It is the dull man who is always sure, and the sure man who is always dull.

H. L. Mencken

Speaking of things impossible. Yesterday the liberals elected a new leader. It occurs to one that this is the first liberal in nearly 40 years that comes to the post having fought for it at a convention, and didn't come to the post by way of obligation.

How does the bode for the Liberal's chances in the next election? Who knows? Dion is a bit of a mystery on all issues except Quebec nationalism.

The morning brings a return of the damn fog, with vicious hounds, and wailing children the morning is full of ill omens.