It was the best debate of them all, and made the last English debate looked like an out of control kindergarten.The moderator Patrice Roy was a real professional, there were good questions from real journalists. And there were far fewer insults.But despite that, there was no clear winner.Despite what the
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Montreal Simon: The Ascension of Jason Kenney and the Trudeau Challenge
It was Jason Kenny unchained, and a horrible sight if ever there was one.He looked more like a feverish Alabama preacher than a premier-elect. All he was missing was a handkerchief to wipe the dribble off his chin.But he had worked hard for three long years to build up his bigot party, and
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Fake Scandal and the Dogs of Dumbarton
There is a bridge near the Scottish town of Dumbarton that has a terrifying reputation. For it is said that hundreds of dogs have leaped over its sides for no apparent reason, only to end up dead in the rocky gorge below. Since it is Scotland one can't be sure who or
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Liberal Budget and the Monstrous Con Fascists
For a while it looked like it would be like any other Budget Day in Canada. With the finance minister Bill Morneau posing proudly with his billion dollar baby.And when I skimmed through the budget document later on it seemed like a pretty good one.But Andrew Scheer was furious because the Liberals on
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Trudeau Slams Scheer Over the Pizzagate Scandal
Yesterday I wrote about how Andrew Scheer was asked a question about the far right-wing conspiracy theory known as Pizzagate.And how despite the fact the Con crowd in the room loudly applauded that question, he claimed not to have heard it, while his handlers pleaded ignorance.Scheer's press secretary told CBC News
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Irish Referendum and the Lessons for Canadian Progressives
Now that the referendum in Ireland is over, and the great battle won, I want to tell you about something I learned from that campaign, that I believe can help progressives win the next election.And that is the way the Yes side motivated and mobilized young voters.And how they used
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Springtime in Harperland and the Battle to Take Canada Back
Well Spring has finally arrived in the little corner of Canada where I live. The hockey goals have been fished out of the once frozen canal where they sank after the ice melted.And biking season is here at last… Which would be perfect if I didn't live in Harperland, where winter
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