Buzzards are circling over a still-warm body....

Full article found here.

This background, behind the scenes organizing has been going on for a long time.

It was mentioned in a G&M article, just a few weeks ago if I am recalling correctly.

John Manley, Frank McKenna, Michael Ignatieff, and even Bob Rae are rumoured to be kicking the tires. No women so far, but who knows, perhaps Belinda's leadership bid is only a few months away?

So who cares really?

Well, this type of article (which comes from noise within the Liberal party) could do two things:

#1: Cement the idea that the Liberals are going to lose to Harper in this election.

#2: Tell the Canadian public that if you like the Liberals, but you are through with Paul Martin, don't worry 'cause we're though with him too!

#1 is good or bad depending on where you sit.

Good if you are a CPC supporter and you delight in seeing your opponents squirm. Also good if you are a Liberal and you think the more talk of a Harper win, and the musings of a Harper majority the greater possibility that the soft CPC, social moderate support will come home where it belongs. Which would be bad for the CPC supporters.

#2 is a little more far-fetched, but it could call a few of the 'disgruntled' home.

I've said it before and I will continue to say it, a little time in the political penalty box could do us some good. Some time to reflect, renew, and create a bold strong vision for Canada.

Besides, we get to let the CPC and all the Reformatories see what it's like to be sniped at daily from across the aisle.

Oh, I almost forgot the other bonuses to having Harper as PM... we get to give the finger to the environmentalists, we get beer and popcorn money instead of a child-care solution, religious doctrine for marriage law, and missiles.

I CAN'T WAIT!!

A.L.