If you’re from Ontario, you have to agree that all the political discussions taking place to prevent an election are a welcome relief. The deal of course reached between the Ontario Liberals and New Democrats is to include a surtax on those in Ontario earning more than $500,000 per year.
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The Progressive Right: Will the Real Rob Ford Please Stand Up?
Rob Ford’s former press secretary, Adrienne Batra, addresses the hullabaloo regarding the mayor’s pending absence from Pride events: I know Rob Ford. He is a far more tolerant individual than many of the people attacking him. Ford’s problem isn’t homophobia, nor does he have a hidden agenda to take away
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Larry O’Brien Loves Glenn Beck
I don’t pay much attention to Larry O’Brien. I know he was Ottawa’s mayor, but he had no direct impact on me or my life. The only thing I paid attention to was when Toronto elected Rob Ford, Rob Ford was dubbed “our Larry O’Brien” and that Toronto shouldn’t vote
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: The Pope is Still Catholic
In all likelihood, Toronto mayor Rob Ford will not attend this year’s Pride parade. That’s not news. What should be news is the fact that, once again, he refuses to say why. He is unable, or more likely unwilling, to honestly tell the people of Toronto why he will not
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Critiquing Boutiquing
Conservatives mocking Liberal Boutique would like to remind you that the Stephen Harper bobble-head doll is $19.99 at their online store.
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: I’m a Progressive Bloggers Moderator
That’s it. I’m outted. I have an email, a picture, and I’m physically able to attend your events.
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Thomas Mulcair takes First Ballot (#ndpldr)
Thomas Mulcair takes the first ballot with 30.2% of the vote.
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: NDP Convention Photos Streaming at ProgressiveBloggers.ca (#ndpldr)
Photos I’ve taken are now streaming at ProgressiveBloggers.ca and here on this site. Go check them out!
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Uniting Progressives? (#ndpldr)
I caught this sign being used by Thomas Mulcair supporters. It’s an interesting one because it fits with the narrative that Mulcair is attempting to broaden the NDP “big tent”.
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Live from Toronto, it’s the NDP Convention! (#ndpldr)
I’m hunkered down at the blog command centre on the main convention floor. I’m sitting next to Jeff Jedras (http://bcinto.blogspot.com) and we’re watching as the convention delegates pour in. NDP Leadership supporters welcome delegates Look for pictures from the convention on the Progressive Bloggers main site (http://progressivebloggers.ca) as I upload
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Aliens?
Quite possibly, the worst Photoshop job ever with the worst grammar ever. (Know Your Meme, Ancient Aliens)
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Crime and Conservatives
I know correlation is not causation, but it’s hard not to notice that in jurisdictions with a strong Conservative political tradition, they tend to have higher crime rates. Awwwwkward …
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Initial Thoughts on NDP Leadership Convention (#ndpldr)
So, what do I think is going to happen at this weekend’s NDP leadership convention? I’ve been paying attention to the media articles, the debates, and the Twitter feed. It’s clear by all the folks talking about it – it’s Thomas Mulcair vs the other candidates. The underlying belief is that
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: NDP Leadership Convention 2012 (#ndpldr)
I will be attending the NDP leadership convention as an accredited blogger in my capacity as a moderator for Progressive Bloggers. You can follow my coverage here, on Twitter (@progright), and on Google+. I’d like to thank the NDP for accrediting bloggers to their convention. It’s a sign that they
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Disturbing Conservative Viewpoints on Education
Interesting how social conservatives in both Canada and the United States are blaming universities for their being “too much edumacation”. On his Facebook profile, former Liberal MP Omar Alghabra, found and posted this letter to the editor on Mississauga.com that highlighted one of Canada’s problem to those of the so-called common
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: NDP to Accredit Bloggers at Convention?
It could be me, but I could find no information on whether bloggers (or the media for the matter) will be accredited at the NDP leadership convention in March. Since the convention is being held in Toronto, I could partake in the event with little cost to me. However, I cannot
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: No Excuses, Liberal Supporters
One of the oft-repeated refrains from the last elections from those who would vote Liberal was that they couldn’t vote Liberal because of who Liberals voted as leader. It was because Liberals chose Paul Martin as leader or Stéphane Dion or Michael Ignatieff … Why couldn’t we just select a
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Rebuilding
Trying out the Blogger app for my phone. A picture from the registration floor highlighting the theme.
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Live from Ottawa, it’s the Liberal Party Convention (#Ott12)
I’m blogging to you from Ottawa, Ontario – site of the 2012 Liberal Party convention. It’s a blistery -5 degrees outside and there’s a gentle breeze coming down from the north at about a thousand miles per hour*. I’m about to go register and begin the delegate’s tour of the
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