It is worth remembering, every once in a while, that Canada remains a constitutional monarchy. Precisely because the monarchy has no de facto power, most of us – myself included – rarely give it much thought and when we do it is of a mild form of bemus…
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Dead Wild Roses: Dear Royals – Go Away.
Enough. Just enough. You people have been dominating media coverage for the last week or so, you’ve had your time in the sun, now off with thee. Why people celebrate monarchy is beyond me. Royalty is emblematic of the rot that infested humanity for hundreds of years and does not deserve the fawning we lavish […]
Red Tory v.3.0.3: Royal Robots?
Following the opening of the Calgary Stampede and yet another tedious photo-op – this time at the local zoo of all places, apparently to educate the Royal couple about how carbon deposits from the Cretaceous era are ingeniously turned into … Continue reading →
The Equivocator: Monarchy, meh.
I think I am where most Canadians are on the Monarchy. I don’t really care about them. I don’t like it when people are fervently pro-Monarchy. Conversely, I don’t like it when people are zealously anti-Monarchy. There are many advantages … Continue reading →
Canada is still a British colony after all, judging by our reverence for the Royals
Prince William and Kate Middleton
If I was a King or a Queen in this age of democracy, I would have to work really hard on staying relevant and maintaining my hereditary power.
What would I do? How would I rejuvenate my subjects’ reve…
Continue readingAndy Lehrer: Stupid Quote of the Day
This gem comes from an interview with Robert Finch, Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada in today’s New York Times:
“The fact that the queen can’t change her hairstyle because she has to look like the person on her money, that’s an example of a big sacrifice,” Mr. Finch said.
Andy Lehrer: Stupid Quote of the Day
This gem comes from an interview with Robert Finch, Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada in today’s New York Times: “The fact that the queen can’t change her hairstyle because she has to look like the person on her money, that’s an example of a big sacrifice,” Mr.
Continue readingAndy Lehrer's Firebrand blog: Stupid Quote of the Day
This gem comes from an interview with Robert Finch, Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada in today’s New York Times: “The fact that the queen can’t change her hairstyle because she has to look like the person on her money, that’s an example of a big sacrifice,” Mr.
Continue readingCanadian Firebrand: Stupid Quote of the Day
This gem comes from an interview with Robert Finch, Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada in today’s New York Times: “The fact that the queen can’t change her hairstyle because she has to look like the person on her money, that’s an example of a big sacrifice,” Mr.
Continue readingTrashy's World: Happy CANADA Day!
NOT Dominion Day!
Today is to celebrate the birthday of a great (though currently politically misguided) and independent country. While our Constitution may refer to the land as a “Dominion”, the term is about as anachronistic as Christians turning Leviticus in the old testament for guidance… it just doesn’t “work” in modern times.
And technically, yes, we […]
Trashy's World: Happy CANADA Day!
NOT Dominion Day!
Today is to celebrate the birthday of a great (though currently politically misguided) and independent country. While our Constitution may refer to the land as a “Dominion”, the term is about as anachronistic as Christians turning Leviticus in the old testament for guidance… it just doesn’t “work” in modern times.
And technically, yes, we […]
Trashy's World: The “royal” visit – and why I am glad I’ll be outta town!
I detest hero-worship in any form… and the fawning over the “royal” visit is the epitome of hero worship!
Not that I am implying in any way that they’re heroes at all but they occupy the same pantheon as movie and sports celebs. They are false heroes who get paid more than most of […]
Trashy's World: And under the title of “who gives a crap”…
… their royal inbredednesses are in Bytown over Canada Day…
Hmmm… maybe book the Thursday off too and head off to Montréal until they leave.
Of course, The Robot is drooling WD-40…
Canadians hold The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in very high esteem and look forward to welcoming them as they embark on their first official […]
April Reign: Harper Knows Best
April Reign Ever wondered if the whole Father Knows Best sweater vest persona Harper puts on is just a show to appeal to his social conservative base? Well wonder no more! Ladies it turns out he really isn’t that into you. The government of Prime Minister David Cameron believes the
Continue readingFive of Five: The Future
Canada’s new Governor General David Johnston aims a C7 assault rifle at the perception that the Monarchy is archaic and ridiculous. For the next while it will be all about guns, soldiers, hockey and cheap donuts. I Miss the Haitian lady.Photo via Glob…
Continue readingPop The Stack: Senate and GG Reform : A Simple Solution
A great article on the Globe and Mail about Harper’s Senate reform plans. As always, Senate reform is a more complex issue than it first appears. Harper likely knows this and knows that his overly simple solution will never be implemented anyways because as the author points out, there are a lot of drawbacks to […]