he's just not analyzing the root cause correctly. and his answer is consequently a formula to exacerbate the problem. although he is half right: we can't take them all. and, while the only short term solution is getting as many out as possible, where to put them is a harder question to answer.

and, then there's this:

"We don't, you know, elect a bunch of parties who then, as in some countries, get together and decide who will govern."

well, we kind of do, actually.

he's mentioned he'd step down if he loses before. and, i don't think this a plot. i don't think it takes a lot of psychological analysis to conclude that he doesn't want to work with the opposition, or compromise on bills or really stick around at all if he's not in charge. i'd even think it likely that he'll resign his seat.

www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-election-2015-peter-mansbridge-interview-stephen-harper-1.3218348