What’s Going on at BCNDP HQ?
I was recently asked by my local BCNDP Riding Association president to present a proposal for a new E-Communication strategy for our riding. Happy to oblige, I first took to…
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Vancouver Mayors Go To Bat for Insite
Vancouver mayor, former mayors go to bat for supervised injection site
UPDATE The Case of the Lazy Journos
The CBC reported today that the NDP has officially apologized for "embellishing" Ruth Ellen Brosseau's resume. Apparently the NDP had posted that Ms. Brosseau had a diploma in advertising when,…
The Case Of The Lazy Journos
It really seems like the message has been set: the new NDP MPs are young and inexperienced and as a result, we will have an official opposition full of fresh…
An Interesting Shift. Is It a Sign Of Things To Come?
Nik Nano's most recent poll, which can be found here, shows an increase in all three parties on the leadership index. Interestingly enough, Harper seems to have lost 15 points…
Murray Dobbin’s Blog: Do Something
Do something Posted: 11 Apr 2011 05:24 PM PDTThis is one of those elections where you can imagine your children or grandchildren (if you have any) will ask you years…
Triple E Senate: (Un) Ethical, (Un) Elected, Expendable
Senators in the Upper House have a duty to represent their province. They are unelected and appointed by the Prime Minister of the day. Recently, senators have overturned bills that…
Most Clear Insight Into Harper’s Mind Thusfar…
While perusing a Toronto Star article today entitled Harper's Tories Leave Mulroney Cold I came across this quote from an annonymous Tory MP: “Being in power is better than not…
FCM Lauds NDP Platform
Today the president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities lauded the NDP platform for it's commitment to invest in real solutions for Canadian cities. Below is the letter posted to…
Murray Dobbin’s Blog: A Harper Majority and the remaking of Canada
A Harper majority and the remaking of Canada Posted: 09 Apr 2011 05:23 PM PDT, Reposted: April 11th 11:36 am.Stephen Harper’s announcement that he is going to reach his deficit…
Murray Dobbin’s Blog: Contemplating the Unthinkable Harper Majority
The lastest from Murray Dobbin's blog. I just couldn't have put it any better then Murray, so here is his most recent blog about why we SHOULD be afraid of…
Will The Government Fall?
Well folks, here it is for you in black and white right from the order paper for March 25th 2011: Opposition Motion March 23, 2011 — Mr. Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) —…
Will This Week Make A Bit of Difference
Yes, that's right, the cynic in me is back. Now I just want to start out by saying that I am the last person who would ever presume that Canadians…
Be Heard on March 3rd: No Stealth Fighters
Ceasefire.ca, the public arm of the Rideau Institute, in conjunction with rabble.ca has stated that March 3rd is the official day of action for all those who want to speak…
That Sinking Feeling?
I don't know if it's just my old age, the fact that I've been involved in politics since I was 18 or the fact that I've gone from radical Marxist…
Hey, RCMP, It’s Called Protecting and Serving, Not Punting Practice!
Have a look at this video and tell me it doesn't just piss you off:Did you catch that? That was Constable Geoff Mantler kicking a field goal off of the…
NDP Leadership Race Heats Up
When I first heard that Carol James was resigning I opened a new tab on my browser, signed into my e-mail account and "penned" a letter to the BC NDP…
UPDATED…Guess What Folks? Our Oil is Ethical!
No, I don’t believe the malarkey that our oil is ethical. The only thing this argument does is compare our bad practices to the worse practices of other nations. Our…
Falcon Selling a Stale Bill of Goods to Teachers, Electorate
Kevin Falcon, believed to be a leading contender to replace Premier re-signate Campbell, has come forth with what can only be describe as the most arcane and idiotic of suggestions:…
NDP Seeks To Create Opportunity For Progressive Choice
I was waiting for this. Granted, it came much sooner then I planned, but it came. Iggy has once again given his ultimatum to the Conservatives, saying that they will…