Well perhaps I will once again wade into these troubled waters. Filidh raises some valid points on the viewpoints of many Cape Bretoners, myself included, but as a new poster I would ask him not to be too harsh, but would bid him welcome to Mudcat. I do not agree with most of the viewpoints put forward by Jim but I respect his right to his views. When Jim lived on Cape Breton he was well regarded by most and I would welcome his return. He is a fine entertainer, songwriter and singer. Although I only knew him as a fellow member of the Highland Guitar Club and from the Mudcat I consider him a friend.
My opinion of Harper however sinks every day. I never liked the man or his policies but I felt that he was probably quite intelligent. However if he fills these Senate seats while Parliament is shut down it would be almost certain suicide and could only be contemplated by a very stupid person.