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How PM Cornered Opponents

Posted on Friday, May 19 at 19:50 by 4Canada
What matters more is that Prime Minister Stephen Harper cornered his opponents, cynically threatening an election over the second year of the two-year commitment, and they responded with a narrow partisan debate that intersected only intermittently with broad national interest.

Instead of encouraging careful public consideration of the pros and cons of a pivotal foreign policy, Harper forced a confrontation with 36 hours' notice, no in-depth briefings and fresh information spilling over Parliament Hill.

Toronto star

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  1. by boflaade
    Sat May 20, 2006 8:03 pm
    I'm not surprised that "some" Liberals supported what they had started because they thought they had to. Harper even shook Graham's hand. Layton felt the discussion/debate was rushed and not allowing enough thought. Obviously he (Layton) had to take a step back as he now knows the Liberals will not be counted on as taking part in a "majority" opposition. It's not like voters didn't have a say to begin with. Harper made us well aware that he has always supported the Americans and their habits. Harper is our Prime Minister.

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