An article from February 2006 in the Hill Times written by Angelo Persichilli on the troubles of the Liberal Party. An interesting read that still rings true today. h/t Wilson in a comment at BLY.
"The reality is that the Liberal Party, once a political powerhouse that could always find the right strategy to hold on to power, is now in such bad shape that it doesn't even know the difference between government and opposition, left and right, or right and wrong.
Since Pierre Trudeau had the "walk in the snow" exactly 22 years ago (Feb. 29, 1984), the Liberals are confused about what leadership is all about.
They preferred John Turner over Jean Chrétien in 1984 and were decimated. They had it right in 1990 with Jean Chrétien, the person who brought them to government and held on for 10 years. But they changed their mind and unceremoniously kicked him out, believing that Paul Martin was their new messiah.
We know what happened after that.
The difference between now and when Pierre Trudeau left is huge. Back then, the Liberals were only looking for a new leader. But now, they are looking for a party that only exists on paper.
In fact, during their 13 years in power, thanks to the divisions on the right, they did not realize the seriousness of their problems. Power is like a drug: it makes you believe that everything is beautiful, even the Gomery Inquiry."
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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In fact, during their 13 years in power, thanks to the divisions on the right, they did not realize the seriousness of their problems.
That is one of the most apt characterizations I've heard of the LPC in quite some time.
You're absoluitley right - power was like a drug for the Liberal party. Sure, it may have felt good to be high all the time. But they had no idea what damage was already done and was being done to their body. Now they're in such bad shape that it is hard to even recognize them anymore.
Is this the guy that did the PR campaign to spread the red liberal word and color around Quebec.
Guess we should re-look at all the polls he has been involved in.
Perhaps the libs are really lower than 25%. Doesn't matter what he does, or what a francophoe does, they can't get Just Visiting out of our minds. With adscam back in the news, and iffy bringing back people in power during that, plus more Quebec liberals, wont work.
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