May out of debate, again
Elizabeth May has once again been denied the opportunity to particpate in the leader's debate. It is a repeat of 2008 when the broadcasting consortium said she wasn't invited, yet…
March 2011
Can Democracy and Censorship co-exist?
Censorship comes in many forms, and usually when it is included in a discussion about democracy it mean Government censorship and the control of information. In this case, I am…
Vote against spam and spammers!
Bloggers may or may not recognize the name Harry Tsai, the Conservative candidate in Scarborough-Agincourt. He seems to engage in a practice that bloggers universally despise — comment-spamming.So, for example,…
An Oz View of the Canadian Political Culture
This opinion piece out of Australia, written by a Canadian is a terrific compilation of the sad state of the Canadian political culture and the decline of our democracy. The…
Where’s the Funding: Rural Health Care
Health Care is an important issue for everyone in Saskatchewan. Our taxes are meant to provide everyone with REAL access to doctors, home care, hospitals and long term care services…
Irony is not only dead, but its corpse had been desecrated
The young girl has a lovely voice, yes, but seeing Stephen Harper sing this song is like watching David Duke sing "We Shall Overcome." Someone who was disappointed we didn't…
Election Stuff
Since everyone's bothering me about it, I thought I'd throw some thoughts up. Sorry I've been so busy; working hard on the campaign trail. In no particular order: 1) Two…
How Policy Debates Should be Covered
Anyone who isn’t paying attention to The Globe and Mail’s Economy Lab is missing out. A group of informed, thoroughly even-handed, economists give their thoughts on policy ideas and general…
How Policy Debates Should be Covered
Anyone who isn't paying attention to The Globe and Mail's Economy Lab is missing out. A group of informed, thoroughly even-handed, economists give their thoughts on policy ideas and general…
How Policy Debates Should be Covered
Anyone who isn’t paying attention to The Globe and Mail’s Economy Lab is missing out. A group of informed, thoroughly even-handed, economists give their thoughts on policy ideas and general…
Anti-democratic News Media
It has been reported this morning that the news media barons have decided that you shall not hear from all the political leaders in any upcoming debate, but that Elizabeth…
Federalists are clueless
In the words of Senator Jean-Claude Rivest: "The Bloc Québécois exists only because the other three parties are clueless." Click here to read the whole story.
Harper Clearly Lies…Again
Stephen Harper brought up the coalition again today, saying that the opposition parties would move with lightning speed after an election to form a coalition if the Conservatives win a…
Harper Clearly Lies…Again
Stephen Harper brought up the coalition again today, saying that the opposition parties would move with lightning speed after an election to form a coalition if the Conservatives win a…
Harper Clearly Lies…Again
Stephen Harper brought up the coalition again today, saying that the opposition parties would move with lightning speed after an election to form a coalition if the Conservatives win a…
Harper Clearly Lies…Again
Stephen Harper brought up the coalition again today, saying that the opposition parties would move with lightning speed after an election to form a coalition if the Conservatives win a…
DAY FOUR: Things Get Interesting Early
I have had my heart set on going to the polls since last year when Harper, our Evangelical Christian PM, reverted to form once again and started cramming his beliefs…