The idea of a coalition government is dead for the simple reason that it is not in Michael Ignatieff’s political interest to enter into a coalition that would require him to share power. Although it is in his political interest not to contradict Stephe…
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THE FIFTH COLUMN: Democracy Election
While thousands worldwide sacrifice their lives for the right to free elections Canadians complain about having one.That is not to say there are no reasons for some Canadians not to want an election. Certainly if you support the Reformatories you have …
Continue readingRunesmith's Canadian Content: Another Decree from King Stephen I
I’ve been wondering what it would take to rouse me from my municipal campaign-induced indifference to federal politics. This did the trick:
Ottawa bars ministers’ staff from appearing before committees
New Conservative policy says ministers, not th…
Runesmith's Canadian Content: My Canada 150 Presentation: "The Creative and Competitive Economy"
What follows is an expanded version of what was supposed to be a five minute presentation at the Canada 150: Halton conference – and a MUCH expanded version of the 2 1/2 minutes I actually got to speak.____________________________Canadian Culture in th…
Continue readingbastard.logic: Prorogation, Disengagement and Cutting the Democratic Deficit in Canada
by matttbastard With thousands of Canadians reportedly hitting the streets this past weekend to express their disapproval of Stephen Harper’s latest arrogant bird-flip to Parliamentary democracy, it seems apparrent that our political elites are out of touch with the people … Continue reading →
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