I’m going to take a few days off to focus on things that require my attention in my personal life, but I’ll leave you with this fantastic editorial from the Washington Times – Canada’s New Conservatism. (H/T National Newswatch)
We sometimes forget what an amazing leader Stephen Harper is. He has pulled together a winning party in a relatively short time. Now he is steering Canada through difficult economic times with an increased mandate from the Canadian electorate:
…The Conservatives’ policy of fiscal restraint is paying dividends. Mr. Harper promised to keep spending and taxes under control – issues on which he has much credibility. He cut the national sales tax, personal taxes and corporate taxes. As a result, Mr. Harper is able to maintain his position while increasing his support-even in the midst of a global meltdown. The World Economic Forum rated Canada’s banking system as the strongest in the world. And indeed, a sound Canadian economy is good for America since Canada is our largest trading partner …
We have good reason to be proud.
Or as Conrad Black observed in Saturday’s National Post:
…Stephen Harper can lead Canadians over this last hurdle to a confident national identity, no longer defining themselves in relation to another country, but a great nation in itself, contributing the best of its own personality to the world. He would then be a very important prime minister…
Well, I would say that Stephen Harper already is a very important Prime Minister.
Angelo Persichilli – Dion and Harper: No comparison. (Star)
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Please use this thread for any rants or topics that you would like to pursue. I’ll be checking in to monitor the discussion. Thanks.
This post has been picked up by Jack’s Newswatch - Daily Blogger. Thanks as always, Jack!
Tuesday Update : Harper’s only scary in Quebec – Lorrie Goldstein.
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Totally Unrelated Update: Here is another topic for bloggers and their readers to ponder – Bloggers can now access liability insurance – Record.
The thought that we might even need it is disconcerting. No wonder so many bloggers pack it in!
