August1991 Posted June 29, 2004 Report Posted June 29, 2004 In his speech, Duceppe held out a real olive branch to Canada. I don't know if ROC got the message. One should understand how irrelevant this election is to many Quebecers. It is a side show to a much bigger issue. But Duceppe has tried to make it relevant. Layton. Smilin' Jack. At least Olive wasn't wearing green anymore. The tail wagging the dog. Harper needs a new speechwriter. Not much, just someone with a poetic sense to give him a line or two that he's comfortable with that shows he has a soul. Harper said he was disappointed. But party workers should not be because the Liberals did not get a majority. That is graphic, not poetic. Martin has passion, but it's all powder in the eyes. Il est un peteux de broue. During his whole speech about how he will represent all regions, build Canada, make Quebec stronger, be honest, have the honour to be Canadian... All I could see was the number 54 flip to 55 at the bottom of the screen. This type of politics works in Ontario alone now. It is not the future of Canada. Quote
Hawk Posted June 29, 2004 Report Posted June 29, 2004 Yeah you basically got it right... I even agree that Harper's speech was far from poetic, but how poetic can you get in that kind of situation? I doubt they expected to end up so far behind, so they more than likely had to revise the speech at the last moment and had no time for spicing it up. At least Harper was honest and acted like a national leader who was there for everyone, gracious in victory and humble yet optimistic in defeat Quote The only thing more confusing than a blonde is a Liberal Check this out - http://www.republicofalberta.com/ - http://albertarepublicans.org/ "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." - John F. Kennedy (1917 - 1963)
August1991 Posted June 29, 2004 Author Report Posted June 29, 2004 Hawk, I spent the evening scrutineering at a poll in conversation with a BQ guy. I liked the Hollywood moments of ordinary people arriving with their cards, purses, kids. Democracy! It is more sobering to open the box and realize that most Xs were a complete waste of time because they will change absolutely nothing. In this poll of this Montreal riding, the Libs voted in the morning (box bottom) and the BQ and NDP (existed!) in the evening (box top). BTW, the BQ guy had absolutely no respect for the Liberals. We argued about whether the PQ is too leftist and this has prevented Quebec independance. Quote
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