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  1. rick from river city from Canada writes: “I'm the leader, and I don't want any more indiscipline,” Mr. Dion said ... well, that's a clearly worded message. As the past year shows, what Dion wants is not always what Dion gets.
  2. Harvey Mushman from Cambridge, Canada writes: 'I'm the leader...' When you have to remind people of that Stephane...you do nothing but illustrate how false the statement really is.
  3. Scary Fundamentalist from Vancouver, Canada writes: Ho hum. I'm starting to get sick of the media fascination with Dion's leadership (kind of like their devotion to the detainee issue). Get back to me once something significant happens.
  4. Sue City from Canada writes: Dion, can't live with him... so why not live without him?
  5. Joe Canada from Kingston, Canada writes: It seems the iron-fisted control freak Dion must get his minions in line and get the muzzle out.

    God forbid anyone in his party speaks their mind...right libs?
  6. DR Gooch from Ottawa, Canada writes: 'No one has the right to call my loyalty into question?'

    How arrogant!
  7. Darcy Meyer from Canada writes: A little late .......At least it is a step in the right direction. Dion needs to enforce some dicipline, to prevent the cutting at the knees some of his party are intent on doing. If he can't enforce some dicipline within his ranks, then he has no shot at campaigning against the conservatives.
    Bring out the Hammer, and attempt to solidify your party and leadership.
  8. I am a Con from Canada writes: Dion should do like Harper and muzzle his minions! They should only speak when they are attacking...and don't get all hung up on telling the truth either...Canadians can't handle the truth.
  9. Simon Croswell from Toronto, Canada writes: Dion is a crummy leader and should step down before Harpo does more damage to the country. If the Libs had a real leader, the Cons would already be out offfice, indicted and awaiting trial. Unfortunately, Dion spends his days praying that the growing list of Con scandals will make him more electable. Unfortunately, no amount of Con corruption, hypocrisy and incompetence will make Dion any more fit to be PM.
  10. Not the Alliance from In my opinion, The Harper Gov't is totally Incompetent, but it's ALWAYS somebody else's fault, Canada writes: Dion is damaged goods. Very hard to recover when he's getting it from all sides and was hapless to begin with. He should either bring this sorry excuse for a gov't down asap, or move out of the way.

    Sad state when the PM is determined by how many people want to vote AGAINST the other guy. Harper or Dion? Canada ends up a loser no matter who 'wins'....
  11. Darcy Meyer from Canada writes: 'discipline'...sorry
  12. Go Oilers Go! from Canada writes: I can only imagine the outrage in the Liberal Party that Dion is trying to muzzle party members.
  13. Dennis sinneD. from Calgary, Canada writes:

    Dion is funny!

    All mad and hissing, 'I am da leader!!, I am da leader I saids! You're gonna make me mad and then!!!'...

    Chretien would have already 'choked someone out' the old fashioned criminal way (with his hands). Of course, Dion's too small to do that so he has to get all hissy-fitty.

    hehe... Dion's funny.
  14. Ned Chiwalski from Oilberta, Canada writes: Oooooooh, there’s a threat! Tough words from a man who's bark is defiantly worse than his bite.
  15. I am a Con from Canada writes: Serves Dion right for defending Canada in Quebec. He should have done what Harper did.
  16. MIKE MAHER from Canada writes: ha ha, thank you Liberanos for the afternoon laugh. Friggin' high-larious.

    Liberanos are the funniest thing ever!!!! Well, except for that issue of the missing $40 million-plus TAXPAYERS they STOLE during ADSCAM. That wasn't too funny. Not funny at all.
  17. Shawn Bull from Canada writes: There is no way Dion will repair his status in the eyes of fellow Liberals or Canadians. The Dion chapter is over. Call an election and make the exit process official.
  18. I am a Con from Canada writes: Dennis sinneD. from Calgary, Canada writes:

    Dion is funny!

    All mad and hissing, 'I am da leader!!, I am da leader I saids! You're gonna make me mad and then!!!'...

    Ya I know...he says the word 'the' like a french person would...too funny LOL
  19. P Jones from NB, Canada writes: Interesting. So, will all those who accuse Harper of being a dictator level the same accusations upon Dion? I didn't think so.

