Well it was a brave attempt, some might say an outrageous attempt, to put a fork in the wheels of justice.But sadly for Dean Del Mastro it just didn't work, and he will not be getting another trial.Read more »
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Politics and its Discontents: Cry Me A River
The frequently lachrymose Dean Del Mastro has yet another reason for tears: An Ontario judge has dismissed former Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro’s attempt to have a mistrial declared in his election overspending case. Del Mastro will appear before Cameron in Lindsay, Ont., on Thursday, where sentencing arguments are expected
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: The Wheels Of The Bus….
have been very busy of late: Recommend this Post
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Dean Del Mastro and the Barbarity of the Cons
Well I'm sure it's just a coincidence that on the day Dean Del Mastro appeared in court for his sentencing hearing. And demanded a mistrial. Former MP Dean Del Mastro is asking the Ontario Court of Justice to dismiss his Oct. 31 guilty verdicts related to overspending in the 2008 federal election
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – The Globe and Mail reminds us why we should demand the restoration of an effective census, while Evidence for Democracy is making a public push toward that goal. And Tavia Grant discusses how the destruction of effective data collection is affecting Canadian workplace:
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: There Wasn’t A Moist Eye In The House
With the exception of that maudlin master of emotion, the disgraced Dean Del Mastro, Members of Parliament seemed strangely unmoved by the self-proclaimed victim of injustice as he announced his resignation yesterday. For a full display of ‘Mr. Peterborough’s’ emotive and rhetorical range and a recounting of his ‘legendary’ achievements
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Dean Del Mastro’s Hasty Departure From Parliament
Well it looks as if we won't have Dean Del Mastro to kick around anymore. For after beating his chest for a few days, like a wounded gorilla, the Deaner has finally decided to throw in the towel. Dean Del Mastro, the MP for Ontario's Peterborough riding, has quit less than
Continue readingAlberta Diary: Said to be sought as candidate by Wildrose Party, ‘tax watchdog’ spokesperson’s intentions are for the moment unclear
CTF Alberta spokesperson Derek Fildebrandt last summer at the Legislature in Edmonton. Below: Premier Jim Prentice and political blogger Dave Cournoyer. Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith is “working hard” to recruit Canadian Taxpayers Federation Alberta spokesperson Derek Fildebrandt as a candidate for the next provincial general election in the Calgary-Bow riding,
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Stephen Harper And Dean Del Mastro: The Bromance Continues
I think this video amply illustrates their relationship: Recommend this Post
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Further Insane Adventures of Dean Del Mastro
Uh oh. It looks as if I might have to correct one of my posts. Remember how the other day I accused Dean Del Mastro of living in denial.Well I was wrong eh?Because I'm sorry to say I now think the Deaner is DELUSIONAL. MP Dean Del Mastro is filing to reopen
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: In The Outer World
…no one can hear Dean Del Mastro scream his innocence despite his conviction on three counts of overspending in his 2008 election campaign. In Del Mastro world, however, his guilt is just a subjective matter: The judge’s ruling “was not a final decision,” Del Mastro said. “I’ve in no way
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: More On The Walking Dead
My friend Dave in Winnipeg is always urging me to subscribe to Frank magazine for its unforgiving political assessments, the kind of commentary that rarely, if ever, finds its way into the MSM. It is advice I should heed. Not one to show respect for the politically deceased, Frank offers
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: It’s Hard To Keep A Dead Man Down
Even though it is a day past Halloween, don’t let your guard down just yet. The dead still walk among us. Recommend this Post
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Chris Matthews takes note of the gross growth of inequality in the U.S. Dean Baker notes that much of the wealth built on what’s branded as “innovation” reflects little more than successful attempts to evade health, safety and consumer protection laws. And Mike
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Incredible Downfall of Dean Del Mastro
Uh oh. Beat a drum slowly. Or if you're in the Harper PMO beat a gong furiously.The Deaner is DOWN !!!! A judge has found Peterborough, Ont., MP Dean Del Mastro guilty of spending too much in the 2008 federal election and falsifying a document to cover it up. Del Mastro
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Dean Del Mastro guilty on election charges
Del Mastro was Harper’s former Parliamentary Secretary. So much for judgement, eh? Del Mastro could possibly resign his seat, triggering a by-election in Peterborough.
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Dean Del Mastro guilty on election charges
Del Mastro was Harper’s former Parliamentary Secretary. So much for judgement, eh?Del Mastro could possibly resign his seat, triggering a by-election in Peterborough.
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Dean Del Mastro guilty on election charges
Del Mastro was Harper’s former Parliamentary Secretary. So much for judgement, eh? Del Mastro could possibly resign his seat, triggering a by-election in Peterborough.
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: A Tale Of Two Parliamentary Secretaries*
What do Paul Calandra and Dean Del Mastro have in common? Well, let’s answer that question by first stating the obvious. Both are of Italian heritage; both have served as Prime Minister Harper’s Parliamentary Secretary; both have made blubbering speeches in the House of Commons; and, surprise surprise, both have
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Stench of Scandal
Well as you know Stephen Harper is at the NATO summit in Wales and posing as a Great Statesman Leader.Although you'd never know it from his position in this group photo eh?Because any further back and you'd need binoculars to see him.But then I'm sure he's just glad to be
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