Although it is difficult to predict what's going to happen on October 14 when Canadians go to the polls, let's hope that Harper doesn't manage to squeak out a majority. If you think that some of the things that he is threatening to do if elected sound extreme - and they are - just think of all those things that he is not telling us about. Harper is somehow managing to muzzle his extreme right wing fringe so far, and he may be successful in doing this until the election. But just you wait until they are elected and see what scuttles out from under the carpet. We'll be lucky to have any funding for the arts. Or social programs for that matter.
Fortunately, the existence of the Bloc in Quebec and the fragmentation on the left, makes it very difficult for any party to get a majority. Let's hope that the Bloc and the Grits don't completely self-destruct. And let's hope that Elaine May and the Green Party are able to take a few seats this time around.
Minority governments are a great way to provide a little protection from our elected representatives and make sure they don't get carried away. Vote Liberal on October 14.
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