So Nobody saw this coming??? Nobody? For me it wasn't all that unexpected. I mean Harper had two choices: 1) Take the same stance as Ignatieff and use it as leverage for himself or 2) Disagree with Ignatieff and hope the rest of Canada will see him as a sort of savior from this disuniting force. He chose the former and I would have to say did good. Good for who exactly? Well we'll see.
It turns out that not only does Ignatieff feel this way, in addition to the renewel commission, but so do most members of the house. This idea was not and is not new; it is not revolutionary or completely absurd. The issue with separtism will not be fueled, for at the heart of serpartism is extremism and with that there is not common ground; its all or nothing. This is not an issue of separtism - it just isn't. It is a means to bring Canada closer together - something that the Seperatist's do not want or ever will want. Therefore I see this step - that was first deemed an Ignatieff proposal, and now as a Harper proposal to the house- as one that has great capabilities. If for nothing else should we appreciate Stephen Harper, it would be for bringing this out directly for all to see and hear.
What does this do for the Ignatieff Camp?? Well I think it has enourmous potential to capitalize on it. Now that the Conservatives are supporting the idea of Quebec as a nation, should the Liberals (under new leadership) oppose this notion, then what? We are all of a sudden hypocritical and anti-quebec; at least that is what Harper and his conservatives will use. Do we really want to debate this issue and sweep it under the rug yet again? I really do think we can make this work and I think that Liberals at the convention will see realize this when it comes time to vote on it. Quebec as a nation does not have to be a scary sentence - if we think about it, understand it there is nothing frightening about it.
Let's be reasonable, no one wants to see Quebec leave Canada (even most quebekers)but we do want to ensure that the problem that does exist gets the attention it deserves. This is the time to talk about it, and this is the time to do something about it.
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Polls have shown that Canadians are overwhelming against this concept. Yet all three parties are supporting it. It doesn't matter if you believe the concept is good or not, there is something fundamentally wrong with the process. I am so tired of elite accommodation I don't give a shit anymore - Quebec can leave tomorrow. And that, my friend, is the consequence of this elite accommodation - it isn't helping to build a nation it is destroying it.
Quebec leaving is not something we want - they are Canada as much as anywhere else. You're suggestion is not a position I would want our federal govt to take.
I dont consider this 'bullshit', its obviously important based on the impact it is having on almost everyone. This is certainly not destroying the country - its a necessary step that shouldnt be set aside.
You are very short sighted, as the elites were during Meech Lake. Shoving this down the throats of Canadians is not the way to build a nation. If people think there are no consequences to this elite accommodation they have not learned their history.
Do I agree with the conceptualization of "Quebec" as a "Nation"? Perhaps not fullheartedly... as a Franco-Ontarian with deep family roots in Quebec I have seriously divided feelings on that subject.
However, this debate is not about whether or not Quebec is a nation. No, it is about whether or not it is ok to talk about the issue of national unity. Many Liberals are quibbering and shaking at the knees at the thought of this subject matter. I am 150% in support of a dialogue on this subject! It is healthy and needed!
Yes, open dialogue is useful, especially in this case. We cant simply refused to talk about it even though some may not like the idea- it will be there whether we like it or not.
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