Details. It seems that Conservative MP Diane Ablonczy finds them irksome impediments to action. Details like objections to violations of our Charter Rights: During the final day of parliamentary hearings into the government’s controversial anti-terrorism bill, Conservative MP Diane Ablonczy used air quotes to dismiss an amendment, first proposed by
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Politics and its Discontents: Rick’s Latest
As usual, Mr. Mercer does us all proud as he yet again lambastes the obdurate, arrogant Mr. Harper, this time over the fact that he doesn’t play well with others (a.k.a. the provincial premiers). Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Star Readers Respond To Eric Balkind
Earlier in the week, I reproduced a Star letter-to-the-editor written by Eric Balkind, who urged the other federal political leaders to amalgamate their parties as the best way to stop Stephen Harper in the next election. That letter has provoked a number of equally well-considered letters, all worth reading, published
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: An Appeal For A United Front
I have often extolled the quality of letters written by Toronto Star readers. Today, a particularly cogent missive from Eric Balkind, who lives in Guelph, Ontario, argues that the only sure way of defeating Harper in this year’s election is for the other parties to unite. Unfortunately, his appeal is
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Mockery Is All They Deserve
Crawford Kilian of The Tyee poses an interesting question/suggestion: What If We Made 2015 the Year of Poking Fun at Conservatives? While there is certainly no dearth of mockery emanating from the blogosphere and people like Rick Mercer, Kilian suggests that 2015 is a propitious year for Canadians to return
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: My Name Is Ozymandias
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!’ Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: The Globe And Mail Does It Again
The self-proclaimed newspaper of record once more proves itself to be Dear Leader’s biggest fan and most sycophantic press enabler as it sits down for a year-end burnishing of its idol’s ego. Due to my respect for readers’ sensibilities, I am not offering any excerpts from the ‘interview.’ Read it
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Recognizing Harper For what He Is
Last evening I watched a PBS special on the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Archival footage spanning over 50 years of the group and their times reminded me of the passionate and committed century I grew up in, a time that saw people marching en masse to protest the
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: King Stephen And The Law Of Diminishing Returns
Last evening I wrote a brief post on how the Harper regime is exploiting the tragedy in Gaza for political gain. Anon responded with the following: It is worse than no shame. It is disgusting. Over 630 people have died, including 30 Israelis and over 600 Palestinians, mostly non combatants
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