Sober Second Thought.
I am speaking of course of Canada’s illustrious Senate.
(Speaking of Sober Thought – I do believe by Elizabeth May’s drunken antics earlier this week she now qualifies for a Senate Seat or at the very least – Honourable Senator Status).
But back to the Senate itself.
The papers yesterday and today are awash with articles saying that our dear Senate is planning to deep six Michael Chong’s Bill intended to give greater powers to the average Member of Parliament.
All the Senate needs do is talk it out under the election is called this fall and the Chong bill dies on the order paper.
As was said in a famous movie – “they can’t handle the truth” …. or in this case – they can’t handle democracy.
And why for heaven’s sake should they …after all they are but appointed hacks, flacks and ne’er do wells.
But don’t think for a minute the Senate is acting out of some sort of belief in their independence.
No sir – they are acting as the executioner for the Party Leaders in the Commons who were forced to support the Bill solely for public appearance sake.
Regardless of Party – Tory, Grit or Dipper – the last thing their Leaders want is empowered Back Benchers.
Dear Reader – we are in desperate need of a shake-up. We need to get rid of the Senate – roll back the all powerful PMO and curtail an out of control Supreme Court.
The voters took matters into their own hands in Alberta – it is now time that this same rise up occurs at the national level.
Michael Chong for Prime Minister, anyone?
