Reading this Globe story on the Conservatives' over the top attack on the Liberals over Mac Harb's position on the seal hunt, I thought it might be fun to re-write the story, but with Maxime Bernier playing Mac Harb. Because it's all rather silly. Apologies to Ms. Taber, her's was just the first story I came across on the topic...
PMOOLO harpoonsLiberalConservative divisions onseal huntclimate changeThe
Prime Minister’sOpposition Leader’s Office is accusingMichael IgnatieffStephen Harper of playing politics with theseal huntenvironment and the lives of those who depend on it aftera Liberal Senatorformer Conservative ministerreintroduced his bill to ban the huntdismissed concern over global warming as alarmism.In an internal memo to
ConservativeLiberal MPs and supporters and the press gallery,PMOOLO strategists also suggest theLiberal LeaderConservative Leader is a weakling for not being able to unite his caucus on an issue that he says he supports.“
Liberal Leader Michael IgnatieffConservative Leader Stephen Harper claims tosupport the seal huntbelieve climate change is a serious issue but is attempting to play both sides of the issue,” thePMOOLO memo says. “In these challenging economic timesIgnatieff’s LiberalsHarper’s Conservatives are playing politics with Canadian families who depend on thehuntclimate for their livelihoods.”It also says that if Mr.
IgnatieffHarper truly supports thehuntclimate he should insist on unanimity in his caucus “to stand united behind Canadianssealers, instead of undermining thehuntinternational desire to fight climate change and undercutting the livelihood of Canadian families.”The memo is referring to
Liberal Senator Mac HarbConservative MP and former cabinet minister Maxime Bernier who has indicated hewill reintroduce his bill to ban the seal hunt in Canadabelieves there is no scientific consensus on the matter and applauded the Harper government for taking a go-slow approach. Heheld a news conference earlier today with other anti-sealerswrote a letter to the La Press newspaper.…
Meanwhile, the
ToriesLiberals are doing what they can to point out the lack of unity over this issue in theLiberalConservative caucus.“We will not play politics with the livelihoods of Canadians,” the
PMOOLO memo says. “ThisConservative governmentLiberal opposition is united in its support of thethousandsmillions ofcoastalCanadianssealerswho rely on theseal huntenvironment forincomeoxygen.”
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From: Alerte-Info-Alert
To: Alerte-Info-Alert
Sent: Tue Mar 09 10:40:38 2010
Subject: Standing up for Canadian Traditions / À la défense des traditions canadiens
Standing up for the Canadian National Anthem
Conservative Senator Nancy Ruth yesterday announced her intention to continue campaigning for a change in the lyrics of “Oh Canada” our National Anthem. Conservative Liberal Leader Stephen Harper claims to support the National Anthem t, but is attempting to play both sides of the issue.
• In these challenging economic times Harper’s Conservatives are playing politics with Canadian traditions and national unity for partisan gains.
• This country is (pretty much) united in its support of the National Anthem that was sung by our heroic athletes in The Most Successful Olympics Like Ever, as well as by our troops every day when they raise our flag in Afghanistan. Why do the Harper Conservatives oppose our troops?
• The National Anthem is a fundamental part of the fabric of our nationhood and based on sound unity principles.
• For Canada, our National Anthem is about more than a good tune. The National Anthem represents a growing source of what is already a multi-million person strong patriotic pride.
• If Conservative Leader Stephen Harper truly supports the National Anthem, he should call on all of his entire caucus to stand united behind Canadian National Anthem instead of undermining the our national symbols and undercutting the our fundamental national institutions. Why does Stephen Harper hate Canada so much?
• Our opposition parties are unwavering in their support for those men and women, who for generations have swooned, welled up, shouted from the tops of streetlamps and bus shelters after a gold medal upon the hearing of this national treasure.
• We will not play politics with the patriotism of Canadians.
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