I think that a recent Washington Times opinion piece accurately describes how happy George Bush might be if Stephen Harper were to win the January 23rd, 2006 election. The piece does a good job of pointing out how Stephen Harper and the Conservative platform shares the current U.S. presidency's view on the world. Pro Iraq war, anti-Kyoto, and socially conservative.

Its true. Stephen Harper couldn't be more like George Bush and the Neo Conservatives if he tried.

If you like that sort of thing Stephen Harper and the Conservative party of Canada is for you. But if you are like 73% of Canadians that have an unfavourable view of George Bush you might want to seriously think about not casting a vote for the conservatives.

That's right. Innovative Research recently polled Canadians finding that 73% had an unfavourable view of the U.S. President. No real surprise there. The shocker is that Bush's dream candidate (Stephen Harper) could form a government a month from now.

"I hate Bush, but I want to vote for the Conservatives that are most Bush like. That'll teach the Liberals a lesson."

Oh boy. I really hope that people are smarter than that. I really hope that they know what they are voting for come election day. Like I said, if the conservative platform appeals to you by all means vote conservative. Otherwise vote for someone who shares your ideals, not against a political party.

andre