Strongmen

Heard last week on the radio:

"The Prime Minister's powers are becoming more and more Presidential."

An NDPer said this. An NDPer never shies away from taking a shot at America. They're the progressive and spiritual guiders of "At least we're not American!"

Perhaps it is but this has been happening for some time now. I don't know exactly when but it became apparent under the Chretien Dynasty. A paper tiger dynasty that capitalized on a divided conservative brand.

Here's the thing, the American system in theory is designed to have a weak President but the trend there has also seen Presidential powers expand almost uncontested. A strong Prime Minister is a feture of the Parliamentary system.

I think.

***

Speaking of the NDP. What is Mulcair's problem with Alberta? Outremont should be proud.

Not saying there aren't problems with oil sands but it does come off as divisive.