    Canadians seem to have a watered down idea of what a leader should be. It's been so long since we've had anything that resembles one. Any level of expected discipline is met with confusion and defiance. In this country, it does seem to be the inmates that run the prison (in more ways than one), or at least that's how many want it.
  20. puddin and pie from Calgary, Canada writes: s. dion, please stay on as leader

    thx
    s. harper
    (luke, i am the dad of you)
  21. I am a Con from Canada writes: P Jones from NB, Canada writes: Interesting. So, will all those who accuse Harper of being a dictator level the same accusations upon Dion? I didn't think so.

    Yes he's a dictator, although I would have preferred he punished those who disobeyed him...like Harper would.
  22. Spencer Coulthard from Halifax, Canada writes: Now, now gentlemen, a little civility please.

    No one wants to hound the man into his grave, just give him time to crawl away and lick his wounds.

    Frank McKenna is touring Atlantic canada giving speeches on competitiveness.

    Interesting timing, Mr. McKenna.

    Why didn't you run last time??

    You won't make any difference.
  23. Dennis sinneD. from Calgary, Canada writes:

    I am a Con from Canada writes: 'Dennis sinneD. from Calgary, Canada writes:'.... Ya I know...he says the word 'the' like a french person would...too funny LOL'

    I would know what a French accent is like. Trust me. I love to tease my Mom about her tree (three) sisters for example. Or those tief's (thief's) she hates (the libs).

    She can take it better than you! Now, that's funny 'Con'.

    Oh, 'Con', I get it. You're so funny!
  24. Always Right from Canada writes:

    Dion is toast. Take out the garbage.
  25. Dan Radu from Calgary, Canada writes: Maybe he should 'choke out' a protester or two. That should send a clear message to the party that when he say 'shaddup!' he means it.

    Spencer Coulthard from Halifax - McKenna is back, eh? Yeah, I'm guessing they'll all be coming out of the woodwork soon.
  26. Stan L from Canada writes: P Jones from NB, Canada writes: Interesting. So, will all those who accuse Harper of being a dictator level the same accusations upon Dion? I didn't think so.

    Of course not, having discipline in the party and stifling opinion and internal debate and subjegating everyone to your will upon penalty are entirely different things.......As much as I don't like Harper I had to marvel at the 2006 campaign at how well organized they were, how everyone had the same talking points and how on point they were...like a well oiled machine.....BUT Harper has pushed it too far, he stifles debate in his own party, people can't even have the opportunity in PRIVATE to disagree and hash out issues...look at the list of 'dissenters' that have been ejected.

    Getting a little discipline back into the Liberal rank and file is as much an internal excercise as it is a PR one, not a bad thing by either measure......what Harper does though is beyond the pale.
  27. Rabid Senses from Good gawd, a latte-swilling Westerner, Canada writes:

    There is no substance in this except to say that it is a contrived story hounded on by a blood-hungry Quebec media.

    That Ignatieff would have to defend himself against lies sown in the Quebec media is appalling.

    Except for Dion's unfortunate descriptive misfire, 'indiscipline,' where is the weight in this story, except to comment on a media's contrived attempt to engineer a story beyond the workings of some misfits inside the Quebec liberal machination.

    Who are these people again?
  28. Michael Crowell from Halifax, Canada writes: Note to all Liberals: Do not think for one minute when you dump Dion that either Iggy or Rae are going to be the savoir of your Party. You folks still have 40 million dollars of taxpayer money unaccounted for that needs to be uncovered. You have spent that much again in the last 15 years chasing PM Mulroney for the 225K he earned as a private citizen. All the new leaders in the world will not save you folks from the wrath of the Canadian taxpayers.
  29. I am a Con from Canada writes: Dennis sinneD. from Calgary, Canada writes:

    I was agreeing with you...it was funny..and you're right to point out that Dion is French like your mom and shouldn't run this country.
  30. I am a Con from Canada writes: I was agreeing with you...it was funny..and you were right to point out that Dion is French like your mom and shouldn't run this country.
  31. Joe Bloggins from Canada writes: Dion should at least try to find out where the head of the line is and what direction they are headed to at least pretend that he is 'leading'. Dion has ZERO leadership qualities....making him the perfect Liberal.
  32. Dennis sinneD. from Calgary, Canada writes: I am a Con from Canada writes:'... Yes he's a dictator, although I would have preferred he punished those who disobeyed him...'

