9.30.2006
Did Hell Just Freeze Over?
Something must be amiss in the natural order of things today, because I find myself supporting Prime Minister Stephen Harper in his actions at this week's Francophonie summit.
I must confess I never expected that level of enlightenment from that man. But don't worry, I'm not holding my breath for a repeat experience. I know that even a broken clock is right once a day (twice if it's analog). So the law of averages says he's gottta get it right once in a while... once in a very long while (though that doesn't seem to apply to George Dubya... but that's another kettle of rotting fish).
Harper blocks Lebanon resolution
Calgary Herald | September 29, 2006
Canada’s rookie prime minister vetoed an amendment that said the 53-member organization "deplored" the effect of the month-long conflict on the Lebanese civilians it endangered. The amendment, which didn't mention Israeli civilians, was brought forward by the Egyptian delegation and backed by "a majority" of countries at the table, according to French President Jacques Chirac.
Harper said he couldn't support the amendment because it didn't recognize that losses were suffered by civilians on both sides.
"The amendment wants to recognize and deplore the war and recognize the victims of Lebanon. We are able to deplore the war, we are able to recognize the victims, but on both sides," Harper said at a news conference.
"The Francophonie cannot recognize victims according to their nationality. Recognize the victims of Lebanon and the victims of Israel."
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I must confess I never expected that level of enlightenment from that man. But don't worry, I'm not holding my breath for a repeat experience. I know that even a broken clock is right once a day (twice if it's analog). So the law of averages says he's gottta get it right once in a while... once in a very long while (though that doesn't seem to apply to George Dubya... but that's another kettle of rotting fish).
Comments:
Same planet, different worlds. The Liberals just can't figure out Stephen Harper.
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