Rising household costs continue to affect Canadians and there is no relief in sight. Canadians, who are already finding difficulty in choosing between paying their bills or putting food on the table, will feel the squeeze continuing into the later half…
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Michael Ignatieff in Victoria:Election 2011 (video)
My partner has created AMFresh video of the Michael Ignatieff rally and open question forum in Victoria on Sunday night at Crystal Gardens. Video of the Q & A session will follow shortly. Enjoy!!
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 →
Continue reading"With the bling and everything that comes with it"
Did you watch the televised leader’s debate tonight? If so, what did you think? It was rather boring to me this time around. Not much substance but a few entertaining quips had me lol’ing, particularily the ones that came out of Jack Layton’s mouth. He…
Continue readingMore Notes From Underground: Harper’s Vision For Canada
Here’s the criminal justice part of it via the superb QI: Unless you work in the PMO, that’s different somehow.
Continue readingProgressive Proselytizing: Strategic voting depends on your ridings poll numbers.
The majority of ridings are essentially a lock before the election even happens. A minority have a good competition and a small number end up being too close for poll aggregates to predict the day before the election. There is thus a reasonab…
Continue readingMolly'sBlog: Molly’sBlog 2011-04-12 11:36:00
CANADIAN POLITICS: STRAIGHT FROM THE OTHER END OF THE HORSE-HARPER QUOTES: To the tune of ‘Those Were The Days’…things the Conservative leader would like forgotten. For the original sources of these quotes see this link. Stephen Harper in his own wo…
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HUMOUR:DARTH HARPER:
Continue readingMolly'sBlog: Molly’sBlog 2011-04-05 11:58:00
HUMOUR CANADIAN POLITICS: WHAT HARPER WANTS:
Continue readingMolly'sBlog: Molly’sBlog 2011-04-03 15:52:00
CANADIAN POLITICS WINNIPEG: HARPER ESCAPES RIDICULE BY THE SKIN OF HIS TEETH: Here it was last Tuesday, and Molly was zipping along the roads of Winnipeg dodging the spring crop of Grand Canyon sized potholes. It was local news time on the radio, and …
Continue readingConfessions of a Liberal Mind: Open Letter to Stephen Harper, from Michael Ignatieff
This just crossed my desk this morning. Everyone should read this to hear the real story. Don’t believe the anonymous sources, believe this directly from the leader of the Liberal Party to the Leader of the Conservative Party. Open letter to Stephen Harper Dear Mr. Harper: I am writing about
Continue readingConfessions of a Liberal Mind: Open Letter to Stephen Harper, from Michael Ignatieff
This just crossed my desk this morning. Everyone should read this to hear the real story. Don’t believe the anonymous sources, believe this directly from the leader of the Liberal Party to the Leader of the Conservative Party. Open letter to Stephen Harper Dear Mr. Harper: I am writing about the one-on-one debate that you challenged me to two days ago. You will recall that when you issued your challenge, I immediately responded, accepting it with enthusiasm. As you stated, there are only two people who can be Prime Minister after May 2nd: you or me. Canadians truly deserve to see us go face to face in a contest of ideas, values and very different visions for our country. That is what democracy is all about. Like many Canadians, I was disappointed and puzzled when you reversed your commitment, and tried to back out yesterday. I don’t understand why you have gone back on your word, or why you would wish to disappoint Canadians. However, it is not too late for you to rectify the situation. Since our original exchange on Wednesday, many invitations to host the debate have come in from prestigious organizations across Canada. So there are any number of venues and times to choose from. Perhaps I can make this easier for you. I will meet you at the time and place of your choosing. There is no need for complicated or convoluted debate formats. Just two podiums – and you and me. A true, honest-to-goodness battle of ideas and visions. This is the kind of contest that Canadians are yearning for. I know because I have been meeting ordinary Canadians of all ages, backgrounds and political allegiances at events across Canada. It’s absolutely exhilarating. In fact, I would recommend that you try it. In closing, I urge you to reconsider your reversal and stick to your word. I strongly believe our fellow Canadians deserve this chance to see the different visions of leadership between the only two people who can become prime minister of this country at the end of this election. Sincerely, Michael Ignatieff Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
Continue readingConfessions of a Liberal Mind: Open Letter to Stephen Harper, from Michael Ignatieff
This just crossed my desk this morning. Everyone should read this to hear the real story. Don’t believe the anonymous sources, believe this directly from the leader of the Liberal Party to the Leader of the Conservative Party. Open letter to Stephen Harper Dear Mr. Harper: I am writing about
Continue readingCampaign Kick off Night for Victoria and Saanich Gulf Islands
Tonight marks the campaign kick off events for Victoria Federal Liberal candidate & Oak Bay Mayor Christopher Causton and Saanich Gulf Islands Liberal candidate Renee Hetherington. Unfortunately both events take place at the same time so I will be attending Christopher’s event, given I am helping with his campaign this time round. My heart and […]
Continue readingMay out of debate, again
Elizabeth May has once again been denied the opportunity to particpate in the leader’s debate. It is a repeat of 2008 when the broadcasting consortium said she wasn’t invited, yet due to public pressure, she was invited after all. I am guessing, and ho…
Continue readingGO TO OUR CANADA 2011 WEBSITE!
FYI, I will re-directing the blog to the Canada 2011 Election site until the end of the campaign. The direct link is http://democraticspace.com/canada2011. The blog will return after the election…
Continue readingOntario budget 2011 highlights
Today, we made choices that will secure an even brighter future for our children and grandchildren. These choices represent the kind of positive plan Ontario families are looking for. And only Dalton McGuinty and Ontario Liberals can deliver it.
In today’s provincial budget, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan outlined the choices we’ve made […]
Continue readingMolly'sBlog: Molly’sBlog 2011-03-29 00:36:00
CANADIAN POLITICS ONTARIO: MARCH ON MCGUINTY: This Friday, April 1, the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) along with sections of the Canadian Union of Public Employees CUPE are planning a mass demonstration to protest the McGuinty government’s …
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