Donald Trump and the Lord of the Pigs
As you know, when Donald Trump began his campaign for President of the United States I thought he was just a bad joke.And it was just another insane bigot eruption…
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George Clark’s parking lot putschists deliver an unintended compliment to Alberta’s NDP Government
PHOTOS: Alberta First Plebiscite Warriors leader George Clark, in a screen shot from a video interview shot not long before someone stepped on the hose from his media oxygen supply.…
Cape Breton Ready To Welcome Americans Nervous About Donald Trump Presidency
If front-running Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump captures the White House in November, Americans are welcome to escape to Cape Breton Island. A new website, "Cape Breton if Donald Trump…
The Republican Nightmare and the Canada Party
Well today is Iowa Caucus day in America, and I must admit I'm a little concerned about the mental state of many of our neighbours, and where they might be…
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading.- The Guardian's editorial board comments on the role public entrepreneurship should play in fostering economic development and avoiding bust cycles:The state’s only legitimate…
Donald Trump: I Could Shoot Somebody and Still Be Popular
Lordy. If Donald Trump's head keeps swelling I'm afraid he is going to have to get a new comb over or caterpillar.For there he was today shooting his mouth off,…
Tag Team Politics
"An absolute ass(et)" is how Donald Trump supporter Jeffrey Lord describes Sarah Palin contribution to Trump's campaign. Not everyone agrees:Recommend this Post
Sarah Palin and the Con Redneck Road to Ruin
I haven't written a post about Sarah Palin, the redneck from Wasilla, for about eight years. Back when the one they called The Barracuda was running for Vice President of…
Send In The Clowns
No! Wait! Cancel that order!Recommend this Post
Democracy In Crisis
This is a clearer and more succinct explication of the rise of dangerous right-wing politics than I think I have ever heard.Don't let Trump fool you: rightwing populism is the…
The Con Media Says Kevin O’Leary Would Make a Great Prime Minister
When Kevin O'Leary announced that he is thinking of running for the leadership of the Harper Party, I thought that most Canadians would shake their heads in disbelief.Or burst out…
‘Kevinismus’ in Canada: Should Kevin O’Leary run to lead the sad-sack federal Conservatives?
PHOTOS: Kevin O’Leary, in a typical pose (CBC photo). Below: Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump and perpetual Alberta conservative leadership candidate Thomas Lukaszuk. Give Kevin…
O’Leary For CPoC Leader?
@Bigcitylib2 ding ding.— Rosemary Barton (@RosieBarton) January 13, 2016It actually makes sense if you think about it. The rest of the field sure ain't making anyone's heart beat any faster.…
Crazy America, Canada, and the Right-Wing Menace
It should be obvious by now that Donald Trump is taking the United States to a very bad place.And that the bigoted demagogue is stirring up ignorant and violent right-wing…
On rival Republican candidate Carly Fiorina
"Look at that face. Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that? The face of our next president? I mean, she's a woman, and I'm not supposed to say…
On rival Republican candidate Carly Fiorina
"Look at that face. Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that? The face of our next president? I mean, she's a woman, and I'm not supposed to say…
On rival Republican candidate Carly Fiorina
“Look at that face. Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that? The face of our next president? I mean, she’s a woman, and I’m not supposed to say…
On rival Republican candidate Carly Fiorina
"Look at that face. Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that? The face of our next president? I mean, she's a woman, and I'm not supposed to say…
A Powerful And Dangerous Illusion
Carlos Osorio / AP Chris Hedges writes that, in the...