Cheap Shots are ... Cheap!
The Liberal Party of Canada continues to go out of its way to shoot itself in the foot, stick that foot in its mouth, then shout "Cheap Shot!". They should know all about cheap shots. The demonstrations have been ample, particularly of late. Yes, it's the job of the party in opposition to voice its unease, discomfort, or just plain disagreement with choices and decisions taken by the government in power. Mind, there should be just cause, there should be some reasonable substance to support allegations of inadequacy. And, guess, what? The Liberals are stepping all over one another in their haste to denounce the new Conservative government's actions vis-a-vis the dreadful events now occurring in the Middle East.Well, that's pretty rich. This is the same stable of Members of Parliament who, when they were the governing party, went out of their way to promise everything to everyone and then dissemble, and plead for time and in the end, do nothing. We went from one stumblebum prime minister to yet another in a very short space of time. Jean Chretien was an embarrassment as Canada's representative abroad, and the head of government at home. The pig-pokery he and his cohorts indulged in, the mismanagement of taxpayer money is legend. Paul Martin promised to fix the democratic deficit, the universal health care scheme, the plight of the homeless, the lack of adequate child care, the sad financial state of municipalities insufficiently funded for vital functions allocated to them let alone municipal infrastructure, native land claims, increasing Canada's international aid, and none of that was done.
Promises there were aplenty. What came of them? A lot, a whole lot of hot air. Ottawa could float to the heavens on the Liberals' promises, none of which came to fruition, nor were they doubtless meant to. Now, out of power, they can handily claim that the opportunity wasn't available as the electorate kicked them out of office. And I wonder why?
It ill behooves the Liberal party which strove so mightily, and managed to weary, frustrate and fracture the country with its sad and sorry track record, its constant inability to focus and function while leading the government to hoist their new petards. Cheap shots come easy in opposition. One can challenge and criticize and promise the moon with full knowledge that there is no delivery date. And sadly, the Liberals now, while in opposition (and long may they warm those seats) merely mirror their track record of non-delivery (on promises, programmes, issues, you name it).
If muddying the waters at a time of crisis in the Middle East affecting world stability and Canada's credibility is their idea of helpfulness and sound parliamentary practice, here's a message: Cease and desist!
posted by Pieface @ Tuesday, July 18, 2006
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