The Harper Strategy Strikes Again
To which of the myriad Machiavellian Harper strategies do I refer? It’s the one that says if you don’t like what a group is saying, muzzle them or shut them…
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Holding Police to Account
Late last month I wrote a piece for The Paper News examining the nearly impenetrable ‘blue wall’ that is an ever-present barrier to justice and accountability whenever the police abuse…
More Than Rhetorical Questions
In today’s Star, Bob Hepburn has a piece that should be read by anyone who needs a brief refresher course in some of the more egregious attacks against democracy perpetrated…
Harperian Hypocrisy
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Star Readers Respond To Eric Balkind
Earlier in the week, I reproduced a Star letter-to-the-editor written by Eric Balkind, who urged the other federal political leaders to amalgamate their parties as the best way to stop…
About That Fear-Mongering, Mr. Harper
Thanks to Inse for this. He writes: Maybe to try and counteract the obviously upcoming increase in security measures and fear mongering by the usual suspects (and don’t forget to…
Meanwhile, Back At The Trough
The steps of Peter Mansbridge and Rex Murphy, I imagine, have a bit of a spring today, content in the knowledge that they are no longer outliers in the land…
‘Dear Leader’ Decries Attacks On Democracy
This is indeed rich. Said Prime Minister Harper, in response to the French massacre: “When a trio of hooded men struck at some of our most cherished democratic principles —…
If We Want To Save The Planet…
We have to be prepared to leave most of the world’s fossil fuels in the ground. So says a new published report. Expect none of us, neither our political ‘leaders’…
Uh Oh. Mr. Harper Will Not Like This
There are many ways in which the ‘Fair’ Elections Act makes it more difficult for Canadians to exercise their voting rights; a group especially hard hit are aboriginals, not known…
And Speaking Of Closet Cowards
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An Invitation From Skeena
I recently received an invitation from Skeena Sage Williamson, pursuant to my Harper Naming Contest (which, by the way, is still running), to embed her Facebook page carrying the Harper…
How Fed Up With Harper Are Canadians?
The answer to that could very well determine Dear Leader’s electoral fate in 2015, according to Tim Harper’s analysis in today’s Star. As well, He must keep voter turnout low…
Well, This Certainly Speaks For Itself
Doesn’t it? H/t The Globe and Mail Recommend this Post
An Appeal For A United Front
I have often extolled the quality of letters written by Toronto Star readers. Today, a particularly cogent missive from Eric Balkind, who lives in Guelph, Ontario, argues that the only…
Good News For Those Who Believe Stephen Harper Is Good For Canada
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Pastor Pat On ‘The Blessings Of Discipline’
Many will doubtlessly be reassured by Pastor Pat Robertson’s ongoing enthusiasm for biblical discipline, although they might be wondering if it is appropriate for him to darkly allude to the…
Mockery Is All They Deserve
Crawford Kilian of The Tyee poses an interesting question/suggestion: What If We Made 2015 the Year of Poking Fun at Conservatives? While there is certainly no dearth of mockery emanating…
A Double Standard?
Under normal circumstances, a court of last resort would be welcomed in the pursuit of justice, but it is apparently an entirely different story when it involves holding Israel to…
Paper News
There is a new online publication called Paper News with the following mission: A brand new online publication, Paper News is looking to bring a new voice to the national…