A few points back.

- First, I'm not a "nominal" supporter of the New Democratic Party, thanks.

- Second, public opinion on a matter should give us pause - as should the fact that much of that public opinion has been based on lies, ethnic-baiting and demagoguery by a Prime Minister who knowingly and delibeately has misrepresented the facts of our parliamentary system.

- Third, there are any number of entirely coherent reasons why some people - perhaps even some progressives - might oppose this coalition.  The bullshit about it being undemocratic is simply not one of those valid reasons, and those who argue it merely prove their own ignorance - or their own dishonesty.

- Fourth, as one of those New Democrats who despises the Liberals as much or more than the Conservatives, I don't believe your bullshit that Jack Layton is ignoring me.

- The pollsters, overall, present a reasonably accurate view of public opinion.  Polls conducted soon after Pierre Trudeau declared martial law in 1970 similarly showed that his fascist tactics were popular.  Your point?