shoop Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 According to this Jim Travers story Emerson blocked the softwood lumber story in order to help out Liberal election prospects. The former Liberal industry minister worried that a pre-election announcement would damage Liberal prospects in key British Columbia ridings. So much for the conspiracy theorists who say he blocked the deal as part of his move to the CPC. Quote
wellandboy Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 The Liberals have been "hoisted on their own petard" . Quote
Hicksey Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 Just one more way Martin shot himself in the foot. Quote "If in passing, you never encounter anything that offends you, you are not living in a free society." - Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell - βIn many respects, the government needs fewer rules, but rules that are consistently applied.β - Sheila Fraser, Former Auditor General.
tml12 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 Just one more way Martin shot himself in the foot. Guess he can't take a walk in the snow now... Quote "Those who stand for nothing fall for anything." -Alexander Hamilton
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