… but no one is. Yet then PM Chrètien led by example back in 1993 when he came to power and significantly cut his Ministers’ budgets. Tired of the ballooning Ministerial budgets under Mulroney, he cut their Chiefs-of-staff and told them to rely more on the advice of public servants.
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Trashy's World: Horribly mixed up fonts aside…
Is this Ten Percenter surely a sign of the ReformCons knowing how they are oh-so-much screwed. But yeah, how about those fonts? (2) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Continue readingTrashy's World: Canada West Foundation…
… endorses Trudeau’s Senate move… <sound of Trashy passing out on the floor> Some “first” here: First time the words “west” “endorses” “Trudeau” have even been seen in the same sentence First time The Canada West Foundation has endorsed anything connected to the Senate – except its abolition Upon seeing
Continue readingTrashy's World: Perhaps brilliant in the short term…
… but this may bite Justin’s butt after he is elected PM. However, critics can no longer point to a lack of direction or policies… This is a doozy! Good on him, this is the type of leadership many Canadians have been waiting for. (1) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Continue readingTrashy's World: A street in downtown Montreal…
… tell me, dear internet wanderer… Where does a community mailbox Fit? ? (1) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Continue readingTrashy's World: The Cons have no shame
They are actually high jacking the announcement of the Canadian Olympic men’s hockey team and are making it a political moment. Un-freaking believable. Is there no depth that they won’t sink to? Gag. (1) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Continue readingTrashy's World: Aaaannnnd… they’re off!
Municipal election season opened in Ontario today and there will certainly be some interesting races in O Dot. Jeff Leiper will be a strong challenger to Katherine Hobbs in Kitchissippi Ward. The Centretown CA prez says he’s challenging Diane Holmes. No challengers for the Mayor’s seat yet and no one
Continue readingTrashy's World: 2014 is the Chinese year of the horse. Does this mean I should blow a bundle at the track?
I don’t often “recycle” posts. Yes, I am lazy, but what’s the point of a blog if you just re-post old stuff? But I thought that I’d dig up last years “Resolutions” post to see how I made out and to add any new stuff. Turns out it was a
Continue readingTrashy's World: Well, it’s plausible, I guess…
Harper’s staff have clipped this story for future use… Date – April 11, 2014. “Mr. Speaker, when I stood in this House last year, denying any knowledge of what transpired between Mr. Wright and Senator Duffy, I was hallucinating. The hallucinations began while I was speaking and that I tried
Continue readingTrashy's World: The issues for the 2015 election…
1) The various CPC scandals…. 2) The issue that, if the Grits are smart, will win them a majority: stopping the phasing out of home mail delivery No wonder Harper wanted the House to rise early. Justin should send him a note of thanks for this ready-made election platform plank!
Continue readingTrashy's World: Wow. This guy is a piece of work!
Conservatives. Ah. Some of them never cease to amaze me. Take this guy for example. I guess, as one of those infidel atheists (or I.A’s, as we like to be called) I should thank him? But this is just so damned awkward. He clearly doesn’t quite know what to make
Continue readingTrashy's World: And the Day of Greed….
… begets the season. Lots of good things have been exported northward from our neighbours to the south. Black Friday ain’t one of them. It’s such a transparent cash-grab but no one seems to care. (1) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Continue readingTrashy's World: Tony Clement asked to be…
… on the the Harper Christmas card too. But his boss said no (wait for it), one rodent is a enough. Budda-bing! (1) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Continue readingTrashy's World: Memo from the PMO to straws…
Dears Straws: we are grasping at you. Sincerely, Steve “These latest allegations are troubling. Our Government does not condone illegal drug use, especially by elected officials while in office, including Justin Trudeau. We’ll continue to work with all levels of government on shared priorities, such as jobs and economic growth.
Continue readingTrashy's World: Rob Ford Campaign 2014 slogans…
… I couldn’t resist. Rob Ford – he’ll crack you up! Rob Ford – promising to be a little more sober during Council meetings Rob Ford – engaging street youth at their level! Rob Ford – running high in the polls! Rob Ford – see him on Letterman, The Daily
Continue readingTrashy's World: E Day à Montréal!
Thinking of my bro-in-law this afternoon as the polls close in about 5 hours across Quebec. It’s municipal election time and Steve Shanahan will make a GREAT city Councillor! As well, Mélanie Joly will make an awesome Mayor! What a nice change from old white guys that will be. My
Continue readingTrashy's World: How not to show your appreciation of and trust in your “base”…
Dear fellow Conservative: We really, really want your money and support. But please, please, just STFU. If you are approached by anyone resembling a reporter, blogger, Liberal, New Democrat, Green, environmentalist, Public Servant, First Nation member, telecom industry employee or Maude Barlow, please run away screaming, hands over ears, and
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#Harperisscrewed #trashyishappy #itwasjustamatteroftime #whathappenswhenyouthrowsomeoneunderabus #politicsofcynicism #harperknew (2) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Continue readingTrashy's World: Harper.
There needs to be a discussion on whether he should resign. It’s that simple. (3) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Continue readingTrashy's World: Reactions of selected Canadian politicos…
…upon hearing of Alice Munro winning the Nobel Prize for Literature Pauline Marois – “The Parti Québécois does not recognise this award because her writings are clearly counter to our Charter of Values. And I’m told that she doesn’t speak french”. Stephen Harper – “Because of my extensive literary experience gained
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