Today in Gutter Politics
The Harper Government™ introduced the latest version of what is colloquially known as the Lawful Access bill today. This is the legislation that would force Internet Service Providers to equip…
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Friday night
Good evening. I think it’s time for some tunes. Let’s start with Ray Wylie Hubbard on Wanna Rock and Roll. I believe the lead guitarist is his son and I’m…
Can we get a free speech warrior to weigh in on this?
If Conservative MP Brian Jean was talking seriously about legislating against foreign funding for any group that’s attempting to influence the crafting of public policy in Canada, then he might…
Dear John Baird
You recently suggested that Israel has no better friend than Canada. So perhaps you would be the best one to have a chat with our friends and suggest that this…
"People are turning up dead in detention at an alarming rate"
The outcome of the NATO intervention in Libya has been touted as a “political victory” for Stephen Harper and a vindication of his foreign policy. In a ceremony held last…
Wanker of the day
Lorne Gunter, whose National Post column on the census is thoroughly dissected at Calgary Grit. Incidentally, should Tony Clement pop up to claim vindication since Statistics Canada has released the…
There seems to be a difference of opinion here
This is Tony Clement, after citing some numbers plucked out of context: So clearly is unsustainable… One wonders where Clement gets his information. It’s certainly not from the Parliamentary Budget…
Yesterday in Gutter Politics: Part the Second
Larry Miller wasn’t the only one determined to lower the tone of debate in the House of Commons yesterday. Julian Fantino decided to resurrect an old favorite in a comment…
Today in Gutter Politics: Special Godwin Edition
This is from earlier today in the House of Commons.
I wish I could say I’m surprised but I’m not
CSIS may use intelligence derived from torture, Toews says The federal government has directed Canada’s spy agency to use information that may have been extracted through torture in cases where…
Friday night
Blame Twitter. Someone was tweeting about a musician named Lincoln Durham the other day and when he included the magic words — slide guitar — I went off to see…
Speaking of political theatre
While the National Post does its best to hype the threat posed by Iran, here’s the news I can’t seem to find from a Canadian source: WASHINGTON, Feb 1, 2012…
Bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase "political theatre"
I’m sure a lot of my fellow bloggers will be all over this story but I wanted my own copy to refer back to. I expect to get a lot…
Wanker of the day
Federal Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver But it’s easy to see why Oliver is in cabinet. With John Baird’s new position keeping him on the road so much, the…
Fun with figures
One of the hot topics of discussion right now involves the speculation that the Harper Government™ intends to raise the eligibility age for Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed…
Just wondering
What would make Stephen Harper think it’s a good idea to go to Davos and tell other countries what he intends to do to us before he told us?
Friday night unplugged
It’s a low key, acoustic set this evening. The opening clip is from Peter Seeger’s Rainbow Quest — Brownie McGhee performing solo on Don’t Pity Me. Lyle Lovett takes the…
A moral imperative
Last March the Harper government characterized Canada’s participation in hostilities in Libya as a moral imperative. Hopefully they’ll look upon today’s request by Amnesty International in the same way. The…
Transparency!
The House of Commons gets back to work next week and that means that parliamentary committees resume as well. In fact the Standing Committee on Health will meet tomorrow afternoon.…