Since I am currently preoccupied with rebuilding a small part of our deck (unskilled non-trades person that I am, the work is proceeding slowly), I shall take the easy way out this morning and embed some political ads that are making the rounds on You Tube and inviting commentary from
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Politics and its Discontents: Your Monday Morning Smile
I believe this is the cartoon Pamela was referring to in her comment yesterday: H/t The Toronto Star Recommend this Post
Continue readingSusan on the Soapbox: An Open Letter to Stephen Harper about the Debates
Dear Mr Harper: I understand that you’ve decided not to participate in the traditional election debates hosted by the three major TV networks, Global, CTV and CBC. Incidentally, isn’t it convenient they’re known as The Consortium? Conjures up all sorts of sinister images of The Firm and The Company and
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: An Empty Podium
Given the firm rejection by Mr. Harper to join in the leaders’ debates being arranged by a consortium of broadcasters, it would seem only fitting to have an empty podium onstage with his name attached, in case he changes his mind at the last minute, and to serve as a
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: When You’ve Lost The Prison Guards…
…or at least their union….well. I don’t know what happens. But this surely can’t be good news for the Harper gov.: KITCHENER, ON, May 22, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ – Dozens of correctional officers working in Ontario penitentiaries who are affiliated with the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO-SACC-CSN) will be
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: Rachel Notley Does A Smart Thing
No real budget until fall. Until after the federal election, Alberta treads water. And the federal NDP takes no heat for any unpopular measures said budget might contain. The politics of it can be criticized. Nevertheless its pretty clever.
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: What’s That Sound I Hear?
Lesser morals might baldly accuse Stephen Harper of cowardice. Editorial cartoonists have a better way: H/t The Toronto Star Recommend this Post
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Federal NDP ahead of Conservatives and Liberals in new poll
A new poll suggests that Canadians are embracing the orange wave and seriously considering electing Canada’s first ever federal NDP government. The post Federal NDP ahead of Conservatives and Liberals in new poll appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: New LPC Ad Is Pretty Clever
They’ve bought space during some of tonight’s hockey games, apparently. Probably for just a night or two, and then they’ll hope The Net spreads word a bit further. They’ll get good media coverage out of it. It’s clever and positive and on point. Just one shot in the battle, but
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Quebec’s Second Largest Union To Campaign Against Harper During 2015 Federal Election
The Confederation of National Trade Unions, Quebec’s second-largest labour federation, will campaign against the Harper during the 2015 federal election. The post Quebec’s Second Largest Union To Campaign Against Harper During 2015 Federal Election appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Brigette DePape and the youth insurgency against Harper
Why game-changing activist Brigette DePape’s Get Out the Youth Vote tour is a much-needed youth democratic insurgency against Stephen Harper. The post Brigette DePape and the youth insurgency against Harper appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: Just A Forum Poll
Takes them until par 8 to finally, grudgingly admit that the LPC is still slightly ahead: The Liberals under Mr. Trudeau were the first or leaning choice for 34 per cent of the survey’s respondents, compared to 31 per cent who said they would or would likely vote Conservative and
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: O Glorious Justin!: Trudeau’s Speech
“It is a cruel joke to claim that you are liberating people from oppression by dictating in law what they can and cannot choose to wear”— Paul Wells (@InklessPW) March 10, 2015 I didn’t hear it live, but all accounts say its old-timey Liberalism. So people will yell about it.
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: Harper Gives Exclusive Interview To CostCo Magazine, Gets Bumped From Cover By Sarah Style
What’s more hilarious? @pmharper giving an “exclusive” interview to @costcocanada, or that it’s not the cover story? pic.twitter.com/79nYDyKWpv— Elias Makos (@eliasmakos) February 26, 2015 And they say Justin lacks gravitas.
Continue readingScott's DiaTribes: Calm before the political storm
Twitter was all aflutter yesterday from some journalists saying several people had told them they had heard an election was going to be called today and the writ dropped for April. That set everyone into panic mode or excited mode, depending on your point of view. So far as of
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Fair Elections Act Legal Case Could Call Into Question The Validity Of Upcoming Election
The Council of Canadians and Canadian Federation of Students have filed a Charter Challenge to Harper’s Fair Elections Act in the Ontario Superior Court. The post Fair Elections Act Legal Case Could Call Into Question The Validity Of Upcoming Election appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: “Violent extremist Jewish organization” wants Harper to win 2015 federal election
The Canadian chapter of the Jewish Defence League is set to open a Montreal office dedicated to delivering the 2015 federal election to Stephen Harper. The post “Violent extremist Jewish organization” wants Harper to win 2015 federal election appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingYappa Ding Ding: Let’s send Bardish to Ottawa!
This is my official endorsement for the Waterloo Liberal Riding Association candidate to stand in the next federal election. I’m rooting for Ms. Bardish Chagger.
Bardish is an amazing person and an incredible asset to our community. She has done everything – really – go see her web site for all the details (bardishchagger.ca). Most recently she served, for the last four years, as president of the Waterloo Federal Liberal Association (WFLA, formerly the KWFLA).
When Bardish talks about the five years she worked as Executive Assistant to Andrew Telegdi when he was our MP, she says, “I learned about the work of an MP, but most of all, I learned the value of helping constituents surmount their challenges. Inclusiveness, community building and social justice are at the heart of my work and of my volunteer and Liberal Party involvement – all of which position me to help return the Liberals to Ottawa.”
What mostly impresses me about Bardish is her leadership ability: she draws people in, motivates, makes them part of the community. And she does it non-stop, year after year. I have interacted with her at LPC(0) AGMs, on the KWFLA board, in election campaigns, and many other places, and I have always been impressed. I don’t know if her political ability is natural or learned, but she has it in spades.
I really like both of the other candidates (Dan Herman and Cathy MacLellan) and I wish them all the best, but Bardish is the best choice, by a mile, in my opinion.
The nomination meeting will be held on Sunday, February 22 from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Waterloo Inn (475 King St. N.). To vote, you must be a member of the Liberal party by now. Details are here: waterloo.liberal.ca/nomination
Continue readingYappa Ding Ding: Let’s send Bardish to Ottawa!
This is my official endorsement for the Waterloo Liberal Riding Association candidate to stand in the next federal election. I’m rooting for Ms. Bardish Chagger. Bardish is an amazing person and an incredible asset to our community. She has done everything – really – go see her web site for
Continue readingYappa Ding Ding: Let’s send Bardish to Ottawa!
This is my official endorsement for the Waterloo Liberal Riding Association candidate to stand in the next federal election. I’m rooting for Ms. Bardish Chagger. Bardish is an amazing person and an incredible asset to our community. She has done everything – really – go see her web site for
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