For Harper

It is always about playing games.

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Anti-Prorogation Is Big

Well at least bigger than PEI. The Facebook page is just shy of 150K (and growing) today and PEI's population is about 143K.

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Simple Answers To Simple Questions

From the Winnipeg Free Press:

Proroguing is a procedural move allowed in Parliament that gives governments a chance to set out a new agenda. It has been executed 105 times in Canada's history. But political experts say it's rare that a government prorogues when so much legislation it deems important gets killed.

James McAllister, a sessional political instructor at Brandon University, said it speaks loudly to Harper's indifference to governing.

"He scuttled his own agenda," McAllister said. "What does that say about his own agenda?"

It says that Harper considers his own agenda to be unimportant (or merely fodder for his ever-gullible base). The opposition should remember that when it comes time for this legislation to be reintroduced. The message is, there is no hurry here. Take your time.

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Just Because Stephen Harper Is Prime Minister Of Canada

That doesn't mean he actually has to spend much time here. I see Mr. Harper is going to leave the country, once again, to rub shoulders with the world's elites (at our expense, no doubt). Some bright spark should compare the number of days Mr. Harper has shown up in the House, since September, with the number of days Mr. Harper has been out seeing the world on our dime.

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The Problems Of An Average Canadian

Tory MP Gary Schellenberger:

Mr. Schellenberger admitted he may try to take two or three weeks off during the Winter Olympic Games and may try to get to Vancouver if he can find accommodation.

The Olympics in Canada were another good reason to prorogue Parliament, he added.

"If we are sitting, how do MPs get to those events," he said of the Olympic games. "It makes sense that we are not sitting."

Indeed, wasting one's time passing legislation rather that watching the Olympics, is such a bore. Good thing this Prime Minister has his priorities straight. H/t to Mr. Wherry.

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Gotta Know When To Hold 'Em

What Douglas Bell said. Dippers and Liberals, I hope you are using your time out of parliament wisely.

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Coming Soon

Canadians have been dismayed that parliament has been locked out until after the Olympics. Some are suggesting that in a time of war and economic challenge, our government should be at work. Well, our beloved leader has heard his subjects. Announcing the Stephen Harper Winter Tour! That's right, the glorious one has heard your cries and is announcing that he will tour the country, bringing his "feel good" music to an arena near you. Forget your troubles (and that silly old parliament) and sing along with Stephen! A good time guaranteed for all**.




**Note: This is not a legally binding guarantee. If you don't like it, force an election or sue us. Either way, we are good. It's not our money after all.

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