The ABCs of ABC #nlpoli
In 2004, Danny Williams fought for three months against a federal government decision that had been settled – at least for the federal government – earlier in the year…
2015
‘Renoir sucks at painting’ movement demands removal of artist’s works (repost)
A new movement born of an Instagram account has one central complaint: Pierre-Auguste Renoir – the French impressionist – was a terrible artist, and his paintings should be removed from…
Holidays and holy days – and the dross and drivel which confuses and clouds over them
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter…Yom Kippur, Hunakkah, Passover… Ramadan: these symbolic expressions of union, communion, gratitude, faith and love – what do they matter? Except that they do. As a naturally reclusive…
Election 2015: The Dramatic Tale of the Debates
Just a note for future elections: Debates count. A lot! Far more than most people realize.And the most recent poll by Signal / Toronto Star shows that even debates designed…
Election 2015: The Dramatic Tale of the Debates
Just a note for future elections: Debates count. A lot! Far more than most people realize. And the most recent poll by Signal / Toronto Star shows that even debates…
Lego Haircut–Reporter-Reporter-Timely Satire
Chemainus singer and entertainer Jonas Shandel offers this wisdom for your consideration
Climate Change – Rumblin’ and Tumblin’ and Picking’ Up Speed
They’re drowning in South Carolina, seriously. Killer floods in the heart of Dixie. It’s the latest craze. The new jet stream parks a rain front overhead delivering a week-long soaking.…
Lying and Hiding PM Hides Again
Note: we've interviewed @ThomasMulcair @JustinTrudeau and @ElizabethMay this campaign. @pmharper was to join us this week but cancelled 1/2 — The West Block (@TheWestBlock) October 11, 2015 His team told…
Predictions
Sorry for the lack of posts — we have been away. But I notice that news outlets are now reporting the Liberals are within reach of forming the next government.…
Justin Trudeau the only leader with momentum
Here’s the chart from Angus Reid on the leadership momentum of the Big 3:This bodes well for the Liberals in this critical last week of the lengthy campaign.It you think…
Justin Trudeau the only leader with momentum
Here’s the chart from Angus Reid on the leadership momentum of the Big 3: This bodes well for the Liberals in this critical last week of the lengthy campaign. It…
Strategic voting in Peterborough—Kawartha: vote Liberal
Peterborough—Kawartha is a new riding made up mostly from the old riding of Peterborough. It includes (obviously) Peterborough and its environs. Dean Del Mastro convicted Strategic voters in Peterborough—Kawartha have…
Strategic voting in Peterborough—Kawartha: vote Liberal
Peterborough—Kawartha is a new riding made up mostly from the old riding of Peterborough. It includes (obviously) Peterborough and its environs. Dean Del Mastro convicted Strategic voters in Peterborough—Kawartha have…
Strategic voting in Peterborough—Kawartha: vote Liberal
Peterborough—Kawartha is a new riding made up mostly from the old riding of Peterborough. It includes (obviously) Peterborough and its environs.Dean Del Mastro convictedStrategic voters in Peterborough—Kawartha have good reason…
Strategic voting in Peterborough—Kawartha: vote Liberal
Peterborough—Kawartha is a new riding made up mostly from the old riding of Peterborough. It includes (obviously) Peterborough and its environs. Dean Del Mastro convicted Strategic voters in Peterborough—Kawartha have…
Reading blunt feminist words as a cis dude
It’s a phenomenon as common as the internet is wide: A cis guy who thinks of himself as broadly in sympathy with social justice goals reads a piece of blunt…
Oct. 11: First, a few items the Irvinig press missed….
The Irving press has given us virtually no analysis on the federal election. Of course not. They have nobody who’s capable of doing it. All they can do if is…
What are Canadian values, of what value are they, and who decides?
Prime Minister Harper, the “old stock” Canadian, recently made the odd remark, “I will never tell my young daughter that a woman should cover her face because she is a…
I’m A Caregiver and I’m on Holiday
My husband Jim and I are soaking our feet after a long walk through pine forests and seaside cliff sides in north-eastern Spain. We are on holiday. As I walked…
On continuing leadership
Others have responded to Chantal Hebert’s latest by pointing out her past track record of telling the NDP when to change leaders. But even leaving that history aside, it’s worth…