It is an indication of how desperate the Liberals are to cling to power that they are even considering a deal with Yves-François Blanchet, the Errol Flynn of Canadian politics.

As was said of the hell-raising movie star by his friend David Niven: “You always knew precisely where you stood with Errol because he always let you down.”

The Bloc Québécois leader will leave the Liberals in the lurch as soon as they refuse his extortionate demands, so best to tell him from the outset to go forth and multiply.

The Liberals may be desperate, but they know that the Bloc’s next demands will be even more exorbitant.{ai:summary}<p>The Liberals are reportedly considering an alliance with Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet, indicative of their struggle to maintain power. Critics suggest that relying on Blanchet could lead to betrayal, echoing past sentiments about the unpredictable nature of his political dealings.  </p><p>#politics</p>

John Ivison: They're desperate, but Liberals would still be fools to obey the Bloc

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