Our binary future
The Liberal party is going to get a lot of unsolicited advice over the next several months, but they could do much worse than listen to Jason Cherniak.Jason tells the…
May 2011
Comment of the day
Despite his political stance, Gilles Duceppe was considered an honest man by many Canadians outside Québec. Here's a reaction to the sovereigntist leader's resignation that captures the essence of this…
The wider spirit of Liberal reform
I think I may have struck a chord. In the last day or so I have receive 1,200 pageviews (this is a lot for me) on my blog posting and…
I said campaigns matter, but Jesus!
I've already written about my experience in #elxn41 on the ground in Vancouver Island North, where I got the campaign office closed Wednesday and the last of the signs taken…
Mulcair questions the details of the Osama compound raid
Osama bin Laden is dead, like a doornail. It’s without a doubt. There’s some sense of relief in the air, although what has pupped as a result of the attacks…
Why Should owners control companies?
It is a question that is never asked in society. In fact it is hard to even ask because the simple answer is that owners have power over the company…
Some Eloquent Refections From A Defeated M.P.
My son sent me this link that, I think, speaks to the sentiments of those deeply disillusioned over the outcome of the election and the shoddy tactics that helped the…
At Least One Bonehead Celebrating Conservative Majority Likely to Be Very Disappointed
Before we get to the main story, we thought we would share a comment left on the blog. This individual had left an earlier comment that we didn't publish and…
Attacks on federal NDP come fast and furious
#cdnpoli #ndp #cpc #lpc #elxn42 As soon as it was clear that the NDP had ousted the Liberals as official opposition to the federal government in the House of Commons,…
Our democracy is broken
In his new job as Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Jack Layton has pledged to “fix Ottawa.” I’ve taken this to mean he will lead by example in hope…
No Means …Um … Well.. it depends..
No means no.. at least unless you are drugged or a young girl who is the victim of incest or otherwise failed to have a Rethuglican actually witness your rape.…
A few Quick thoughts on the Liberal Predicament. . . . .
I have read a lot of bloggers, journalists, and radio call-in Liberals for a few days now. They have all sorts of reasons for the Liberal defeat and ideas about…
Somebody bring me the head of my predecessor!
There is a real irony that the obvious need for this NDP call for more democratic riding distribution in Saskatchewan is a consequence of this NDP call for more democratic…
Harper Majority Means No Real National Autism Strategy 4 At Least 4 More Years
Photograph by: Blair Gable, Reuters Canadians are waiting to see what Stephen Harper does with the very solid majority that Canadians voted to give him on Monday. One thing they…
dipper deputy leader: Obama is a liar….update: dipper foreign affairs critic: U.S. government has photos
Well, after the catastrophic election results on Monday, and by that I’m referring to the harper majority, I suppose bashing the new opposition party for any reason whatsoever might be…
dipper deputy leader: Obama is a liar….update: dipper foreign affairs critic: U.S. government has photos
Well, after the catastrophic election results on Monday, and by that I'm referring to the harper majority, I suppose bashing the new opposition party for any reason whatsoever might be…
dipper deputy leader: Obama is a liar….update: dipper foreign affairs critic: U.S. government has photos
Well, after the catastrophic election results on Monday, and by that I’m referring to the harper majority, I suppose bashing the new opposition party for any reason whatsoever might be…
Efficient Market Hypothesis, the corporate bond sales pitch and rationality
If the EMH were true then would this sales pitch be a lie? This pitch says that they can pick winners and can avoid losers. Does the EMH imply that…
Christian right will find out soon- What a friend they have in Harper – Can PM keep abortion off the agenda
Stephen Harper finally has his majority, the third time was the charm. Canadians, while perhaps not warming to the Conservative leader, did trust him sufficiently to let him rule without…
Video: Lesley Gore
Something to brighten your mood after that election thingy… Lesley Gore – (Rare clip) Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvst&v=9RptJaOrZew (Sent from Flipboard) Filed under: comment