The Mess in NS

It used to be said that Liberals go to political conventions to get laid, Toried to get drunk and the NDP to collect pamphlets.

Well, it seems that Nova Scotia's Tories are going to have some splainin' to do about former Cabmin Ernie Fage's alleged drinking and driving situation. How does a law 'n order party square their support for MADD with Fage's hit and run charges?

Halifax police say investigators arrived at the charge of failing to remain at the scene of an accident after a thorough investigation. "With that charge, it is alleged that the individual fled the scene with the intent to escape civil or criminal liability," said Const. Jeff Carr. It's up to the Crown to decide whether to proceed with the case as a summary offence, which carries a maximum penalty of six months in jail or a $2,000 fine, or as an indictable offence, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison.

Fage was overheard trying to explain the hit and run using the Peter MacKay, "I forgot where I was defense." Maybe Ernie should start collecting pamphlets at the Pogey office.