Our Conservative Rebound Relationship

Paul Darby is the economist from the "prestigious" (see posting for Jan. 9) Conference Board of Canada who recently gave the Conservative platform the seal of approval. Turns out that the platform he was given to assess was missing two crucial elements, and Darby now maintains that his analysis of the platform's "fiscal soundness" is inaccurate.

I doubt that this information will have any negative impact on Conservative momentum- despite our natural liberal inclinations, Canadians can't re-elect a Martin government; it's like going back to a lover who you know has cheated on you. Eventually you might take your lover back, but only after they've made amends. I hate to say it, but it will do the Liberals some good to be on the offensive for a while. It's the only way they can earn back our respect. In the meantime, look at the next four years as our rebound relationship; driven by spite into the arms of someone who, in retrospect, will make us feel dirty. Harper's already vowed to raise taxes for the LOWEST income bracket, revisit the same-sex marriage legislation, and make Stockwell Day our Foreign Minister. Egad.

The Implausibility Index

A weekly catalogue of implausible events that are completely inconsistent to the internal reality of the show and serve no purpose other than to further the plot.
* if you're not a fan of the show, this new feature is not for you.
** spoiler warning for those who tivo the show.

1. There was ABSOLUTELY NO REASON for Jack not to let the kid go with Chloe once they escaped the parking garage.

2. How is it possible that the position of President's right-hand-man is occupied by a Russian spy?

3. It seems clear that Chloe's little boyfriend is this season's CTU mole. You'd think that after 4 kicks at the can, CTU would learn how to conduct a proper background check.