Hi. It’s me, Shiner. Been a bit since I last posted. Who knew that pubs with open fires, real ale, free world class museums, and good company could be more enjoyable than paying attention to Canadian politics.Nonetheless, this stadium thing has me paci…
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King of the Shiners: About Time
Finally we might see an end to the political deadzone Canada is in. Iggy is talking about bringing the government down. I have no idea how the next election will play itself out, but I’ve said for awhile that the Liberals simply can’t hope for a wild s…
Continue readingKing of the Shiners: I Love CBC
Far n’ Wide posted this and thought I’d share. Call me paranoid, but I think Canadian public broadcasting is in trouble, and will be facing tough times if the CPC manages to form another government after the next election.
Continue readingKing of the Shiners: Meanwhile, in London…
While Ottawa discusses the musical “talent” of the boss man (a talent which will undoubtedly register as a push into majority territory in next week’s polls), protesters in another capital clashed with police, causing several injuries on both sides, an…
Continue readingKing of the Shiners: Homesick Sunday
‘Tis the season, or at least the lights hanging around Oxford Street would suggest so. Unsurprisingly I’m getting a bit homesick for Canada. Doesn’t help matters that I spent most of the week doing some federalism work that led me to the CBC archives a…
Continue readingKing of the Shiners: Fantino’s Hitler Theory
Tory Taber gets all soft and cuddly with Fantino, who takes the high road by comparing the Liberal leadership to Hitler. Un-f’ing-believable.
Continue readingKing of the Shiners: Nietzsche and The Great Recession
Great post by Brad DeLong:Think of that when you consider this: The U.S. unemployment rate is stubbornly high, yet aid from a federal government that can borrow at unbelievably good terms could allow states to maintain their levels of public employment…
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