The NDP is certainly not asking whether it should abandon organized labour, but maybe organized labour should ask whether it abandon the NDP. What does it say about the New Democratic Party when it is the only political organization of unions, for unions and organized labour over the last thirty
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Accidental Deliberations: Leadership 2012 Candidate Analysis – Nathan Cullen
Nathan Cullen has managed to put together than some observers (myself included) expected when he first raised the idea of joint nominations as a campaign centrepiece – and all while emphasizing that controversial proposal. But has he overcome the initial concerns? 1. What direction will he set for the NDP?
Continue readingIt’s #ndpldr Voting Time
Starting today members of the NDP (New Democratic Party) will start to receive their voting information in the mail. Members can choose to vote immediately upon receiving their information. Below are the details on how to vote as released from Leadership 2012 How To Vote There are four ways you can vote for the next
Continue readingcmkl: Sigh. I’ll say it. I don’t think Thomas Mulcair is a New Democrat
I’ve got friends and acquaintances in pretty much everyone’s campaign these days. So I’m going to disappoint someone I’m sure when I say that I can’t believe anyone who would be comfortable serving in Jean Charest’s cabinet could turn around and call themselves a New Democrat and be taken seriously,
Continue readingCanadian Progressive World: Conservatives Robocalls Scandal: What Canadians Are Saying
Thanks to the still-imploding Conservatives robocalls scandal, the end of the age of innocence in Canadian politics has begun. The scandal is being described in the kind of terms common in authoritarian countries. Only Federal …Read More
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Leadership 2012 Candidate Analysis – Paul Dewar
Paul Dewar has been the quintessential middle-of-the-pack candidate thus far in the NDP’s leadership race, combining one obvious weakness with a strong organization and personal appeal to place himself within the second tier of contenders. So where will he place as the campaign draws to a close? 1. What direction
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Leadership 2012 Candidate Analysis – Thomas Mulcair
Thomas Mulcair has held the pole position from day one of the NDP’s leadership campaign, and only looks to have entrenched that status as the candidates behind him have focused largely on trying to make the final ballot. 1. What direction will he set for the NDP?And that’s much to
Continue readingCanadian Progressive World: The Canadian Senate Can Kill Bill C-10
Even as the Tory’s draconian omnibus crime bill approaches the critical vote in the Conservative-dominated Senate, Canadians must still hope that sanity will prevail. The Senate, though unelected and dominated by Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s …Read More
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Leadership 2012 Candidate Analysis – Peggy Nash
From the start of the NDP’s leadership campaign, I’ve been just one of many commentators anticipating a final ballot of Thomas Mulcair vs. Peggy Nash. But while Mulcair still looks like a safe bet, Nash is looking less so – and the factors at play in that assessment match my
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Leadership 2012 Candidate Analysis – Martin Singh
Let’s turn to the second candidate to be reviewed as a contender for the NDP’s leadership. Martin Singh still looks to trail most of his competitors in the leadership campaign, but has undoubtedly raised his profile both inside and outside the party. So what would we expect if he were
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Leadership 2012 Candidate Analysis – Brian Topp
As promised, let’s take a look at each of the NDP’s leadership candidates through the lens of my three basic considerations – starting in reverse alphabetical order with Brian Topp. 1. What direction will he set for the NDP? Topp has been more clear than any other candidate in the
Continue readingThus Prate the Pundit » Social Critique: Should the NDP Renew Itself with a Shoot of Green?
Before our last federal election in 2010, I’d proposed a rationale for the NDP and Green Party to merge (from an NDP perspective). With the NDP leadership convention operating at full speed, now is a great time to reconsider this idea. In fact, one of the NDP’s recurring debate themes
Continue readingThe Equivocator: Micah Goldberg: How bad was this week for the Conservative Government?
It was bad. It was really bad. It was the worst week the Conservatives have had since they became a Majority Government. Bill C-30, the “Protecting Children from Internet Predators Act” allows the Government and Canadian authorities to track the digital footprint of Canadian citizens without a warrant in situations
Continue readingRandom Ranting Raving and Ratings: The Conservative Party of Canada – A Study in Contradictions
I can’t help but notice that Conservatives have been all over the board with their policies and positions arguing on one side of an issue in one circumstance and the polar opposite in a different circumstance Here are just a few examples: The Conservative party that last year said the
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Sunday Afternoon Links
Assorted content to close out your weekend. – Erica Alini points out that the effect of the Cons’ lobbying on behalf of the tar sands has been solely to make sure that the absolute worst polluters force the public to pay the cost of their activities, as anybody actually operating
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Leadership 2012 Candidate Rankings – February 26, 2012
Today’s debate didn’t do much to resolve the continued uncertainty surrounding the NDP’s leadership campaign, particularly among the candidates I’ve had ranked between 2nd and 5th for the bulk of the race. But let’s see if the last week has changed any of the rankings… 1. Thomas Mulcair (1) Mulcair
Continue readingWho calls me at 780-665-2272?
The Conservatives, that’s who! Plus, bonus Kady “Dude, I know how to use ‘affect’ vs. ‘effect” O’Malley twitterfeed.
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Three questions
Plenty of others have already discussed the factors they’ll be taking into account in evaluating the NDP’s leadership candidates as the campaign progresses. But as we approach the point where members will be casting ballots which will ultimately determine the outcome of the race, I’ll set out my three basic
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Leadership 2012 Roundup
Assorted news from the past few days in the NDP leadership race. – While Niki Ashton had already introduced her justice plan, she re-emphasized her commitment to decriminalizing marijuana and treating addictions as illnesses rather than prosecutable offences in the wake of support for the principle from provincial Attorneys General
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: On battlegrounds
Paul Wells has a theory about the political playing field developing for Canada’s 2015 federal election. And his laments that a new NDP leader won’t get to take a three-year sabbatical aside, I can only hope that he’s right. Yes, it’s true that the Cons will enjoy a few more
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