As much as it pains me to say this, Peter, get yer name off the ballot.
The Liberals are in opposition, there is a slim vote count here... time to step away from the chair.
There is absolutely no reason to increase the Tory majority by another vote. Liberals will need every vote possible to ensure that many of the things they believe in are protected and promoted.
Furthermore, Milliken is possibly one of the most brilliant orators the House of Commons has seen in years. Who can forget his speech on the dangerous offender clause and spanking? The Godfrey Milliken Bill?
The Libs not only need the vote, they need his encyclopeadic procedural knowledge, and his speaking talent.
Peter, step away from the Chair, they need you.
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What this country really needs is Myron Thompson in the Speaker's Chair. Yessir. He can cut off any rambling orator with "rope is cheap" or something else from his repetoire of refined interjections.
A reality show of Myron's redecorating of Kingsmere would also be a welcome addition to HGTV's summer lineup.
Rob Anders would serve equally as well. Imagine a visiting delegate from another land coming to Canada and getting the razzberry from the speaker's chair? Too bad Gary Lunn is in cabinet, because I hear there's a booster attachment for the chair.
I wouldn't consider another term with Milliken as speaker to be a great loss. Keep in mind is is very socially conservative and will likely vote with the Conservatives on many issues dealing with rights and morals. Given our new government and their potential agenda, its probably better that that he stay in the big chair.
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