Globe and Mail endorsement of the Conservatives

See here for yourself. Can we now stop the bullsh*t about an overall liberal bias at the Globe?

Far from a ringing endorsement. In fact, it praises the 12 years of Liberal rule as being good for Canada.

The 3 points mentioned in favour of the C's are:

1: Liberal party too long in power, now lacks coherent vision for the country.

2: There is a culture of entitlement, and the PMO still has too much power.

3: Change for change sake.

Of the three I think the 3rd is the weakest, and I can't help but agree with #1 wholeheartedly. Point 2 is murky for me (and why wouldn't it be?) I agree with the second part, the PMO most definitely has too much power in our system and this must change, and fast. The first part however I have trouble with. I absolutely disagree with anyone who claims that the entire Liberal party is corrupt. To be sure, there were corrupt individuals in the party. But the entire party corrupt? Sorry, I don't think so.

Perhaps, now that everyone and their dog thinks Harper will win this, this will now force/allow the progressive-minded folks out there to really think about how they cast their ballot.

I think it's clear. Vote for the candidate you think has the best chance to deny the Conservatives the seat. A minority Harper government is undoubtedly better for Canada than a majority.

One caveat to the above ballot advice. If you are in Quebec vote for the federalist with the best chance. I think that goes without saying. I believe it is incumbent on all of us to be patriotic before we are partisan.

That is all, carry on.

A.L.