- Harper has 'let loose the hounds of Con extremism'.

- Harper has 'let loose the hounds of Con extremism'.

Posted: 12:18 PM on October 9, 2010
Liberals threaten ‘interests’ of Canada: Harper, REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber, 8 Oct.'10, National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/Liberals+threaten+interests+Canada+Harper+says/3646225/story.html

"that element of the Canadian spectrum" Harper is referring, or course, to the vast majority of Canadians (VM).

I can see how Harper would have a problem with appealing to the VM. Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party of Canada have a core, about 33%, of die-hard, right wing extremist supporters, epi-centred in Alberta. They also put the coin in the Con coffers. They plus the polarization of the vast majority of non-Con's are the only reason he is in power.

For Harper, this is the only Canada and all those other 67% be dam[redacted]ed. The more he 'moderates' his policies the more he risks losing this support. It is no accident that Harper made these statements in Alberta.

Harper has 'let loose the hounds of Con'ism'.

It is not a question of a coalition, it is question of the consolidating of the vast majority of Canadians and in unison saying "I want my Canada back", thus pushing Harper be to the fringe.

"The Liberals’ criticisms of the F-35s are based on several grounds. They say there was no competition in Canada among manufacturers to supply the military jet, that it’s unclear whether the country needs as many of the planes being ordered, and it is uncertain if the high-tech features of the jet are necessary for Canada’s current defence needs.

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But Mr. LeBlanc said the Liberals are committed to replacing the CF-18s and merely want to ensure Harper’s deal “respects taxpayers’ money” and maximizes spinoff benefits for the Canadian aerospace industry."

Questioning the wisdom of purchasing the 65 F35's and approaching it on a rational basis is vital, especially given the 16 billion cost to Canadians. MacKay's pitch is that they have 'eye-watering technology'. Ignatieff and the Liberals, and I suggest the VM's, concern that it leave for our children to pay the 'eye-watering bill', is legitimate.

Demanding that decision by our government be made in the best interest of all Canadian and be based upon rationality is not " just a political game".

For Harper everything is partizan, everything is " just a political game". That is how he thinks and operates.

Lloyd MacILquham cicblog.com/comments.html