Vote Here Yup. I’ve been nominated this year again. What I need you to do, though, is prove whoever nominated me was right in doing so. So, if you could, jump over to this page and vote for CalgaryLiberal.com. Voting closes for round one in on the 31st, so you have
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Saskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Polls closing
The Saskatchewan civic election is winding up in half an hour. Polls close at 8pm, so get in line to vote ASAP if you haven’t yet. I’ll be out at some post-election parties where I’ll find out if it’s been me or one of my worthy challengers who’ve become the
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Cowichan Valley Water and The CVRD
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Here is a guest post from Cowichan Conversations contributor-Larry Woodruff This subject has become one of hypocrisy at its finest. Recently our benevolent members of the CVRD Board have turned the problem they have created to the public, supposedly to get quote “Our Ideas” on what to
Continue readingPop The Stack: Economicus Illogicus
Economicus Illogicus Prime Minister, I simply don’t understand you’re approach here. You’re an economist right?So tell me, what is there to gain by rapidly extracting and selling resources in this way? There is no hurry in selling these resources, in an increasingly resource scarce world surely the general trend will
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Economicus Illogicus Prime Minister, I simply don’t understand you’re approach here. You’re an economist right?So tell me, what is there to gain by rapidly extracting and selling resources in this way? There is no hurry in selling these resources, in an increasingly resource scarce world surely the general trend will
Continue readingTrashy's World: Yes, there are wackos on the left as well as the right, but…
… those on the right sure as hell seem to be coming out of the woodwork more often these days. We in Canada have the pride of Saskatchewan, Conservative MP Maurice Vellacott who thinks that rewarding and praising women who are clearly part of the lunatic fringe and even more
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Harper’s China Investment Treaty Is An Unconscionable Sellout Of Our Soverignty!
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes – Political Blogger I wish that headline was an extreme eggageration and that PM Harper’s Sellout of Canada wasn’t really that big a deal, but I would be wrong. I do not know why he is so hell bent determined to ruin our country but he is changing
Continue readingPolitics, Re-Spun: Better Homes & Bomb Shelters
Hallowe’en is fast approaching, and the eerie spectre of a potential Romney election win is casting a pall over the southern horizon. How does a prudent real estate speculator in the United States prepare for the twin threats of roving zombie hordes and political implosion? Bomb shelters, naturally. As a
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: “You’re a priggish, gullible, British Fool”: Conrad Black
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Oh, this is special. Jailbird Conrad Black strikes out against BBC Interviewer. The National Post and of course PM Harper are falling all over themselves to cater to ahem, Lord Black. Conrad is out promoting his revisionist account of his troubles.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Mulcair Speaks Out About the Canada – China Foreign Investment Agreement (FIPA).
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger The Steve Harper Wrecking Crew, aka Our Canadian Government, are in high gear selling out the rights of Canadians, our democratic practices and our soverignty. Federal NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair has issued this release for you information. I am writing you because you have expressed concern
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Let’s Stop The Use Of Pseudonyms On Blogs And Internet Sites.
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger The Comments Section of blogs alternate and mainstream newspapers and radio stations, and a wide range of internet publications is often turning into a cesspool of slander, misinformation and just downright nastiness. The Comments section is often and should should be a source of varied opinion, often more interesting
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Authoritarian Rule Comes To Canada. Harper Is Out Of Control!
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Generally speaking Canadians have pretty much thrived in a democratic society where the ‘Rule of Law’ is observed along with respect for parliamentary traditions and practices. It is the civilized way to live and we have done well by it. Today the governance of our country has
Continue readingTrashy's World: So now we give awards to batshit crazy
….Nutbars who terrorise women in abortion clinics? Seriously? Look, as an anti-monarchist, I hold little value in those petty awards, but they are important to some and so should be granted to those who exemplify something, have performed a great service, etc., etc. Not to freakin’ FRUITCAKES WHO TERRORISE women
Continue readingTrashy's World: To all of those Con and Dipper detractors…
… who screeched that the Premier of Ontario was but a power-crazed coward for resigning his post, I say: HA! Turns out he only wants to spend more time with his family. And whether you’re a pol, fireman, clerk, lawyer, doctor, teacher or public servant, more time with one’s family
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: The Conservative Economic Record
Sept 2012: Unemployment is up at 7.4%; it has been increasing since June while American unemployment has only gone down. July 2012: Worst trade deficit ever in Canadian history at $2.3 billion. 2012: GDP growth rate is declining (PDF pg 22). Canada is no longer the fastest growing economy in
Continue readingPolitics, Re-Spun: Encouraging Early Political Engagement: I Have the Right to Be a Child
Early political engagement is a hot button topic for a number of us here at Politics ReSpun. As parents and/or political animals, we spend a lot of time contemplating methods of public engagement that would draw youth into political culture, and foster both interest and comprehension of sociopolitical events. Apathy
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Wilderness Committee Recognizes Rafe Mair’s Efforts (Video)
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes – Political Blogger It was with a smile on my face that I read of the recognition and tribute of Rafe Mair. The Wildnerness Committee have had an up close and personal relationship with Rafe and recognizing him will I am sure be an absolute delight for
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Here Is A Brilliant Examination of Harper’s Crumbling Control of Caucus
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes – Political Blogger Those of us who fall into the news/political junkie slot scan the media in its many variations. Searching for relevance can be an exhausting effort but every once in awhile a refreshing, independent and insightful source appears and is relished. The following is such a
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Civic Election
The civic elections for Regina and municipalities in Saskatchewan are coming up on Wednesday Oct. 24th, 2012. It’s more significant to me than most elections, because this is the first where I’m on a ballot. Well, you won’t see “Saskboy” on the ballot, but you will see my “in-real-life” mainstream-alter-ego’s
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: The Religious Antagonist – Ultrasounds and Abortion
The RA doing what he does best, getting in the face of people who seek to strip people of their status as human beings. Filed under: Politics Tagged: Abortion, Anti-woman legislation, Pro-life, Pro-life fail, Ultrasounds
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