    Con, you're right here. He should. Seriously. He looks like a patsy and is acting like one too.

    The really tough thing for him is he's not a leader.

    Harper is. People do what Harper wants because they trust, respect and agree with him. Most of Canada agrees with the direction Harper has taken Canada.

    Just accept it and get a new leader!
  33. Jake The Snake from Canada writes: I'm all for the choking of protestors by Canadian Prime Ministers. Next PM or PM candidate that chokes a protestor gets my vote. :)
  34. Dennis sinneD. from Calgary, Canada writes:

    I am a Con from Canada writes: 'I was agreeing with you...it was funny..and you were right to point out that Dion is French like your mom and shouldn't run this country.'.

    Whatever. My Mom's no longer with us so she can't run this country, but if she were here, I have no doubt she'd do a lot better than Dion ever could.
  35. I am a Con from Canada writes: Dennis sinneD. from Calgary, Canada writes,
    Harper is. People do what Harper wants because they trust, respect and agree with him. Most of Canada agrees with the direction Harper has taken Canada

    Exactly!...but I would also add that they fear him. There are a lot of sub par ministers in the Harper government that aren't fit to lick Harper's boots ...although I'm sure they have.
  36. Skeptical Realist from Canada writes: It is like Christmas with Dion as the leader of the Libs. For Harper, Dion is the gift that keeps on giving, and giving, and...
  37. Al S from Toronto, Canada writes: The ultimate discipline for a party leader is to admit failure when it occurs and thus step aside to make for a renewal of the party for the party's sake. Inability to lead may also be an inability to recognize failure.
  38. P Jones from NB, Canada writes: Stan L from Canada writes: ...what Harper does though is beyond the pale.

    I don't believe it is as bad as you and others say it is. I honestly think that it may apper so to Canadians because their expectation of what a leader should be has fallen so far.
  39. Joseph Bernard from Toronto, writes: Oh, please! The comments I've read are sooo pompous and arrogant. Dion is not eloquent. He is an uncommon politician in that his policy positions are well reasoned and there is not a hint of guile in him. Aren't people always asking for honest and intelligent leaders? He may be the equivalent of Robert Stansfield in terms of charm and charisma, but this country may have been slightly better off had Mr. Stansfield sat in power for a term or two. Mr. Dion defended Canada in Quebec as a Canadian at a critical time in our history. He has a plan to transition our industries without killing them. And, he sees the necessity to cut corporate taxes.
  40. Zando Lee from Vancouver, Canada writes: ...well Stephie, I guess it doesn't hurt to remind yourself from time to time that you are indeed the leader.....however, it doesn't appear that you'll get what you want.....
  41. Stan L from Canada writes: P Jones from NB, Canada writes: Stan L from Canada writes: ...what Harper does though is beyond the pale.

    I don't believe it is as bad as you and others say it is. I honestly think that it may apper so to Canadians because their expectation of what a leader should be has fallen so far.

    Maybe......but unfortunately Harper suffers from what Dion suffers from in that regard.......perception is 9/10ths reality.
  42. M Nolz from Toronto, Canada writes: Where's Vern these days? He should have some snappy comeback on all this. Discipline? Go figure...
  43. Zando Lee from Vancouver, Canada writes: ....here's some free advice Stephie....'nice guys finish last'....
  44. Beer and Popcorn from Toronto, Canada writes: Dion is not the issue - it's the LIEberal brand - the sponsorship scandal has really tarnished their credibility outside of the GTA and it seems they are having a hard time getting volunteers as they are sick of getting doors slammed in their faces in ridings all over Canada. I think Canadians are coming to the conclusion that 70's style social engineering is not a modern solution to current economic and social issues..
  45. Mike H. from Canada writes: Conservative supporters out there should stop criticizing Professor Steve Dion. He is your best friend!!
  46. I am a Con from Canada writes: Zando Lee from Vancouver, Canada writes: ....here's some free advice Stephie....'nice guys finish last'....

