Mulroney tops Trudeau, says Mulroney

lpkmckenna

CBC: Mulroney tops Trudeau, says Mulroney

So, Mulroney thinks he's the second greatest Prime Minister of Canada, right after John eh MacDonald.

I suppose we can look at it this way:
1. Most of Mulroney's policies have survived, and have even been extended, by the Liberals. Free trade, the GST, transfer payment cuts to rich provinces.
2. While Mulroney represented a modest move towards conservativism, it was no where near as radical as Thatcher or Reagan. In particular, "moral issues" like abortion and gay rights continued grow in strength.
3. Mulroney pushed to repair the constitutional mess Trudeau left behind by spearheading the Meech Lake accord and the Charlottetown accord.

Biggest failures include the formation of the Reform Party and the BQ.

Trudeau's record includes:
1. Trudeau repatriated the constitution and brought about the Charter of Rights. He will forever be remembered for this.

But he will also be remembered for:

1. Most of Trudeau's economic policies have been dismantled.
2. He agreed to allow the US to test the cruise missile in Canada.
3. His arrogance towards the West and to Quebec separatists still stings.
4. And the most unforgivable crime of Trudeau: the suspending of civil liberties and the arrest without charge of over 400 during the FLQ crisis.

yatko

Mulll-ro-ney who?

As in Ben Mulroney?

The Doug

It's Bullroney's chin. It's profoundly toxic, and has affected his brain.

ArtistSeries

So he suffers from delusions of grandeur...
Mulroney is so loved he can't get around Montreal without bodyguards.
Trudeau walked freely on Montreal streets.
Mulroney sold Canadian sovereignty to the US.
Mulroney forced NAFTA - it really works well with lumber....
Mulroney's failure at Meech pissed off the West and Quebec
Mulroney supported the first Gulf War farce.
Mulroney is still under suspicion for the AirBus affair.
Mulroney cares more about his "legacy" than Canada.
Mulroney, like most conservatives, had little fiscal responsibility.


Mr Dressup scores higher:
http://www.filibustercartoons.com/gr...0Canadians.htm

Melonie

Politics aside, Brian Mulroney's worst performance was the fathering of his son, Ben. But I suppose vacuous begats vacuous.

Mel

ArtistSeries

The whole Mulroney herd is rather an affront to humanity and class. Ben's demeanour on TV is the most grating and painful next to Valerie Pringle. Surely, a favour was called to get that job for "mamma's" boy...

IronMac

This shows the arrogance of someone who will not let history render its verdict on their achievements or lack thereof.

The Doug

I'll see your Valerie Pringle, and raise you one Pamela Wallin.

Melonie

Ben Mulroney
Valerie Pringle
Pamela Wallin

Perhaps a new thread entitled "Most Insincere Canadian Personalities" will come of this?

Mel

MACSPECTRUM

brian mulroney was one of the worst PMs in Canadian history as he did much damage to Canadian sovreignty and world status

Mulroney is downright evil and his self annointed ranking among PMs is only more proof of his malevolent megalomoania