Happy Holidays
Hope everyone has a great holiday season:
Steve V
When Not To Chase A Poll
Anyone following the NDP leadership race has probably heard of this Forum Research poll, perhaps the first public gauge of the race. I’d like to look at this poll, not…
"Tuned In" Canadians?
If you want to read a misleading poll result, then this Ipsos Reid offering on voter engagement and attitudes is a perfect example. The methodology is fine, but the conclusions…
Two Cents On Blogger Accreditation
My friend Jeff has a great post up, that covers much of my perspective on the LPC decision, so I won’t rehash. Kinsella also has a succinct post on the…
Japan’s F-35 Cost OVER 50% Higher Than Conservative "Figures"
Canadians have a basic RIGHT to know the true cost of expenditures, particularly massive ones, like the biggest military procurement in our history. Anyone who follows the F-35 story has…
State Of The Liberal Party
With the fall sitting of Parliament behind us- the first since the Conservatives won their majority- perhaps a good time to analyze where the Liberals sit, now that the election…
Where Are The NDP In Quebec?
A steady flow of polls for Quebec this week, with widely varying results, but consistent on the trend front. The Harris Decima offering earlier this week stated the NDP were…
Low Road Chronicles
Susan Delacourt’s offers five steps to effectively dose any and all political fires. In the context of Cotler and “reprehensible” actions on the part of the Conservatives, I suspect Delacourt’s…
Is Stephen Harper a Denier?
This entire Kyoto debate is frustrating in one sense, the former Liberal government’s utter failure continues to absolve the current Conservative government and their now SIX year abysmal reign on…
Stakes Are High For Liberal Convention
“Renewal”, the key buzzword heading into the Liberal Convention next month. Given the current predicament, I see this gathering taking on particular importance, providing clear signals about our future direction,…
Drive For Five
Below, a beaming and proud Inuit youth excepts the prestigious “Fossil of the Year” award in Durban on behalf of all humbled Canadians: What is simply tremendous, Canada has now…
Will There Be a Tipping Point?
For years now, those of us who vehemently oppose this Conservative government, and their modus operandi, have been waiting for some sort of tipping point, wherein they go to far,…
Exposed
Not that we need any more evidence the Conservatives have NO intention of doing ANYTHING on the climate change file, but today’s development really does highlight these frauds that run…
Interview With Candidate For LPC President Mike Crawley
I had the opportunity to speak with Mike Crawley about his candidacy for Liberal Party president. I found his candour to be refreshing, his energy somewhat infectious and was pleased…
Anatomy Of A Charlatan
Another climate conference, which means a rash of criticism directed towards Canada, it’s just the way of things. As well, plenty of “backing” in the press, in the sense that…
Megaphones And Disingenious Origins
It is fascinating, and somewhat disturbing, to watch ideological zealots drive debates, using disingenuous talking points to initiate, then pass off conversation to more reputable inquiry. Take the debates about…
Brian Topp Swings And Misses On Taxes
Brian Topp released his tax package today, which demonstrates why I prefer him in the NDP leadership race, FROM a Liberal perspective. This document should win rave reviews from the…
Dead Man Walking
Federal polls at this moment are mostly irrelevant, but this new Nanos offering is noteworthy on a couple fronts. First off, I have been of the mindset we Liberals are…
Best Foot Forward?
When the dust settles, you’ll get behind whomever, because in the grand scheme the selection of President for the Liberal party isn’t a make or break factor. That said, the…
THEM
It is perplexing that people are perplexed by the Harper government’s recent bullying and nasty behaviour. Dan Gardner does a terrific job dissecting the underlying motivations for this government, which…