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Aaron Wherry covers all the goings-on in and around Parliament Hill. Follow Aaron on Twitter: @aaronwherry

Someone's looking to get kicked out of caucus

by Aaron Wherry on Monday, March 16, 2009 11:44am - 13 Comments

Another excerpt from Saturday’s panel discussion. This from Conservative Senator Patrick Brazeau.

We have to stand up for what we believe in, as opposed to what we’re against. And I think, it doesn’t matter what walk of life, what type of work you do, what type of studies you do, everybody, by human nature, is looking for leadership. And I think that, often times, unfortunately, we get into the game of also opposing and such as the attack ads, for example. I would much rather, as a Canadian citizen, see what our government is working towards, what they’ve achieved and what they actually believe in, as opposed to doing the easy work, such as the attack on the Dion campaign for example, where I don’t think the attack ads were necessary. I think the individual spoke for himself … But it’s a question of leadership, standing up for what you believe in and individuals will attach themselves to that. I think that’s what’s needed.

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  • http://macleans.ca kc

    Senator, you better take another look at the masthead, right beside consevative [ fine print ] you’ll notice the warning: no unauthorisizes expression of opinion allowed. Please contact pmo for details.

  • PolJunkie

    Somebody’s going to be taken to the wood shed.

  • LeslieE

    Good for him.
    (A progressive Conservative.)

  • Matt

    Someone please congratulate him.

  • Critical Reasoning

    But… but… what about all the dozens of dollars that Brazeau temporarily owed in child support payments?

    • http://macleans.ca kc

      That’ll have to wait for a vacant committee spot!

      • cam

        good job Critical Reasoning, I had forgotten about the son he hasn’t seen in some years. Thanks.

        • Critical Reasoning

          It’s not so bad. His son can always watch CPAC to catch a glimpse of Dad at work.

          • madeyoulook

            “a glimpse of Dad at work.”
            …but we just said this guy’s a senator…

  • http://Someone’slookingtogetkickedoutofcaucus gordon

    Someone forgot to tell brazaeu that he was supposed to be a conservative, he speaks up against the dirty politics of the reformers. It would be different if all senators spoke up, I’m sure not all of harpers appointees are in support of mud slinging, and american style politics. The bush era is over harper, so you can stop playing like a playground bully. But I’m sure it will be difficult for the reformers to change their tactics, all they know is bitter divisivness, and mudslinging.

  • knick

    Well said, Senator.

  • Danielle

    If anyone attended, he was answering a question regarding the woes and low polls in Quebec.

  • LeenieJ (imho)

    a small glimmer of light in a vast sea of darkness in that party…

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