Dear 16; I do not write this to embarrass you, or to overshare. That’s the great thing about remaining anonymous on the interwebs. I do not write this as amateur Buddha looking to impart valuable and sage advice. I write this as a parent who loves you and cares, looking
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Political Potshots: Conservative Memory Lane Is A Nightmare On Elm Street
The best part of being a conservative it seems is not remembering the recent past. Why is that conservative rhetoric never seems to pass the historical smell test, and the mythology of strong fiscal conservative is exactly that, mythology. “Is Kelowna Courier still interested in moderating a debate on defence
Continue readingPolitical Potshots: Andrew Scheer Goes Full Rebel Media
Lets follow a string. Andrew Scheer hired Hamish Marshall to be his campaign manager. First for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada, in fact Andrew Scheer ran his campaign from the offices of Rebel Media and paid them money for advertising. Now, Hamish Marshall is running the national
Continue readingPolitical Potshots: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation And The Astroturf Lawnmower
Astroturfing is the practice of masking the sponsors of a message or organization (e.g., political, advertising, religious or public relations) to make it appear as though it originates from and is supported by grassroots participants. Doesn’t that sound like it was written for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation? Given Canadian media’s reliance
Continue readingPolitical Potshots: “Playing The Part Of Old Yeller Today Is CBC News.”
I cannot believe I am saying this. A few years ago I would have never believed that I would be writing this post. CBC News is completely horrible and has lost its objectivity. Somewhere along the way, the politicization of the news division has eroded it’s standards and it has
Continue readingPolitical Potshots: Rempelsputin: An Experiment In Political Thinskinnedness
Ra ra RempelsputinLover of the Twitter BlockThere was a cat with really thin skin… When I was relatively new to Twitter there was a urban legend that I heard about on Canadian political Twitter about a politician who would block anyone for any reason. Michelle Rempel, a newish Calgary MP,
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