If you want to know what Stephen Harper's like, read this article by Yann Martel. Considering what Atwood was saying about our current gov's attitude to the arts, well, it figures. Seems Yann has taken it upon himself to to send Harper a spiritual/literary book every two weeks, on the off chance that our Prime Minister will pick one up and develop his inner "stillness". You can see Yann's book selection (so far) here. Wind and waves have been known to wear away rocks... problem is, it can take thousands of years.