It's been that kind of holiday. I should have been in Scotland running wild in the highlands, but instead I'm practically a prisoner in Toronto. Yesterday I was planning to go and do a little kiteboarding on the other side of the island, but fell asleep in my hammock, and missed
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Montreal Simon: The Fake Scandal and the Desperation Of Andrew Scheer
I knew the fake WE scandal wouldn't stand the test of time. I knew it would crumble like a sand castle, as the truth caught up with it. Starting with the moment Justin Trudeau testified at Pierre Poilievre's ugly little star chamber, and made the Cons and their NDP stooges look like
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Pierre Poilievre and the Death of the Fake Scandal
I wasn't looking forward to watching Justin Trudeau appear before the Commons Justice Committee. I knew that Pierre Poilievre and his ugly stooge Charlie Angus were out for blood, determined to make a fake scandal sound like a real one. And after the way they had both teamed up to
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Monkey Court and the Day the NDP Died
I knew the Finance Committee hearing into the so-called WEgate scandal was going to be a kangaroo court, or something even worse. For the very simple reason, there is no scandal. WE Charity co-founders Marc and Craig Kielburger emerged from a four-hour grilling by opposition MPs tonight saying they did not stand to gain financially
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Has Justin Trudeau Lost The Wind In His Sails?
As a sailor, I know that you can have the fastest boat, and the best crew, but if the wind quits on you, you can still lose.Which makes me wonder if that is what's happening to Justin Trudeau.For as this latest poll suggests, the fake WE scandal has had an
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Andrew Scheer And My Wonderful Humiliation Party
In my last post I looked at how Andrew Scheer is cracking up with less than a month to go before he is given the bum's rush as Con leader.And how desperate he is to try to force Justin Trudeau to resign before he does.But if you thought that was just another sign
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Day Andrew Scheer Finally Lost His Marbles
I knew that Andrew Scheer was slowly but surely coming apart at the seams, and Iooking and acting weirder and weirder.I knew it was just a matter of time before he totally lost itHe's now only a month away from being given the bum's rush as Con leader, and the
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Poll Wars: The Scheer Nightmare Is Almost Over
Golly, what a difference a day makes. Yesterday an Abacus poll made it look like Andrew Scheer and his Cons were heading for victory in the next election.And I really had to wonder about the mental health of many some Canadians, who could stab a decent leader like Justin Trudeau
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Why the WEgate Fake Scandal Will Not Take Down Trudeau
I must admit I didn't think that the fake WE scandal would have any effect on the Liberal party standings, or on the popularity of Justin Trudeau.It's so obviouly a manufactured scandal, and the only reason it lasted more than a day was because the Con media made it sound
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Why The Con Media’s Fake Scandal Is Going Nowhere
It's a pandemic nightmare right out of Kafka, where the roar of a media mob turns reality on its head.And a decent prime minister who has worked tirelessly for months to defeat a murderous pandemic, and get the country back on its feet, is suddenly called a "criminal."For the "crime" of failing
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Why The Fake WE Scandal Is Going To Hurt The Cons More Than The Liberals
Trust me, the last thing I wanted to do today is write about the absurd WE fake scandal.I had a hammock, a good book, and a big bowl of juicy Washington State cherries ready to go. But then I saw a strangely orange Andrew Scheer in his home studio, calling on
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Covid 19:You Can Run But You Can’t Hide
I took some time off to soak up some of the finest summer days I can remember, and get back on the water.As well as celebrate these hard fought victories. As the number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario declines, some hospitals in Toronto are now reaching new milestones — zero coronavirus
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Violent Cons Who Want To Kill Justin Trudeau
It's a lovely photo. Justin Trudeau and his family spending part of their Canada day helping to harvest vegetables for an Ottawa food bank.It's another reason I admire our prime minister, another reason I love this peaceful country so much.But unfortunately because Trudeau is so decent, and so Canadian, a lot of
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Justin Trudeau and the Long Road To A New Majority
Since early March Justin Trudeau has been stepping out of his residence every morning to brief Canadians on the Covid-19 crisis.And what his government is doing to try to help Canadians.So I'm glad to see that after leading us to a very good place….Read more »
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Are You Ready For A New And Deadly Pandemic?
The other day I took my first ride on the Toronto subway system since the Covid-19 crisis began, and I was both impressed and shocked.Impressed by the cleanliness of the cars, and the efforts to promote social distancing, but shocked by how many passengers weren't wearing masks.There are plans to
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Donald Trump’s Most Wonderfully Hellish Week
I feel like I've waited half my life to get a picture of Donald Trump as good as that one, for never have I seen him look so beaten.It sums up what was one of Trump's worst weeks ever, and hopefully will be the one that will cost him the presidency.As
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Covid-19 And The Dream Of A Better World
It's only been about four months since Covid-19 started sickening and killing people all over Canada and the world. And who knows how many more will die in the weeks and months ahead.Or how long it will take for our economy to recover.But along with the upheaval of the Black
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Will The MacKay O’Toole War Damage The Con Brand?
The Con leadership race was always going to be a sleazy affair. With two old Harperite hacks, and two social conservatives vying to be leader what else could it be?Especially since the two Harperites have been shamefully pandering to the two religious fanatics who will almost certainly determine the winner.But
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Will Quarantine Fatigue Sabotage The Fight Against Covid-19?
It’s great to be back in Toronto, where it feels like mid-summer already, and it’s hard not to feel that the Covid nightmare is almost over, and that we can all start living again. Some shops are reopening, there are finally some boats in the bay, a lot more people are
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Justin Trudeau Sends Donald Trump Another Silent Message
They have been marching all over the world to remember George Floyd, and denounce police brutality and anti-black racism.They have been peacefully demonstrating in Canada too, from coast to coast to coast… And in Ottawa yesterday, Justin Trudeau spoke powerfully again without saying a word.Read more »
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