Clearly Konrad pines for the good ole days - when a prime minister would be known less for his platitudes and more for waging war on Canada's democratic institutions. He misses that dark period when independent watchdogs, the CBC, the Elections Act, the Supreme Court, and Parliament itself all became enemies of the state. An era in which government thrived on divide and conquer tactics - pitting region against region, haves against have-nots, and public opinion against any group or institution that could be used as a lightening rod to deflect from the ineptness and arrogance of their own government. 

Konrad grows tired of the calm - this era of tolerance, inclusivity and mutual respect. He looks south of the border and sees how entertaining, even exciting politics can be when you put a cat among the pigeons. Konrad would have us believe he is a 'neutral observer' in the desperate search for just the right cat. I think not!