Tag: Musings

There is no news-related reason to post this photo.  I found it today on the Globe’s web site, and it renews my hope that Jim Flaherty succeeds in driving out Tim Hudak, and becomes Ontario PC leader.  We can then use this photograph to scare millions of voters into voting

My God, that would be so awesome.   Will it happen? Of course not.  Why would the incompetents at Maple Leaf Sports actually stop offering up stinkers, year after year, when saps like me continue to dutifully pony up for season’s tickets, year after year? Anyway.  We Toronto sports fans

What’s it mean? Well, after the polling industry’s Alberta debacle, I don’t put much stock in polling, these days.  You shouldn’t either. But if it’s true, it means that Bob “Not Interim” Rae – after running for the full-time post for a year, having solemnly promised he wouldn’t do so

I am reliably told that the source of some of this anonymous griping to the Star about Tim Hudak’s leadership comes from none other than Lisa MacLeod, previously Head Kool-Aid Drinker.  Lisa is apparently none too pleased with her demotion in the latest critic’s shuffle.  Not mentioned in the yarn:

Next time the National Post lectures the rest of us about openness and transparency, blah blah blah, be sure to have this one handy: “In the meantime, there was as far as I could see no communication from the National Post or its owner Postmedia explaining what had happened with

We in SFH are in a bit of conflict, because Joey’s Sudden Death Records is going to be distributing the CD version of our new record, but we are simply delighted by his decision to seek high office. If nothing else, it will enable us to crash in his legislative

Here.

Just named me, and a personal relationship, in the Leg.  I dare him to repeat it when he isn’t protected from a libel lawsuit.  I dare him. (And if he repeats it on a web site, or elsewhere, please let me know.)  

Wildrose not as scary as some say The Daily News (Kamloops) Fri Apr 20 2012 Page: C1 Section: Opinion Source: Vancouver Province  It is intriguing to hear the gathering chorus of alarmed bleating as Wildrose leader Danielle Smith grows closer to taking power in Alberta, with her libertarian views and

I’m one.  So is the United Church and the Salvation Army.  So are plenty of folks. What brings the word “lobbying” into disrepute is crap like this.  And, no, I’m not at all surprised to see who is at the centre of this.  As you may recall, I was prepared

In this extraordinary case, in less than three minutes. Don’t be surprised if this affects you emotionally.

From reliable source(s), an exchange that took place between [TOP SECRET NAME REDACTED] and Ken Zeise, who was until recently the PC Party President, at the Mississauga South Ontario PC AGM: Zeise told me tonight that Warren’s vocal support for Alison Redford and the Alberta PCs is really pissing off Ontario PC

Campaigns matter. Stephen Carter, the election strategist who took Naheed Nenshi from nowhere to capture Calgary’s mayoralty, is the same guy who engineered Redford’s huge win on Monday night. Carter is self-effacing and brilliant – and he showed, convincingly, that a well-run campaign can make all the difference on election

For the past while, I’ve been pretty open about my enthusiasm for Alison Redford.  I’ve also been pretty critical of her main opponent, Wildrose’s Danielle Smith.  I haven’t hidden it. As such, I’ve gotten a few tweets sent my way, some of which I would like to share for your

Sarah Palin North got beaten, badly.  The PC leader who impressed me so much, months ago, won big.  Quick takes: Rod Love has gone into hiding. A hole has been kicked in a wall at 24 Sussex. That viral vid urging youth to vote PC wasn’t so bad after all,

But that’s just politics. When Canadians are probed about their attitudes and identities — the deep-down, emotional stuff that doesn’t easily lend itself to words, but which drives political choices — conservatives increasingly dominate. Following the lead of U.S. conservatives in the 1960s, the Canadian right has become far better

In the future, if you are to look up the dictionary definition of “idiotic,” this will be one of the examples offered up.

Speaking for me, myself and I, a election would’ve been quite acceptable.  We would have won a majority, and the Ontario PCs would have been reduced to third-party status. Also, I enjoy elections.  I think they’re fun.  The Premier, however, is more sensible than me. He did what people are

Wildrose has been dropping sharply since the bozone layer eruptions began.  The PCs now own Edmonton, and the huge Wildrose lead in Calgary has vanished.  Rural Alberta is rural Alberta: WCC, blah blah blah. Contrary to what Canada’s conservative-dominated media pundits may tell you, (a) the PCs have run a

I love it when conservatives give writing tips, and then misspell two key words in three sentences: Hey Kinsella: You would make a great writer for the National Enquire. Have you ever consider that? Totally amazing what goes thru that little mind of yours. Howard Melnikel