    Exactly...if he's not willing to lie to Canadians, he will never beat Harper!
  47. Free The West from Free the West, BC, Canada writes: After all the theft, and lying, and buffoonery, and now with an obvious loser like Dion as leader, the Liberals still get all the votes in the GTA. Toronto voters are as corrupt as the Liberal party, they know that the Liberals will steal from other regions to give the loot to Toronto.
  48. Comments are Closed from Toronto, Canada writes: Boy, and I thought Tibet stories were getting boring. Oh well, I guess it wouldn't hurt to boycott the Liberals either.
  49. Dr. Doolittle from Queen's Park, Canada writes:

    Lot's of luck with this one.
  50. Rabid Senses from Good gawd, a latte-swilling Westerner, Canada writes: Joe Bloggins from Canada writes: Dion should at least try to find out where the head of the line is and what direction they are headed to at least pretend that he is 'leading'. Dion has ZERO leadership qualities....making him the perfect Liberal.
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    Bilbao Bloggins . . . thanks for the throw-a-way comment.

    If you are a true CPC supporter and it is partisan colours you are showing today then Dion is perfect as far as you concerned.

    And on that matter, truth be known, Dion has technically done NOTHING to earn the wrath of ordinary Canadians, let alone CPC supporters. The adscam linkage is abstract at best.

    But really, it is AMAZING how Dion inspires such hatred when in actuality the man hasn't done anything to turn a tide against him.

    He is not a good leader. We know. We know. And we know.

    Having said that this story should create dialogue about how one of Canada's political parties should re-find itself instead of the usual dissemination of hatred. The Liberals, whether you like it or not (your agreement is of no consequence as you have already proven yourself intellectual incapable compared to us tykes on here), are not going away, no matter how many times you wish it, pray for it, or talk about it.

    So debate the subject matter at hand.
  51. Bob Smitherman from Canada writes: Call the election Stephane. If you win, that's great. If you lose, you're gone. But let's get on with it! Stop going around in circles like a dog looking for a place to crap!
  52. Sam Ruisser from Richmond BC, Canada writes: Respect has to be earned. Just stating 'I am the leader' it is not going to work.
    Liberals have lost the respect of Canadians. I have more faith in Layton than any Liberal MP.
  53. Stan L from Canada writes: Sam Ruisser from Richmond BC, Canada writes: Respect has to be earned. Just stating 'I am the leader' it is not going to work.
    Liberals have lost the respect of Canadians. I have more faith in Layton than any Liberal MP.

    LOL, that's becuase you didn't have to have him as your city councillor...
  54. p lailey from vancouver, Canada writes: Sam Ruisser from Richmond BC said:
    'Liberals have lost the respect of Canadians. I have more faith in Layton than any Liberal MP. '

    Agreed.
  55. Ray Heard from Toronto, Canada writes: This guy Dion is what the French call an idiot savant: A brilliant academic like his Dad, a total loser in THE political wars. When he says he is the leader, he reminds us of Nixon's 'I am not a crook' crock. Dion does not even know who Peter C Newman is. But, for us disaffected Grits, as we await Dion's departure, the good news is that Harper is equally stupid. Instead of focusing only on Dion's weakness as a leader, he allows his Ontario attack-dog, Flaherty (whose ego is in inverse proportion to his dimunitive size) to make a hero of Dalton McGuinty. Jim's daily doses of invective only cost the Tories votes in Ontario next time around -- and Ontario is where the government's majority will lie even as it gains seats in Quebec due to the anti-Dion tsunami there.
  56. James Roblin from Winnipeg, Canada writes: Simon Croswell from Toronto, Canada writes: Dion is a crummy leader and should step down before Harpo does more damage to the country. If the Libs had a real leader, the Cons would already be out offfice, indicted and awaiting trial.

    What world have you been living in Simon.....it's the Liberals who have been stealing our money. Remember the brown envelopes full of cash, Shawinigate, etc. The list goes on and on. Like most leftists, you must believe (as foretold by Geoge Orwell) that if you repeat the lie often enough, it becomes true.
  57. Scare Crow from Canada writes: Those Quebec libs are some strange fellow. When they lost the by-election and the party president there resigned, they did not endorse the next president to revitalize the quebec liberals. The first choice of Dion did not want the job so he settled with the second one, Ms. Hervieux-Payette. At no time did anybody complain about Ms. Payette's abrasive style even those who knew her from experience. Then here we are, Ms. Folco et al. are openly challenging their leader. This is short of a mutiny. At least they should have the sense to keep their bickerings private. Or is their contempt of Dion just too high that they don't care if their Party will lose more supporters who are disgusted with this infighting? Its like cutting your nose to spite your face.
    Dion should bring out the leash and start whipping them to toe the party line.
  58. Nancy Wilson from N.Ontario, Canada writes: What's 'indiscipline' mean?
  59. I am a Con from Canada writes: Free The West from Free the West, BC, Canada writes:

