The HarperCon$ are all about the politics of power, not governing Canada for the long term benefit of Canadians.
Today's outrageous statements by Finance Minister Flaherty underscore that point for us.
His comments reflect not the kind of "respectful" relations between the provinces and the Federal government as promised by Stephen Harper when he moved into the PMO, but instead reflect the kind of mean-spirited politics that the HarperCon$ have always played at. They do not even attempt to be constructive - instead they try to make their gains by denigrating others, running them down and generally being offensive.
It seems that the latest target of the HarperCon$ is the current government in Ontario, which does not subscribe to Flaherty's desire to continue the legacy of Ralph Klein and Mike Harris. So far, about the only file this government hasn't royally screwed up is the Washington file - and that's little more than a matter of sucking up to Bush by agreeing to tow whatever line Bush dictates.
Let's consider the Harper government track record for a moment:
Foreign Affairs:
- Let's see - where to start? Israel's invasion of Lebanon; trying to bully China about on human rights; Omar Khadr held without trial or access to a legitimate legal process; Brenda Martin's file in Mexico; or being the most obstructive player at talks on climate change?
Provincial Affairs:
- Besides Alberta, is there a province that Harper hasn't started a pissing match with? Perhaps two - Quebec and B.C. and I don't think B.C. has quite figured out the monumental screwing that the Softwood Lumber "deal" gave them. As for Quebec, Harper's even more desperate for votes in Quebec than he is for Bush Jr's approval.
Law:
- The flaws in the Conservative "crime bill" are many and manifest - starting with violations of key aspects of the legal system such as the supposition of innocence.
Human Rights:
- Let's start with defunding every government program that actually monitors the government on such matters, shall we? Not to mention supporting a private member's bill that directly assaults a woman's rights over her own body and her reproductive destiny.
- Little, or no, practical government intervention in cases where Canadian citizens are held in foreign countries without access to any kind of reasonable due process.
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And more, of course.
Less information from a government that promised transparency.
More centralized control from a government that criticized previous governments for doing the same.
Economically foolish and potentially disastrous cuts to the GST rather than to, say, income taxes.
An attempt to sneak through a budget amendment that would give the Minister of Immigration discretionary power over who gets to jump the queue. We might be headed to an election over that one, if the Liberals don't duck yet another one.
As I said - they're all about power and they'll lie, cheat and steal to achieve it.
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