Coalition Government (CACG)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48895304448

Stand up for Canada ~ stop the formation of the coalition government NOW!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=115893190440

TAKE CANADA BACK - NO TO COALITION. NO TO LIBERALS / NDP / BLOC !
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42228082469

Coalition is Dictatorship - keep Canada FREE!!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=37276903117

Coalition Government of Canada
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=36851194167

Anti Canadian Opposition Coalition
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52054281290

Stooges stage coup
Professor, socialist and separatist make their foolish move
By GREG WESTON
Ottawa Sun

The federal opposition parties have apparently decided the best way to deal with the world’s worst economic crisis in decades is to create a political disaster of equal proportion.

Yesterday, the three leaders who lost the last election inked a devil’s deal to save the economy by seizing control of the government from Stephen Harper and the Conservatives.

If all goes to plan, Mr. Bean will replace Mr. Mean as prime minister as early as next week, maintained in power by an unholy alliance of the Three Stooges.

For the next six months, Stephane Dion would hop into bed with NDP boss Jack Layton and separatist leader Gilles Duceppe in return for the Liberals’ hapless honcho getting the keys to 24 Sussex Dr. and a bulletproof limo.

Next May, Dion would be replaced for another two years by whomever wins the Liberal leadership.

The fun is just beginning.

The opposition parties’ entire justification for this coalition of the witless is the supposed need to rush through new federal spending measures to stimulate the economy.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has already moved up the date for the next federal budget from late February to the last week of January.

That would give the Canadian government a chance to see what the new U.S. administration in Washington has in mind for the auto sector and the rest of the U.S. economy after Barack Obama is sworn in as president on Jan. 20.

But the coalition claims that’s not fast enough to start throwing around other people’s money on this side of the border.

In the words of the coalition’s communique yesterday, a new coalition government is required immediately to “effectively, prudently and promptly address these critical economic times.”

The genius of speeding aid into to economy by changing governments is about what we should expect from a professor, a socialist and a separatist.

If the Conservatives are going to be voted down, it will likely be in a confidence motion in the Commons next Monday evening.

That would send Harper to see the Governor General the next day, asking her to dissolve Parliament and send the country to the polls again.

While the GG already has a letter from the coalition asking that it be given a chance to govern, Michaelle Jean’s decision will be constitutionally controversial, and could take days.

If the GG rules in favour of a coalition, she would insist that the three opposition parties test their deal with a confidence vote in the Commons.

That could take days, especially since the Conservatives will do everything possible to thwart it.

Now we are into the week before Christmas.

If the vote passes, as it would, the country may well not begin the process of changing governments until the New Year.

The transition from the Martin Liberal government to the Harper administration in 2006 took almost three weeks, and even then it was rushed.

The new coalition government would then have to decide on a new cabinet, and swear in 24 new ministers, including six from the New Democrats.

Until that moment, no one from the new coalition government will be allowed to see any confidential documents, much less the mountain of briefings needed to begin drafting a federal budget.

ZERO EXPERIENCE

All of the new NDP ministers and many of the Liberals appointed to cabinet would have zero experience running a government department, much less mastering their portfolios.

That usually takes months, even for junior portfolios.

The coalition would be lucky to have a budget worth anything before March.

Heck, by the time the coalition gets its act together and starts cutting cheques, it may well be time for Dion to make way for the new Liberal leader.

Let us pray that if the government falls next week, the Governor General will tell Curly, Larry and Moe to give their heads a slap.