Federalism’s last chance?
Québec is a different political beast. After having flirted with a right-wing provincial government in 2007, it's now giving massive support to a left-wing party in Ottawa. One thing's for…
May 2011
Senator Lunn will laugh this off
Prime Minister Harper deserves to be congratulated for his stunning victory. What he won tonight was more than a mere parliamentary majority; he accomplished his long-term ambition to ridicule the…
Congrats
Congratulations Dippers and Greens, what an historic showing.The Bloc might be history, as in the not so distant past and the Cons get their coveted majority at the expense of…
Goodnight Canada.
Was nice to know ya. With yer Universal Healthcare, and streams and mountains. And all that social safety net stuff. Welcome to Texas. Canada, now with 40% stoopid.
Tory Majority – Whatever
To be honest, the difference between a Tory Majority and a Tory Minorty in terms of policy is neglible. Had the Tories been held to a Minority, the Liberals would…
Historic 41st General Election. Oh, And How Did Paulie Do?
Yes, the Conservatives won a majority (Sparky is pleased, though the rest of are not). Yes, it was a historic night for the NDP, now the Her Majesty's Official Opposition.…
Challenge
What next? Difficulty: No defeatist talk or whining.
Harper Majority: Thanks Iggy!
The few good MPs the Liberals had are gone: Pickering's finest, Mark Holland, is a great person, a hard worker, and the kind of person you should have influencing the…
R.I.P. Canada
R.I.P. Canadian Long-gun registry.R.I.P. Women’s reproductive rights in Canada.R.I.P. The Canadian Senate.R.I.P. Same-sex marriage (we barely knew you).R.I.P. National funding for the arts.R.I.P. Canada Health Act.R.I.P. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.R.I.P. The…
R.I.P. Canada
R.I.P. Canadian Long-gun registry.R.I.P. Women's reproductive rights in Canada.R.I.P. The Canadian Senate.R.I.P. Same-sex marriage (we barely knew you).R.I.P. National funding for the arts.R.I.P. Canada Health Act.R.I.P. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.R.I.P. The…
R.I.P. Canada
R.I.P. Canadian Long-gun registry.R.I.P. Women’s reproductive rights in Canada.R.I.P. The Canadian Senate.R.I.P. Same-sex marriage (we barely knew you).R.I.P. National funding for the arts.R.I.P. Canada Health Act.R.I.P. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.R.I.P. The…
May Wins! : ) Greens Lose! : ,
WTF? The unthinkable happened. After over 1600 straight loses, the Greens have won a seat! Green Party Leader Elizabeth May took Saanich Gulf Islands from Gary Lunn. It’s a breakthrough!…
New World Order
Congrats to Liz May, first MP for the Green Party! Soooooo happy!!!!! Congrats to Québécois who have turn their backs to the Separatists and are welcomed back into the federalist…
Looking on the bright side
The Bloc are almost gone, for now. The NDP enjoy historic gains, and becomes the Official Opposition. The Green party elects their first MP. And for better or worse, there…
Looking on the bright side
The Bloc are almost gone, for now. The NDP enjoy historic gains, and becomes the Official Opposition. The Green party elects their first MP. And for better or worse, there…
I Knew It Was A Bad Night When…
They announced the Liberals had lost Labrador. We’ve never lost Labrador. EVER. We’ve held Labrador since 1948. Mr. Ignatieff, the Mondale School of Failed Leadership called, they have an opening…
I Knew It Was A Bad Night When…
They announced the Liberals had lost Labrador. We've never lost Labrador. EVER. We've held Labrador since 1948. Mr. Ignatieff, the Mondale School of Failed Leadership called, they have an opening…
I Knew It Was A Bad Night When…
They announced the Liberals had lost Labrador. We’ve never lost Labrador. EVER. We’ve held Labrador since 1948. Mr. Ignatieff, the Mondale School of Failed Leadership called, they have an opening…
Election Night Thoughts
Well, as it stands now most of the polls are counted and candidates are elected nation wide. As a blogger, and a responsible one at that, there comes a time…
Election – Post-Game Thoughts
So, there we have it: the Cons have a majority government. The NDP is the official opposition. Iggy led the Liberal party to a historic low in the house. The…