    Exactly...it's Toronto's fault! They keep voting for people they think respect them...idiots. Harper and Flaherty have warned against investing in Ontario and Toronto because there are other places like PEI and Alberta that are better....and why should Ontario have equal representation in the HOC...there's not enough room for any extra seats!
  60. Ned Chiwalski from Oilberta, Canada writes: Joseph Bernard from Toronto, writes: Oh, please! The comments I've read are sooo pompous and arrogant. Dion is not eloquent. He is an uncommon politician in that his policy positions are well reasoned and there is not a hint of guile in him.

    No kidding he’s not eloquent, he&8217;s not understandable in English either. As for well reasoned policy positions&8230; In what world do you live in???
  61. Dennis sinneD. from Calgary, Canada writes: Stan L from Canada writes: '... LOL, that's becuase you didn't have to have him as your city councillor...'

    Ouch... that must of hurt!
  62. Trillian Rand from Canada writes: From the article: 'But Mr. Dion said he's not really interested in punishing dissenters.'

    Which is fine and dandy, as far as it goes. Certainly the party will be stronger if dissenting opinions are allowed to be voiced. What is patently wrong, is the contempt some Liberals continue to show for their leader. If they are too stupid to understand they are hurting the party, they deserve to be strongly educated in the folly of their ways. If that is insufficient, they deserve to be ousted.

    It was once believed you don't air your dirty linen in public. Many Liberals are determined not only to air every petty grievance, but to undermine the leader of the party and, indeed, the party itself. There should be no room for such selfishness. If Mr Dion is unwilling to discipline such people, he should appoint a 'hatchet man' to do it for him.

    Having differing opinions is one thing, trying to overthrow the leader is another. Deliberately going public with comments that can only hurt the party is unforgivable.
  63. M Poland from Calgary, Canada writes: The article failed to mention that M Dion then stamped his little foot. Polls, schmolls. Watch the results on election day [CPC majority ...!]
  64. I am a Con from Canada writes: p lailey from vancouver, Canada writes: Sam Ruisser from Richmond BC said:
    'Liberals have lost the respect of Canadians. I have more faith in Layton than any Liberal MP. '

    Agreed.

    ---I like Layton too, because he sucks up to Harper and attacks the Liberals
  65. Stan L from Canada writes: Dennis sinneD. from Calgary, Canada writes: Stan L from Canada writes: '... LOL, that's becuase you didn't have to have him as your city councillor...'

    Ouch... that must of hurt!

    Before he was ever Taliban Jack.....we knew him as Crazy Jack.
  66. Dennis sinneD. from Calgary, Canada writes: Nancy Wilson from N.Ontario, Canada writes: 'What's 'indiscipline' mean?'

    In all fairness:

    in·dis·ci·pline (ĭn-dĭs'ə-plĭn)
    n. Lack of discipline or restraint.
  67. I am a Con from Canada writes: M Poland from Calgary, Canada writes: The article failed to mention that M Dion then stamped his little foot. Polls, schmolls. Watch the results on election day [CPC majority ...!]

    Stop saying that...you will scare off the voters. We need to keep reassuring the electorate that there is no chance we can win a majority.
  68. Dennis sinneD. from Calgary, Canada writes:

    Stan L...

    Great!

    We can now refer to Jack as...

    Crazy Taliban Jack!

