Mulroney's testimony in Parliament

[capricorn]

But if the budget is targeted properly the election could turn into a majority for the Conservatives.

I note your use of the term "targeted". I'll take that to mean targeting tax cuts or incentives to specific groups. I would not go that way. Conservatives have consistently accused the Liberals of pandering to special interest groups as a ploy to gain votes. For maximum effect, the main thrust should be tax cuts across the board to benefit all income levels. It would be seen as fair to most Canadians and snuff out potential accusations of pandering for votes.

Doing so would give the Conservatives the opportunity to enter that election with a PM who wasn't so *scary* *scary* *scary*.

Any future Conservative PM will be scary to the opposition so what's the dif.

[Michael Bluth]

I note your use of the term "targeted". I'll take that to mean targeting tax cuts or incentives to specific groups. I would not go that way. Conservatives have consistently accused the Liberals of pandering to special interest groups as a ploy to gain votes. For maximum effect, the main thrust should be tax cuts across the board to benefit all income levels. It would be seen as fair to most Canadians and snuff out potential accusations of pandering for votes.

You have a valid point there. Like the scary issue, the opposition will accuse the Conservatives of pandering no matter what.

Any future Conservative PM will be scary to the opposition so what's the dif.

I can think of a few names that the scary label will be very tough to stick to. Prentice, Lord, and Guergis all come to mind as positive choices for whom scary would be an absolute laugher.

[Topaz]

You've outdone yourself. One sentence containing 58 words and 5 commas, and I still can't figure out what you're saying. I realize you're live blogging the news but please, could you structure your sentences to make them readable?

I do understand your zeal in blurting out that Schreiber has some hidden treasures to share with us and a lie detector test may lead to the truth.

I'm very very sorry Capricorn. I will try harder to do better in by grammar. Its kinda hard for me having a disability with my eyes and I can only sit for so long before my back starts to hurt. You have a merry Xmas and a happier new year!!

[capricorn]

I'm very very sorry Capricorn. I will try harder to do better in by grammar. Its kinda hard for me having a disability with my eyes and I can only sit for so long before my back starts to hurt. You have a merry Xmas and a happier new year!!

No need to apologize Topaz. Sorry to hear about your health troubles. I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic New Year.

Capricorn