As you know the Harper regime has expended a huge amount of energy pandering to the so-called ethnic vote.And nobody more than Jason Kenney, the man they call Mr Curry in a Hurry, who likes to jet across the country hitting every religious festival and ethnic banquet between St John's
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Maple-Flavoured Politics: Stephen Harper Doesn’t Trust Stephen Harper
Today, Stephen Harper announced that Stephen Harper doesn’t trust Stephen Harper. OK, he didn’t quite put it that way, but that was a logical conclusion that one could draw from his announcement. At an event in Rivière-du-Loup, Québec, Harper added a “Tax Lock” law plank to the Conservative election platform.
Continue readingNorthern Reflections: Who Do You Trust?
There was a lot of sound and fury last night about niqabs. But they are red herrings. The central question in this election is, “Who do you trust?” Michael Harris writes: This week has seen another trainwreck for CPC credibility. How funny is it that the guy who campaigns in
Continue readingNorthern Reflections: Respect Isn’t In His Dictionary
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ Stephen Harper has always treated his political rivals with contempt. But these days, David Krayden writes, he is equally contemptuous of his base. Consider the case of the Canadian Firearms Association: Leave it to the ‘tough guys’ of Canadian politics to pick fights in all the
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Check Out My Scary List of Stephen Harper’s Scummy Candidates
I don't know where Stephen Harper gets his candidates from, but it must be a dark and smelly place.You'd think the guy with the coffee cup and the YouTube pervert would be enough.But it turns out there are so many more.Read more »
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Justin Trudeau and the Last Days of the Mad King Harper
Well he took his time, and I must admit the suspense was killing me.But Justin Trudeau has finally done the right thing.And announced that he will not support a Stephen Harper minority government.Read more »
Continue readingNorthern Reflections: Living In A Bunker
https://jerazol.wordpress.com/ The Harperites have always lived inside a bunker. During this election, they’ve fortified the barricades. Lawrence Martin writes: In the election campaign, the Conservatives have barred
Continue readingMontreal Simon: How To Stop Stephen Harper From Stealing the Election
There are now only twenty-seven days to go before the election that will determine the fate of this country. Less than four weeks before we find out whether it will live or it will die.But even as the decent people of Canada prepare for the battle they hope will bring down
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Are the Harper Con Artists Faking Their Propaganda?
I'm sure many of you have seen this great sign carved into a field in Buford, Ontario, by a good Canadian to make it absolutely clear what he thinks of Stephen Harper. People flying over John Langs’ farm know exactly how the retired civil servant feels about the upcoming election.“I think
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Real Threat Stephen Harper Doesn’t Want to Talk About
Well there was Stephen Harper yesterday, standing in front of a wall of PROTECT signs, defending his miserly response to the refugee crisis.And playing the politics of fear.Conservative Leader Stephen Harper is defending his government’s approach to the Syrian refugee crisis as “generous and responsible.” And he took aim at the Liberals
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Three Words That Could Help Destroy Him
They were only three words in a heated debate, but when Stephen Harper used the words "old stock Canadians" he may have made one of the biggest mistakes of this campaign.For while many Canadians who were born in this country may have easily shrugged them off, as just another pathetic attempt by
Continue readingNorthern Reflections: Bigotry At Its Heart
https://www.pinterest.com Many watching Thursday’s debate were shocked to hear Stephen Harper make a distinction between refugees and those he called “old stock Canadians.” If they
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Con’s New Bigot Offensive
Well now we know for sure. Now there is no longer any doubt. Stephen Harper will use bigotry to try to win the next election. He is that desperate, and that crazy.He will not not call off his bloodthirsty hounds. The Conservatives are seeking to throw up another roadblock to a Muslim woman's
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: The Environment Is Of Vital Importance – Next Time Include Elizabeth May
This blog is focused on autism disorders, very closely related conditions including intellectual disability and epilepsy. It is about my son and the joy he brings me each day despite his serious disorders and challenges. Occasionally it is …
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: The Environment Is Of Vital Importance – Next Time Include Elizabeth May
This blog is focused on autism disorders, very closely related conditions including intellectual disability and epilepsy. It is about my son and the joy he brings me each day despite his serious disorders and challenges. Occasionally it is just a celebration via pictures of the pleasure I experience each day
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: The Environment Is Of Vital Importance – Next Time Include Elizabeth May
This blog is focused on autism disorders, very closely related conditions including intellectual disability and epilepsy. It is about my son and the joy he brings me each day despite his serious disorders and challenges. Occasionally it is just a celebration via pictures of the pleasure I experience each day
Continue readingNorthern Reflections: Out Of The Closet
http://www.scaryforkids.com/ At several junctures in last night’s debate, Justin Trudeau interrupted Stephen Harper with a simple declarative sentence: “That’s not true.” Mr. Harper’s government has distinguished itself with its in-your-face dishonesty. But, Michael Harris writes, it is even more noteworthy for its in-your-face corruption: Cheating, lying and
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Noisy But Not So Great Globe Economic Debate
OK. Before I write about my impressions of last night's Globe debate.I feel I need to make some things clear, in the interests of full disclosure.I've never been very good at numbers, and I'm not much interested in economics. I took a lot of classes at university but I slept
Continue readingNorthern Reflections: Facts? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Facts
http://www.patheos.com/ When it comes to evaluating the recently announced federal surplus, it’s wise to remember that Stephen Harper has been waging a decade long war
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