CBC analysis: Harper's 'friendly dictatorship' is determined to decimate Liberals

[Newsjock]

Source: CBC News

Canadians wondering what Stephen Harper will do with a majority government are about to get their answer — namely, just about anything he wants.

... The Conservative majority will likely embolden Harper to put a conservative stamp on the Supreme Court as well, three members of which are due to retire in the next four years.

... While Harper’s power becomes akin to what has been dubbed a friendly dictatorship, the opposition parties have been all but neutered, their practical powers limited mainly to public persuasion.

... Will they use their majority to finally reward their right-wing core on social conservative issues such as abortion and capital punishment? Don’t count on it. The one thing Harper wants more than anything else is to ensure the Liberal party is not only defeated, but decimated, a goal that will tend to keep the Conservatives close to the centre of the political spectrum.

Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadavotes2011/story/2011/05/03/cv-election-weston-majority.html

[meegbear]

1. Canada Über Alles!

[sasha031]

2. this is tragic, how many liberals moved to Canada under the bush adm.

I cry for Canada:cry:

[Freddie Stubbs]

3. Then they should move back

[Renew Deal]

4. Losers

[sasha031]

5. losers!!! do you have any recollection of the mood and depression in this country back in 2004

when bush had another 2nd term.

[Renew Deal]

6. Yes, they gave up on their country.

[sasha031]

7. opinions are like #ssholes

[Renew Deal]

8. So are quitters

[sibelian]

9. Well I don't think being oversensitive about it will bring them back.

Maybe you should worry about it less.

[Renew Deal]

10. I'm not worried about it at all.

Someone else brought it up. They are what they are.