tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23292180.post8309121041498155962..comments2024-03-28T00:54:34.206-04:00Comments on BigCityLib Strikes Back: On Election Talkbigcitylibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05081538803991095825noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23292180.post-26839387112236094132011-01-14T20:51:47.411-05:002011-01-14T20:51:47.411-05:00Oh, and an election will happen in spring of 2011:...Oh, and an election will happen in spring of 2011: I'd say the smart money is on that.<br /><br />http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/why-stephen-harper-will-trigger-a-spring-election/article1867837/<br /><br />Also explains why Harper wants to scrap the subsidy as well; it's about decimating the Liberals to oblivion; non-party status, according to Gerry Nicholls' article.BlackRedVixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660232441663547158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23292180.post-36000753905922428242011-01-14T20:49:45.807-05:002011-01-14T20:49:45.807-05:00Actually, the Bloc may not support the budget even...Actually, the Bloc may not support the budget even with 2.2 billion HST payments:<br /><br />http://fr.canoe.ca/infos/quebeccanada/archives/2011/01/20110111-195655.html<br /><br />I had it translated with Google, so forgive the poor language.<br /><br />The Bloc would actually benefit from an election sooner rather than later. They're riding high at 43% in Quebec, these days. <br /><br />In 2012, he may well no longer be leader of the Bloc; at which time, Quebec becomes open season for any party. <br /><br />I am concerned about losing the per vote subsidy, because something would have to give. Given Harper's corporate friendly nature, I suspect he would not only raise the ceiling, but would probably allow corporations to donate again. <br /><br />I am concerned that we could become like the US, where politicians and parties only answer to their biggest benefactors.<br /><br />Funny, the right whine about ADSCAM continuously, but vehemently lobby for a system where ADSCAM would look like child's play.BlackRedVixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660232441663547158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23292180.post-7638770976745578172011-01-14T14:18:02.324-05:002011-01-14T14:18:02.324-05:00Yeah, thats my advice to them as well.Yeah, thats my advice to them as well.bigcitylibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05081538803991095825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23292180.post-42780192547455566012011-01-14T14:13:05.243-05:002011-01-14T14:13:05.243-05:00My own educated guess is there is a compensation d...My own educated guess is there is a compensation deal between Ottawa and Quebec over the HST deal (which is almost a done deal) which the Bloc will support. They will in turn vote with the government on this budget.<br /><br />It is in no one's interest right now to force an election. If there is an election in 2011, it will be by a surprise scandal, or a serious miscalculation or blunder. My money is on 2012 at this point.<br /><br />The vote subsidy thingie should be viewed for what it is; an attempt by Harper to pull the coalition bogeyman out of the closet to boost his poll numbers (and quiet the Liberals making them look weak ...again).<br /><br />My advice is for the Libs to tentatively consider the idea scrapping the subsidy and float a few counter-proposals out there. Turn the issue on its side and make Harper look like the bully. Likewise it will throw more cold water on Harper's coalition bogeyman.Tof KWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15756310841374198056noreply@blogger.com