    I love it...
  69. Percy from NL from Canada writes: If Dion is incompetent then why can't Harper get majority numbers in the polls. It seems to me that every shot taken at Dion by Conservatives bounce back at them as an indicator of their own incompetence. After all, they can't beat the guy even when he's under attack by his own party. As for the Liberals; what a joke they've turned out to be. The likes of Iggy presenting a united front with Dion while not bringing his grassroot supporters on side is laughable. If this guy doesn't get his act together he'll eventually become leader of a Liberal monster with several knives sticking out of its back. I'd like to see him control that beast. Iggy is setting himself up to make Paul Martin's situation look like a walk in the park. It just goes to show that intellect and common sense do not necessarily go hand in hand in the struggle for power at any cost. As for the NPD ... forget it, I won't even try to deal with them. Watch for voter turnout to reach a new low in the next federal election. That in turn will likely mean a Conservative minority (possible majority). Then we can watch Iggy and his supporters struggle even to keep the moderates in the Liberal party who support Dion from knifing them in the back. It should be fun. This entire bunch of yahoos give us virtually no real choice of decent government.
  70. I am a Con from Canada writes: Dennis sinneD. from Calgary, Canada writes: Nancy Wilson from N.Ontario, Canada writes: 'What's 'indiscipline' mean?'

    In all fairness:

    in·dis·ci·pline (Ä­n-dÄ­s'É™-plÄ­n)
    n. Lack of discipline or restraint.

    Nevertheless, Dion shouldn't have used such a difficult word to understand.
  71. Joe Loria, card carrying Conservative from Calgary, Canada writes: I thought Dion was proud of the fact that his caucus could speak so freely. There was open debate. Unlike that 'control freak' Harper.

    Now Dion wants to enforce discipline ?!

    Ya, right, whatever.
  72. Dennis sinneD. from Calgary, Canada writes:

    What if he used 'misremembered' for example.

    Like, the Liberals 'misremembered' brown baggin' a bunch of money and keeping it and all the interest it earned?
  73. H M from Canada writes: Seriously, I'm sure Mr Dion is a nice person, and he is probably gifted in academics, but he doesn't strike me as somebody to draw a party together. He doesn't have the force of will or the charisma. You need one or the other. Preferably both.

    Harper has the force of will, but he's overusing it. He should let up on the force and try to work on the charisma.

    If you cannot draw your own political party together, there is no way you can draw a country together.
  74. M Nolz from Toronto, Canada writes: Who would replace Dion? Ignatieff, the messiah from the US who's spent a better part of his life outside Canada? Rae, who spent 4 disasterous years running Ontario into the ground? No thanks to either.

    I'd wager a brown bag of $20's that the Conservatives would have just as much a field day with either Iggy or Rae as they've had with Dion.
  75. p lailey from vancouver, Canada writes: Dennis sinneD,
    Misremembered has already been taken. Hillary Clinton 'misremembered' that she wasn't in fact subject to sniper fire on her Bosnia trip. Maybe when Dion said indiscipline he was misquoted and really said, 'I don't want any mor in dis plan'. Unfortunately it is not clear what plan he was referring to.
  76. Rabid Senses from Good gawd, a latte-swilling Westerner, Canada writes:

    Though it lacks a lot of charisma, I think 'indiscipline' is the word of the year.

    INDISCIPLINE

    Hmmm . . . how very Canadian!
  77. Sam Ruisser from Richmond BC, Canada writes: Stan L from Canada writes: Sam Ruisser from Richmond BC, Canada writes: Respect has to be earned. Just stating 'I am the leader' it is not going to work.
    Liberals have lost the respect of Canadians. I have more faith in Layton than any Liberal MP.

    LOL, that's becuase you didn't have to have him as your city councillor...
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    You are right, in the West we know how to choose our representatives.
  78. X. T. from Canada writes: H M from Canada writes: Seriously, I'm sure Mr Dion is a nice person, and he is probably gifted in academics, but he doesn't strike me as somebody to draw a party together. He doesn't have the force of will or the charisma. You need one or the other. Preferably both.
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    I agree with you on this. I think it's about the time for Dione go back to teaching and research.

    Face it, the LPC has no good candidate so far as I can see. Thanks to 13 years of inbreeding.
  79. I am a Con from Canada writes: Dion isn't a leader like Harper. He's like a fish out of water on the Hill.

