Whenever the election does come, Harper has one plan in mind for afterward: the elimination of public funding to political parties. A punishing blow to his opponents.

This quote says it all! Harper does not have one great plan for Canada or Canadians. He isn't focussed on dealing with the complex problems he will face as he tries to reduce the debt. Nope, our great leader has a plan to screw the other political parties, and damn it, he will do what it takes to win a majority govt. so that he can fulfill his dream.
A year ago, even I would have said that Mr. Harper is not that myopic but after last fall...
Boy, I hope this article and the above quote get some real attention.