Is it likely Boris Johnson will accomplish something neither Napoleon nor Hitler could manage – to wit, destruction of the United Kingdom? Perhaps it’s not likely. States like trees, even badly broken ones, possess a powerful life force. But it’s definitely now within the bounds of possibility. The Royal Navy,
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The Disaffected Lib: Another Mad Week for Westminster
The meltdown continues. I expect to spend a few hours this week watching live stream coverage from the UK House of Commons. Prime minister, Theresa May, just acknowledged that her controversial television address last week was a tantrum, an act of frustration. May went directly to the British people and
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. – Linda Givetash discusses how the consequences of climate breakdown include impending water shortages in the UK. But rather than recognizing and acting on that danger, Theresa May’s Conservatives are looking at Brexit as an excuse to do even less to protect the
Continue readingBabel-on-the-Bay: The woe of women in politics.
Last weekend there was a trifecta in political opinions in the Toronto Star that were equally wrong. The paper must be desperate for more knowledgeable opinions other than their usual scribes. To my surprise, I was appalled at the opinion expressed by new democrat Robin V. Sears, concerned at the
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Brexit Disaster and the Hidden Face of Andrew Scheer
If you've been following the Brexit nightmare, you know what trouble Theresa May's Con Britain is in.With a new last chance deal, May herself, and the British economy in danger of going under.The Cons fighting themselves, and millions clamouring for a second referendum. But despite all that chaos, all that
Continue readingAlberta Politics: Brexit Redux: Looking back at Jason Kenney’s strange comments when the U.K. shot itself in both feet
Back in June 2016, hours after Britons had narrowly voted to leave the European Union, a lot of Albertans scratched their heads at Jason Kenney’s bizarre Brexit commentary on social media. At the time, Mr. Kenney was still drawing a paycheque as the Conservative MP for Calgary Midnapore. He was
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Donald Trump’s Scary Five Days of Fury
There was clearly something terribly wrong with Donald Trump during his recent visit to France.He seemed bitter, paranoid, angry. Afraid of everything, including the rain.It was clear that the midterm election losses had hit him hard, and shattered his once lacquered confidence.But who knew it was as bad as this?Read more »
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Theresa May, Donald Trump, and Nigel Farage
Was Donald Trump acting as Nigel Farage’s beard when he gave a controversial interview to the Brit tabloid, The Sun, the evening before his meeting with Theresa May? To Sun reporters, Trump sang the praises of May’s bete noire, Boris Johnson and even said he’d make a fine prime minister
Continue readingAlberta Politics: Remember when those confident British voters chose ‘hope over fear’ with Brexit? What Would Jason Tweet now?
While much of the world looked on in dismay as the results of the Brexit votes rolled in two years ago last month, Jason Kenney Tweeted his congratulations to the people of Britain for “choosing hope over fear by embracing a confident, sovereign future, open to the world.” How’s that
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: The Whiny Man Baby President Goes After Theresa May
With a skin as thin as Donald Trump’s it is not surprising that the Great Orange Bloat took to twitter to fire back at Theresa May for her stiff rebuke this morning. The British prime minister took Trump to task for retweeting three videos put out by the racist, anti-Muslim
Continue readingAlberta Politics: Canada needs more Jeremy Corbyn, less Justin Trudeau, 21st annual Parkland Institute conference is advised
PHOTOS: Guardian journalist Martin Lukacs, moments before his remarks to the 21st annual Parkland Institute Conference in Edmonton yesterday morning. Below: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; British Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn and Prime Minister Theresa May (U.K. Photos: Wikimedia Commons); and bestselling Canadian author Linda McQuaig before her keynote
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Theresa May and the Nasty Bigot Party
Uh oh. Somebody call a tow truck. It seem that Theresa May isn't going anywhere. She may have been humiliated by Jeremy Corbyn, she may have lost all those Tory seats.Some of her Cons are drawing straws to see who gets the honour of stabbing her in the back.But she seems
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Theresa May and the Amazing Campaign of Jeremy Corbyn
When Theresa May called a snap election, I'm pretty sure she was confident her Cons would be able to destroy Jeremy Corbyn. Her campaign manager Lynton Crosby, the malignant Aussie known as the Wizard or Lizard of Oz, must have had her dreaming of making meat pies out of the mild-mannered Labour Party leader.
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: New column day
Here, on how the UK’s general election should remind us that we’re not beholden to establishment voices (whether in the media or within a party) in deciding who’s fit to lead us. For further reading…– I’ve already pointed out John Harris and Gary Younge have written about the rise of
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your Monday reading. – Paul Krugman writes about the dangers of Donald Trump’s crony capitalist infrastructure plan. And Tom Parkin warns us that Justin Trudeau’s Canadian equivalent is headed toward exactly the same results: A private infrastructure bank means paying more for financing. It means getting less
Continue readingIn This Corner: Stuff Still Happens, week 28: A summer to regret
Remember when summer was carefree? Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows? Hot times in the city? Walking on sunshine? Sunny days? Well, not this year. The summer of 2016 has been riddled with tragedy and horror. It gets harder and harder to write this blog; every week, it is a litany of man’s inhumanity to man. This […]
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