Mr. Harper... again

... It must be admitted, even begrudgingly so, by those kindred vampire spirits of labour leaders and left-wing politicians, that Mr. Harper has done an admirable job of piloting this country through the storms of life in the big world. He is gradually restoring a sense of maturity and responsibility to a nation essentially still in the socialist seventies.
... However, so far his time has been indisputably a fiscal failure, in no way distinguishable from the previous Liberal government, having cleverly camouflaged himself amongst the economically ambivalent and philosophically ignorant.
... Mr Harper has proven himself to be a master of treading water. We shall see if he develops into a strong swimmer, or content to merely spend his years splashing around the pool...