One of the few television programs I watch is the Bates Motel. The series shot in Aldergrove BC, that sets out to explain how Norman Bates became the homicidal maniac in Psycho. The one with the mummified mother in the basement.Because it makes even Harperland look almost cheery eh?But it only lasts
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Politics and its Discontents: Nothing New Here
All who find change unsettling will be reassured by the following video from today’s Question Period, the House’s first day back after a two-week break. Nothing has changed. Tory arrogance and contempt for Canadians is in full display: Recommend this Post
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Pierre Poilievre and the Bill That Must Be Killed
Golly. When Parliament returns today I bet Pierre Poilievre is going to wish he was on the run somewhere in Europe like his ghastly leader, the feathered warrior Chicken Harper.For it must be said that if his so-called Fair Elections Act was a chicken, they'd be getting to serve it, on
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Why Do I Find This So Immensely Appealing?
No idea. Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Election Bill Sends ‘Very Poor Message’ To Budding Democracies
So says Andrew Reynolds, an associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of 18 professors from around the world who earlier this week signed an open letter about their concerns regarding the ‘Fair Elections Act. Their letter came the week after an open letter to
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Something For Stephanie
In yesterday’s post entitled The Warnings Are Everywhere, I wrote about how Canada is being critically scrutinized both domestically and internationally for the anti-democratic measures contained in the ‘Fair’ Elections Act. I drew heavily upon an open letter sent by an array of professors from countries including the United Kingdom,
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: On foreseeable dangers
The NDP is in the midst of its cross-country consultations on the Unfair Elections Act – with Charlie Angus’ visit to Regina today just one of the many stops along the way. But while the Cons’ insistence on ramming through changes to Canada’s elections law makes it unlikely that we’ll
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: The Warnings Are Everywhere
Canada’s reputation continues to erode, both at home and internationally. I recently wrote a post about Canadian law professors who penned an open letter pleading with the government not to proceed with the ‘Fair’ Elections Act in its present form because it will seriously undermine our democracy. Now, beyond our
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Pierre Poilievre’s Incredibly Horrible and Embarrassing Week
Oh dear. I can't help feeling that Pierre Poilievre is starting to regret that Big Daddy made him the Minister of Democratic Reform.And is probably wishing he could have another job PLEASE PRETTY PLEASE !!!!!!Because first the Chief Electoral Officer shredded his arguments in an appearance before a House committee.Then
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Rick Mercer Wipes Up With Pierre Poilivre
Rick Mercer does his usual excellent job in putting the smug and arrogant in their places: Recommend this Post
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper’s Foul Assault on the Future of our Democracy
One of the most despicable things about Stephen Harper's foul voter suppression bill, is the way it would prevent the Chief Electoral Officer from educating young Canadians about our democracy. And encouraging them to vote. So am glad to see that the NDP is defending Elections Canada's youth outreach programs.
Continue readingThe Cracked Crystal Ball II: Bill C-23 – Stealing Democracy Part IX: The Shackles On Elections Canada Advertising
Ever since Bill C-23 was tabled, I have been baffled by the fact that the bill so viciously curtails the ability of Elections Canada to advertise and communicate with voters in S18: 18(1) The Chief Electoral Officer may provide the public, both inside and outside Canada, with information on the
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Pierre Poilievre and the Invisible Video
Uh oh. I see Pierre Poilievre's war on the Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand has suffered another humiliating setback.And his career is deflating faster than even I had predicted.Yesterday, his office dug up a YouTube video to try to show why the Cons must muzzle Mayrand.Suggesting that the ad he aired
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Each Day Seems To Bring A Fresh Outrage
I am someone who believes people should never be too happy or contented. Such states breed a complacency that can lead to an indifference, if not downright disengagement, from the pressing issues that citizenship demands. That being said, however, there are days when I almost wish that I could be
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Law Professors Are Not Impressed By The ‘Fair’ Elections Act
Yasmin Dawood is one of 160 professors from across Canada behind an open letter to the government asking for major revisions to the ‘Fair’ Elections Act. Yesterday, she appeared on Power and Politics. As you will see, Dawood regards the act’s provisions as posing a grave threat to Canadian democracy:
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Pierre Poilievre and the Voter Suppression Monster
Oh. My. Zombie. I see that Pierre Poilievre is on the run again.And this time he's not just running from his foul voter suppression monster, which is threatening to swallow engulf him.He's running from the NDP !!!! Read more »
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Pierre Poilievre and the Slow Destruction of the Fair Elections Act
Uh oh. It looks as if Pierre Poilievre's demagogic defence of the foul Fair Elections Act, also known as the Voter Suppression Bill, is going down in flames.Because now that sinister Con fanatic is batting ZERO for FOUR.Read more »
Continue readingLeDaro: Harper’s ‘Fair’ Elections Act
Has Harper gone crazy? Does he care about democracy? He seems more and more a dictator. Harper’s Conservatives even shortened debate in the House of Commons over this bill. The Chief Electoral Officer was not involved in the drafting process, he only saw it after the media did. Usually, for
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: David Christopherson Rebukes Disruptive Tory Tactics; Pierre Poilievre Reassures All
Although the Opposition had been guaranteed uninterrupted testimony from Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand on the ‘Fair’ Elections Act, they didn’t get it. David Christopherson, NDP MP from Hamilton Centre, offered this trenchant rebuke: Meanwhile, on Power and Politics, Minister of State for Democratic Reform Pierre Poilevre made it clear
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Brad Butt and the Monstrous Con Clown Show
It's hard to imagine a more outrageous performance in a Canadian parliament, or any parliament, than the one the Con MP Brad Butt offered up the other day.By first announcing that he had "personally witnessed" people picking voter cards out of the garbage, and using them to commit electoral fraud.And a
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