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Borys Wrzesnewskyj and Kennedy

So Borys Wrzesnewskyj has suggested after a trip to Lebanon that Hezbollah should no longer be considered a terrorist organization. I am not about to wade too deep into that minefield (or this)as I think that it is a no win situation, with very nuanced positions being slammed around and demonized.

I will say that between Kinsella's seemingly unconditional support of Israel and some people basing their support of a broad legislative agenda and political philosophy on one hot button issue (helloooooo Heather and Gerry) and others unwavering critisisim of any and all actions of the Israeli government I find myself. Offering support and concern for civilians on both sides of the border.

Call me cowardly for not saying more but really, lets be honest its just a crappy mess.

I am interested in the fact that everywhere in the blogosphere comments are flying about Borys Wrzesnewskyj basically endorsing Hezbollah. Take a look here, here and here.

I wonder about what this says for Gerard Kennedy and his leadership bid.

Last week Dion was jumped on (and I would argue, rightly) for making a big deal about receiving the endorsement of David Orchard, a classic wingnut who has never seen a vote he couldn't lose.

What exactly did the endorsement mean to Dion and more importantly what did it mean for Dion's policy platform. Quite rightly many people are concerned that Orchard will now have input on policy that Dion is going to develop. To go further was there any kind of agreement made or deal struck for that support?

What does this position of Borys Wrzesnewskyj say about the Kennedy platform? Does Kennedy agree?
We need a statement from Kennedy right away on this.

This has always been one of my concerns about Kennedy. ( I stress one of many). As an obvious lightweight can he be expected to control his caucus if he were to win the leadership.
Can he walk into a room filled with Bennett, and Ignatief and Dion and Dryden and get them to take him seriously?

Can he control Borys Wrzesnewskyj?

Remember the last fair haired boy from the west, who was bilingual, supposedly charismatic, and came from a provincial background.
I am not saying Kennedy is another Stockwell Day, oh wait a second, I am.
Remember how Day's lack of ability to control his caucus resulted in his party splitting?
Remember what Day gave to his party The CRAP or whatever it was called in the end?

Gerard Kennedy this announcement by Borys Wrzesnewskyj shines the spotlight clearly and fairly on you.
Time to step up to the plate and face your first leadership task in the big leagues.

Why do I expect that the Kennedy campaign will be very silent on this?
Why do I expect the Kennedy bloggin psycho pep squad will try to eviscerate me on this? (that one is really easy!)

C'mon Gerard, step up to the plate this is your chance to shed the lightweight image.

posted by Aristo @ 8:29 AM