The Dicotomy of Canadian Politics

One often-mentioned virtue of democracy is that the people have the final say on politicians at voting time.  Political pundits will tell you that if you are dissatisfied with your MP, MPP or city Councilor, vote against them.  Sounds fine and sounds right, right?

But in federal politics, voting to punish the Cons for breaking a promise to Newfoundland and Labrador, only serves to bring out the vindictive nature of President Harper.

Newfoundlanders, who voted in large numbers to send a message to Harper, are now concerned that NL's issues are going to be ignored by the government because there are no NL Cons in the caucus.  So much for democracy?

If Harper ignores NL, he does it at his peril.  He and his cabal of lobbyists figure that using strong arm tactics on NL for insulting He-That-Rules-from-on-High, will result in other Canadians being fearful of future insults to his Highness.

Fear tactics.  Strong arm punishment for not towing the line.  Sound a bit like Germany and AH?