    Harper is a real leader, and won't let anything get in his way of building up our military and protecting out vital oil industry.
  80. harry carnie from Northern,B.C., Canada writes: Sue City..............GOOD comment...(my).adding another post would be redundant.
  81. William Ross from Victoria BC, Canada writes: To Percy : you asked if Harper is such a great leader why can't he get majority numbers? Did you ever stop to think that maybe he doesn't want to at this time after he doesn't need a majority to carry out his agenda he has Dion for that. Harper is indeed a genius though there are lot who will not agree you can not argue with the facts. First Harper does not suck up to the media which in ordinary circumstances would be the death knell of most politicians but instead his Leadership numbers continue to out distance all 3 of the oppostion leaders together. Second what Harper says is exactly what he is going to do. Again this is very unusual for a politician however he seems to get away with it because he doesn' have to be vague and appear to be weak and vacillating as and again he has Dion to thank for everything and he knows it so he can keep playing to his base and keep his soldiers in line and in the meantime the Left wing nuts can keep farting in the wind for all the good it will do them.
  82. John G from Ottawa, Canada writes: 'The Liberal leader said he wants to see fewer headlines in newspapers about his leadership and more about his party's criticism of Prime Minister Stephen Harper.'

    Right. Because our newspapers are just so friendly to the Conservatives most of the time.

    Snort.
  83. Nancy Wilson from N.Ontario, Canada writes: Harper was right from the beginning when is said Dion is NOT a leader.
    It takes the Liberals more time to catch on to reality.
    Dion's statement that 'It's difficult to make priorities,you know',pretty much sums up his lack of Leadership.
  84. Fred Heff from cowtownCalgary, Canada writes: Trillian Rand from Canada writes: From the article: 'But Mr. Dion said he's not really interested in punishing dissenters.'

    Which is fine and dandy, as far as it goes. Certainly the party will be stronger if dissenting opinions are allowed to be voiced. What is patently wrong, is the contempt some Liberals continue to show for their leader. If they are too stupid to understand they are hurting the party, they deserve to be strongly educated in the folly of their ways. If that is insufficient, they deserve to be ousted.

    It was once believed you don't air your dirty linen in public. Many Liberals are determined not only to air every petty grievance, but to undermine the leader of the party and, indeed, the party itself. There should be no room for such selfishness. If Mr Dion is unwilling to discipline such people, he should appoint a 'hatchet man' to do it for him.

    Having differing opinions is one thing, trying to overthrow the leader is another. Deliberately going public with comments that can only hurt the party is unforgivable. ..............................................

    TR ! So what your saying is that Liebranos are ARROGRANT,POMPOUS,BACK STABING LIERS AND THEIVES Okay ! I agree.
  85. I am a Con from Canada writes: Rabid Senses from Good gawd, a latte-swilling Westerner, Canada writes:

    Though it lacks a lot of charisma, I think 'indiscipline' is the word of the year.

    INDISCIPLINE

    Hmmm . . . how very Canadian!

    --Dion is such an idiot! Everyone in the communications industry knows you have to speak at a grade 8 level so Canadians can understand. Harper knows this, and that's why he's PM.
  86. garlick toast from Canada writes: like percy from n.l. asked, if harper's so good and dion's so bad why doesn't harper have higher poll numbers?
  87. I am a Con from Canada writes: Nancy Wilson from N.Ontario, Canada writes: Harper was right from the beginning when is said Dion is NOT a leader.

    Exactly! who would have thought a 30 second commercial would have convinced so many Canadians. Harper is a genius, and has managed to destroy Dion's reputation with four little words: Dion is NOT a leader:)
  88. William Ross from Victoria BC, Canada writes: Hey Garlic Toast look up a few posts.
  89. I am a Con from Canada writes: Nancy Wilson from N.Ontario, Canada writes:
    Dion's statement that 'It's difficult to make priorities,you know',pretty much sums up his lack of Leadership.

