POSTED RESPONSE TO A COLUMN IN TORONTO'S GLOBE AND MAIL
While Chretien's observation is already shared by most
citizens genuinely concerned with international affairs, his testimony still is
welcome.
Chretien is one of our most respected former prime
ministers, a man who is admired by a number of world statesmen as an ethical
statesman and a remarkable politician.
The grotesque and clownish stunts of Peter Kent, Maxime
Bernier, John Baird, Helena Guergis, Peter MacKay, Rahim Jaffer, and the
bloodless, narrow ideology of their leader do not go unnoticed in the world.
There is an inherent lack of commitment by this government
to openness, honest communication, genuine democratic principles, and balanced
human rights.
Everything from cheap stunts like pernicious robo-calls,
ceaseless negative advertising, ugly outbursts, and blatant catering to special
interests reduces our stature.
There is also - and quite in conflict with the historic role
of Conservative Parties in Canada - a marked spirit of following America's lead
in almost all matters of international consequence - almost a visibly servile
posture.
Informed people in countries around the world - politicians,
members of international organizations, and private citizens - note these
things and their goodwill towards our country must inevitably be reduced.
And this has nothing, absolutely nothing, to do with core
traditional conservative principles.
It is strictly a reflection of the ugly ideological bent of
this government.
A bent demonstrated in everything from contempt for
Parliament, contempt for important international forums and organizations,
unbalanced and almost viciously partisan statements on the Middle East, and its
cheap way of expressing itself on many solemn occasions, such as the recent
death of the widely-liked President of Venezuela.
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“Talking to other
leftists and anti-american socialists is obviously going to get the desired
result of Canada being disliked. I fully expect nothing being done by our
current governemnt to be gain acceptance with the worldwide pro terrorist
socialist alliance. Nothing to read here....and to think a criminal thug like
Chretien should be given any futher respectability is beyond me.”
You are too uninformed to comment with any meaning.
A number of prominent world leaders have in the past made
public statements of admiration for Chretien.
No one but Mr. Netanyahu - a genuine thug who has committed
murder, piracy, and theft - expresses admiration for Harper.
