NDP

[Topaz]

In the voting of tonight on the mission in Afghanistan, I can understand the voting of the Cons, Libs, Bloc but the NDP??? They are against the war from the start and want Canada to withdrawal now, so why would they vote with the Cons NOT to set a date to END the mission?? Did Layton make a deal with Harper to vote with the govt, and in return Harper would put something into the new environment package for Jack???

[scribblet]

Just a guess but Layton probably didn't want to lock himself into a date which has actually allready been set (2009) I'm betting he voted against it to give himself elbow room in calling for earlier withdraw. There's method in his madness.

[Michael Bluth]

No opposition wants an election now.

So on every confidence vote one of the opposition parties will have to find a reason to support the Government.

It was the NDP's turn...

[madmax]

Just a guess but Layton probably didn't want to lock himself into a date which has actually allready been set (2009) I'm betting he voted against it to give himself elbow room in calling for earlier withdraw. There's method in his madness.

Scriblett, it would appear you are giving "Taliban Jack" a free ride.

Regardless, the NDP has put forth motions for the early withdrawl of troops from Afghanistan.

The CPC and the NDP positions have been at polar opposites. The CPC continued with the Liberal Combat mission, and the NDP disagreed with the whole concept. The CPC/Canadian Government, have committed themselves to 2009.

[gc1765]

No opposition wants an election now.

So on every confidence vote one of the opposition parties will have to find a reason to support the Government.

It was the NDP's turn...

Was this a confidence vote?

[Canadian Blue]

The NDP wants an immediate withdrawal, that's why they wouldn't support the bill.

[geoffrey]

Was this a confidence vote?

Not as far as I know, but it would have been a prime reason to pull the plug on the government. I wouldn't want to run a campaign on Afghanistan though, especially not when trying to win over Quebec.

[M.Dancer]

In the voting of tonight on the mission in Afghanistan, I can understand the voting of the Cons, Libs, Bloc but the NDP??? They are against the war from the start and want Canada to withdrawal now, so why would they vote with the Cons NOT to set a date to END the mission?? Did Layton make a deal with Harper to vote with the govt, and in return Harper would put something into the new environment package for Jack???

The NDP are against fighting the Taliban and therefore are demanding the immediate surrender of the Army....and that's why they won't support the bill.

[madmax]

This is accurate

The NDP wants an immediate withdrawal, that's why they wouldn't support the bill.

This was funny.

The NDP are against fighting the Taliban and therefore are demanding the immediate surrender of the Army....and that's why they won't support the bill.

LOL

and the intent of the Liberal motion is to wait till 2009 and then surrender.

[Topaz]

In the voting of tonight on the mission in Afghanistan, I can understand the voting of the Cons, Libs, Bloc but the NDP??? They are against the war from the start and want Canada to withdrawal now, so why would they vote with the Cons NOT to set a date to END the mission?? Did Layton make a deal with Harper to vote with the govt, and in return Harper would put something into the new environment package for Jack???

The NDP are against fighting the Taliban and therefore are demanding the immediate surrender of the Army....and that's why they won't support the bill.

IF the NDP want the troops home, wouldn't it be better to at least have a date set rather than not know or have the Cons extended even more??

[myata]

Beats me (NDP logic that is). We want troops back now so we vote down the only possible motion that will bring them back in any measurable time. Welcome to Laytons dreamworld politics.

[beatenwoman2005]

I want you all to know that they are all in bed with each other, all they want is to keep their hands in the cookie jar, no matter what.

It is up to the people to change the systems and the corruption that they see, that is you me, and everyone else.

They think we are just a bunch of push-over in society as a whole, and guess what, they are right. Most people tend to forget a problem because it is the flavor of the day, week, or month... TIme washes it away and a new issue comes aboard.

Take hold of a thought and an issue hold it there, you too will see that you forget about it until it affects you directly. They count on that to keep getting elected.

They consult with each other about it, we know but does anyone react? NOPE

[SamStranger]

I just noticed that Layton has a mustache, Harper has a big gut, Duceppe has a big nose, and Dion looks like an idiot.

Weird.

[M.Dancer]

I just noticed that Layton has a mustache, Harper has a big gut, Duceppe has a big nose, and Dion looks like an idiot.

Weird.

Hold on......I have a mustache, a big gut, a big nose and I look like an idiot......

Ottawa, Here I come.......

[SamStranger]

I just noticed that Layton has a mustache, Harper has a big gut, Duceppe has a big nose, and Dion looks like an idiot.

Weird.

Hold on......I have a mustache, a big gut, a big nose and I look like an idiot......

Ottawa, Here I come.......

lol!

[ScottSA]

I want you all to know that they are all in bed with each other, all they want is to keep their hands in the cookie jar, no matter what.

If they are in bed together, how are they able to keep their hands in the cookie jar? I mean the cookie jar has to be on one side of the bed or the other; it doesn't just hover above the bed within easy reach of everyone, right?

[scribblet]

Pretty hypocritcal of the Liberals too as they are undermining a mission they chose to get into without a vote, at least the CPC held a vote.

Dion supported the mission in Afghanistan. Since the 2006 election, however, he has flip-flopped his position several times:

* May 2006: Dion voted against extending the mission;

* May 2006: Dion said he has “always been a strong supporter of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan and Kandahar”; [http://stephanedion.ca/?q=en/node/120)

* September 2006: Dion said that Canada would “dishonour” itself by withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan; [Vancouver Sun, September 19, 2006]

* November 2006: Dion said Canada should withdraw its troops “with honour” before 2009; [Edmonton Journal, November 22, 2006]

* December 2006: Dion said: “we can’t give up on the mission until we have deployed everything to ensure it works.” [Montreal Gazette, December 19, 2006]