    He said the same thing in the HOC a couple of weeks ago when Harper ripped into him for letting the NDP ask about the Barrack Obama leak first ...Dion said something like :' it's difficult to choose from all the Conservative scandals' in his funny French accent…just like the commercial.
  90. Mike H. from Canada writes: Dion is a great leader! The Liberals should let him remain through the next election. PLEASE.
  91. Bob Smitherman from Canada writes: I am a Con from Canada writes: 'He said the same thing in the HOC a couple of weeks ago when Harper ripped into him for letting the NDP ask about the Barrack Obama leak first ...Dion said something like :' it's difficult to choose from all the Conservative scandals' in his funny French accent…just like the commercial. ' ------------------------------------------------------ You obviously didn't get his joke. But then again you cons don't smile much these days, do you?
  92. P cheng from ottawa, Canada writes: It seems to be me that someone in the top rank of Liberal Party has the HIDDEN AGENDA. ah! I stole their trademark. I will send a 5 cent denotation to the party fund rasining.
  93. Bob Smitherman from Canada writes: Don't get me wrong, Dion deserves his swing at the pinata, but if he misses, he will deserve a time out.
  94. Uncle Fester from Babylon, Ont, Canada writes: Conservative apologists are a lower breed of human than Liberal apologists. Liberal apologists are deluded because they care. Whereas Conservative apologists are posers with an agenda.
  95. Sam Ruisser from Richmond BC, Canada writes: Bob Smitherman from Canada writes: I am a Con from Canada writes: 'He said the same thing in the HOC a couple of weeks ago when Harper ripped into him for letting the NDP ask about the Barrack Obama leak first ...Dion said something like :' it's difficult to choose from all the Conservative scandals' in his funny French accent…just like the commercial. ' ------------------------------------------------------ You obviously didn't get his joke. But then again you cons don't smile much these days, do you?
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    Just every time a Liberal opens his mouth.
  96. P cheng from ottawa, Canada writes: Trillian Rand from Canada writes: From the article: 'But Mr. Dion said he's not really interested in punishing dissenters.'

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    He cannot do it otherwise, there will be another CON MP.
  97. I am a Con from Canada writes: Bob Smitherman from Canada writes: I am a Con from Canada writes: 'He said the same thing in the HOC a couple of weeks ago when Harper ripped into him for letting the NDP ask about the Barrack Obama leak first ...Dion said something like :' it's difficult to choose from all the Conservative scandals' in his funny French accent…just like the commercial. ' ------------------------------------------------------ You obviously didn't get his joke.

    I know it was a joke Bob...but I question his decision to choose the Cadman affair over the Obama leak...that's all. Harper would have made the right choice.
  98. P cheng from ottawa, Canada writes: Uncle Fester from Babylon, Ont, Canada writes: Whereas Conservative apologists are posers with an agenda.
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    You really a dead hard Liberal. Another 'HIDDEN AGENDA'.
  99. Bob Smitherman from Canada writes: Sam Ruisser, that was sooooooooo funny! How witty! How droll! How sharp! How clever! You are a funny person! You are on the cutting edge of humour! Thank-you sooo much for that!
  100. No No No Yes No from Ottawa, Canada writes: “I want to send a message to all Liberals who are listening: We can win.”

    No you can't.
  101. True North from Canada writes: Ask Bill Casey what happens to CPC members that don't goose step to Harper's whims.
  102. Sam Ruisser from Richmond BC, Canada writes: Bob Smitherman from Canada writes: Sam Ruisser, that was sooooooooo funny! How witty! How droll! How sharp! How clever! You are a funny person! You are on the cutting edge of humour! Thank-you sooo much for that!
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    Funnier than your idol Dion for sure.
    At least I have something to laugh about it.
  103. Joe Loria, card carrying Conservative from Calgary, Canada writes: Things just got worse for Dion.

    The Conservatives are coming out with a new set of tv ads ...

    Jack Layton is NOT a Leader
  104. P cheng from ottawa, Canada writes: Mike H. from Canada writes: Dion is a great leader! The Liberals should let him remain through the next election. PLEASE.
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    He is OK but the Liberal Party member does not belive that. We had 7 by-election last years and 6 of them are from the vaccancy of Liberal MP. Beacuse they don't belive the leader and us, the taxpayer, paid the price for a stupid election.
  105. S. H. from Waldhof, Canada writes: INDISCIPLINE
    I thought Bush was in Texas. And the Libs make fun of Bushy! Harper can sleep well every night.
  106. Darcy Meyer from Canada writes: Yvonne Wackernagel writes'Mr. Dion is far too decent a person to lead ANY party '....

    That seems to be the issue. Most on here are not questioning if he is a decent intelligent person. There are questions about his ability to lead, to bring a party together and provide strong opposition and eventually govern.
  107. Bob Smitherman from Canada writes: Canadians are afraid of giving Harper a majority. In the past, there were checks and balances that would prevent him from implementing his secret agenda. Now he is in the process of firing those checks and balances. So there can be no Harper majority, otherwise we will suffer the same fate as our friends to the south under George W.