The NDP has always been the problem. A supporter for decades, it took me decades to realize it was doomed to remain the perennial third wheel in Canadian politics.
I now see it as an unprincipled shell of its former self. If the ghosts of Tommy Douglas or Mr. Lewis were to pass Slick Jack on the street they would shudder. Bluster is no substitute for coherent policy.
Until the NDP can articulate their platform into a digestible article of faith that voters can recognize immediately as a realistic alternative to the other two major parties they are fated to remain little more than the sorry rump of our political dysfunction.
By repeatedly trying to finesse their way into the hearts of Canadians via opportunistic proclamations alternating between abject outrage and earnest concern they do themselves a disservice. Time for them to either Stand & Deliver a meaningful message backed with substance- or sit this one out.
Anything less will be but another farce that nets them 14-17 seats.
Stand aside NDP- come back when you've found your groove.
* Posted 06/09/08 at 5:12 PM EDT
see: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080902.wcomartin03/CommentStory/specialComment/#commentLatest
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