I'm sure it's only a matter of time - before the call comes

A week or so ago I would have been apoplectic with rage, fulminating about the abuse of democracy and the gall of his immediate reneging on election promises. But now I'm totally sanguine about Harper's cabinet manouveres

In fact I had to smile when he allowed the TV cameras in to the beginning of his caucus meeting at which he brazenly stated that every one had an equal voice. Shades of Animal Farm - The Digest version

And Fortier had this priceless quote

Exactly. Why expend the energy when you have a cabinet post in the offing anyways. And at Public Works at that, the biggest trough of all. Well his five children won't be going hungry I'm guaranteeing you

If I had realised Harper would move at this speed to take the brightest and best I would have pushed him a bit harder at our handover meeting. After all I still have seat for sale.

My preference is for Indian Affairs and I gave him a pretty blatant hint at my farewell speech when I mentioned how proud I was of the accord with the First Nations - you know that one where we agreed to come up with some deadlines over the next decade. After all I couldn't do any worse than that waste of space Andy Scott. The summers up North (all six days of them) are quite pleasant and I'd enjoy getting away from Sheila for a few bevys and a spot of country-wifing

He gave the position to Jim Prentice who harbours leadership hopes himself so I feel he will be for the push ere long

Sorry got to go. Sheila is sending me off for my constitutional. Better take the cell phone. Just in case