Stephen Harper is going to sue Stephane Dion, Ignatieff and Goodale for defamation arising out of two articles published on the Liberal party website.
Well, if the Liberals needed something to keep the Cadman scandal front and centre in the public eye, our Furious Leader just served it up on a platter.
Apparently the articles, which I haven't read but will now, offend Stevie because they claim he knew about a plan to attempt to bribe Cadman to vote to bring down the Liberal government of Paul Martin.
“These malicious and reckless statements impugn the reputation of the Prime Minister and meant, and were understood to mean inter alia, that the Prime Minister knew of a bribe of a Member of Parliament and was an accomplice to that bribe.”
Oh Steve, say it isn't so. Harper's lawyers apparently claim that the Liberal articles suggest Harpo is, “dishonest, unethical, immoral and lack integrity.” Suggest? C'mon, we all know he's dishonest, unethical, immoral and lacks integrity. That's like whining that Dion alleges the sun will rise at dawn.
Well, there you have it. If Dion is smart, he'll play Harper's game because it's one that Harper won't win in the public's mind, no matter the outcome should it reach trial.
Within a couple of months the lawyers should be able to begin the Examinations for Discovery. Imagine Harpo, under oath, being put to discovery. Oh wait, wasn't there another Tory prime minister who sued for libel and had a difficult moment or two under discovery? Too bad Harper isn't taking Mulroney's calls any more.
Well, if the Liberals needed something to keep the Cadman scandal front and centre in the public eye, our Furious Leader just served it up on a platter.
Apparently the articles, which I haven't read but will now, offend Stevie because they claim he knew about a plan to attempt to bribe Cadman to vote to bring down the Liberal government of Paul Martin.
“These malicious and reckless statements impugn the reputation of the Prime Minister and meant, and were understood to mean inter alia, that the Prime Minister knew of a bribe of a Member of Parliament and was an accomplice to that bribe.”
Oh Steve, say it isn't so. Harper's lawyers apparently claim that the Liberal articles suggest Harpo is, “dishonest, unethical, immoral and lack integrity.” Suggest? C'mon, we all know he's dishonest, unethical, immoral and lacks integrity. That's like whining that Dion alleges the sun will rise at dawn.
Well, there you have it. If Dion is smart, he'll play Harper's game because it's one that Harper won't win in the public's mind, no matter the outcome should it reach trial.
Within a couple of months the lawyers should be able to begin the Examinations for Discovery. Imagine Harpo, under oath, being put to discovery. Oh wait, wasn't there another Tory prime minister who sued for libel and had a difficult moment or two under discovery? Too bad Harper isn't taking Mulroney's calls any more.
"Harpo is, “dishonest, unethical, immoral and lack integrity.”" That is very unfair. He keeps every promise he makes to Dubya - a trusted and dependable friend. Dubya will be offended too.
ReplyDeleteOkay, LD, full points for that one!
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