tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9035801220467246539.post1337894057812424989..comments2023-07-05T09:29:09.647-04:00Comments on Chronicles of a Pure Laine: Duceppe: 20 years in OttawaMichel Bolduchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07301737603817812981noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9035801220467246539.post-38420896809208173492010-08-20T19:55:58.237-04:002010-08-20T19:55:58.237-04:00I prefer the Globe & Mail's media Roundup....I prefer the <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/in-praise-of-gilles-duceppe/article1678989/" rel="nofollow">Globe & Mail's media Roundup</a>. It gives a better overview of Québec media's appreciation of Duceppe's contribution to the Canadian political landscape. Surprisingly, some commentators from outside the province are in sync with this positive outlook.Michel Bolduchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301737603817812981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9035801220467246539.post-63710093621025933502010-08-20T18:20:05.826-04:002010-08-20T18:20:05.826-04:00Yes, "taxation without representation". ...Yes, "taxation without representation". Duceppe's favorite line.<br /><br />But yes, the system is set up so that every province can send anyone it wants to the federal parliament and since Quebec is a cynical province, it sends to Ottawa who it sends. <br /><br />Two things that make me optimistic:<br /><br />1. The additional 30 seats outside of Quebec will dilute the Bloc's adskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196014962059056067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9035801220467246539.post-61737634257467387732010-08-20T17:50:55.539-04:002010-08-20T17:50:55.539-04:00Sovereigntists and federalists alike pay taxes to ...Sovereigntists and federalists alike pay taxes to Ottawa. Unless there is a way for sovereigntists not to contribute to federal programs, they are entitled to all of them. Seems fair to me.Michel Bolduchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301737603817812981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9035801220467246539.post-27087045773633060132010-08-20T16:09:24.254-04:002010-08-20T16:09:24.254-04:00Nice FEDERAL pension awaiting Mr.Duceppe when he r...Nice FEDERAL pension awaiting Mr.Duceppe when he retires. So ironic and...demoralizing.<br /><br />Life's not fair, I know, but this particular case is a real kick in the teeth.adskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196014962059056067noreply@blogger.com