Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Armine Yalnizyan highlights how Volkswagen’s emissions cheating scandal is just one more compelling piece of evidence against trusting the corporate sector to regulate…
2015
We are standing on guard.
Canadians can vote today. You can see the end of the longest federal election campaign in modern history. You can vote throughout this weekend. You can also give thanks. And…
The Harper Regime and the Light in the Darkness
It was almost dark when I got back to the waterfront. A cold wind was whipping across the lake. But I could see the lights of the boat coming to…
KCCCC Day 68: the day in tweets
It’s cold, it’s wet, I’m sick of this election, and I’m sore from lifting a dock (long story, etc.): So here is your KCCCC day in tweets. You’re welcome. I’ve…
Strategic voting in Alberta (recap)
Strategic voting Alberta Some recent posts on strategic voting in Alberta Strategic voting in Edmonton Riverbend: vote NDP Strategic voting in Edmonton Manning: vote NDP Strategic voting in Edmonton Griesbach:…
Looking for local election polls?
There’s a useful list of local election polls in Wikipedia. Local election poll Alberta Local election poll Calgary Centre Local election poll Calgary Confederation Local election poll Edmonton Centre Local…
#elxn42 breakdown – Part 4
In part 1 of this post we focused on the need for exponential growth and the monetary system behind our need for this type of growth. We learned that the…
#elxn42 breakdown – Part 4
In part 1 of this post we focused on the need for exponential growth and the monetary system behind our need for this type of growth. We learned that the…
#elxn42 breakdown – Part 4
In part 1 of this post we focused on the need for exponential growth and the monetary system behind our need for this type of growth. We learned that the…
Independent MP Brent Rathgeber gives St. Albertans a former Tory insider’s take on the many sins of the Harper PMO
PHOTOS: Independent MP Brent Rathgeber, in a typical pose, chats with a couple of constituents at last night’s candidates’ forum in St. Albert, Alberta. Below: Conservative candidate Michael Cooper, Mr.…
The 16 Doomsday Ridings that can fire Harper as PM on October 19: Are you in one of them?
If you are, read this article and vote strategically. Here are 14 of the 16 Doomsday Ridings that can guarantee that Harper is given a pink slip on election day:And,…
The 16 Doomsday Ridings that can fire Harper as PM on October 19: Are you in one of them?
If you are, read this article and vote strategically. Here are 14 of the 16 Doomsday Ridings that can guarantee that Harper is given a pink slip on election day:…
Attention Albertans: Get out and vote. Here’s how.
After surviving ten weeks of advertising, promises, spin and gaffs from political candidates and party leaders, the time to vote for your federal election candidate is fast approaching.
Why Stephen Harper Has Blood On His Hands
He insisted that he had done all he could to help those desperate Syrian refugees.He tearfully claimed that he was torn up by the death of poor little Alan Kurdi.But…
Rookie and retiring Conservatives criticize “no show” Southern Alberta MP
Candidates running for office usually reserve their harshest criticism for their political opponents, but in southern Alberta a rookie Conservative candidate and retiring Member of Parliament are turning on one…
PMOs office vetting refugees – not a good idea.
(The following is a guest post by my husband, James. –Christy) When I first heard this morning about the PMOs office “vetting” refugee claimants from Syria, I was struck by…
This Just In!
Something wicked this way comes. H/t Toronto Star Recommend this Post
Harvesting Fear of Foreigners: A Winning Conservative Tactic… in 1911
Autumn is upon us. Election Day is fast approaching. Canadians are asked to weigh the most important issues of the day when choosing their Prime Minister. Apparently, it's a race…
Harvesting Fear of Foreigners: A Winning Conservative Tactic… in 1911
Autumn is upon us. Election Day is fast approaching. Canadians are asked to weigh the most important issues of the day when choosing their Prime Minister. Apparently, it’s a race…
Harvesting Fear of Foreigners: A Winning Conservative Tactic… in 1911
Autumn is upon us. Election Day is fast approaching. Canadians are asked to weigh the most important issues of the day when choosing their Prime Minister. Apparently, it's a race…