So, Ignatieff is out. I knew nothing about the other candidates, so I cannot really say anything worthwhile. He may have made debate more interesting, but turning the Federal Liberal Party into a group that can win the next election is obviously foremost in the minds of supporters. Given the egregious environmental policies of the Harper government, I wish more power to them.
Taylor Owen knows more. So do Tim and Tristan. Doubtless, many more politically minded Canadian blogging friends of mine will weigh in soon. Who would have expected that to be such a substantial group?
I am off to bed, but please link additional relevant items in comments.
That was about as tightly packed as I have ever been or ever wish to be. Looking around and seeing the desperate look on everyone’s faces reminded me of the Ayatollah’s funeral.
Dion profile
The course of the election might have been so very different
Toronto Star
Canada Liberals spurn Ignatieff
BBC
I was surprised that Dion won.
Then again, maybe not.
I called it. I knew he would win after the second ballet. He was also my choice (but not prediction) before the conference.
Ah, the second ballet!
I love the graceful dancing.
If torture works…
Michael Ignatieff
The debate over torture is not as simple as it seems. Those of us who oppose torture under any circumstances should admit that ours is an unpopular policy that may make us more vulnerable to terrorism
Scott Bardsley has photos from the convention on Facebook.