After reading Gerry Nicholls' article and "Harperland", I'd
have to disagree with some of your arguments.

If supposedly so few Liberals would choose the Harpercons as
their second choice, who do other polls, Nanos included,
clearly indicate that most Canadians would rather have a
Harpercon minority in power (I would even say a majority)
than the 'evul soshalist-separatist all-progressive'
coalition? Yes, many of those anti-coalition folks are or at
least, were Liberal supporters. In Montreal, I have heard
over and over again from former Liberal supporters that they
would vote Harpercon because they never forgave the
coalition threat of 2008 and they're afraid it can happen
again.

Next, Canadians, thanks largely in part to the Harpercon
cheerleading media and of course, 9/11, Canadians have
indeed shifted further to the right. IF they think a Bluish
grit like Iggy is 'soshalist' (many of those cheerleaders
think that), what would they think of the NDP?

Let's remember that the NDP under Broadbent, a stronger
leader than Jack Layton, couldn't break third place against
a very weak John Turner in the 80s.

Also, the idea that Liberals who join the Harpercons would
shift the party further left. Not true. Remember the now-
defunct Progressive Conservatives, a more centered party
than Canadian Alliance? Well, I don't think I have to tell
you which ideology won. It was a hostile take-over after
Harper took leadership. It wouldn't be any different if
those Blue Grits joined the Harpercons.

Plus, that per vote subsidy would be eliminated under a
Harpercon majority, the NDP, which has never been a friend
big business, (and yes, big business would be donating to
political parties and campaigns again; without the per vote
subsidy; something will have to give) and won't be able to
raise funds.

No, if the Liberal Party no longer existed; if there was no
centrist party; the Harpercons would continue winning
(assuming he would hold elections after his majority and I'm
not convinced he would) election after election. Those who
stay home? Same as a Harper vote. Why do you suppose Harper
counts on apathy to push his far right agenda?

--CK