Minority Government is Good Government ...

... for many reasons; but perhaps the BEST reason this time around, as it will force the CPC to realise that there are benefits to being moderate, and balanced between Nationalism and Continentalism/Internationalism. By bringing some of the more reasonable (and unreasonable) Albertans into the system, they just may learn to accept that Canada is comprised of ten provinces and three territories, and drop the "Alberta First" mentality. Perhaps ...

I did not vote CPC. I could not. As spoiling the ballot is illegal, I held my nose and voted for the Green Party. I can live with that.

Overall, I am glad to see that there will be 24 or so CPC MPs from Ontario and Atlantic Canada - to perhaps act as a moderating influence on the Western radicals. Only time will tell however, for if the CPC cannot get along with Liberals and NDP for very long it may well sink their electoral hopes again.

To you Mr. Harper, I say this:

Congratulations on winning the most seats in the House of Commons. If you are as intelligent as some claim, you will begin to distance yourself from "the Calgary School," and punish radical MPs who stray too far to the Right, or make obviously intemperate remarks. You will realise that most Canadians live in the Loyal Centre of the Political spectrum, and that we do not want to be vassals to the USA, or cut-off from Great Britain, Europe, and the World. We support our Soldiers in Afghanistan, but we do not support the War in Iraq. The two operations have no relevance to each other. While we would like some tax relief, we would also like to know that the Social Safety Net is there to catch those who fall down.

It is time to deliver. It is time to Lead.

We are watching you - closely & carefully.