New LPC Leader?

[d_rawk]

Rae's press conference this afternoon was phenomenal. Very self-deprecating, very chummy, there was no question that the journalists were putty in his hands. Interesting to see what can happen when one lets his guard down, has nothing left to lose, and just speaks truth (shades of campaigning Gore vs. post-campaign Gore).

Ignatieff 'the intellectual' ought to smoke Harper 'the intellectual' in debate. The challenge will be in not coming off too bookish. And Ignatieff does have holes in his theories, IMO, that have never been squared, particularly in regard to that murky area where international engagement and cultural imperialism meet (see: 'Human Rights as Politics and Idolatry' by Ignatieff, 2001), but he should make for an interesting leader of the party.

I thought that Rae and Ignatieff would ultimately ruin each other .. have to give props to Rae for not letting that happen. To date.

[can-o-phish]

Rae could actually come off as the person who saved & united the Liberal party with his statesman-like decision yesterday; putting the party ahead of his own ambitions. Talk about setting a precedent for politicians to follow. Kudos to Rae for his decision.

Harper's short speech last night to the new leader of the opposition was humurous. You literally could see the panic and contempt in his eyes and fake smile. I hope his days are numbered. His party could do far better with a new leader.

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And Ignatieff does have holes in his theories, IMO, that have never been squared, particularly in regard to that murky area where international engagement and cultural imperialism meet (see: 'Human Rights as Politics and Idolatry' by Ignatieff, 2001)

Ballot question in the next election?

[d_rawk]

Hehe, good point