Domestic violence. Not acceptable, not ever. “TW DOMESTIC ABUSE ——When [an abusive man] tells me that he became abusive because he lost control of himself, I ask him why he didn’t do something even worse. For example, I might say, “You called her a fucking whore, you grabbed the
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Dead Wild Roses: Domestic Violence – Men “lose control”. (not really)
Domestic violence. Not acceptable, not ever. “TW DOMESTIC ABUSE ——When [an abusive man] tells me that he became abusive because he lost control of himself, I ask him why he didn’t do something even worse. For example, I might say, “You called her a fucking whore, you grabbed the phone
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Conservatives ignoring housing, food security needs in Canada’s North
Stephen Harper and the Conservatives are making the cost of living unsustainable for families in Canada’s North, according to Yvonne Jones, the Liberal MP for Newfoundland and Labrador. The post Conservatives ignoring housing, food security needs in Canada’s North appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingHarper Valley: Christy van der Clark
There’s certain rules a B.C. Liberal/Socred must adhere to; cruelty is at the top of the list. While Bill van der Zalm was busy plucking the wings off flies during his tenure as premier, Christy Clark has begun working on disecting the fly itself (sans anaesthetic). Christy, you give here, then take there….all in what […]
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Ontario Liberal announcements put Ontario families first
In the past couple of days, the Ontario Liberals have come up with some solid policy announcements that show how Liberals are committed to delivering results, not reckless rhetoric for Ontario families.
At Summer Fling last weekend, I was proud to sta…
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Tim Hudak vs. Full Day Kindergarten
Today, Ontario is announcing the last stage of the rollout of full day kindergarten. In a highly competitive, globalized, knowledge-based economy it is absolutely essential that Ontario invest in the younger generation to ensure that we build a powerfu…
Continue reading"Businesses first, families and pensioners second" – CPC candidate Alexander
First Chris Alexander (Conservative Party Candidate for Ajax Pickering)proclaimed that there was no poverty in Canada. Now he says that his party’s priorities are “businesses first, families and pensioners second.” For his next gaffe, perhaps he’ll rid…
Continue readingRight of Center Ice: Harper Party announces 2011 platform release date
For 2015-2016 if the budget is balanced. Maybe. Meanwhile, Michael Ignatieff and his Liberal team have put together a platform for families that aims to strengthen Canada through investment, education, and responsible government. Meanwhile in Winnipeg South Centre, Harper Party candidate Joyce Bateman has decided to bite the hand that
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