The Dangers of Being a Mythbuster – More Thermal than Thermal #nlpoli
The issue of Holyrood and the future cost of thermal generation is a big part of the argument for Muskrat Falls. What’s so amazing about it is that people can…
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The Power of Delusion #nlpoli
Kathy Dunderdale gave a speech to the hundreds of Conservatives who gathered in Gander last weekend for their annual convention. The Telegram’s James McLeod transcribed most of it and posted…
The Dangers of Being a Mythbuster – Transmission Lines #nlpoli
As a rule, any commentary that purports in its title to bust myths usually winds up perpetuating a myth or two of its own. Corollary: if it doesn’t propagate a…
Conventional Wisdom #nlpoli
After a wild weekend in Suburbia in the Woods, the province’s ruling Conservatives turned up all over the talk radio shows going on about how there were so many Tiny…
Dunderdale hits new record #nlpoli
Premier Kathy Dunderdale made a record-setting change to the senior ranks of the provincial public service on Friday with the appoint of Peter Au as the new assistant deputy minister…
The Language of Newfoundland Politics #nlpoli
Some of you may have noticed a couple of words turning up in any discussion of Muskrat Falls. One is “confused”. The other is “tired” as in tired of hearing…
The Simple Litmus Test #nlpoli
by JM There has been a new group of business people who have been formed in support of the Muskrat Falls Project. I would ask that these individuals review the…
Same Old New Energy! #nlpoli
Thanks to the Telegram’s James McLeod and his Twitter feed from Gander, take a look at two of the resolutions from the Progressive Conservative. Here’s the one on fiscal responsibility.…
There’s always more to see if you look #nlpoli
Watch the raw video of the Thursday news conference in which Premier Kathy Dunderdale, natural resource minister Jerome Kennedy, and finance minister Tom Marshall announced the end of a dispute…
Christmas will arrive early this year
Word from the hobby shop Thursday is that the USS Skipjack is on the way. In 1/72 scale, this is going to be one big submarine: -srbp-
Vote SRBP for Best Political Blog in Canada #nlpoli #cdnpoli
Sir Robert Bond Papers is in the running for Best Political Blog in Canada for 2012. Round 1 voting is open and I respectfully ask for your support. Click on…
How much was that principle in the window? #nlpoli
Sending the third topsides module from Hebron outside the province was “absolutely unacceptable” to Premier Kathy Dunderdale back in June. She was “extremely unhappy” and vowed to “pursue all avenues…
Exploring the AIMS Commentary #nlpoli
Premier Kathy Dunderdale might cavalierly dismiss Gordon Weil’s commentary on Muskrat Falls but others – more thoughtful types – will find much in it to chew on. JM’s 175 pager…
Equalization Changes and Hydro-Electricity #nlpoli
The federal government is considering changes to the Equalization program and the way it assess revenue from hydro-electricity, according to documents obtained by PostMedia News under the federal access to…
Remittance Work and the Newfoundland Economy #nlpoli
For those who have been following the issue, SRBP and others were talking about remittance work back in 2007. It remains a key part of the current administration’s economic policy. …
Another sign of the democratic deficit #nlpoli
If you have a few minutes to spare, flip through the provincial government’s 2012 budget. Look for the work “donation”. You won’t find it. Nor will you find any amount…
Muskrat needs full review: AIMS #nlpoli
By any reasonable standard, Gordon Weil would count as an expert. In business. In the energy business. An expert. As much as she said she wants to hear from experts,…
Free-Fall from space
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Muskrat, Martin, and Meaning #nlpoli
Note number of times Ed Martin says “open” or “transparent” within the first five minutes of his weekend interview for On Point with David Cochrane. Odds are very high that…
Dunderdale on track for 100% #nlpoli
Premier Kathy Dunderdale tied the record on Friday for senior executive changes in the provincial public service. She appointed an acting deputy minister of justice to replace a fellow who…