That’s what they called it, in the Watergate days: ratf**king. No less an authority than Wikipedia defines it as “an American slang term for political sabotage or dirty tricks.” Donald Segretti, forged letters, false accusations, nasty leaks, that sort of thing: ratf**king. Which brings us, in a circuitous fashion, to
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Warren Kinsella: In defence of Eve, and all women: new rule
Look, I’m no fan of what Justin Trudeau did this week. Most real Liberals aren’t, either. As I will opine in a column on Friday, he should have: Welcomed Eve Adams to the party; Said she was going to sit as an independent; Said she would be welcome to run for
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: One of these things is not like the other
Navdeep Bains, former Liberal MP and Justin Trudeau advisor: “[Adams] will be subject to [the] same rules as anyone else in terms of a green-light vetting process and the nomination process. The same rules will apply to her, for sure.” Gerald Butts, Justin Trudeau advisor: Dimitri Soudas’ “role with LPC is
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: I am (still) a confused teenager
I don’t know what’s worse: accomplishing nothing that is notable in your life – or accomplishing something when you are young, and never again repeating it. Such were my reflections, yesterday, when I got word through my agent that a big U.S. TV series wants to buy the rights to two
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Pretty good column about Trudeau’s “open nominations”
Worth a read, though I’m biased. Right here.
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Breaking #cdnpoli news! Must credit www.warrenkinsella.com!
BREAKING: Announcing my plan to cross office floor to chat with members of #NDP & #CPC. I will then return to my desk. Thank you. #cdnpoli — Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren) February 10, 2015
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: All about Eve: the reviews are in
…and the reviews aren’t so good. Mine, for what it’s worth, is appended at the end. Feel free to add yours in comments. Andrew Coyne, Post: “Justin Trudeau delivers a crawlingly demeaning performance while welcoming Eve Adams…feigned high-mindedness…gut-emptying shame…particularly painful…jaw-dropping self-abasement..For [Conservative secrets], Mr. Trudeau would endure any indignity.” Chantal
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: In Tuesday’s Sun: I totally wrote this before the Eve Adams stuff, yes
When Barack Obama’s Democratic Party loses the support of the likes of Anti-Flag, they’re probably in big trouble. Consider that, in 2008 and 2012, Barack Obama and his Democrats won power because they captured previously elusive constituencies: Hispanics, African-Americans, and so on. But Obama won both of his mandates because
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: A reader writes
(And, for clarity’s sake, I wasn’t denied in the “green light” process – I simply didn’t bother. Life’s too short, etc.) Warren: Here’s one of the things pissing me off about the eve Adams thing: 1) you don’t get green lit because you’ve been critical of the lpc 2) but
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Adams and Eve: why everyone should be happy
It’s a happy day. If you take everyone at their word, that is. Here’s why: • The Cons are happy because they no longer have around someone they insist they didn’t want around. • The Grits are happy because they’ve boosted their caucus (short term), possibly picked up a seat
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: From the archives: Laura and Eve (and others)
My friends Laura Miller and Eve Adams (coincidentally) are both in the news today, for different reasons. So, here is some of a column I did awhile back, wherein both women (coincidentally) are mentioned. Oh, and my take on the Ottawa drama? I don’t see much downside for either Adams
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Fifty shades of domestic abuse
Last night, my (feminist) partner and I went to see a movie. The trailers came on, and one was for Fifty Shades of Grey, which has attracted no small amount of controversy. When we got home, I looked up the plot on Wikipedia. Here’s what I read: “The tension between
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: RIP and happy birthday, Tuff Gong
When Canada Goose was sold to a U.S. Hedge fund, I stitched this over their logo in protest. Today, I display it to remember Tuff Gong on his 70th birthday. Likkle more!
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: My Sudbury prediction comes true!
Choose your gut over your head. You can’t go wrong.
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Here is a question for those who still oppose combat against ISIS/ISIL
At what point, exactly, do you finally admit you were tragically, fundamentally, historically wrong? (Reuters) – Islamic State militants are selling abducted Iraqi children at markets as sex slaves, and killing other youth, including by crucifixion or burying them alive, a United Nations watchdog said on Wednesday. Iraqi boys aged
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Somewhere, political war rooms are rejoicing
About this: “Twitter is expected on Thursday to announce a new partnership with Google, clearing the way for tweets on the microblogging service to be easier to find on the world’s most popular search engine. The deal, according to a person familiar with the matter, will give Google direct access
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: If you read any poll this year, read this one
My friends at Abacus have come up with the most fascinating survey – and the most important one – of this election year. It will make you smile, and it will make you think. Here it is summarized in three helpful bullets. The link is below the graphic: Stephen Harper
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Being Walkom, being dumb
Quote: “…the Liberals and NDP are running scared. They are so worried about Harper outmanoeuvring them in the public opinion polls that they are giving his fatally-flawed bill a pass. They think that will make us vote for them.” Forget about the fact that lazily calling up a bunch of civil
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