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The Web Grows Ever More Tangled
They say that when he was a journalist, Mike Duffy would often regale his listeners with tales of political intrigue gleaned from his many sources. A raconteur at heart, Duffy…
Harper Lies Multiplying
The trouble with lies is that after a time, they become hard to keep track of. The latest untruth from Mr. Harper came today during a radio interview with a…
He Has A Nice Smile
That’s the highest praise I can think to extend to young Justin Trudeau, who many see as the best hope of unseating Mr. Harper in 2015. For those who enthusiastically…
A Spirited Discussion About Religion
Given that today is Sunday, it seems appropriate to post this spirited discussion as Bill Maher launches into his usual anti-Islamic tirade, countered by commentary from Michael Moore, Valerie Plame,…
Russell Brand’s Frustrations
Although I do not subscribe to the ‘tactic’ of refusing to vote, much of what comedian Russell Brand says in this BBC interview with Jeremy Paxton is worth listening to…
Time For Pushback From The Public
Despite the fact that Stephen Harper is ‘toughing it out’ in The House of Commons under the relentless grilling of Thomas Mulcair, probably believing that the majority of Canadians are…
Vengeance Is Mine, Sayeth Harper Regime: An Update On Sylvie Therrien
This past July I wrote two posts on Sylvie Therrien, the government employee suspended because she leaked documents that revealed federal investigators were told to find $485,000 of Employment Insurance…
Guest Post – The Salamander
A frequent contributor of provocative analyses and insights, The Salamander left a comment on one of yesterday’s posts that I am taking the liberty of featuring here. I strongly recommend…
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The Puffster’s Senate Speech
As much as I detest Mike Duffy and everything he stands for, I have to confess that in listening to his Senate speech yesterday I was much-taken with both its…
Pat Robertson Rarely Disappoints
Whenever I want a little theatre of the absurd, I turn to Pat Robertson. He rarely disappoints: Recommend this Post
Another Refreshing Perspective From Pope Francis
I am finding more and more to like about the new Pope everyday. I am certain his distinction between faith and ideology will enrage some on the right – that…
Uh Oh – The Big Boy’s Mad
One cannot help but wonder if Toronto’s Chief Buffoon, Rob Ford, had been ‘over served’ in some capacity (take your pick of mind/mood altering substances) before making this call to…
Abandoning Ship?
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Who Do You Trust?
Two seeming unrelated stories, both connected by one pernicious element: unwarranted government secrecy. In this morning’s Hamilton Spectator is the sad tale of Marit McKenzie, an 18-year-old Calgarian who died…
Being Mike Duffy
I really have nothing insightful to offer today, merely a brief reflection on what it must be like to live a life devoid of even a shred honour. By now,…