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Canadian Election
Martin smells defeat
By Joseph A. GameroTuesday, January 10, 2006
Well folks, the much expected second debate has come and gone. Stephen Harper had the most to loose and he didn't. He was cool calm, collected, confident and smiling a great deal more than usual. He held his own and managed a few well placed shots.
A real winner? Probably not although Gilles Duceppe had nothing to loose and could take any chances he wanted.
A real loser? Yes! In my opinion, Paul Martin Jr. needed to score big in this debate to get on the road to recovery and, in my opinion also, he didn't. Unfortunately he might have made a few small points with the politically ignorant (most Canadians), especially when he tried to get the opposition to back-off the scandals theme and talk about the "real issues." Paul Martin: Your party's proven corruption is a REAL ISSUE!
In spite of all, Paul Martin was well rehearsed and closely advised on what to say or not to say, yet he didn't score as he needed. A great "miracle" has to take place if he's to rescue his campaign. It never ceases to amaze me, how well this man has mastered the "political art" of lying with a straight face!
Did you get as tired as I did, of the NDP propaganda, Jack Layton persistently dispensed for two solid hours?
Much has been said about the "dirty attacks" from all sides, in this campaign. I profoundly disagree. All opposition parties have been, by and large, stating facts exposed by the Auditor General and corroborated by Judge Gomery, both LIEberal appointees. Martin lies when he states that his government has been exonerated by Judge Gomery, such is NOT the case. Judge Gomery said that there was no "evidence" that the P.M. was involved in the AdScam yet, his statement is unfair for Paul Martin had limited his mandate as to not include his possible involvement in the investigation.
On the other hand, the LIEberals have attacked personally, unfairly and unfoundedly, the opposition, mainly Stephen Harper and the CPC, as they did in the last election. This time though, their despicable scare tactics didn't work out.
It is a pity, when a party can get elected by instilling fear of the opposition in the minds of the voters, rather than confidence in one's party. However, the LIEberals stopped at nothing to get power before, why should they now?
Paul Martin wrapped himself in the flag (the Canadian one this time, not the one on his ships) as the self-appointed defender of the constitution.
As a matter of fact, you might remember that, when he rammed down our collective throats and against the will of 2/3 of Canadians, the same-sex "marriage," he assured Canadians that our freedom of religion would be protected by him, even if he had to use the Not-Withstanding Clause.
Well, well. It turns out that he didn't expect to keep that promise either, since his plan has been all along, to REMOVE the Not-Withstanding Clause from our constitution, thus relinquishing Parliamentary power to the non-elected judges, who shortly before, were mere ambulance chasers! So much for leadership!
Can you believe the arrogance of this man? Is there no limit to what he's prepared to do, to impose on unsuspecting Canadians the LIEberal secret agenda? I mean, let's not be naïve or should I say stupid? Is life in Canada better since the LIEberals took power in 1993?
- Are you paying lower taxes than before 1993?
- Do you have more disposable income than before 1993?
- Is there less crime in the streets of our cities, than before 1993?
- Are criminals given more just sentences now, than before 1993?
- Is your family life better than it was before 1993? Can you give your family better quality time than you did then, or are you forced to work harder than before to make ends meet?
- Has your income increased since 1993, at the same pace as the income of the Members of Parliament?
- In 1993, you could decide what your children would be taught to a great extent, as you should have the right to as a parent. Today, the state decides what your child will be taught, whether you like it or not, and the words Jesus Christ might not be pronounced in our public schools.
- Are you one of the 1.5 million people who don't have a family doctor?
- Did you have to wait over one year to get a hip replacement, like I had to do, in 1993?
- Did we import as many criminals in 1993, at the expense of the security of Canadians as we do now? Remember, CSIS told us that there are 50 "dormant" cells of terrorists in Canada (no doubt, receiving assistance from our generous welfare programs).
- Did you pay as much for gasoline in 1993, as you do now?
- Do you have as much freedom of speech now, as you did in 1993? Remember Bishop Henry and countless others, who are, have been and will be frivolously persecuted by small interest groups, not only with the consent of the government, but even financed by it! Today, a "hate crime" law stops you from rejecting a lifestyle which may be contrary to your beliefs, under penalty of fines and jail term. Imagine! Just for expressing an opinion! Are we the Old Soviet Union or Canada?
If the LIEberals hadn't been in power since 1993, the over $1 billion wouldn't have disappeared from the HRDC. It would still be in the government's coffers.
The gun control fiasco, wouldn't have occurred, therefore we would have $2 billion more in the kitty.
The AdScam wouldn't have taken place although we don't know the exact figure, at least $350 million would still be in the kitty. People suspect this is only the tip of the iceberg, so who knows what the final figure could be.
This is only a small sample, but do you realize how much good $3.35 billion could have done for Canadians? How many MRI machines, new doctors, joint replacements, could have been paid for with that money?
In view of that, why would anyone in his/her right mind vote for the LIEberals?
Speaking of right minds, I've been saying this since the Bloc was formed. Why are a bunch of traitors to Canada allowed to sit in Parliament? Why are they permitted to hold the balance of power in Canada, when their only raison d'être, is to destroy our country?
To finalize this note, as I have said before, this election is not about your party or my party, nor about which platform suits you better. This election is about a party in power which has been blatantly caught with their fingers in the till and to this day, no one is in jail yet. Elect the LIEberals, and they will sweep it under their proverbial rug and keep on doing it.
Elect the NDP and they will ruin Canada twice as fast as the LIEberals have done it, vote for a one issue party or a marginal party and you'll be hurting Canada, for it will be one less vote for the CPC.
On January 23rd, Stand up for Canada, vote Conservative!
Joseph Gamero is a freelance contributor to newspapers, magazines and websites.
