Off on holiday touring western Canada for ten days, so I thought I would put on record before I leave my choice for the next leader of the Liberal Party, which I will exercise when we (members of the party) get to vote for the leader this time around.
My first choice will be for Bob Rae. An intelligent man, with a vast knowledge of people and how people behave, he is also a seasoned politician, with deep roots in the country, and a heart that understands the diversity that divides us, yet the synergy that is the essence of Canada's diversity. Put him up against the wooden Stephen Harper, and he would make mince meat of the man. Put him in power as prime minister, and he stands a good chance of restoring Canada's soul to its people – and making us punch well above our weight when it comes to contributing to solving the problems that face the world. For it is Canada's destiny to play a role in the world way beyond its simple economic power. Not only have we a duty to continue with our internal nation building, but we must also help the billions in the world who have little or no hope to go to bed with food, with clothing, with a roof over their heads, and with a better chance of fending for themselves come the morning.
