Conservative Distortion Field

Why are the Conservatives bullet proof on the construction scandal? So far the base is shrugging its collective shoulders. Could it be that the Conservatives have successfully convinced its base that anything that happens in Quebec has nothing to do with them. Quebec is full of "The French" and so "Our tribe" is not responsible. If so (and it seems to be so), it is a fascinating study in political compartmentalization (not to mention tribalism).

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Schism Or Bad Governance?

The Globe and Mail is talking about an East/West schism over the census. I am not sure I would agree. I think the leaders of the three western most provinces are heeding the call of their tribal leaders in Ottawa. I am not sure their people are entirely on board the Ignorance Express.

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