Some thoughts on Brigette DePape: I don’t like Stephen Harper or his government but I also think that what Ms. DePape did was stupid. What she did during the June 2011 Throne Speech reminded me of Congressman Joe Wilson yelling “You … Continue reading →
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The Equivocator: Bob Rae & The Interim Leadership
Last Thursday, Bob Rae put his name forward for the interim leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada: “Colleagues and friends, I want to advise you that I am willing to let my name stand for the position of interim leader … Continue reading →
Continue readingThe Equivocator: The Liberal Party and Service
On Tuesday, May 17th I attended the “Liberal Renewal Dinner” in Toronto hosted by the Edward Blake Society. You could feel the energy and excitement in the room. People were pragmatic about the work that has to be done, but … Continue reading →
Continue readingThe Equivocator: After a jump to the left, the Liberal Party needs to take a step to the right.
Though I disagree with the notion that under Stephane Dion & Michael Ignatieff, the Liberal Party has moved ideologically to the left, I do believe that both leaders seemed to write-off the idea of appealing to centre-right Canadians. In this post, … Continue reading →
Continue readingThe Equivocator: Stephen Harper will ^NOT be balancing the budget.
If you were wondering how the Conservatives were planning on filling that $11 billion hole in their platform? Apparently, they are planning on using Stephen Harper and Jim Flaherty’s massive cojones. Just 9 days after Canada’s 41st federal election PM … Continue reading →
Continue readingThe Equivocator: Insite Goes To The Supreme Court
What is Insite? Opened in 2003. Operates in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Addicts can inject illicit drugs (such as heroin) in a safe environment. This is part of a holistic harm-reduction strategy that, rightfully, treats drug addiction as a health issue. … Continue reading →
Continue readingThe Equivocator: Ceci n’est pas un député.
I have no problem with Ruth Ellen Brosseau, she is probably very nice. However, I strongly dislike almost everything she represents. The argument that the NDP have been using to defend their accidental MP is that “she will just work … Continue reading →
Continue readingThe Equivocator: Some post-election thoughts.
Some articles with better insight than I can provide: The Liberal 34. Renewing the Liberal Party: Leadership. The Liberal Party: What went wrong and where to next? Election Post Mortem: The Liberals Some post-election thoughts: Despite the results, the Liberal … Continue reading →
Continue readingThe Equivocator: Grant Humes: The Best Side Of Politics
Grant Humes, the Liberal candidate in the riding of Durham, is the exact opposite of his opponent Bev Oda: he is honest, intelligent and truly decent. Grant got into politics after thirty years in business. He was Vice-President and Chief … Continue reading →
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