Canadians Deserve Better From the Fourth Estate
I’ve been troubled by the mainstream media’s coverage of the 41st General Election so far, and by all accounts, it isn’t going to improve. Specifically, my concerns relate to the…
Do something
Catch 22 note: Western Canadian journalist and columnist Murray Dobbin recognized many years ago that Stephen Harper promoted a political ideology that went against the Canadian national interest. Dobbin has…
When pogge gets chatty
About three years ago I wrote a post about how pogge could get more traffic from a two word post than Willy could get in a week. Wow, he should…
$9,460 for Harper’s haircuts during the G20?
“According to Fraser, the Harper government expensed $9,460 for five “upscale haircuts” for the Prime Minister.” Wow. Update. For more on Harper’s haircut at the G20. Update 2. Oops. The…
So Much Contempt, There Can Only Be One Solution… Offer Sun News on Shaw for Free
That's what it sez here.
PMO spins away misquoting the Auditor General
In just a couple words.
BKACPP – Libertarian Party of Canada
Party Name: Libertarian Party of Canada Leader (Location): Dennis Young (Sudbury, ON) Date of Registration: July 7, 1973 2008 election: 26 candidates 7,300 total votes 8th of 19 parties Notable…
Canada’s Crumbling Intrastructure – The Big Non-Issue of this Election
It's no secret that Canada is running a massive infrastructure deficit. Four years ago the Canadian Federation of Municipalities pegged the price tag for renewing aging bridges, roadways, transportation and…
Lack of credibility, the Region, and LRT reports
Chair Jim Wideman and Members of Planning and Works Committee have released the long-awaited LRT report, titled Preliminary Preferred Rapid Transit Implementation Option and dated April 12, 2011.There is no…
Conservatives are prudent fiscal managers?
Conservatives are great managers of money. Huge deficits aside, and wasting money on jets and prisons, they really know what they're doing. Truly. I would never, ever think otherwise. That's…
Conservatives are prudent fiscal managers?
Conservatives are great managers of money. Huge deficits aside, and wasting money on jets and prisons, they really know what they’re doing. Truly. I would never, ever think otherwise. That’s…
Conservatives are prudent fiscal managers?
Conservatives are great managers of money. Huge deficits aside, and wasting money on jets and prisons, they really know what they're doing. Truly. I would never, ever think otherwise. That's…
Conservatives are prudent fiscal managers?
Conservatives are great managers of money. Huge deficits aside, and wasting money on jets and prisons, they really know what they’re doing. Truly. I would never, ever think otherwise. That’s…
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…
Private security is a moral hazard when there is no rule of law
The rise of private security personal and war contractors - embodied by the since rebranded Blackwater - is a moral hazard that has, predictably, led to significant consequences. The profit…
Tired of Having the News Dumbed Down? Turn Off the Tube and Get An iPad!
I've enjoyed my iPad for about a year now. For someone who is an info-holic and works in communications, it's changed the way I access information and there's no going…
The Region’s LRT ridership estimates: pie in the sky
The figures for other cities are from Wikipedia. This analysis was done by Dave Ramsey. Dave's conclusions:The estimated daily boardings of 56,000 in 2031 are overstated by at least 40,000.Just…
Québec Redneck Bluegrass Project: Québec is not where you think it is…
I had to spend 27 minutes on the phone with a CBC producer last week to realize I had no real opinion about the upcoming federal election. This of course…