The economist speaks

Sandra Buckler Steve Harper, seems to think Canadians are too stupid to see through the smoke.

In an attempt to backtrack on his position declaring Israel's actions in Lebanon, "measured", he provided this to a Quebec radio station.

Now we have a completely different situation from three weeks ago, as I've said many times. We have a full blown conflict, almost a war, and it's hard to say whether a response is proportional to another. It's a war

So, is it a war or almost a war?

And, what's different? This was the US/Israeli plan all along.

Or, was our little Stevie too stupid or too wrapped up in himself to actually see it?

It must be tough to keep spouting the White House line when he's not in regular touch with his hero.

Billmon nailed it.

Bonus link: Alison pulled a good one from the Star.