It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. I think a good cartoon is worth at least five hundred. In that spirit, I give you five hundred words by Deutsch on the history of corporate responses to regulation. Your thoughts?
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What the Liberals Do
A picture is worth a thousand word. A cartoon, maybe five hundred. In any case, I think this is a great illustration of the talk versus the results of conservative political philosophy. Your thoughts?
Continue readingMonte Kwinter – A History of Action
Scan in article. A bit of comment.
Continue readingWobbly beliefs – right and left
As I sit listening to one of the few elected Liberals discuss human rights, immigration and refugee policy, I realize that the left/right discussion has passed. While I am an economic liberal (note the small "l"), I find myself leaning the othe…
Continue readingFor those who cannot accept reality – The Shadow Caucus
If I never hear the title Shadow Caucus again, it will be too soon. This stunningly silly attempt at rebranding of Liberal candidates who did not win their 2011 campaigns causes what little is left of my hair to stand on end. For those who want to use …
Continue readingConspiracy Theories – Education – Did We Do This On Purpose?
I often wonder whether the changes to education over the last decades were just innocent mistakes made by wrong-headed education experts.
Continue readingBob Rae, Opposition Leader?
I wish a speedy and complete recovery for Mr. Layton. That said, I wonder if it is only me who immediately wondered whether the NDP, looking for an interim leader with strong skills and experience, would turn to one of their elder statesmen? Will we be…
Continue readingCommon Wisdom I Just Don’t Get – Outsourcing
Here's what I don't understand about outsourcing. Perhaps you can help me. I understand there is a whole world of people that will spend long hours in factories for much less money than North Americans will. I understand that holding down labou…
Continue readingSome coincidental feedback
I am at the garage for some work this morning. The owner, a Thornhill resident and I were chatting about the election. He told me that he was so incensed about the Liberals forcing an election that he and his wife voted Conservative, rather than Libera…
Continue readingElection 41 – It feels great to do the right thing
Somehow 11:00 has turned into 19:15 at the James Morton campaign. It has been a long day but everyone has gained energy. This is the feeling of doing the right thing.
Continue readingWhat did Peter Kent think of Israel before he was an MP?
it is an interesting question for both public and private individuals. What is your level of responsibility for things said many years ago. What is the statute of limitations for contrition? In this case, Peter Kent reported in a way that is at best un…
Continue readingCAW All Candidates Debate
Watching the CAW debate in Oshawa. I am stunned with with how dull the incumbent is. Glad to be supporting James who can actually respond intelligently to questions. He would make a great MP for Oshawa. As to Chris Buckley, he would make a good lobbyis…
Continue readingElection is May 2nd – Time to be tired
Sitting at the table in the basement of the campaign office, fueled by coffee, needing another smoke. it is early times in the 41st Canadian election and damn, I am already tired. Listening to the new campaign manager talk. And boy, does he like…
Continue readingCampaign Manager Training
I am sitting in a room of Liberals in downtown Toronto, listening to a series of presentations delving into the details around communications and campaign management. What strikes me is how similar these discussions are to those I have been a part of i…
Continue readingWhen will the Next Federal Election happen in Canada? Update
So far, the survey about the next election date has had a small set of participants. Here is an interim look at some of the basic, high-level data. While the majority expect an election in May, the majority of respondents identify themselves as Liberal…
Continue readingWhen will the Next Federal Election happen in Canada?
I put out a survey asking for people's opinion on when we will have the next Federal election in Canada. The initial results as of now are shown in the chart. I will update it as more results come in. Update 1: March 7, 2011 – 00:01 While the…
Continue readingLunch & Learns a Roaring Success – Revised Schedule
The four part, biweekly Lunch & Learn series on Human Rights and Diversity in the Workplace kicked off with a bang on February 23rd. Karen. Dr. Karen Mock, outstanding lecturer, expert in human rights and women’s issues and the Federal Liberal can…
Continue readingHuman Rights and Diversity in the Workplace – What Every Woman Needs to Know!
You may be interested in this exciting Lunch & Learn 4 part bi-weekly series on Human Rights and Diversity in the Workplace. It is being conducted over four — Feb 9th, Feb 23rd, March 9th, March 23rd — at 4 different (and delicious) res…
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