Posted by fayeroe on December 4, 2008, at 18:00:34
In reply to Well that's one way to stop the noise, posted by Partlycloudy on December 4, 2008, at 13:30:46
> In an unprecedented move, Canadian PM Stephen Harper called on the Governor General (that's the Queen's representative) to halt Parliament.
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> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28053048/
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> "Uncharted territory" is how the news story referred to it.
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> I feel terribly far from home right now.Evidently Harper is running for the hills and trying to avoid being kicked out.
Wow! That blows my mind, PC. I would feel disconnected if I lived in Canada.
It is also very scary pertaining to your economy.
I'm stunned...
I've never heard of anyone doing something that drastic. Well, our politicians leave for home to avoid a vote on certain bills but I don't think that is nearly as drastic to the people as your situation may turn out to be.
xoxox Pat
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