Sun stroke
Quote: “A group of environmental activists says Justin Trudeau has declined a set of solar panels offered for the prime minister’s official residence. Starting last Thursday, demonstrators from several groups…
Warren
Classy move by Trudeau
Here. That’s particularly so when you consider that Trudeau’s predecessor used to be pretty critical of the use of those selfsame jets, per CP: “Previous Liberal governments’ use of the…
Of pipelines and railways
Very disappointed in Barack Obama, this week. When Stephen Harper and Justin Trudeau agree about something, it’s worth considering carefully – even if you’re a U.S. President. I personally aspire…
All this talk about political honeymoons…
…sent me to the pages of The New Yorker, naturally. As a rule, they keep going until they don’t. Enjoy ‘em, because when they end, you’ll sure know it. To…
Equal means equal
I was as shocked as anyone else by that iPolitics story, found here. But I suspect many folks in PMO and PCO were surprised, too, and that they are at…
And, to commemorate the Guy who tried to blow up Parliament…
…we will pick up the pieces and meet in Parliament to pick our next, er, Guy! (Or, if they’re smart, gal.) Has anyone else noticed that the #CPC are picking…
Short-form punditry, from long ago
About the long-form census move that Stephen Harper made, so many years ago – lifted from this web site way back in January 2011: “A disastrously dumb move: the mishandling…
Youthful critics react to swearing-in of Trudeau cabinet
Pierre Trudeau’s, that is. Anyone recognize these young men?
Cabinet: a preliminary report card
Some of the new ones I simply don’t know. But it’s great to see so many new faces, and gender parity finally achieved, as Trudeau promised. Here’s what I can…
Still up in Twitter at this moment
Weird. Awkward.
Open thread for baseless cabinet speculation
We know who will be Prime Minister. But not the rest of cabinet! So, before they’re all sworn in this morning, speculate endlessly about who will get what. It may…
Dear Fellow Men
There is little that is as pathetic, and as weak, than those of my gender being afraid of strong women. #cdnpoli https://t.co/4BckiuiqKO — Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren) November 3, 2015 And…
LBJ on affirmative action
Some Canadian media pundits should reflect on his words. June 1965, at Howard University commencement. You do not wipe away the scars of centuries by saying: ‘now, you are free…
In this week’s Hill Times: what to do, what to do?
What to do, what to do? Mae West famously said it best: an ounce of performance is worth a pound of promises. So what to make of the many —…
Beam me up
I am happier than Spock in episode 24, season one, This Side of Paradise! Get ready to explore new worlds and seek out new life and new civilizations, because a…
Elections Canada: third quarter fundraising numbers
From regular reader Matt: CPC $10,082,104.44 NDP $9,141,935.75 Libs $7,285,190.19 My prediction? These will change, rather dramatically.
A picture of the coolest band ever to start your week
Saw this on Twitter. Jesus, I miss Joe. Bonus link to Fury’s Hour under the pic.
Disciplined
There are only a couple of days left until Justin Trudeau’s cabinet is sworn in – and there still has yet to be a leak about who will be in…