It’s that time again
It's G20 time, that is. Here is POTUS' G20 Schedule for the day. They're very forthcoming, the Americans about such things. Us, not so much. So what can we say…
Nancy Leblanc
Late night
R.E.M. called it quits but they have a new song on a forthcoming retrospective album thingy. Accompanying video above is the effect of a camera on Kirsten Dunst for three…
Leadership fundraising rules a changin’ again – but just for some
The Conservatives love to change the rules surrounding financing of leadership contests while their opponents are ensconced in them. They did it in 2006 to trip up the Liberal leadership…
Dean Del Mastro: Judge, jury and information commissioner
What is going on at the ethics committee under Dean Del Mastro's leadership deserves plenty of sunlight. From a Liberal release this afternoon: Liberal Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics…
Expectations
"Peggy Nash: a Thatcher for the left?"Between this and the Diebel piece, her opponents must be wondering what the heck is going on. Or, who knows, maybe they like it.…
Strange Cain again
Oh, Herman. This is the kind of thing that gives politicians a bad name. Both the substance of the allegations and the developing spin of it. He's not such an…
Privacy alarm bell tolls for thee, Harper government
On the heels of the statement from the Canadian Privacy Commissioner last week, the Privacy Commissioner of Ontario adds her voice to the chorus warning of the dangers of the…
Why Our Candidates Disappoint Us
Drew Westen's latest in the New York Times today on the flaws of the American presidential candidates at the moment: Those weaknesses seem to be on display today, as voters…
Saturday night
Love it but can do without the last minute or so. That part is too poseur-ish. We get it, you're a guitar band, just wrap it up a little sooner,…
The latest in Peter Puck Prime Minister
Oh look, a piece on hockey from Mr. Harper: "It was freedom versus repression." Well, it is Saturday and all, so let's indulge the sporty topic. A few things here!…
Friday night
Oh so predictable around here. I will lay off the Kaskade in a while but he had a new record out this week, it's hard to resist. I enjoy music…
Wheat Board rally
A show of support for the Wheat Board in Winnipeg today as farmers rallied. Go farmers! A comedic comment on the issue:A smart young farmer who supports the CWB:
"Canadians expect their government to respect their fundamental rights and freedoms"
Two things here today on freedom of the press and privacy rights.Dean Del Mastro and his Conservative confreres on the access to information parliamentary committee are trying to get up…
The full-time MP of Parkdale-High Park
Looking forward to the many hours of full-time MPing to come while she's out there on the leadership trail. Hey, I don't set the standards. Peggy does.
Ritz protests too much
"Tories slams Canadian Wheat Board legal challenge." Methinks Ritz's language is quite animated, not conveying the confidence of a majority government. Maybe they're worried about the legal challenge. Or the…
Wednesday drive-by blogging
1. Google has published its Transparency Report which includes the User Data Requests from governments around the world. A helpful comparative tool. Canada made 50 user data requests, reported there…
Tax zeitgeists
See now this is not so predictable and is interesting, "Higher taxation is back on the table," writes Lawrence Martin today. Well, maybe it is. I do agree with the…
Renewal: More coalition building
Maybe it's time to do a Liberal renewal post what with all the musings about the death of the party, debates over retaining centrism or not, etc. I prefer to…
Strange Cain ad
This Herman Cain ad was making the rounds last night (h/t). What's getting the attention are two parts near the end. His campaign manager takes a puff of a cigarette…
Saturday night
Missed last night with the music, so here it is. This week Skylar Grey's Invisible seems very appropriate. Be kind to the people in your life. Have a good night!