The flowers, and the nice note, came from Ottawa’s Mark Bourrie, a writer who the National Post’s Jonathan Kay has described, inter alia, as “shrill,” “malicious,” “misguided,” and who has “ravings.” Um. Just today, Mark commented – under a fake name – that I was a “cowardly cocksucker,” “gutless,” and
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Warren Kinsella: How nice!
From the card that came with the flowers, just delivered to the office: “Sorry to see your career die at such a young age. Hopefully interesting new challenges await in the used car sales profession.” I have a fan! This is so nice and unexpected!
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Gomery gauntlet, thrown down
We here at Daisy just paused in a staff meeting to watch NDP leader Andrea Horwath throw down the proverbial gauntlet: call a public inquiry, or else. My view on public inquiries, going way back? I don’t like ‘em: “…Liberal strategist Warren Kinsella doesn’t mince words. The longtime critic of
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: From the wk.com archives
A Twitter friend, Vicki Davidson, has a better memory than I do (at my advanced age, that isn’t difficult). She told me about something I once said, on Global TV, so I went looking, and found this instead, from February 2009: • More recession madness: Kathleen Wynne, Ontario’s Minister of
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: More on the Tyson Bailey murder
…here, by Jennifer Pagliaro, with some important new details. This child’s death has shocked the city – and, more immediately, left me trying in vain to answer questions from my kids. I suspect I’m not alone.
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: The First Lady of the Great White North
I may be a small-L liberal, but I remain an unabashed fan of Laureen Harper. One of the best Prime Ministerial spouses to appear on the scene in our history, I dare say. More here.
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: In Sunday’s Sun: change, chosen
Change chosen. By the time this newspaper hits the streets, Ontario will have a new premier-elect, and it’ll represent a big, big change. The chances are pretty good that the premier-to-be will be a woman for the first time in Ontario’s history. One of the women is a proud Italian-Canadian,
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: The Ontario Liberal weekend
A couple weeks ago, I wrote this: Anyone who reads this web site at all knows where I stand. But I figured I would tip my hat to my adversaries in what has been a pretty good race. Will I be involved in the OLP, going forward? Beyond the convention,
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: It’s going to be tight!
In line to vote now. Here we go!
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Star: Wynne tries to stop extended registration for delegates caught in 401 crash
More about the crash here. And one Star reporter’s posting about what two senior Wynne organizers tried (unsuccessfully) to do: Pretty sad.
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: The view from behind Sandra, just now
They don’t call us backroomers for nothin’.
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: My view of the stage at OLP ’13
This is about as close as I’m getting to McGuinty tonight, I think! Those chairs? They’re for Oprah. She’s supporting Pupatello, too.
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Prorogation: name the OLP leadership candidate
“So the thing is the legislature had come to a standstill pretty much. I think the Premier did what he needed to do and I support the decision. I support his need to make a decision.” “I believe he did [prorogation] with absolutely the best intention.“ “I’m [not] distancing myself
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Ford follies, a continuing series: the politics of it
Rob Ford wins his appeal, so my earlier prediction was wrong. But the Divisional Court is wrong, too. By accepting the notion that a politician can set up a private fundraising vehicle – and direct lobbyists to donate to it, and control how it spends money – the judges have
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Busy day
My take? Rob Ford’s chances are bad. Sandra Pupatello’s are good. What’s yours?
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: David Peterson on Sandra Pupatello
…on CBC Radio just now. “@sandrapupatello has been in economic portfolios and has a great heart, and a great sense of compassion.” “I share your high view of @sandrapupatello.” “There’s no way the next Premier wins by being obsequious.” (Peterson dismissing criticism of feisty @sandrapupatello)
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Sandra Pupatello arrives for OLP convention
Paulo Senra and I were there, too. Our dedication is evidenced by the fact that it is ONE MILLION BELOW ZERO here in Tee Dot. Here’s Paulo’s pic. It’s cool (literally).
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: In their own words: what the media are saying about Pupatello this week
“MAKE PUPATELLO OUR NEXT PREMIER… when this newspaper’s editorial board looks closely at each candidate, we conclude that Pupatello is the candidate we must enthusiastically endorse. She is far and away the best person to become Ontario’s next premier because she has the skill and fortitude to deal with what
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