Canadian Political Musings

So, there is a problem in the relationship between Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor and Chief of Defence Staff, General Hillier. The root of the problem is simple: Hillier is the general of the day, but not a politician. O'Connor is neither.

Labels: Afghanistan, Hillier, O'Connor

Yesterday, the Vancouver Sun published an article by Senator Larry Campbell in which he revealed the Senate's statistics on dealing with government's crime bills - all of this was a response to Prime Minister Harper's incessant criticism of Liberal senators, particularly in respect of allegedly dragging their feet in passing crime bills.

Larry Campbell's perspective of the Senate along with the presentation of statistical facts on the crime bills was indeed refreshing. What a novelty - a plain speaking politician.

When Harper accuses Liberal senators of stalling crime bills he is not only disingenuous, he is plainly deceitful.

Labels: accountability, Harper, Larry Campbell, Liberals, Senate