Demagogue

I know absolutely nothing about the Canadian political system, but this sounds like a good thing

Retired army general Roméo Dallaire says he'd be willing to take a seat in the Senate, an appointment sources indicate will be made soon.

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"After five years serving from the outside, it would be interesting to serve from the inside and have an opportunity to influence there, and that would be an interesting venue," said Dallaire.

Sources have told the Toronto Star Dallaire, 58, has been offered a Senate appointment and that despite his public pronouncements, he has accepted.