11.29.2006
Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way
There's a particular topic much on my mind these days that I've avoided writing about. I think it's because the outcome matters too much to me and I'm afraid to say my piece and then have it all go to hell. What am I getting so overly dramatic about? The Liberal leadership race.
There are probably those of you out there who think I'm silly to be so worked up about this, but I AM worked up about it and dammit I think you should be too. Apathy has reigned for far too long in this country's political sphere. Our country's falling apart and our international reputation is being flushed down the toilet by our current Prime Minister. Something's gotta change. ("I realized right then that it was all wrong, that it all had to change, and that change had to start with me." ~ Utah Phillips, Korea, The Past Didn't Go Anywhere)
If Bob Rae does not win the leadership, I don't know what hope this country has. There, I've said it. And I'm not the only one saying it...
Bob Rae is our best chance to defeat Stephen Harper's Conservatives. I even joined the Liberal party to support this man! I couldn't bear it if he doesn't win. This man is a born leader, please let him lead this party... and this country. Please.
There are probably those of you out there who think I'm silly to be so worked up about this, but I AM worked up about it and dammit I think you should be too. Apathy has reigned for far too long in this country's political sphere. Our country's falling apart and our international reputation is being flushed down the toilet by our current Prime Minister. Something's gotta change. ("I realized right then that it was all wrong, that it all had to change, and that change had to start with me." ~ Utah Phillips, Korea, The Past Didn't Go Anywhere)
If Bob Rae does not win the leadership, I don't know what hope this country has. There, I've said it. And I'm not the only one saying it...
Rae our choice to lead Liberals
November 29, 2006 | Toronto Star Editorial
"In our view, Bob Rae stands out as the best choice to lead the Liberals because of his vision, progressive policies and experience. From the outset of the race, Rae rightly projected a vision of the country that started with the premise, as he says, that "prosperity matters, wealth creation matters." But he adds, with equal conviction, that "sharing opportunity" matters "because it is right. But also because it creates more prosperity and better social cohesion." On this, Rae is truly passionate. …in the Star's view, Rae is the person who should lead a revitalized Liberal team into the next election. He offers the best prospect of renewing the party, moving it boldly forward in a socially progressive direction and giving Canadians the government they deserve."
Bob Rae is our best chance to defeat Stephen Harper's Conservatives. I even joined the Liberal party to support this man! I couldn't bear it if he doesn't win. This man is a born leader, please let him lead this party... and this country. Please.
Comments:
Just for the record this is not true: "Our country's falling apart and our international reputation is being flushed down the toilet by our current Prime Minister." You have probably been spending too much time reading the distorted view of reality typically provided in the Toronto Star.
# posted by 
: 11/29/2006 10:43 PM
: 11/29/2006 10:43 PM
(a) It's called an opinion, so although it might not be "true" as you see it, it is "true" how I see it.
(b) I don't actually read the Toronto Star, I just came across that excerpt online. I'm a Globe & Mail, CBC, CNN kind of grrl. I also happen to have eyes and a brain and can observe events for myself and reach my own conclusions.
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(b) I don't actually read the Toronto Star, I just came across that excerpt online. I'm a Globe & Mail, CBC, CNN kind of grrl. I also happen to have eyes and a brain and can observe events for myself and reach my own conclusions.
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