Iggy #2

Michael Ignatieff
born in Toronto, 1947
Occupation: History Professor - Well educated intellectual.
Supporter of war in Iraq


First Impression: He seems angry. He looks and talks like he's ticked off at someone. He lecture and finger points like a mad professor. People criticize Harper for being 'cold', but this guy seems mad. I'm not sure if it is the bushy eyebrow or his constant grimace, but he does not look happy.


Suspect Views on Human Rights?
Ignatieff has argued that Western democracies may have to resort to "lesser evils" like indefinite detention of suspects, coercive interrogations,^[24] targeted assassinations, and pre-emptive wars in order to combat the greater evil of terrorism. (wikipedia)

Proud Canadian?
Critics also questioned his commitment to Canada, pointing out that Ignatieff had lived outside of Canada for more than 30 years. When asked about it by Peter Newman in a Macleans's interview published on 6 April 2006, Ignatieff apologized for referring to himself as an American

Willing to Lie to Influence People?
When asked about it by Peter Newman in a Macleans's interview published on 6 April 2006, Ignatieff apologized for referring to himself as an American and said: "Sometimes you want to increase your influence over your audience by appropriating their voice (it's okay to lie to curry favour??), but it was a mistake. (wikipedia)

Support for Israel?
On Wednesday 11 October 2006, Ignatieff described Israel's attack on Qana during its recent military actions in Lebanon as a war crime. Susan Kadis, who had previously been Ignatieff's campaign co-chair, withdrew her support following the comment. Other Liberal leadership candidates have also criticized Ignatieff's comments. (wikipedia)