A Liberal minority is in prospect
We highly personalize politics now and many will attribute a Liberal government, most likely a minority, to Justin Trudeau. However, his leadership numbers, while they have gone up substantially over…
October 2015
A Liberal minority is in prospect
We highly personalize politics now and many will attribute a Liberal government, most likely a minority, to Justin Trudeau. However, his leadership numbers, while they have gone up substantially over…
A Liberal minority is in prospect
We highly personalize politics now and many will attribute a Liberal government, most likely a minority, to Justin Trudeau. However, his leadership numbers, while they have gone up substantially over…
Vindictive Harper misses his chance at revenge
Stephen Harper is a strange man to say the least. A socio path some would say pointing to his vindictive, ruthless, cold ways. He is all about revenge, the anti-Liberal.…
Why is the PMO Shredding Their Files?
Oh right, that evidence of their crimes and misuse of taxpayer money. Know what's a great trick? Getting ppl to argue whether it's the purview of the PMO or other…
Why is the PMO Shredding Their Files?
Oh right, that evidence of their crimes and misuse of taxpayer money. Know what's a great trick? Getting ppl to argue whether it's the purview of the PMO or other…
My Election Message to Young Canadians
Dear young Canadians, I have waited until the last moment to send out this message encouraging you to vote tomorrow.But I have worked with many of you for over six…
Election 2015 and Strategic Voting: Madness, or Practical Necessity?
An economic and political analysis of Canada, neoliberalism, and the world Get a cup of coffee or tea, or a glass of wine, and settle in – this is not…
Election 2015 and Strategic Voting: Madness, or Practical Necessity?
An economic and political analysis of Canada, neoliberalism, and the world Get a cup of coffee or tea, or a glass of wine, and settle in – this is not…
Canadian and US Federal Elections – 2015, 2016: A summary of the prospects and possible outcomes
Revolution, reform, stagnation – or worse? It is sometimes difficult to say what would be best for a given nation at a given time in history. There are things that…
Canadian and US Federal Elections – 2015, 2016: A summary of the prospects and possible outcomes
Revolution, reform, stagnation – or worse? It is sometimes difficult to say what would be best for a given nation at a given time in history. There are things that…
Harper Conservatives: The anti-data party
If we are going to survive this century, we need to move away from decision-based evidence-making and truly make evidence-based decisions. Public access to publicly funded science would help ensure…
The Globe and Mail Jumps the Shark
We’ve reached that point in the election cycle where the mainstream media peppers us with political endorsements telling us who, in their learned opinion, we should vote for on Oct…
How to Stop Stephen Harper From Stealing the Election
He is said to be boiling with anger, lashing out in every direction, and he is crazy desperate.So you know Stephen Harper and his Con gangsters will try to steal…
The Canadian War on Science: A long, unexaggerated, devastating chronological indictment
Originally published by John Dupuis Apr 2006. One Tonne Challenge funding stopped Apr 2006. Tories muzzle environmental scientist Mark Tushingham, told not to appear to promote his novel about climate…
#elxn42 Campaign Closer: Liberals
Finally, let’s look at the Libs’ campaign as tomorrow’s election day approaches. In case there was any doubt, the Libs’ main challenge was to try to cast Justin Trudeau as…
Site C not needed until at least 2029, BC Hydro’s own numbers show
Early Site C construction in the Peace River, despite Hydro’s own numbers showing the project is unnecessary (Donald Hoffmann) BC likely won’t need the power generated by Site C Dam…
Dude, where’s my progressivism?! Why I no longer identify as progressive.
For many years I self identified as a proud progressive. I identified as such because I believed in such things as secularism, universal healthcare, affordable education, various other social safety…
Dude, where’s my progressivism?! Why I no longer identify as progressive.
For many years I self identified as a proud progressive. I identified as such because I believed in such things as secularism, universal healthcare, affordable education, various other social safety…