Who Let the Crazies Out?
That's not just in reference to the Vancouver riots, either, though those who took part in those riots - especially this couple - deserve the label of "crazy" in some…
Conservatives
Harper wants 100% control of the media, not just 90%
LAWRENCE MARTIN: Shades of Nixon: The PM’s media suspicions | iPolitics Harper is aiming to wage a war against the so-called Liberal media - the media of which 90% supported…
Con Reasoning: We’re corrupt, so we’ll put the most corrupt in charge of the money
Fraud-charged Senator leads Tory fundraising review Irving Gerstein, Harper-appointed Senator, Conservative Fund Board Chair, who, along with 3 other Conservative officials, was charged in the In and Out affair (election…
Looters in Suits (The Harper Conservative government) outed – again. G8 Spending.
Ministers didn't follow policies for G8 spending: AG - Politics - CBC News The report shows that the Conservatives spent money in their ridings ignoring their own guidelines and transparency,…
Humour of Political Websites
I give points to politicians who try their luck online. Over the years there have been laughable incidents with most political parties’ websites, and blogs/Twitter accounts, however. The Conservatives and…
Even Ford’s budget chief says Rob’s math is hurting Toronto
Don’t kill land transfer tax, budget chair advises - thestar.comIsn't it curious? All those people bad-mouthing David Miller and his governance of Toronto. Yet, Miller managed the finances well and…
Even Ford’s budget chief says Rob’s math is hurting Toronto
Don’t kill land transfer tax, budget chair advises - thestar.com Isn't it curious? All those people bad-mouthing David Miller and his governance of Toronto. Yet, Miller managed the finances well…
Ford and his lackies are stifling the city
This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things - Torontoist Excerpt: Rob Ford and many on city council do not yet seem to have a grasp on this concept of…
Turn A Page
The contemptible actions of the Harper government have reaped a little more protest in the chambers of Parliament. A few years ago it was a Gallery protest in the House…
Why Do The Poor Continue To Defend Tax Breaks for the Rich?
Why do the Poor Continue to Defend tax Breaks for the Rich Great post by Cory McCray. This applies to Canadians too. Excerpt: Sometimes I just don’t understand why there…
The Rorschach Inkblot Test That Is Brigette DuPape
Looking at her protest stop sign, my opinion is......it's not bilingual so it's a slight to Quebec.Just kidding!Alrighty. What should we make of this young woman busting out a "Stop…
Ford wastes city money painting over art the city had paid for
Artist says city erased mural it paid him to paint - thestar.com Methinks Ford wanted to paint over the art that was commissioned by an old political foe - Adam…
Oh, suddenly Rob Ford DOES have something to hide.
Ford asks court to halt audit of his campaign finances - thestar.com Last week Ford told the Toronto Sun "There is nothing to hide so let them audit all they…
Rob Ford’s lies and bad math catching up to him
Road toll ‘reality check’ stirs up Toronto council - thestar.com Rob Ford reduced the city income, cancelled a cross-city fully-funded transit plan and then expected to pay for his subway…
The system is broken: strategic voting, coalitions, and the political regime under which we live
While I can of course see the rationale for strategic voting, there is much to be said for voting with one’s conscience. When we consistently choose the lesser of two…
On election 41.
It really is amazing how difficult it is to drag oneself back into longer writing after a significant time away.Anyway, I just want to run with an idea regarding the…
Let’s NOT Be Civil
There seems to be a very strong current within Canadian politics to "restore civility" within the House of Commons. This message was emphasized by Elizabeth May and the Green Party…
When Pro-Life is not Pro Life
The right's mirror-image view of life - Opinion - Al Jazeera English This article applies to the Conservatives in Canada too: Excerpt: Yesterday, I pulled up to a drive-through ATM,…
Why the Canadian Wheat Board should matter to all of us
Prairie strong no longer? Harper's renewed attack on the Canadian Wheat Board | rabble.ca Excerpt: The Canadian Wheat Board represents some 75,000 grain growers, and handles all Western wheat and…
Actually Stephen, the taxpayers dollars go to the parties they support.
Budget will mean curtains for party funds: minister | iPoliticsStephen Harper is lying to the public, again. He is trying to make you think that you are funding parties you…