OTTAWA- Several weeks ago, Prime Minister Harper announced his intent to cook perogies for everyone in parliament. In what he is calling a huge misunderstanding, many are now accusing him of shutting down parliament.
When the question of serving perogies to parliament came up during question period, John Baird defended the Prime Minister.
"I don't know why the Liberal party is speaking down on the matter. I looked for some wisdom on the subject and found this: 'I love perogies, they're delicious.' Do you know who said that? The Leader of the Opposition!"
Gilles Duceppe is also in favor the Prime Minister's offer.
"We will only accept the perogies if the Prime Minister recognizes the sovereignty of Quebec and as a result gives us two servings." he said, in impeccable English.
Some say that he is abusing his power, putting his personal desires, and his appetite, before his responsibility to his country.
"It's ridiculous!" claimed Wayne Murphy, MP of Some Shitty Island, "Democracy is being suspended, government is no longer accountable to its the very people who give it power. All this for what? Some potato-and-cream filled dumplings? The country should not stop because Stephen Harper is in a culinary mood."
NDP Leader Jack Something has pushed for a motion of non-confidence in the cooking ability of the Prime Minister. "I'm not sure he'd be a good cook. Quite frankly, I don't trust the cooking prowess of a man who gives his son a handshake before school.
This backlash hasn't changed Harper's mind. Recently, the Prime Minister stated that he still plans to pause from per-usual parliamentary proceedings to pursue his passion for preparing and presenting palatable provisions, particularly his personal preference, perogies.
"I don't understand why people are so upset about it." he said, "I thought everyone liked perogies. I mean, not that there's anything wrong with that. Some of my best friends are aperogivores."
Among members of his own party, Harper's decision has received more support. Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries, is among the supporters.
"I hope there's a potluck. Steve can bring his perogies, I'll bring baklava for desert. We'll need a few people on the main course, too. Oh, I hope someone brings pie. I love pie."
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