Dion says he can't meet Harper until Sept. 9
On this issue I totally agree with our Leader and here's why.
There is a mini general election going on right now. Yes, there are only 4 by-elections coming up but they are important by-elections and the Liberals are campaigning hard for them.
For Harper to suggest that Dion should drop everything and meet the day before the first three of the by-elections is unreasonable. To say Dion has "broken off communications" is childish. Why the rush?
What is Harper looking for? And why not honour his commitment to hold the election on a fixed timetable? Like his politics or not Harper is better than this silly nonsense; his acting like a petulant child.
Dion says he can't meet Harper until Sept. 9
Liberal Leader Stephane Dion said Monday he's unavailable to speak with the prime minister about the so-called "dysfunctional" state of Parliament until Sept. 9 -- one day after three scheduled byelections.
"(Dion) is essentially refusing to meet and, not only refusing to meet, refusing to speak by phone," Kory Teneycke, Harper's communication director, said Monday. "This is a sign that he's, for all intents and purposes, broken off communication with the prime minister."
Sources have told CTV News that Harper may go to the Governor General as early as Sept. 5 to ask for a general election. That would send Canadians to the polls on Oct. 14 at the earliest.
Critics say Harper hopes to force an election before Canadians vote in four byelections set for September.
Three are set for Sept. 8 in the Guelph riding of Southwestern Ontario, and the Quebec ridings of Westmount-Ville Marie in Montreal and nearby Saint Lambert.
A fourth byelection in the Toronto riding of Don Valley West is scheduled for Sept. 22.
The general election date would also come before a possible Democratic presidential victory south of the border, which may fuel Liberal support.
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Dion don't want to meet with Harper because he knows that he can't guarantee that he will act like a mature adult looking out of the best interests in the country.
Also, Dion knows he is finished as a leader is he loses.
Morton, since your a lawyer, you understand that Harper can go to the GG and ask for an election.
I think what the real disgrace is that Harper has to ask an imported Canadian names Michelle Jean to go to an election.
She was not born in Canada and should not have the authority to do anything, let alone run a country.
Harper IS going to call an election and he is going to win.
Dion knows that and that's why him and his loyal followers are so worried about it.
Morton, if you thought Dion would win, why aren't you championing an election as soon as possible?
I think what the real disgrace is that Harper has to ask an imported Canadian names Michelle Jean to go to an election.
You mean Governor General.... So you only show respect when they are whitebread?
I'd like to find out more about the "in and out" scandal - what is Harper hiding?
I do not know why anyone like Jonathan bothers to say what he does, he is a racist and a disgrace to the human race..How dare he say what he did, about our Governor General who has more grace than he will ever have.
I sometimes wonder if Harper detests her too?
Doesn't really matter if Dion meets with the PM or not, it was just a formality, PMSH will be calling a general election Sept 5. Now Dion misses out on a photo op.
Oh, and Dion was given 2 weeks to set a meeting with PMSH and refused. Perfectly illustrating to the GG the 'dysfunction' in government.
Today the Unborn Child bill was bounced for a 'consideration in sentencing' legislation to be tabled.
The abortion issue is now at rest , Bush is out, Dion extended the Afghan mission, the Green Shift is a shaft....Prime Minister Harper is ready to rumble.
It's election time folks.
The leftards are at it again. Calling me a "racist" because I don't think imported Canadians should be holding important office. It's my opinion leftard.
Liberals are the biggest racist's in the world. They bash Americans on a steady basis. That's being racist.
If I said "damn Palestinians, I hate those bastards", liberals would be calling me a "bigot" and a "racist".
But when people say "damn Americans", liberals in Canada jump for joy and play a game of hockey.
A little hypocritical?
A little childish?
A little goofy?
You bet it is.
But this is Canada, a country with no culture that relies on America for its way of life.
Pretty shameful people living in this American satellite.
johnanthon - find another place to express your views...isn't there some narrow-minded Conservative blog where you can spew your nonsense? Perhaps one where they won't notice your poor spelling and grammar. Do you have a job or what??
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