Then:
A number of Conservative Party workers refused to appear this week before the House of Commons ethics committee, which is probing $1-million in transfers between Conservative headquarters and local campaigns two years ago.
The Tory no-shows increased the chaotic nature of the proceedings and fuelled opposition attacks against the Harper government. But Conservative MPs argue the committee is biased and is ruled by a “tyranny of the majority.”
I'm sure you see where I'm going with this.
So exactly what is the big deal?
ReplyDeleteA number of Alaska state employees refused to appear for the Troopergate investigation. There's a difference?
The Conservatives should shut up permanently after their disgraceful behaviour in that committee.
ReplyDeleteIt was the only I girded my loins sufficiently to watch for any length of time. But whenever I watched committees any other time, even briefly, it was always very similar. Lil' bezerkers making Parliament impossible.
As Michelle Malkin said: "Intern. Them. All."
I swear I read this as "tranny".
ReplyDeleteThat's only if the New Conservatives win a majority, Sheena.
ReplyDeleteAs Michelle Malkin said: "Intern. Them. All."
ReplyDeleteI thought Bill Clinton said that, Ti-Guy...
No, Bill Clinton said " All them interns...whooeeee!"
ReplyDeleteor words to that effect.
Steverino decided to call this election because "parliament wasn't working" --I wonder why that is...
In the US if you refuse to testify when subpoenaed by congress they can nail you for contempt of congress - no trial or anything just go straight to jail, do not collect $200 etc etc -- don't parliamentary committees have any similar powers to compel people to testify?
Yes. And they're apparently just as spineless about enforcing things here as in the us.
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