A real punch in the Stronach
Some nights I sleep poorly because of an 11PM bowl of chili, and some nights it’s because Tiny Small (she being the only one to put up with G.L.’s chili after-effects) gets the “jimmy-legs” and keeps waking me up in our too small bed. Last night was due to drifting off to sleep listening to Lloyd Robertson narrating the greatest defection since I left the Habs to become a Leaf fan in ’93.
Simply put it’s not only an affront to the Conservative Party that Belinda would do such a thing, it’s an affront to her constituency, her Party, her country, and most egregiously of course, G.L. If her moral compass were actually dialed into the true magnetic north of this country, she’d see that honour lies in fighting for what you believe in, not bailing out at the first chance to exit. If you don’t like something have the bal…the gumption to fight for it! Fight for the Conservative Party to become what your vision is, fight for the reasons you wanted to be there in the first place if you see them slipping away. That is honour. That is someone worthy of a vote. It’s quite a juxtaposition to see our Veterans only days ago celebrating their VE Day triumphs in the land where they stood tough, fought hard and suffered terrible losses in the name of this country, then days later be subjected to a coward fleeing her problems, and seeing both embraced by our country’s leader.
The Prime Minister (the Paul Martin, the Putrid Mess) most recently known for his spending spree reminiscent of a doped up Mr. Burns giving Homer a cheque for his bowling team is now in special form. Doubtful that Belinda looked like Poppin’ Fresh to the Putrid Mess; however, after my own ether-rag experiments I’ve deduced that the most likely vision he had of her at dinner was…a Quebecois. He clearly can’t say no to them and is giving Quebec everything he can and then some. Now, as though she was from Outremont, he’s whored out a Cabinet post to help save his miserable excuse for a government. He’s gone from spending hard cash to spending morality.
This is one of the darkest days in Canadian politics since I’ve been alive. In a minority position he chose not to include any Conservatives as Cabinet Ministers, even though it may have helped the governance of this country, now, suddenly, she’s good enough when wearing Liberal red.
This is day 324 of the Liberal Siege…
Simply put it’s not only an affront to the Conservative Party that Belinda would do such a thing, it’s an affront to her constituency, her Party, her country, and most egregiously of course, G.L. If her moral compass were actually dialed into the true magnetic north of this country, she’d see that honour lies in fighting for what you believe in, not bailing out at the first chance to exit. If you don’t like something have the bal…the gumption to fight for it! Fight for the Conservative Party to become what your vision is, fight for the reasons you wanted to be there in the first place if you see them slipping away. That is honour. That is someone worthy of a vote. It’s quite a juxtaposition to see our Veterans only days ago celebrating their VE Day triumphs in the land where they stood tough, fought hard and suffered terrible losses in the name of this country, then days later be subjected to a coward fleeing her problems, and seeing both embraced by our country’s leader.
The Prime Minister (the Paul Martin, the Putrid Mess) most recently known for his spending spree reminiscent of a doped up Mr. Burns giving Homer a cheque for his bowling team is now in special form. Doubtful that Belinda looked like Poppin’ Fresh to the Putrid Mess; however, after my own ether-rag experiments I’ve deduced that the most likely vision he had of her at dinner was…a Quebecois. He clearly can’t say no to them and is giving Quebec everything he can and then some. Now, as though she was from Outremont, he’s whored out a Cabinet post to help save his miserable excuse for a government. He’s gone from spending hard cash to spending morality.
This is one of the darkest days in Canadian politics since I’ve been alive. In a minority position he chose not to include any Conservatives as Cabinet Ministers, even though it may have helped the governance of this country, now, suddenly, she’s good enough when wearing Liberal red.
This is day 324 of the Liberal Siege…
posted by Graydon Smith @ 8:27 a.m.
4 Comments:
At 5/18/2005 11:14:00 a.m.,
Anonymous said…
Fortunately, my hubby & I have a sense of decorum and King-sized bed in our home so I'm not tempted to make unnecessary comments about our eat & sleep experiences. I would suggest that your characterization of Belinda as "a coward fleeing her problems" is simply reflective of the old-fashioned male discomfort with strong, powerful and intelligent women in leadership positions. There is nothing wrong with a woman commanding authority through wealth, position, influence or whatever. Men have been doing it for ages. The Conservative Party will never be what is used to be, so might as well go somewhere where you can make an impact.
At 5/18/2005 11:51:00 a.m.,
Graydon Smith said…
A few things...
A. thanks for the comment, I'm new and just getting started at this and appreciate your feedback.
B. This blog is not only politics, it's humour too and I’m a little warped so if the two don't mix for you, or if you’re the kind of person that finds “Yes, Dear” a delightful hoot you might grow to hate me. I already loathe you if only for the fact you have a king-size bed…G.L. is jealous!
C. Belinda is coward, as is any man who would do the same thing. You've jumped to the assumption that I’m demonizing her because she’s rich daddy’s little girl...which is indisputable, but has zero bearing here. I'd be all over Peter MacKay, Bill Blaikie or ANY other MP who left their party to take a cabinet position with the sitting government two days before a major vote. I’ll be sending Merriam-Webster this example so they can update their ‘cowardice’ files accordingly.
If she had 'courage', she would have sat as an independent, or sat in the back benches until the next election when her riding could decide if such a maneuver was Minister worthy. Putrid Mess called her ‘gutsy’…more gut- wrenching methinks. As for women involved in politics and holding power, that’s awesome and deserved…turncoats, less awesome...much less...
At 5/18/2005 01:37:00 p.m.,
Anonymous said…
Jesus motherfucking Christ. Pull your head out of your ass, you pompus political prick. Have ethics, morals and common courtesy simply betrayed you? Who the fuck eats chili after 11?
At 5/18/2005 01:38:00 p.m.,
Anonymous said…
TC
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