‘Is There No Honour In This Man?’
So asks MP Charlie Angus about the subject of this video report, Mike Duffy, who, as we learn, has even less integrity than it would be thought possible for any…
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Is Harper Just A Big Bully?
These Star readers seem to think so: Tories attack Trudeau on first day in new job, April 16 It is fair to criticize opposing politicians for their political beliefs and…
Harper Hypocrisy on Full Display
In his column this morning, The Star’s Tim Harper points out something that I think many of us are all too aware of: Stephen Harper is a hypocrite. There really…
Harper Becomes An International Embarassment
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Allan Gregg on Attack Ads
I have written about Allan Gregg on this blog before; probably his most noteworthy recent contribution to political discourse came in his speech to Carleton University’s School of Public Affairs,…
Incoming Editorial Cartoon
Oh, I do so savor The Toronto Star. Recommend this Post
Is Nothing Sacred?
Apparently not to Stephen Harper, who used the tragedy of the Boston Marathon bombings to try to attack Justin Trudeau. Apparently the Prime Minister discourages any rational consideration of crime…
For Your Further Consideration
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Pondering The Dark Arts
For those as weary of political attack ads as I am, The Star’s Carol Goar has an interesting column in today’s edition. Entitled Debating ‘dark arts’ of political campaigning, Goar…
Harper Hate-Mongering
The latest attack ad, this one against newly-appointed Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau, serves as a timely reminder of the Harper government’s seemingly endless capacity for hateful and divisive propaganda.…
Pernicious Effects of Harper Politics on the Young
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Conservative Attack Ad – UPDATED
I suspect many will agree that this ad says more about the Conservative Party behind it than it does about its subject: UPDATE: This Star editorial provides some useful context…
Jesus Christ, Still a Figure of Controvery
Many years ago, the iconic writer and broadcaster Pierre Berton wrote a book entitled The Comfortable Pew. Yapdates gives the following summary of the book, commissioned by the Canadian Anglican…
On Insincere Apologies
I’ll probably have more to write later, but for now, here are some always reliable insights by Star readers on the ‘apology’ from RBC CEO Gord Nixon: Royal Bank chief…
So Typically Classless
But then, why would anyone expect anything different from the Harper regime? H/t Sol Chrom Recommend this Post
Appeasement at the BBC
Whenever I travel, especially when a Canadian television station is not available, I tend to tune into the BBC, which generally practises the kind of hard-hitting journalism that the CBC…
Two Blogging Recommendations
With so many things of note to comment on, today is one of those days when, if I had the time, I suspect I would spend most of the day…
Remembering Jonathan Winters
If you are of a certain age, you will remember Jonathan Winters, probably the most nimble comedic mind that the twentieth century produced. As a lad, he was one of…
Puncturing Right-Wing Mythology
I hope everyone will take five minutes to watch this video, originally considered too controversial for TED Talks. The speaker, entrepreneur Nick Hanauer, very deftly cuts through the mythology perpetuated…
And Now, A Word About Kellie Leitch From The Salamander
The question of personal integrity is one that is very near and dear to my heart. Since literature at its best is a reflection of some of the deepest truths…