The parallels are few and shallow; the differences are immense.
Trudeau was a remarkable man, capable of surprisingly large acts.
Ignatieff is just one more somewhat above-average academic without a truly original idea or act to his credit.
Trudeau's personality sparkled. It showed in his eyes.
Ignatieff's natural tendency is slightly gloomy and aloof. The eyes are uninteresting.
Trudeau held the basic principles of a "just society" very dear, and one always sensed he would fight for them.
Ignatieff has no core principles that are large and that he would sacrifice for.
Trudeau stood up to American arrogance and irrationality.
Ignatieff has proved already he just blends into it.
When Trudeau spoke of human rights, there was authenticity.
When Ignatieff speaks of rights, he sounds like he's quoting a textbook.
When Trudeau looked upon injustice, you knew he was affected.
When Ignatieff looks on injustice, you know it doesn't even penetrate his consciousness.
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Harper is indeed a liar and, more importantly, a moral coward, a quality he has demonstrated many times.
And Ignatieff is a liar, and, more importantly, a moral coward, a quality he also has shown many times.
