A SURE SIGN OF...

CANADA -- BANANA REPUBLIC NORTH
A commentary on the state of Canadian Federal Politics
Which are rapidly deteriorating to resemble that of a banana republic.
By Victor Drummond
December 2008

Recent News:- “Opposition leaders prepare to request the Governor General to approve a coalition
government for Canada.”

How about that?

There is evidence to indicate a coup d’état -- to overturn Canada’s democratically elected government – was in the works before the intent of the new government was even declared.

That sounds more like treason than a vote of non-confidence.

Can you imagine Stephane Dion as Prime Minister of Canada while at the same time the shaky leader of a coalition government propped up by two other self serving politicians such as Gilles Duceppe and Jack Layton?

If that group actually receive a mandate to govern Canada just how long do suppose it would be before the coalition fell apart?

That set up would be lucky to last 3 months.

When the coalition does collapse Canadian taxpayers would not only be out the $30,000,000 vote subsidy money but another $300,000,000 to keep it company.

And likely the $1.5 billion dollars in perks reported to be promised by this coalition to Quebec.

Does that scenario sound like the work of honest, conscientious politicians who have the best interest of the all Canadian at heart?

In the meantime what do you suppose would happen to Canada’s financial status and general economy?

Would Jack Layton succeed in lending, or giving, GM et al $25 billion, or more, tax dollars to keep their unprofitable plants operating in Canada.

How long do you imagine all, or any, of those corporations would keep their plants operating in Canada if the new president of the United States offers more billions to bring the jobs home to the U.S.?

If the big three did get our tax dollars and still closed their Canadian operations would we get our money back? Do you suppose?

Would Stephane Dion make more and more concessions to the bloc in order to maintain their support?

Would Dion still apply a carbon tax while Canada’s economy is dealing with a recession – possibly even a depression?

The recent support of the three stooges by Elizabeth May (Green Party Leader) could be more of a detriment to them than an asset.

In my opinion to put that group of pork-barrellers in charge of Canada’s government would be inviting a disaster of gargantuan proportions.

The Quebec Separatists and the Western Canada Separatists are the only people in Canada that stand to gain anything from the invoking of a coalition government in Canada.

Victor Drummond ©