What is with Conservatives who don’t seem to think these types of events are revealing and should cast Mr. Sweater Vest’s makeover in a particular light? Do they enjoy being gulled?

Interesting to contrast this with this story from a few years back.

“Alarmed by the positive poll readings Martin garnered recently from his encounters with pre-voting-age Canadians who appear to enjoy the Prime Minister’s company, Harper’s handlers arranged a photo-op of their own at a Wallaceburg, Ont., rehab centre for children.

“But the Tory leader was miscast for the assignment. He watched silently, not knowing what to say to these kids. Until, that is, one of the finger-painting toddlers leaned toward his tailored suit.

” ‘Don’t touch me,’ Harper said.”

A big thing, as far as I’m concerned. Too bad the cynics who consider Canadians morons don’t expect us to value things like that.

Dion was in a little town a few months ago, at a school that was environtmentally conscious and active. He didn’t lecture “them”, he listened to them. Their projects are….raising money for solar panels for the school and the Terry Fox charity.

They, by the way, won an award.

A little thing, but somewhat insightful.

I’m not saying Dion is a saint or the second coming. I was just really impressed by how the kids gravitated to him. He may ‘appear’ disconnected, but it seems his energy is good and draws people to him. Unlike Harper, who scares the crap out of most people.

I think Dion is mostly a thinker and introspective. What he lacks in charm and flashy strong leadership display, he makes up for in substance and integrity. Give me a geek with a heart over a popular controller anyday.