"It's The Economy, Stupid" Indeed

Nice to know my suggestion of yesterday, namely that the LPC and NDP should consider the economy as the first and foremost issue, was not that far off the grid:

Economy to be leaders' focus

Federal party leaders are expected to speak about Canada's economy and the planned financial bailout plan in the U.S. as they campaign on Thursday for the Oct. 14 election.

(Read the rest here)

No need for accolades, folks - I'm just doing my small part in trying to help us get rid of Harper and his Harpies - if only because of this ...

... and this (emphasis added):

Harper: Don’t worry, be prosperous

The Conservatives are moving to reassure nervous voters just as cracks appear in the foundations of the Canadian economy and the election campaign reaches a critical juncture.

With less than three weeks to the vote, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Wednesday that there’s no chance Canada will tumble into the same kind of financial and housing black hole as the U.S.

"Of course we have seen that this market has somewhat weakened in the last 12 months, but we will not see such a situation here as in the U.S.

"We are taking steps to show Canadians and show international investors that this is a strong place to do business, and a well-run country with strong balance sheets of governments, households and financial institutions."

(...) Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has stepped up his media outreach with the same message, stressing that despite the global troubles, Canada’s economy is fundamentally sound.

(Am I the only one here tired of hearing Harper and his Harpies droning on and on the same insipid talking points as those from BushCo. and McSame?)

Yup - don't worry, be happy ...

Maybe if they repeat if often enough, it will become true?

(Oops - that did not work so well for Bush and McCain, now has it?)