When (criminal) worlds collide
Just so we are all clear: the PMO staffers suspected of meddling in a criminal prosecution in #LavScam are the very same PMO staffers suspected of meddling in a criminal…
February 2019
The novelty and fragility of liberal-democracy
I’ve been reading a scholarly history of liberalism. It isn’t directly about this, but as it reminds me of things that I already knew in broad strokes and fills in…
#LAVSCAM EXCLUSIVE, MUST CREDIT WWW.WARRENKINSELLA.COM!
Justin Trudeau’s lines for his avail in B.C. this afternoon! @JustinTrudeau holding lines: 1. We welcome the Ethics Commissioner probe.2. I have great confidence in Ms. Wilson-Raybould.3. We have not…
The American Left Resurgent: Prospects and Tensions
Photo by Dimitri Rodriguez The American political system is experiencing a crisis of hegemony. The moderate, bipartisan center that had been the mythical linchpin of American politics during the “long…
#LavScam: your turn, RCMP and Justice Committee
Jagmeet Singh, it turns out, is doing what an Opposition leader should: ETHICS COMMISSIONER AGREES TO NDP REQUEST, LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO JUSTIN TRUDEAU & SNC-LAVALIN OTTAWA – On Monday, the…
Ethics Commissioner to Investigate
For those who are following this SNC-Lavalin dustup, the Ethics Commissioner has launched an investigation into allegations that the PMO interfered in the prosecution.
JWR’s Dad speaks – and he pulls no punches
From his Facebook page. I agree with every word. Bill Wilson Yesterday at 11:51 AM “THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES” – JODY was demoted because she would not “play ball”…
how to eat tuna
Some years ago, after reading about overfishing and the horrendous state of our oceans, I vowed to stop eating tuna. Certain species of tuna are on the brink of extinction,…
You should be impressed by this
I know I am. A brave and exceptional statement by this Liberal MP. My statement regarding the allegation of attempted political interference in the criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin:#cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/FJ382koggu —…
winter hike: beaver lake and port alice
We’ve had so many gloriously cold and sunny days! I don’t know if that’s unusual for January and February or if I was oversold on the rain, but I love…
Episode 28: An Unconstitutional Dog Ate My Homework
The Friday night bombshell that hit Stephen Mandel and the Alberta Party, the likelihood of Premier Rachel Notley tabling a budget before calling the 2019 election and how much influence…
Where Is The Public Good In All Of This?
H/t Greg Perry His fulminations about the need for a public inquiry notwithstanding, it should surprise no one that Conservative leader Andrew Scheer met with officials of SNC-Lavalin to discuss…
140Law: Legal Headlines for the week of February 11, 2019
Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of February 11, 2019 from Wise Law on Twitter: Sidebar: Attacking a Pay Wall That Hides US Public Court Filings Bruce…
Guest Post By The Girl Who Waited: I Am Not Mad As Hell, I Am Just Tired Of Your Bullshit (Redux)
I am finished. I am done. I try to stay rational, but cannot stay quiet any longer. I know some will try to dismiss me as yet another angry leftist…
Socialism For The Rich
Donald Trump has declared that he’s the enemy of socialism. But, Robert Reich writes that what he stands for is socialism for the rich. Capitalism is for everyone else: In…
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. – Luke Savage comments on the need for progressive leaders to stand up to the interests of the uber-wealthy, rather than promising them that…
Concordia University Launches Sustainable Bonds
Fundings research can get expensive, particularly when looking into cutting edge technology and techniques. In order to fund research at a new lab at Concordia University the school has launched…
Another fierce, smart and unapologetic female Liberal MP speaks out on Jody Wilson-Raybould
“Fierce, smart and unapologetic.” That’s not how the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, and his PMO male colleagues, like female MPs to be. Read the tweet below. What does…
The snake to the right.
There are times when we have compared politics to the game of Snakes and Ladders. The political edition is deadlier than the children’s game you remember. Just ask former liberal…