It's been almost thirty years since Preston Manning and his Reform Party cowboys galloped into Ottawa and started trampling on our country and its values.They had "The West Wants In" tattooed on their…er…saddles, as they stampeded into our parliament.Parson Manning thundered that they had come to elevate our politics, take
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Montreal Simon: The Electoral Reform Cult and the Vote Splitting NDPers
As Jagmeet Singh heads for the finishing line, still urging Canadians to vote for the NDP even in ridings where that party can only split the vote and elect Cons, his supporters react in kind: And since I can imagine what they will say, if they elect a Scheer majority that
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Is Canada Heading For A Coalition Government?
For years I dreamed of a mighty progressive coalition that would unite to topple the increasingly sinister Stephen Harper.And I will never forget how happy I was to see progressives of all colours marching together after the would be dictator prorogued Parliament.Or forget how much I hoped it would encourage the
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Justin Trudeau and the Cons Who Would Kill Him
Two weeks ago after a man tried to attack Justin Trudeau at the Climate March in Montreal, I warned that the threats against Trudeau were escalating out of control.And that the toxic Trudeau haters were becoming more and more menacing.Well, this was the scene at a Liberal rally in Mississauga
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: I’ve covered a dozen elections, but this one feels menacingly different.
A Tyee newsletter about the Canadian federal election. Sort of. I’ve covered a dozen elections, but this one feels menacingly different. [Editor’s note: With the 2019 Canadian federal election in high gear, The Run Read more…
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Final Debate And The New Threat To Canada
It was the best debate of them all, and made the last English debate looked like an out of control kindergarten.The moderator Patrice Roy was a real professional, there were good questions from real journalists. And there were far fewer insults.But despite that, there was no clear winner.Despite what the
Continue readingWilly Loman: Can’t get a woman to cook, eat cat
Note to Self: When reminiscing about the good old days, remind your viewers that misogynous attitudes about women’s roles and racist humour were quite prevalent and sadly acceptable back then. For the record I was not paid to make fun of the gaffes spoken in this video.
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Justin Trudeau and the Pornography of the Cons
Ever since Justin Trudeau became Liberal leader the grubby Cons have been trying to smear him in the most vile manner.Stephen Harper did his best to debase him by claiming "he was not ready" over and over again.But it's the ugly American Andrew Scheer who is responsible for the dirtiest
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Is A Republican Operative Trying To Dig Up Dirt On Justin Trudeau?
Last April Andrew Scheer had a secret meeting in a secluded lodge in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, to discuss how best to defeat Justin Trudeau's Liberals. The day-long strategy session, held April 11 at the Azuridge Estate Hotel in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, brought together some of
Continue readingWilly Loman: There is something tragic about clowns named Chuckles
The famous one, surprisingly similar to our current Canadian version, was also known to take on many different disguises to conceal, cloak and gloss over his true identity, that of a clown. A trait, which in the end, at least for the famous Chuckles sadly led to his demise, when
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Andrew Scheer and the Opus Dei Connection (Continued}
As I watched Monday's hideous political debate, I grew increasingly frustrated at the way the ugly American Andrew Scheer was able to avoid any hard questions about his sinister religious and political ideology.Or all his other dirty little secrets And I vented my frustration on Twitter. But today I'm feeling a
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Leader’s Debate and the Shame of Andrew Scheer
It was without a doubt the worst political debate I have ever seen, more like a game show on crack than anything else.The format was all wrong, the time allocation was a farce with no candidate able to develop a thought before being cut off.And to make matters worse, health
Continue readingMontreal Simon: David Akin And the Naked Bias Of The Con Media
I have never had much respect for David Akin, Global News' Chief political correspondent.Not since he worked at Sun TV News, where Ezra Levant also worked, and first looked like a Con desperately seeking a Senate seat.But recently his Con bias has escalated out of control, to a point that
Continue readingMontreal Simon: How Much Humiliation Can Andrew Scheer Take?
When I saw how the Cons were portraying Andrew Scheer as the winner of Wednesday night's French language debate, I was astounded.For I speak French fluently, and I didn't have the slightest doubt that he was the big loser.And sure enough the Quebec media has now delivered its unanimous verdict.And
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Breaking: Andrew Scheer Exposed As An American
I always knew that Andrew Scheer acted more like an American than a Canadian.And that he always sided with Donald Trump, and worked to undermine our government.But this is outrageous.Read more »
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Andrew Scheer, #Brokergate, and the Shame of the Con Media
Andrew Scheer is such a serial liar that I once designed a flashing light to place on his pointy nose, so he didn't take someone's eye out.But our shabby Con media never calls him a serial liar, and this latest big lie, this #brokergate, is no different. They made a huge fuss
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Andrew Scheer And The Da Vinci Cons
He is without a doubt the most anti-gay political leader this country has ever known.A creepy religious fanatic who began his political career by working with an Alliance MP who wanted to re-criminalize homosexuality, and arrest LGBT Canadians.And has refused to apologize for comparing them to dogs.So you can imagine
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Andrew Scheer and the #Brokergate Scandal
Andrew Scheer took Sunday off, no doubt to try to calm his shattered nerves. Discuss the state of the Con campaign with his ex-Rebel MiniMe Hamish Marshall.And of course, figure out what to say to the media, if or when they asked him to explain why he had once posed
Continue readingThe Progressive Economics Forum: A Warning from Australia on Scheer’s Climate Non-Plan
Andrew Scheer argues carbon pricing is the wrong way to limit GHG emissions. He has pledged to eliminate the federal carbon pricing system, promising that scrapping it will bring down the cost of living and unleash more business investment. (Read more…) Most economists disagree. And all of the other major
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Who Is The Real Andrew Scheer And What Else Is He Hiding?
In just three weeks Andrew Scheer, who is leading in the polls, could become the new Prime Minister of Canada.And we still know so little about who he really is, and what he might do to our country.But now an article in the Globe has cast a little more light
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