Thursday - March 22, 2007

Even in Canada, the Liberals Love the Enemy

Or the Canadian Prime Minister Has Had Enough 

Canadian liberals are just like our liberals.  Their care for the well-being of our enemies is greater than their fear of our enemies.  No nation can long endure when a large percentage of its population has lost its love for its country.  

Just like these two American liberals we mentioned last week, it seems the Liberal Party in Canada is more interested in the handling of Taliban captives than actually defeating the Taliban militarily.  Luckily, Canada has a level headed Prime Minister who finally had enough of this dangerous silliness last week:

Prime Minister Stephen Harper went into attack mode in the House of Commons on Wednesday, accusing the Liberals of caring more about Taliban prisoners than Canadian troops.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper leaped to the defence of Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor during question period in the House of Commons on Wednesday.Prime Minister Stephen Harper leaped to the defence of Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor during question period in the House of Commons on Wednesday. 

The attack came during Question Period, as the Liberals called for the resignation of Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor over the erroneous information he provided to the government two weeks ago.

O'Connor incorrectly told the House of Commons that the Red Cross would keep Canada informed about the condition of prisoners handed over to Afghan officials by Canadian soldiers. On Monday, O'Connor apologized, admitting that the Red Cross has no obligation to report to Canada and must only keep Afghanistan informed.

On Wednesday, a visibly flustered and red-faced O'Connor repeated his apology. Moments later, Harper swooped in to his defence.

"I can understand the passion that the leader of the Opposition and members of his party feel for the Taliban prisoners," Harper said. "I just wish occasionally they would show the same passion for Canadian soldiers."

His comments were quickly followed by boos and jeers from Liberals in the House. Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion said he was shocked by Harper's suggestion and demanded an apology.

Harper continued with his barrage.

"I would like to see more support in the House of Commons from all sides for Canadian men and women in uniform," he said. "I think Canadians expect that from parliamentarians in every party. They have not been getting it, and they deserve it.

 

Way to let them have it, Mr. Harper.

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