As mentioned earlier, the Liberal Party of Canada this morning released two new ads featuring Justin Trudeau that will be running on television and online, one in English and one in French (you can donate here to help keep them on the air). Both are similar in tone, although only
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A BCer in Toronto: New Liberal ads are online
The Liberals and Justin Trudeau now have ads of their own, and they stand in stark contrast to the negative Conservative personal attack ads of last week. Take a look: And a French ad that’s a little different visually: Have to run; I’ll have some thoughts later.
Continue readingScott's DiaTribes: Positive vs Negative (Ads)
As soon as Justin Trudeau won, the Conservative attack ads came out. Everyone knew they’d be coming, but they came out far earlier then they did after Dion and Ignatieff became Liberal leaders, hinting and indicating that the Conservatives are very concerned about Justin Trudeau, even 2 years out from
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: A great betrayal: Trudeau and the Liberals voted for Harper’s sell-out FIPA
By: Obert Madondo | The Canadian Progressive: Justin Trudeau and the Liberals abandoned us during our greatest hour of need. And if there’s a greater act of betrayal, please let me know. On Monday, Trudeau and the Liberals voted with the Harper Conservatives to kill an NDP motion to stop the Canada-China Foreign Investment
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: On distinctions
I’ve already pointed out the NDP’s opportunity to differentiate itself from the Libs as a truly progressive party. And the Libs’ corporatist votes against democratic decision-making and basic civil liberties will certainly help that cause. But if it’s possible to draw a clear distinction between Mulcair and Trudeau on basic
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Why an economist makes a bad leader
At least one of the reasons. Stephen Harper has an MA in economics, and he has other issues. You know what gives you a better background than economics? Camp counsellor. Alltop went to Camp Ha Ha.
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: On FIPA, Justin Trudeau, and Chauncey Gardner
Last night while checking my Twitter feed, I noticed several people expressing their deep disappointment over the fact that Justin Trudeau led his Liberal Party to vote with the Harper regime against an NDP motion to inform China that it will not ratify the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection
Continue readingPolitics Canada: Why Justin Trudeau can not ‘stay positive’
In the world of politics the fight can really only stay as clean as your dirtiest player and the Conservative Party of Canada could not be a dirtier player. They are the textbook example of Karl Rove’s warped, cynical play-book. The latest attack ads against Justin Trudeau demonstrate how low they
Continue readingNot an Official Green Party Canada Site: Attack ads are not the issue for the Liberals. It is the lack of money.
All this focus on attack ads! I do not normally have much to say about Air War aspects of political campaigning. Broadcast and media aspects of campaigns are important, but they are really outside my area of expertise. What I do know is that when the public gets engaged, money
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper Goes After Justin Again
Oh no. I see Stephen Harper is still trying to politicize a tragedy.Still trying to portray himself as a strong leader. Still trying to portray Justin Trudeau as a girly man too weak to govern. In a surprise move Friday, the Harper government said it will launch a two-day debate on
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Stephen Harper takes partisan politics abroad
Harper’s government reacts with overwrought rage when other Canadian politicians express opinions outside Canada. So which way is it? By: Tim Harper | Toronto Star, Published on Fri Apr 19 2013: OTTAWA — Stephen Harper was representing Canada at the funeral of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in London this week. Was
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Saturday Afternoon Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Daniel Cohn theorizes that the only real problem with RBC’s outsourcing of Canadian jobs is that they called attention to the government policies which facilitated that outcome. But for those of us who think there’s actually a problem with an economy designed around
Continue readingCalgary Grit: This Just In: Voters Feel Negative Ads Are “Negative”
Respondents describe the ads as “unfair”, “negative”…and “hawt!“. Trudeau’s predictable win, followed by predictable attack ads, has been followed by an all-too predictable poll: In an EKOS Research Associates survey, 70 per cent found the ads “unfair” while 74 per cent said the ads were “unhelpful.” Asked to describe the
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper’s Attack Ads Backfire Badly
Oh dear. It looks as if Stephen Harper's attempt to screw Justin Trudeau has backfired badly.He was hoping to stick a few pins into Justin's dolly.But instead he finds himself pulling them out of his ownlarge behind.A poll conducted by EKOS between Wednesday and Friday of this week found that
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Justin Trudeau to defend muzzled Conservative backbenchers?
By: Obert Madondo | The Canadian Progressive: Apparently, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s forthcoming Liberal Opposition Day motion seeks to defend Conservatives MPs who are being muzzled by Stephen Harper. At least that’s how most of the media has interpreted the motion, to be debated and voted in the House of Commons Monday. “Justin Trudeau riding
Continue readingAlberta Diary: Redford Government just can’t seem to stop fumbling health care expenses frenzy
Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne, right, helps Premier Alison Redford get ready to face Opposition questions about Alberta Health Services expense accounts. Alberta politicians may not appear exactly as illustrated. Below: Health executives Michele Lahey, Sheila Weatherill, Alison Tonge. The clueless ineptitude of the Redford Government dealing with Alberta’s continuing
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: London radio station’s yanked CPC/Trudeau parody ad is back online — without CPC logos
On Thursday morning a London radio station, FM96 (which may or may not have London’s best rock) uploaded a humorous video parody of the Conservative Party of Canada’s anti-Justin Trudeau attack ads. Essentially, the “Conservatives” warned electing Trudeau meant “four years of your wife wanting to sleep with the Prime
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper’s Monstrous Attack on Justin Trudeau
I told you he was the sleaziest political pervert this country has ever seen.I told you he has no morals. I told you he has no class.I told you he was so scared of Justin Trudeau he would do ANYTHING to screw him.But who knew he was so debased he would turn a horrible
Continue readingLeftist Jab: The CBC Interview Makes Justin Trudeau Comes Off As The Progressive Version Of George W. Bush
“And always twirling, twirling towards freedom!” Peter Mansbridge interview with Justin Trudeau revealed that the Liberal leader has economic chops of a teenager with ADD. To begin, he should know that you don’t run a government like a household. You don’t run a government like a business. An experienced politician
Continue readingLeftist Jab: Justin Trudeau’s Message to Elizabeth May: Not Running A Candidate in Labrador Is Patronizing
Why does the Green Party want to cooperate with the Liberals again? Consider Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May who’s fought for progressives to cooperate in elections. To that effect, the Green Party has not fielded a candidate in the Labrador by-election as she explains in this statement: The
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