Au contraire..
- The re-made CPC became a national party rather than stuck in western Canada
- Stephen Harper and the CPC made inroads into Quebec that no-one thought possible for a non-Quebec-born leader
- We get a change in ruling party and leadership after suffering under 12 years of a corrupt Liberal government
- Western Canadians, especially Albertans will have a MAJOR say in government policy after being frozen out for decades
- The federal government won't try to destroy Alberta's wealth out of envy as they did with the 1980's National Energy Policy
- We get a fresh, honest, young leader who is willing to work with the US and not against it
It would have been ideal to get that CPC majority, however we'll take this win and run with it. You underestimate the Canadian populace. No-one has a stomach for another election. This government will rule at least 18 months (the average for a minority government). If Harper rules well, then there's a shot at a CPC majority next time. If not, they have to re-organize and try again.
The results of yesterday's election dealt a blow to the two separatist movements in Canada - Quebec and the west. It was a good result for Canada.
In politics in democratic societies, change is almost always incremental. Take half the loaf now, and know you can come back for the rest later.