"There's no whore like an old whore" --Brian Mulroney

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July 2004: David Emerson sworn into Liberal Cabinet.
February 2006: David Emerson sworn into Conservative Cabinet.

I'm not surprised that it could happen, but to be honest I'm a bit surprised that it did happen quite so quickly. David Emerson had a two month election campaign to tell his electors that he kinda liked the Tories, but instead he decided after being elected to swap sides. Same old same old, despite Conservative protestations of a new ethical standard.

I also liked the "We'll elect Senators -- right after this first one that I'll appoint" deal. That was cute.

Comments

[skeezix1000.livejournal.com]

Excellent use of the Mulroney whore comment!

[simplisticton.livejournal.com]

There's basically two ways things can go: The Tories can do an excellent job, keep everyone happy and get re-elected to a majority next time around, or they can fuck up royally on nearly every issue and get turned to the curb when their government is no-confidenced out.

I had been expecting the former, but am gratified to be witnessing the latter.