Well as we all know, Stephen Harper has been going to extraordinary lengths to put a fresh face on his government, and a lot of lipstick on HIMSELF.But of course, he has no choice. He has to tart himself up.He's been around for too long. Canadians know him too well.And
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Montreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Great Toronto Makeover
Before he left his throne in Ottawa today, and set out for Toronto, I'm sure Stephen Harper had deluded himself into believing that this would be another Great Makeover Day.A day to show his rebellious subjects that he is now a Great Kinder Gentler Leader.A day to show them that even
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Is Stephen Harper Planning a March Election?
In his scary year-end interview Stephen Harper claimed, from under six coats of pancake makeup, that he had no plans to call an early election.But he wouldn't rule one out, as I'm sure you remember… But if he is still planning for an election in October, why is he running
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Impending Collapse of the Porky Cons
The signs are unmistakable. All you have to do is turn on a TV, and see all those porky Con ads masquerading as government announcements, to know the 2014 election campaign has officially begun.Especially since all Stephen Harper seems to be doing these days is blowing hot air out of
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Brigette DePape, Michael Harris, and the Stop Harper Movement
When I think about how we might create a mighty movement to help the progressive parties bring down the Con regime.And I am assailed by the usual doubts about whether one person can even hope to make a difference in this filthy Harperland.I remember the brave young Senate page Brigette DePape,
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