Episode 05 - Shoot Yer Mouth Off

Topics Covered:Emerson Exonerated: Ethics Commissioner finds Harper and Emerson acted within boundaries, Alex objects to Shapiro's soapboxing on floor-crossings, Jeremy buys Shapiro's counter-argument to the PMO's "double standard" accusation.Inter-Party Dissent: Liberals officially back the Conservatives on not opening debate on Afghanistan despite Ujjal's earlier comments to the contrary, Liberal senator shoots her mouth off in a "not reflective of party views" response to an American family upset over the seal hunt, Conservatives crack down on public comments and require PMO authorisation to ensure everyone sticks to the script.Harper and Quebec: Bloc fearmongering over seperatism continues as Harper develops close relationship with Cherest.Boarder Control: Americans propose stricter rules on identification at the boarder, Americans invoke 190 year old treaty to arm ships patrolling the Great Lakes.Et Cetera: Judge imposes bail conditions on teens accused in Calgary fatal beating, Australian protest over Queen's visit to the Commonwealth games.Relevant Links:The Harper-Emerson ReportLiberal's back Tories on Afghan MissionHarper's plan helps separatists, Bloc saysSenator fires back at U.S. Family Upset with Seal HuntU.S. ID card scheme fatal for tourism: surveyMachine Guns on Coast Guard BoatsBus slaying suspects free on bailProtests greet Queen at Commonwealth Games