Inflation
On May 24, 2005, a by-election was held in the federal riding of Labrador, after the unfortunate passing of MP Lawrence O’Brien. One interesting thing about that by-election is this…
2011 Federal Election
Rick Salutin on the NDP Surge
Always an original thinker, Rick Salutin offers a very interesting explanation for the record number of NDP candidates elected last Monday.Recommend this Post
Iggy says teaching gig = end of political life
Ignatieff says U of T teaching position to mark 'end of my life as a politician'.http://m.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ignatieff-says-u-of-t-teaching-position-to-mark-end-of-my-life-as-a-politician/article2011390/?service=mobileHe *still* doesn't ...
Some Eloquent Refections From A Defeated M.P.
My son sent me this link that, I think, speaks to the sentiments of those deeply disillusioned over the outcome of the election and the shoddy tactics that helped the…
Rock Bottom
So last election was supposed to be rock bottom for the Liberals, but we have a brand new low this time around. This craziness goes back to 2006 and that…
Rock Bottom
So last election was supposed to be rock bottom for the Liberals, but we have a brand new low this time around. This craziness goes back to 2006 and that…
Rock Bottom
So last election was supposed to be rock bottom for the Liberals, but we have a brand new low this time around. This craziness goes back to 2006 and that…
The Election
I really can't write anything about the results of the election, other than to say the fact that 40% of my fellow citizens couldn't be bothered to vote breaks my…
Harper Majority: Thanks Iggy!
The few good MPs the Liberals had are gone: Pickering's finest, Mark Holland, is a great person, a hard worker, and the kind of person you should have influencing the…
New World Order
Congrats to Liz May, first MP for the Green Party! Soooooo happy!!!!! Congrats to Québécois who have turn their backs to the Separatists and are welcomed back into the federalist…
#elxn41
Much written, but nothing posted.So here's my (abbreviated) two cents.The story of the night - like the story of the campaign - will be the voting behavior of large swaths…
Prime Minister Layton -or- Hell Hath Frozen Over
Oh gawd! This is worse than Britney's outfit at the 2007 MTV Awards! Will I awake from this nightmare? This is all the fault of the Liberal Party's control tower!…
Today’s Opportunity
Just a short message: This is the day we all have the opportunity to make each other proud by turning out to the polls in huge numbers!Recommend this Post
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Dippers in Denial
Dippers are used to being totally ignored because their party is usually insignificant. That's why no one reads their platform and no one bothers to bash their candidates.Until now.When ill-informed…
Jack bumps Gilles: Duceppe may lose seat?
I have trouble believe this one.Gilles Duceppe in a fight for even his own riding.Duceppe’s campaign volunteers are of uncertain minds when asked how they think Monday’s result will go.Michel…
Famous "john" : Jack put the LAY in Layton
"john" Jack Layton claims to be fighting for the "little guy". There is no "littler guy" than a young foreign female forced to have sex with strangers to pay her…
The Real Jack Layton—with or without his clothes
Caviar Socialist No. 1, Ottawa’s million-dollar couple, Jack Layton and Olivia Chow : a great article. The Real Jack Layton—with or without his clothesJack Layton is as fake as his…
And I Thought I Had Written My Last Blog Entry Before The Election ….
It seems I was wrong. Once more, the disdain Harper has consistently shown for Canadian democratic traditions and norms is made manifest. Click here to read the story and watch…