Say Anything
Let's keep it real, politicians are forever exaggerating, downplaying, even misrepresenting on occasion, all in the name of projecting a subjective truth that speaks to self interest. This reality partially…
Steve V
Job Killer
In politics, once you are forced to argue beyond neat soundbites, you've probably lost the battle. For instance, when one politician comes to town and SIMPLY announces 200 new jobs…
Fluid
Before the Ontario election campaign began in earnest, the Progressive Conservatives enjoyed a double digit lead, many basically declared the Liberals dead and that was that. Trouble was, we still…
Not Feeling It
With the endorsement of Ed Broadbent- and all the structural weight that carries- the prospects of Brian Topp actually winning the NDP leadership just became more probable, he may even…
"No Us And Them, Just Us"
Worth noting, that prior to this "foreigners" debate in Ontario, the Liberals campaign slogan was already "Forward.Together". There was a reason for the theme, people appreciate the notion of all…
Tea Party North Is "Fair" Game
It is pretty amusing to hear some pundits SCOFF at this whole Tea Party North designation, as though mere manufactured labelling. Of course political opponents have picked up on the…
Hudak Is A DUD
A rehashed title, only because it's so TRUE! The new HD poll has tongues wagging, as people digest an apparent massive reversal of fortune. I would still caution the poll…
Red Flags
I don't want to belabour, because frankly I'm beginning to no longer care about the maddening internal machinations of the good titanic Liberal. Jeff has an excellent piece that gets…
ReNEWal
Every Liberal in the country needs to do one thing: stop talking to each other for an extended period of time. This is a fantastic idea that will lead to…
Critical Choice For The NDP
Twice in my life I've had the misfortune of working in a unionized workplace. I say misfortune, because those two stints easily stand out as the most dysfunctional, backass experiences…
CAW Backs Merger Talk
Interesting development on the "not a chance in hell" merger idea, as the CAW President weighs in: The president of the Canadian Autoworkers Union has written to NDP MPs to…
Dud
My working thesis is the more Ontarians see of Tim Hudak, the less they will like him and his outdated policies, a focused voter not his friend. So far, so…
Slick
Another poll out today that confirms a tightening race in Ontario, fair to say almost any configuration is possible at this point. Plenty of digestion why Hudak's big lead has…
Liberal Democrats?
Some interesting comments in the latest NDP-Liberal merger piece. A few days ago, a post by Rob Silver, which for my money could be one of the more thought provoking…
And They’re Off!!
If anyone thought it would take a few days to build up a NDP leadership lather, you would be mistaken, because the race has begun in earnest today. The apparently…
"These People Never Stop"
First, a couple thoughts on the Blatchford column, now that the funeral has passed, then some digestion of the line above, which was the central thrust of her column and…
R.I.P. Mr. Layton
I'm away for the week, but I wanted to offer my condolences to Mr. Layton's family. To my NDP friends , I am so tremendously sorry. What a sad day,…
Not Without Risk
The proposed new Parliament seat allocation issue is a microcosm of the potential problems the NDP face. Today's article in The Toronto Star highlights the NDP high wire act, which…
Musings From Upper Canada
I believe every link to the monarchy is a reinforcement of an outdated, anti-democratic, elitist system which betrays the basic notion of equality, success as a function of talent, skill…
Amen
Don Martin weighs in with a common sense analysis of the looming Liberal President race and the signals it will send: Somebody make her stop. Please. The LAST thing the…