About Those Forum Research Polls
The media seems to be obsessed with the Forum Research polls, the new guru of the polling industry.However, I received a call from them on the Ontario election and phoned…
Emily Dee
Perry Down – Protesters Up
Rick Perry is now dropping in the polls, with Mitt Romney taking the lead.I guess having a ranch named "Niggerhead" didn't win him any points. The Tea Partiers would have…
Will Canadians Finally Rise Up Against the Evils of Neoconservatism?
I mentioned the musician Tom Morello, who had appeared on Bill Maher recently, discussing social issues. I was so impressed with his genuine concern for societal imbalance and dedication to…
Tony Clement and the Crime of the New Century
As Tony Clement sits in stony silence, like a petulant child, refusing to admit he was the one who stole the cookie, despite the crumbs on his face; others are…
If the Tax Man Cometh, Please Light the Lamp
On Tuesday night of this week, I took part in a town hall meeting, via the telephone, with John Gerretson, a cabinet minister in the McGuinty government.Gerretson happens to be…
The Canadian Manifesto 11: God, Guns and Gays
Throughout the 1990s, especially the early years, the Canadian Reform Party and the American Republican Party were forging ties, that have proven to be lasting.They share policies, initiatives, staff, and…
The CBC on the Chopping Block is No Surprise to Anyone
I came across this image for the CBC. I think it was for an event that was sold out. However, as soon as I saw it, I thought how appropriate.There…
The Canadian Manifesto 10: The Exploitation of Religion Has Many Victims
David Kuo was a foot soldier in the Evangelical army that stormed the White House for George W. Bush. He eventually came to realize that his role was purely political,…
Another Word Tim Hudak Should Avoid on the Campaign Trail: Cronyism
Tim Hudak is on the campaign trail accusing the McGuinty government of "cronyism". I thought this was a dangerous path for Hudak to take, given the fact that his former…
Look Out! Tim Hudak is Running With Scissors
If there are three words that will warm the blood of the New Right and their corporate pals, they are "cutting red tape".The picture to the left was published on…
The Canadian Manifesto 9: Retribution and the Bottom Line
William Wilberforce (1759-1833) was a British politician, best known for his work to abolish the slave trade. He helped to pass legislation that imposed fines of £100 on shipowners, for…
Will Rob Ford Put an End to Blissful Ignorance?
On February 15, 1983, the New York Times ran a headline: Reagan Misstatements Getting Less Attention.Ronald Reagan was not only the first American President to bring the Religious Right into…
First We Take New Jersey … Then On-tar-i-o! Tim Hudak’s New Theme Song?
Martin Regg Cohn had an excellent column in the Star on Monday: Hudak’s taking Ontarians for a ride.In it he questions the logistics of the Ontario Conservative's Changebook Platform. I…
What Will Harper Try to Give Away This Time in ‘Buy America’ Fix?
Obama's new job strategy once again includes a "Buy America" clause, specifically stating that unless there are savings of at least 25%, infrastructure projects must use only U.S. materials.Last time…
Rob Ford Wants to Put Back Pictures of Queen in Toronto Public Buildings
The Queen's image has been retouched and will also appear on Toronto Subway Tokens.
Where is Barry Goldwater When we Need Him?
"I think every good Christian ought to kick Falwell right in the ass." Barry Goldwater Many American Neoconservatives claim to have become politically active, after the trouncing of Barry Goldwater…
It’s a Good Thing Tim Hudak Wasn’t Around When Plavnice Podatransk Came to Canada
The latest Tim Hudak ad focuses on his grandfather, a Czech immigrant who "believed in the value of hard work". There is even a close up shot of his immigration…
The Canadian Manifesto 8: Purgatory and the Divine Right of Kings
Rick Perry, the frontrunner in the Republican presidential candidate race, created a bit of a stir during a recent debate, by boasting that as governor of Texas, he had sent…
The Canadian Manifesto 7: From the Book of Genesis
The idea of a "new conservatism" took root after World War II, ignited by the fear of Communism. But it was Irving Kristol, a former Trotskyite, who first promoted the…
Dean Del Mastro Plays the Race Card From an Incomplete Deck
When Dalton McGuinty released his party platform, one item had Federal Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro in a flap.The $10,000 incentive to employers who hire immigrants.For Del Mastro it brought…