But not our pride, self-respect, principles, and place in history as a people who did not cave in the face of gargoyle politics and undeserved power. Thank goodness neither Scheer nor Harper are PM at this time. Each would be so thrilled by Pence's push for the Christian god's kingdom on earth, Trump's roll back of environmental protections, and amped up tea party continuation of gonzo capitalism that we'd be a U.S. state by now.