Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Liberals given standing at the Gomery commission.
From the captain's quarters:
Interestingly, Gomery had given Liberals standing in the inquiry, which allows them to cross-examine witnesses such as Brault. Today he denied standing to Conservatives and BQ, stating that their parties have not been directly affected by the testimony. In a subtle way, Canadians should understand from that decision that the witnesses have testified to significant wrongdoing by Liberal politicians and bureaucrats, but have not implicated anyone else.
A clever observation, and a potential bad sign for the liberals. On the other hand, it might just mean that the liberals have a bunch of really good lawyers. If I were the liberals, I would can Martin this summer, he is too close to this, even if he wasn't involved the perception is there. It would be a chance for a much cleaner slate.
Jax
Interestingly, Gomery had given Liberals standing in the inquiry, which allows them to cross-examine witnesses such as Brault. Today he denied standing to Conservatives and BQ, stating that their parties have not been directly affected by the testimony. In a subtle way, Canadians should understand from that decision that the witnesses have testified to significant wrongdoing by Liberal politicians and bureaucrats, but have not implicated anyone else.
A clever observation, and a potential bad sign for the liberals. On the other hand, it might just mean that the liberals have a bunch of really good lawyers. If I were the liberals, I would can Martin this summer, he is too close to this, even if he wasn't involved the perception is there. It would be a chance for a much cleaner slate.
Jax
