Going into this election, probably the biggest fear among progressives is the spectre of vote-splitting. If we follow our hearts, we may wind up ceding another victory to the much-despised Harper regime, well-past its expiry date in the minds of the majority of Canadians. After all, only 39% of Canadians
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The Canadian Progressive: Harper is Canada’s worst economic manager since World War II
A report released on the eve of the 2015 federal election call by Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, reveals that Harper qualifies for the unenviable title: Canada’s worst economic manager since World War II. The post Harper is Canada’s worst economic manager since World War II appeared first on The
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Joy Taylor Has A Mission
Ninety-two years old and still fighting the good fight. H/t Operation Maple Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics Canada: Harper calling Trudeau “Justin” just like a school yard bully
In a demonstration of how petty, disrespectful and full of piss and vinegar he is Stephen Harper and his Conservatives are calling Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, “Justin”. They are not using his last name at all instead just “Justin” which is meant to demean, disrespect and diminish Trudeau. They want to
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Sometimes, Few Words Are Needed.
Many thanks to my sister-in-law, Vicki, for alerting me to this. The saddest thing for Canada is the fact that from the second panel on, everything is true. Recommend this Post
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: NDP vaults past Conservatives, Liberals after 2015 election call: Poll
A Forum Research poll conducted after Stephen Harper officially called the 2015 federal election on Sunday shows that 39 per cent of Canadian voters would vote NDP if the election were held today. The post NDP vaults past Conservatives, Liberals after 2015 election call: Poll appeared first on The Canadian
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: The Fascination Of Politics
It always astounds me that more people are not interested in politics. Far too many dismiss it as an arcane pursuit that has no relevance in their lives, apparently confusing the recondite measures involved in the development of public policy with the human dynamics at the heart of pursuing and
Continue readingPolitics Canada: Harper: Never Ready Steve – Free Liberal attack ad
Free attack ad for the Liberal Party of Canada: VIDEO A animatronic Stephen Harper with bunny ears and a large drum strapped to it’s chest (similar to energizer bunny) sits stationary. The words, “Never-Ready” emblazoned across the drum. AUDIO (V.O. mocking man’s voice) This is Never Ready Steve Stephen Harper says Trudeau
Continue readingPolitics Canada: Inform Harper supporters to get them to reconsider
As Tom Flanagan points out, a close election is decided by the least informed voters. The voters who have only a surface knowledge of any issues, who have seen a lot of political advertising and don’t dig into information to make their decision. These are the people targeted by the
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Official transcript of Stephen Harper’s remarks launching the 2015 federal election
Launching the 2015 federal election on Aug 2, Stephen Harper said he will ask “Canadians for their support to continue to deliver sound economic management” The post Official transcript of Stephen Harper’s remarks launching the 2015 federal election appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingProgressive Proselytizing: Mulcair fails Media Relations 101
Today was election campaign launch day in Canada. Well I suppose that really happened a year or so ago, but today was the official launch, when the official rules kick in, at any rate. All the parties want one main thing out of these launches, to say a…
Continue readingProgressive Proselytizing: Mulcair fails Media Relations 101
Today was election campaign launch day in Canada. Well I suppose that really happened a year or so ago, but today was the official launch, when the official rules kick in, at any rate. All the parties want one main thing out of these launches, to say a few positive
Continue readingProgressive Proselytizing: Mulcair fails Media Relations 101
Today was election campaign launch day in Canada. Well I suppose that really happened a year or so ago, but today was the official launch, when the official rules kick in, at any rate. All the parties want one main thing out of these launches, to say a few positive
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: TPP talks fail: Part of Harper’s disastrous economic project ends, says Council of Canadians
The recent failure of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations spoils Harper’s agenda promoting the corporate takeover of the Canadian public good, says the Council of Canadians. The post TPP talks fail: Part of Harper’s disastrous economic project ends, says Council of Canadians appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: The Choice Is Ours
And don’t forget that the first leaders’ debate is August 6. Hosted by Paul Wells, it will be recorded in City’s Toronto studio and air live, commercial-free and with closed captioning, on City, OMNI.1, OMNI.2, and CPAC. It will also stream live at Macleans.ca, Citytv.com, CityNews.ca, OMNItv.ca, CPAC.ca, Facebook, YouTube,
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: If Canadians Have Any Self-Respect
…. this will outrage them. It turns out Stephen Harper is not going to interact with anyone during the election campaign that wasn’t cleared in advance by his staffers. Even “public” rallies with hundreds or thousands of people will be made up entirely people who are pre-screened. Conservative spokesman Kory
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Share. Inform. Engage.
It sounds like it will be a long campaign. Each of us has a role to play. Recommend this Post
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: Smart Or Stupid? (Mulcair And The Debates)
Mulcair is threatening to pull out of any debate that Harper ain’t at. Already, a tide of outrage is rising on twitter. Democracy is being defiled!!! and so forth. Mulcair would be wise to ignore it. Catering to that tiny sliver of the nation’s citizenry who are immersed in its
Continue readingPolitics Canada: Free attack ad on Harper’s cynical long election move
Free attack ad on Harper’s cynical long election campaign plan VIDEOShot of Stephen Harper grinning. CUT TO: House of commons chamber. AUDIOWoman’s concerned voice (V.O.) In 2014 Stephen Harper changed the rules for Political Parties during Canadian elections, increasing spending caps for longer campaigns. Now he has called an election
Continue readingPolitics Canada: We must fight and fight hard to defeat Harper
I want Canada back. I want us to make decisions and set policies based on what will build a greater society for all who live here, not just a few. I want to make decisions based on science, research and how effective a solution may be, not on ideology. I
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