Context: I don’t like to think of this blog as existing in a vacuum. You may not be aware of it but I am also an avid user of the twitter and the facebook (my twitter feed is there on the right side of my blog btw.) On twitter (you
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The Equivocator: 2011 in 10 @Uranowski tweets
Please follow me on twitter, @Uranowski, if you don’t already. Here are 7 of my favourite/most retweeted tweets of the year: March 6th: “If they are going to insist that we call it the Harper gov’t, it’s only fair that we call it the “Harper Revenue Agency.” – @JohnMcKayLib March
Continue readingThe Equivocator: Canadian Politics Word(s) of the Year: 2011
Today is the final day for writing/releasing end-of-the-year posts. 2011 featured a federal election and provincial/territorial elections in Manitoba, Ontario, PEI, Newfoundland, Saskatchewan, Yukon and the NWT. At the end of 2011, Canada now has 4 female premiers (up from 2 at the beginning of the year), the BQ have
Continue readingThe Equivocator: Mike Crawley for President of the Liberal Party of Canada
Like many Liberals, I first encountered Mike Crawley through his bold op-ed in the Toronto Star entitled “Long-term decline of a great party.” His insights into the structural and cultural flaws that the Liberal Party must overcome if it is to survive were impressive. As well, I was inspired by
Continue readingThe Equivocator: Liberal Merchandise: Branding the Brand
Back in 2009 I got an e-mail that made me very happy then very sad. The e-mail, from Michael Ignatieff, told me that I could get a Liberal branded scarf. Unfortunately, to get the scarf I would have to donate $100. Now, I can’t afford a $100 donation so to
Continue readingThe Equivocator: Liberal Party of Canada Presidential Candidates’ Debate Report Card – Nov. 22/23
On November 22nd and 23rd I listened to/attended two debates of the four candidates currently running to be President of the Liberal Party of Canada. The first was a phone debate run by the excellent facebook group Liberals Rebuilding the Liberal Party (moderated by Gerard Kennedy) the second was held
Continue readingThe Equivocator: Douglas Coupland on Hockey and the Canadian Identity
“Canadian winters are long. Life is hard and so is ice. Canadian teams playing within the NHL are, in effect, a microcosm of Canada’s ongoing process of trying to remain a country – battling constantly not only against Americans but against other teams from within their own country. It’s ugly
Continue readingThe Equivocator: Veterans vs. OWS
Today is Remembrance day. I would personally like to thank all those who have served and are currently serving in Canada’s military. When I opened the editorial section of the Globe & Mail today, I saw the editorial cartoon (pictured … Continue reading →
The Equivocator: Christine Elliott Plays the Name Game
Some numbers from here in Whitby-Oshawa: 0 – The number of time Christine Elliott mentioned Tim Hudak’s name during the last 4 debates. 3 – The number of times Christine Elliott has run for office. 1 – The number of … Continue reading →
The Equivocator: Christine Elliott shy on issue of Health Care Accessibility
From The Elizabeth Roy Chronicle WHITBY – OSHAWA – In reaction to the case of Whitby paediatrician Dr. Karen Dockrill, Christine Elliott has left Whitby-Oshawa constituents confused about her stance on publicly administered, accessible health care. Dr. Karen Dockrill is … Continue reading →
The Equivocator: Where is Christine Elliott?
(Whitby-Oshawa OLP Candidate Elizabeth Roy and ONDP Candidate Maret Sadem-Thompson. Not pictured: PCPO Candidate Christine Elliott.) Christine Elliott isn’t a big fan of showing up. She has been a vocal opponent of the HST (before her party switched positions on … Continue reading →
The Equivocator: Canada ♥s Libraries
A QMI poll released today revealed that 84% of Canadians want our public libraries to remain publicly funded (7% refused to answer the question.) Now, I know the brothers Ford don’t like to read, but when the writing on the wall … Continue reading →
The Equivocator: Doug Ford as Ozymandias (or How I learned to story worrying and love libraries.)
“When I read about the way in which library funds are being cut and cut, I can only think that society has found one more way to destroy itself.” – Isaac Asimov OZYMANDIAS I met a traveller from an antique … Continue reading →
The Equivocator: Monarchy, meh.
I think I am where most Canadians are on the Monarchy. I don’t really care about them. I don’t like it when people are fervently pro-Monarchy. Conversely, I don’t like it when people are zealously anti-Monarchy. There are many advantages … Continue reading →
The Equivocator: Mayor Naheed Nenshi speaking at the Canadian Club of Toronto
This is a really great speech. All Canadians, especially the Liberals, should give it a listen.
H/T Rob Silver
Filed under: Alberta, Canadian Politics, Politics Tagged: Great Speeches, Naheed Nenshi, Neshi, Toronto
The Equivocator: Guest Blog: Micah Goldberg on Senate Reform
In America, the Book, Samantha Bee half-jokingly wrote that Canadians were too polite to cause a fuss over our redundant Senate. Seemingly, the times have changed. Senate reform has recently become a fairly hot topic in Canada, especially since our … Continue reading →
The Equivocator: Arab Spring leads to “Ivory Revolution” in Celesteville
After weeks of unprecedented protests another repressive dictator has been overthrown in the Middle East. King Babar (pictured above fleeing the country in a hot-air balloon with his cousin/wife) was ousted as monarch of the small African country of “Celesteville.” Inspired by … Continue reading →
The Equivocator: Bob Rae Shines Light On Mental Health In His Response To The Budget
“The essential message that I bring to the House and to the people of Canada about this budget is that it is not a budget for everyone. It is not a budget that brings Canadians together. It is not a … Continue reading →
The Equivocator: Mark Holland on rebuilding the Liberal Party of Canada
Politics Reimagined: Mark Holland from Corey Hogan on Vimeo. This is a tremendous speech. The part I thought was most insightful was the need to make the Liberal Party “open source” and the fact that after this election we have … Continue reading →
The Equivocator: Prime Ministers of Canada & Their Wu-Tang Clan Names
1. John Alexander Macdonald – Amazing Specialist 2. Alexander Mackenzie – Insane Hunter 3. John Abbott – Respected Wizard 4. John Sparrow David Thompson – Dynamic Desperado 5. Mackenzie Bowell – Vizual Samurai 6. Charles Tupper – Annoyin’ Beggar 7. … Continue reading →