A Balanced Budget Isn’t A ‘Left’ or ‘Right’ Thing, Part II
Yesterday, I posted this article showing how NDP governments have been the most effective with respect to balancing budgets over the last 40 years, relying heavily on this article from…
Excited Delirium
A Balanced Budget Isn’t A ‘Left’ or ‘Right’ Thing
Fiscal management isn’t a ‘left’ ‘right’ issue. It’s good housekeeping that anyone can organize. It’s the priorities that are different and ultimately set the parties apart. By their record, the…
Stephen Harper Breaches Economic & Political Etiquette
What kind of relationship should a candidate have with the Bank of Canada Governor during unsettling market moments during a campaign? Shouldn’t a process be followed instead of private one-to-one…
Stephen Harper Has Offered the Opposite of Good Economic Management
Because of his reliance on oil, Stephen Harper has been a very poor manager of Canada’s economy. Exchange rate volatility, job losses and other factors point to this conclusion.
On Harper’s War on (the Wrong) Drugs
Prescription drugs are the REAL drug problem in Canada. Stephen Harper won’t accept this because drug companies help keep him in power.
What Do Jimmy Carter and Morgan Wheeldon Have in Common?
Morgan Wheeldon seems to have been dragged into a fight he or anyone else can’t seem to win when it comes to Israel-Palestine relations. It seems the Green Party has…
Two Food-Related Myths Shattered
More news about food-related topics that should remind us to always question corporate science.
On Stephen Harper’s Attack of the Ontario Pension Ambitions
The Ontario Pension Plan issue is a perfect deflection for Stephen Harper’s failed attempts to manage the Canadian economy.
The Leading NDP Need to Show Leadership
Being in the lead mean you have to take the lead on challenging issues. It’s time for the NDP to truly prove to Canadians that they are worth voting for.
Reaction to McQuaig Fuel Awareness of Harper’s Lack of Plan
Why the hyper-reaction to Linda McQuaig’s comments about keeping the Tar Sands in the ground? Because it exposes Stephen Harper’s lies and lack of plan.
Old White Men Hold the Key #elxn42
Old white men may determine the outcome of the 2015 election in Canada. Speak with them and implore them to change their minds.
Why Was CBC Radio’s Coverage of the Election Announcement SO Embarrassing?
Yesterday’s CBC radio’s coverage of the election announcement was awkward at best. Is it intentional now?
Electioneering and the Upcoming Media War on the Opposition
I believe that Stephen Harper is going to act on something tomorrow that he’s been aware of and planning for a very long time: the actual 2015 election date. The…
What do Stephen Harper and Walter Palmer have in Common?
Walter Palmer is now in hiding because of his egregious tactics in hunting big game. What does Stephen Harper have in common with him?
Harper: Worst PM in Canadian History
The National Observer is bold enough to tell it like it is when it comes to Stephen Harper. Will we see similar reviews from other media companies. Swift response: NO.…
Justice Served?
Yesterday’s court ruling concerning Robert Dziekanski reminded me why I start this blog. And why things have gone from bad to worse under the Stephen Harper Conservatives.
The Cons are Buying the Election … With Your Money
The Conservatives begin a tour to promote themselves and their broken policies. Using our money. This is criminal.
It’s Spelled R-E-C-E-S-S-I-O-N
It’s OK to call it as it is when it comes to recession. Ooops … not in Canada.
Harper Surrounds Himself with CoCCs
Stephen Harper and his cronies have unleashed yet another disgusting set of ads that skirt any ‘rules’ when it comes to Canadian elections. For the love of all things holy,…
From ‘Covert’ to ‘Overt’ to ‘Over’
After a long spell of writing about issues in the Canadian political sphere, I’ve made the very difficult decision to get on with my life and put that behind me.…