We've heard not a single word from Liberal Leader Stephan Dion after delivering the party's worst election performance since Confederation--even the Green Party finished ahead of the Liberals in four BC ridings. You can hear the sound of nails being pounded into the scaffolding as it is readied for the noose to be slipped around the neck of Monsieur Dion. Certainly, Mr. Dion's unspectacular performance during the campaign was part of the Liberal Party's problem--his obvious inability to connect with Canadians or to communicate the economic benefits of his carbon tax.
But here's the deal. The Liberals have been a party in decline for decades. Pierre Trudeau lost the west years ago with surly epithets like "why should care about your wheatfields?". Remember that one? It is nothing short of a miracle that Ralph Goodale keeps winning in Regina. The party hasn't been able to count on votes in Quebec since 1984 and the Mulroney's years, quicky followed by the iron grip of the Block. And Ontario has been slowly slipping out the party's reach--losing seats to the Conservatives and this time to the NDP in northern ridings of the province.
Who dares to grab hold the helm on this sinking ship is in for an ocean of trouble.
It's time for the Liberals to "rethink baby, rethink."
But here's the deal. The Liberals have been a party in decline for decades. Pierre Trudeau lost the west years ago with surly epithets like "why should care about your wheatfields?". Remember that one? It is nothing short of a miracle that Ralph Goodale keeps winning in Regina. The party hasn't been able to count on votes in Quebec since 1984 and the Mulroney's years, quicky followed by the iron grip of the Block. And Ontario has been slowly slipping out the party's reach--losing seats to the Conservatives and this time to the NDP in northern ridings of the province.
Who dares to grab hold the helm on this sinking ship is in for an ocean of trouble.
It's time for the Liberals to "rethink baby, rethink."
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