what singh doesn't seem to realize is that trudeau will probably hit the campaign trail and just lie his face off about it. pulling the plug before the budget - before the cut-off date - allows them a path to weasel their way out of it. and, while i can see through this from a block away, i'm not sure if most voters can.
it would certainly be a turn towards outwards, transparent cynicism for mr. trudeau. but, is this lie obvious enough for people to clue into it? or will they carry through with the delusion?
singh at least strikes me as honest, if a little bit naive. and, i remain exceedingly uncomfortable about the depth of his theological convictions. i also don't like my local ndp mp. i am a very likely green supporter this cycle, but i'll need to hear what she has to say a little more carefully. the greens don't have a party line in the same way as the others, and you have to be very careful about who you're voting for.
forcing them to actually table a budget will take a lot of that bullshit away from them. which is probably why they want to force an election, first.
i worry that mr. singh may be too sheltered to realize a cynical tactic when presented to him, and may take the bait.