Yes, but they form an entirely new kind of "memorable duet."
A duet of grotesques.
Harper and Ignatieff are memorable only for both being repulsive politicians.
Both have ethical issues so large, many of good conscience simply cannot consider supporting either one of them.
Harper has demonstrated time and again his acts do not in any way resemble his words, as well as complete flexibility in his principles.
Ignatieff is a member of parliament, and now leader of the Liberals, owing only to his complete lack of respect for democratic values.
Harper and Ignatieff supported the horrors and crimes of Iraq, and had either of them been PM at the time, Canada would have participated in that criminal invasion.
Ignatieff has supported "mild" torture, and no matter what he says today, that utterly disqualifies him as a decent human being.
What a miserable period ahead in Canadian politics.
One can only hope the Liberals see the truth before their convention and select someone else as permanent leader.
Ignatieff has blood on his hands: some successor to Pearson and Trudeau and Chretien.
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Harper and Ignatieff are both intelligent.
But the least knowledge of history will teach you that intelligence does not protect us from people who are also mad or evil or simply unethical.
Both these men feature strongly in the last category.
HARPER AND IGNATIEFF: THEY DESERVE EACH OTHER BUT WE DON'T
