Keith Beardsley: NDP filibuster gains little at considerable cost
There are two basic types of political discipline — internal party discipline and the party’s ability to restrain itself from foolish endeavours.
The recent NDP filibuster over the Canada Post back to work legislation puts both types of discipline on display.
The party did well in managing its rookie MPs, getting everyone into the House when needed, and more importantly had them stick to the same speech script. All of their MPs were suitably outraged at those dastardly Conservatives; they proudly announced their solidarity with their union brothers and sisters and told everyone who would listen that they weren’t going to be pushed around by Harper and his Conservatives. Read More »
Jack Layton failed Canada's posties
If Union Jack Layton accomplished anything for leading the record-breaking 58-hour filibuster over the Canada Post lockout, it was in proving to all that he puts organized labour above the Canadian people. Full story
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