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Once again, your Star Phoenix editorial board:

If for no other reason than to convince Canadians that his party has learned the importance of accountability, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff should have shown more backbone regarding the Harper government employing a special fund to rush through $3 billion in stimulus spending.

However, the Liberal leader, who just three weeks ago blustered he wouldn't be "writing a blank cheque on $3 billion (because) no Canadian would respect me if I did," did precisely that on Tuesday by backing off to allow the government's spending bill to pass...

Under the hapless Stéphane Dion, Canadians got accustomed to seeing too much bluster and empty threats emanating from the Liberal camp, and Mr. Ignatieff runs the risk of eroding the gains the party has made since he took the party's helm if he's perceived to be taking the same tack.