The prime minister threatens to call an election, or something.
Note to Liberals: Before you call the nearest reporter and say, “By God, if he wants an election then we’re not going to give him one!”, you should maybe (a) remember that only two months ago, most of you were so desperate for an election you were wondering whether you’d have to dump your leader to get one (b) consider the possibility that you’re being played like fiddles for no other reason than because it’s so easy.
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Contrary to popular belief, the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame at the Opening Ceremonies is, in fact, a decidedly modern affair. The culmination of the torch relay in a grandiose display at the Opening Ceremonies is a relic of the 1936 Berlin Games—just one of many attempts by the Nazi regime to lend a mythical air to the Games. Still, despite its dubious history, the lighting of the cauldron has evolved into one of the most spectacular and ostentatious displays at the Games. And the secretiveness that surrounds the lead-up to the ceremony only lends to the hype.
When it comes to the 2010 Games, the speculation about who will be selected to light the cauldron has coalesced around whether VANOC will go the traditional route and opt for a former Olympian or take the road less-travelled and pick someone from outside the sports world. Facebook groups have popped up promoting everyone from Terry Fox’s mother, Betty, to former Vancouver Canucks captain Trevor Linden. So far, Vancouver’s Olympic organizers have kept a tight lid on who the potential candidates might be. We’ve assembled a list of the names making the rounds, but feel free to add your own in the poll or in the comments below.
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kontrol: In a world where financing wasn’t an issue, you may well be right. Unfortunately, it is, and a leadership convention now would seriously hurt the Liberal’s chances of being able to mount an effective opposition for a good long time — meaning we’d be stuck with exactly like we have now, the Lib’s being afraid to pull the plug not because they think the other side has winning policies, but just because they can’t afford to, and the other side making every vote one where no compromise is allowed. That doesn’t benefit anyone.
You want to know why I’m pissed? Because the Conservatives made some good promises. If they’d have lived up to them there’d be no question in my mind that they’d be approaching majority territory, even though I don’t like a lot of what they stand for. Instead, they pissed it away by being afraid to admit any mistakes, and being unwilling to countenance any sort of compromise or consultation.
It’s that sort of pathetic ineptitude that makes me angry at them, and because of that doesn’t want them forming the next government, even if that means we get stuck with Liberals.
Sorry Andrew, I cannot be responsible for your incorrect beliefs.