- Harper Way Ahead Poll - Am I Reading That Right

Submitted: 9:04am, 1 May'01 CBC News



http://www.cbc.ca/politics/story/2010/04/30/politics-voter-preference-leger-poll.html#socialcomments-submit

As Winston Churchill once said 'polls are for dogs' and it looks like this one should be thrown to the dogs all right.

Internet polling is interesting and it is a bit surprising the Leger did not do a control survey with the same questions but by normal means (telephone) to compare. It seems one big difference is that Internet is, presumably, by text, reading, reflecting then responding while phone surveys are by voice, interactive, spontaneous. I'm not sure which method gives better results, if either.

It seems whenever a party takes an increase these days it is at the expense of the Green Party. By the way, had anyone heard anything of Ms. May lately.

If Harper and the Con's are doing so well despite the kicking they are taking with respect to the Afghan Detainee Transfer Scandal and ensuing cover-up as well as Jaffer-Gate (I said it first)

I can't imagine what would happen if Harper were to turn over a new leaf, start acting in the best interests of Canada and all Canadians instead of a small minority living at the extreme, right-wing of our society; stop basing his policies on his personal religious beliefs; stopped hiding everything he and the Con's do; stop he and the Con's vicious personal attacks on anybody who dares to stand up to him; oh, and of course, stopped attacking our Democratic institutions and acting as if he had not checks and balances (there's lots more, of course).

But I don't have to worry about that happening, now do I.

If Harper, MacKay, O'Connor, Hawn are refusing to release the documents to save their own skins, then Harper will have little choice but to call an election and very soon. This poll would suggest that it might be good timing, as opposed to waiting until some real evidence comes to light that might jeopardize their positions.

If Harper truly has national security, the safety of our troops and the good of Canada at heart, and the statement by Gen Natynczyk on Thursday that the military has no such fears of people poring over them, throws this into considerable doubt, then he will acknowledge the Paramountcy of Parliament and do everything in his powers to allow their inspection of these documents.

We will know soon enough which one it is.

Lloyd MacILquham cicblog.com/comments.html