DAY TEN: Platforms (part three)
Wresting the narrative away from the spinners and media is an auspicious way to begin a campaign and Michael Ignatieff and the Liberal Party deserve a lot of credit for…
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DAY NINE: Platforms (part two)
In the previous post about media coverage of the NDP, my desire was to illustrate one of the many ways in which the media can help to marginalize ideas and…
DAY NINE: Platforms (part one)
There's little chance that Jack Layton will get a fair reading of his platform and people's response to it from the mainstream Canadian media. A great example of this is…
DAY EIGHT: The Media And The Narrative (the media sucks! part 3,756)
You can't overstate the importance of the role the media plays in shaping how election campaigns and the candidates themselves are perceived. So early on here during the race I've…
DAY SEVEN: "It’s Why Your Tuition Keeps Going up!"
In a memorable rant Rick Mercer lays out a host of reasons those between the ages of 18 and 25 should get out and vote in the coming May 2…
DAY SEVEN: Stephen Harper Tires Of Democracy
I'm having a difficult time not writing about Stephen's petulance as if he were some whiny assed titty-baby. His contempt for his opponents, the Canadian people and democracy in general…
DAY SEVEN: Tea Leaves, Mass Psychosis and Narratives
For those who drop in and check out the election related news links I've been posting and my comments you've probably noticed I have some talent for being able to…
DAY SIX: Ignamentum!
Okay, so I've coined a silly word and am probably jumping the gun on this. Michael Ignatieff has only a smidgen of momentum but it's a good start for a…
DAY FIVE: Trying To Keep Up
With five parties vying for Canadians votes -- the Bloc of course restricted to the province of Quebec where they will likely to retain or at least be in contention…
DAY FOUR: Things Get Interesting Early
I have had my heart set on going to the polls since last year when Harper, our Evangelical Christian PM, reverted to form once again and started cramming his beliefs…
DAY THREE: Elizabeth May Advocating Jobs Programs For Youth
I'm a fan of Green Party policies and sincerely wish for their sake that they capture a seat or two as they deserve a seat at the table. Have a…
DAY THREE: Tory Promises?
When observing the Conservative ideologue performing its' ritual mating dance (on the campaign trail making stuff up), it's important to keep in mind the a lot of the promises made…
Monday Mayhem
Here's the links to American wankery and International news that were covered on this morning's radio show to help you get the week started. Beginning with the Nobel winning economist…
DAY TWO: Things That Should Be On Iggy’s `To Do` List
Michael Ignatieff deserves credit for political bravery this week for forcing an election while trailing in the polls. In fact they have trailed in most every snapshot poll since the…
DAY ONE: Duceppe Calls Harper Out For Lying
The 2011 Canadian election campaign is off to a predictable start with Harper calling the election "unnecessary" and trying to raise the spectre of governance by a coalition that includes…
Back! Blogging The Election
I should have hung a "Gone Fishing" sign on the little blog but for some reason couldn't bring myself to do it. My thinking was that any day the burnt…