Harper Clearly Lies…Again
Stephen Harper brought up the coalition again today, saying that the opposition parties would move with lightning speed after an election to form a coalition if the Conservatives win a…
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Vaut mieux être riche et républicain que pauvre et démocrate
On se doutait bien qu’aux États-Unis les Républicains favorisaient davantage les riches que les Démocrates. Rien de tel qu’une bonne vieille représentation graphique pour confirmer nos doutes. Larry Bartels de…
Reuters/Talking Points Memo: "Japan finds plutonium in soil at stricken nuclear plant"
“TOKYO (Reuters) – Plutonium found in soil at the Fukushima nuclear complex heightened alarm on Tuesday over Japan’s battle to contain the world’s worst atomic crisis in 25 years, as…
"You people"?
Specifically targetting certain (not all) ethnic groups has its risks. But I suppose the idea is that they have commonalities with your social conservative agenda, right? So is referring to…
"You deserve a lot better"
“You deserve a lot better for the government you pay for.” I like the tag line. Doesn’t work on a poster or bumper sticker but it sums up the themes…
CBC Vote Compass Worth a Visit
Here is the link to the CBC Vote Compass survey. http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadavotes2011/votecompass/ I really encourage you to take the survey. What political party mostly aligns with your values and beliefs this…
"Preachers of the world", just a piece of the story
Why I called Bradley Manning’s treatment ‘stupid by PJ Crowley – Guardian UK – March 29, 2011 Full piece at:http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2011/mar/29/bradley-manning-wikileaks “As a public diplomat and (until recently) spokesman of the…
Andy Worthington and the connections: James Mitchel, Bruce James, CIA architects of the torture program, propaganda and more
The Dark Desires of Bruce Jessen, the Architect of Bush’s Torture Program, As Revealed by His Former Friend and Colleague by Andy Worthington – March 28, 2010 “Jessen’s template for…
Former SERE Instructor Capt. Michael Kearns on the rush rush doing torture, Bruce Jessen, Air Force psyc ( CIA contractor) and more
Former SERE Instructor Capt. Michael Kearns About The Bush Administration’s Torture Program By The Public Record The Public RecordMar 24th, 2011 Image of John Bruce Jessen’s handwritten notes outlining the…
Election 2015
The Conservative Party is making promises of tax relief well off in the future, after the deficit is eliminated. But we are always hearing that the deficit won’t be eliminated…
Harper Has Contempt for Democracy
Enough said
The Motto: Agonizing over probability of getting caught…not over commiting the crime
The Kill Team by Mark Boal – March 27, 2011 http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/the-kill-team-20110327? At the link bellow the photos Pentagon went to extraordinary measures to suppress and the full story of this…
Christian Science Monitor: "Traces of Japanese radiation detected in 13 US states"
“Radiation has been detected in the air or water in 13 states, but ‘far below levels of public health concern.’ Rainwater is called safe to drink. Massachusetts is monitoring milk…
It’s Canadian Democracy, Stupid
I humbly suggest this as a potential campaign slogan for Michael Ignatieff. It is clear, concise, and memorable. It also exactly communicates what this election is about. The election was…
The Two Campaigns
So we’re into it now, and we can already see how it’s going to be. Ignatieff’s Liberals are going to try some good old-fashioned mass politics with big crowds, plenty…
Who Really Cares About Harper’s Fixation on Coalition
The perpetual, persistent and perverse pejorative about Stephen Harper in this election are his well documented pursuit of personal political power. His proven Contempt for Parliament, the first time this…
NDP Ideas 2011-03-28 12:09:00
Alex’s Blog Red Tory: A New Lament For A Nation Posted by himelfarb on March 27, 2011 · 5 Comments Phillip Blond, the main architect of U.K. Prime Minister David…
Why I support the Greens but vote otherwise
I am a big Green supporter and believe they have the best platform. Dagnammit, I joined the party and contribute a few bucks to show that I care. But I…
Smells like ’93 Spirit
Well I’ll be damned if Michael Ignatieff isn’t suddenly hitting his stride. Now I can’t say I have ever been a big believer in the man as a potential PM,…
The Four Cs: Coalition, Coalition, Coalition and Coalition
In the House of Commons on Friday when the historic contempt motion was being debated Deputy Liberal Leader Bob Rae shouted across the aisle that it was the “four Cs”:…