Not to rush to judgement...

The Right Honourable has proven to be decisive in some of his earliest public actions. As well as might have been expected by some astute observers of the historical political scene in Canada, nothing should be more surprising of a leader who needs to take action to meet some political needs than to do so. There is no need to say, “Just watch me,” as a warning of things to come. He just does them. This is Canada where the prime minister is all powerful!

It was not too long ago that a prime minister set up a “special fund” to meet his needs to preserve Canada by heavy advertising of the Canada Fact in the Province of Quebec and which lead to some elements of corruption, all the while his eyes were closed, all the while he would be able to claim somewhat that he had taken the high road. Not for a moment do I believe that his hands were not involved, even indirectly while wearing gloves so that his fingerprints would not be identified. A smart man can play the role of a fool and play others in the final analysis as fools while playing with golf balls! We had a prime minister who diverted funds to “his own city” providing employment for many of his constituents and perhaps to a few personal friends there and elsewhere. To the victor we give the spoils. And if Stephen Harper were not to do the same, some of us would wonder why he did not even though we would not approve of such actions. More Canadians need to become realistic in the expectations that they lay on their leaders.

Stephen Harper in not dumb! He knows what he is doing even though one might wonder. He could go down in history as one of the greatest. Give him time and breathing space.
Now as to the writers in our rags, they must produce lines that can hold the reader. That is their jobs. For that they are paid. If they have overly high expectations they may not be realistic and may be very disappointed and this will be reflected in their words. How objective are they really being and is objectivity either expected or desired?

Most Canadians want results from their government in terms of good programs that move the country ahead socially; programs that do not take away the view that we are a moral and upright people who believe in fairness and justice. This PM may be able to do this. He may be fast on the draw; he may not be the brightest but if he has chosen some good advisors, he will be the better leader for it.

Give our PM time to think over his rash actions, give him time to seek the best possible advice; give him time in these early days to prove himself.  It is much too early to condemn him for some of his earliest decisions. Give him the benefit of the doubt. The merits of his early actions may be revealed in time to have been wise. He may come in for high praise in the future. This should be our honest hope and not self-delusion.

Permit me with my patience to have hope for the future.