Ok What's Next Canada?

It's all over but the wailing and knashing of teeth now that the Canadian electorate has spoken. The people were ready for change and accountability, and let their feelings be known. The Liberals were given a slap on the wrist for their corruption yet Stephen Harper and his Conservatives certainly didn't get a ringing endorsement either. Here are the official results barring any changes after a couple of mandatory recounts that will take place: CON 124 LIB 103 BQ 51 NDP 29 IND 1 0 There is the possibility of the right leaning Liberals (and there are some) combining with like-minded Conservatives to force their narrow-minded view of morality on the rest of us. The future of a "free vote" on the introduction of a Private Members bill on such issues as a woman's right to choose or same-sex marriage is real but hopefully the combination of the NDP (the big winner of the night IMO) and progressive Libs and BQ's will put a stop to that fast. Listening to Canadian talk radio this morning, the "bible thumpers" are already gloating about how they can shove their morality on the rest of us. But a word of caution to them and Mr. Harper. If he doesn't keep that part of his caucus at bay and govern from the middle his stay in the residence at 24 Sussex Drive will be short-lived, even though Canada will not look kindly on another eletion any time soon. Instead of pushing any kind of agenda, the first order of business should be the introduction of a new (and definite enforcement of) ethics legislation and election reform. An elected Senate would be a good place to start instead of using it as a patronage appointment. As for my beloved New Democrats, Jack Layton being the man of honour that he is, I am confident will do his all out best to work with Harper without turning his back on the progressive values he and our Party hold dear. Although they did not officially win enough seats to hold the so-called balance of power they have enough power to hold Harper's feet to the fire and be a major influence on future legislation. The biggest surprise of the night was the announcement by soon to be FORMER Prime Minister Paul Martin, that he will resign as the Liberal leader. To that I say good-bye and good riddance. Twelve years of Liberal Party rule has done nothing except rape and pillage the treasury and line their own pockets and that of their friends. Just take a look at the sponsorship scandal, two RCMP probes, focusing on a possible government leak on income trusts and the alleged illegal spending through the now-defunct unity lobby Option Canada. For Martin to claim outright innocence, is to spit in the face of Canadians since he was the Finance Minister during that entire time other than his stint as PM since 2004. Don't let anyone tell you that absolute and lengthly power doesn't corrupt my friends. Just take a look at the Liberal party and the Bush administration and you will see that. So hold on Canada this could be a bumpy ride!