I originally thought that Stephen Harper had more in common with Rick Perry. Both are strong advocates of the death penalty, guns and the flat tax.However, Rachel Maddox revealed something on her program this week, that connects him closer to Her…
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Pushed to the Left and Loving It: The End of an Era and a New Beginning
In November of 2009, Bloc Quebecois MP Claude Guimond, was suffering from H1N1, the virus that was making people incredibly sick and costing lives.However, there was an important vote in the House of Commons that he didn’t want to miss, so the Bloc ask…
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: Rick Perry Steals Stockwell Day’s "Flat Tax" idea, who Stole it From the CTF, Who Stole it From ….
In 2006, Time magazine raised the alarm over Stephen Harper’s control of the media, which included his unprecedented secrecy of what goes on in cabinet meetings.However, if you want some idea of what they might sound like, watch the Republican debates …
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: It’s Not About Occupying Wall Street But How Best to "Occupy" Ourselves
In the 1960s, college and university campuses, known for their apathy, began to erupt into political activism. Rosa Parks, the black woman who refused to move to the back of the bus, inspired many to stand up, or perhaps more appropriately, “sit-in”, f…
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: Harper Stacks Judiciary For American Conservative Movement
Brian Abrams is a former Conservative candidate for Kingston and the Islands. He had a pretty good showing in 2008, but lost to incumbent Peter Milliken. After his defeat, the Conservatives launched an all out attack on this riding. T…
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: Swindlers Revisited: Why Canada’s Occupy Wall (Bay) Steet Movement is Important
A friend left a comment on my blog yesterday, reminding me of a book I had read several months ago, Swindlers. She was just in the process of reading it herself. Timely, given the current protests against Wall Street greed.Anyone questionin…
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: Mea Culpa Occupy Wall Street Canada
When I posted on the success of the occupy Wall Street movement in Canada I said that Harper, Flaherty and Clement were there. I was referring to the above photo from the National Post.I now realize they were just men in costume, dressed up …
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: I Am So Proud to be Canadian Today
I was afraid that the Occupy Wall Street protests in Canada may not be well attended, given the human rights abuses at the G-20.But Canadians rock. Being locked in cages, beaten by police and kettled on the streets like livestock, scared no one.The Nat…
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: The Report of the Liberals Death Was Greatly Exaggerated
“The report of my death was an exaggeration” – Mark TwainEveryone loves that Mark Twain quote in all of its variations. It was prompted by the visit of a reporter, sent by his paper to investigate whether or not Twain (Samuel Clemens) had died af…
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: Hippies on Wall Street. Why Not??
There is a recent suggestion that the “Occupation” of Wall Street has become a “hippie haven”. I actually see people of all ages and from all walks of life, but if you want to discredit the movement, dismiss them with a seemingly n…
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: Are Members of the Religious Right Christians or Pagans?
I came across a piece from 1967, written three years after extremists began taking over the Republican Party, with the nomination of Barry Goldwater to run for president. He took a trouncing but the movement was given a huge boost.They had establ…
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: The Republican Debates Now Turning Into the Reform-Alliance Debates
Watching the Republican presidential hopefuls duke it out to determine who is the most absurd, I’m reminded of how far this party has fallen since the days of Eisenhower. I doubt they’d get anyone “normal” to run now.In the latest round of insanity, Ri…
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: Grassroots at the Real Grassroots. What a Novel Idea
The Occupation of Wall Street protests are growing, and appear to have staying power. Without the corporate funding of the Tea Party, they started with just a small group and an idea.Taxpayers were forced to bail out Wall Street, and yet Wall Street no…
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: It’s Time For Don Cherry to Hang Up the Ugly Jackets and Retire
The normally bombastic Don Cherry went too far on this week’s Coach’s Corner, calling those who oppose fighting in the NHL “pukes and hypocrites”.The “pukes and hypocrites” fought back.A lot of kids watch his rants and what kind of message is he sendin…
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: Put Those Things Away Ladies. This Is Too Important
The Wall Street protests continue, with activists promising to hold out for months. However, another element has been brought in, that has no place in a legitimate rally.Topless women with signs requesting that gawkers not look at them but listen to th…
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: About Those Forum Research Polls
The media seems to be obsessed with the Forum Research polls, the new guru of the polling industry.However, I received a call from them on the Ontario election and phoned them back, as they said I could, but never received a rely, as they promised I wo…
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: Perry Down – Protesters Up
Rick Perry is now dropping in the polls, with Mitt Romney taking the lead.I guess having a ranch named “Niggerhead” didn’t win him any points. The Tea Partiers would have loved it, but the Republican leader has to be able to win over more than the…
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: Will Canadians Finally Rise Up Against the Evils of Neoconservatism?
I mentioned the musician Tom Morello, who had appeared on Bill Maher recently, discussing social issues. I was so impressed with his genuine concern for societal imbalance and dedication to several causes.Morello spoke of the “occupation of Wa…
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: Tony Clement and the Crime of the New Century
As Tony Clement sits in stony silence, like a petulant child, refusing to admit he was the one who stole the cookie, despite the crumbs on his face; others are having to defend the indefensible.The 50 million dollars that was misappropriated and spent …
Continue readingPushed to the Left and Loving It: If the Tax Man Cometh, Please Light the Lamp
On Tuesday night of this week, I took part in a town hall meeting, via the telephone, with John Gerretson, a cabinet minister in the McGuinty government.Gerretson happens to be my MPP in Kingston, though his “wired” gathering was not for a Kingston aud…
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