Jack Layton and the Little Tree
Well I see that although we only just said goodbye to Jack Layton, our classy media is already beating their tin drum over who will replace him.And so are quite…
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Olivia Chow Should Follow Her Own Political Path
The buzz: Jack Layton‘s widow, Olivia Chow, will likely run for the leadership of the Federal NDP. Bad political decision if the MP for Trinity-Spadina, Toronto, does. The world over,…
And Now, Let the Leadership Race Games Begin…But Before That, Let’s View The Quebec Challenge
Speculation regarding Jack Layton’s successor had already begun within days following his death. Personally, I thought it was in poor taste. Kind of predatorial, really. I mean, couldn’t we bury…
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous content to start your week. - Ian Welsh reminds us of the golden rule that should govern politics and everyday interactions alike: To paraphrase many of the greatest religious…
What Now?
This is hardly the first, and won't be the last, post on the future of Canada's New Democratic Party after the loss of its most popular and successful leader in…
Life, Death, and the Bollywood Hosers
(click pic to enlarge)I have to admit I'm having a hard time recovering from the overwhelming events of the last week. In all my life I've never seen anything like…
Jack Layton’s Funeral, Learning About Jack, The Family Man. A Few Words To Critics,
Jack Layton’s state funeral service couldn’t have been more fitting. Different kinds of music being played, from classical to Quebecois from Martin Deschamps to pop to a gospel rendition of…
We have, and need, more Jacks
As we begin to move forward now with Jack Layton's celebration of life behind us, and as we consider what his lasting legacy will be, I think it would be…
A Coming Out Party for Optimists
Watching the funeral services yesterday for Jack Layton, I felt it was like a coming out party for optimists, a chance for people to be unashamed to express hope in…
‘Je me souviens’…..
I thought I’d reflect a bit on yesterday’s funeral service of Jack Layton. I could go into a bit more detail of why I think certain right wing media columnists…
Take Time To Renew Your Spirit
Former U.N. Ambassador Stephen Lewis ended his moving eulogy for Jack Layton yesterday with this inspiring quote: Not only is another world possible, she is on her way. On a…
Ezra Levant Is The Right’s Gift To The Left
Thanks, Ezra, for making right wing politics even more unappealing! Saw some coverage from the blogs Buckdog and Let Freedom Rain of the vile spectacle of a certain Ezra Levant…
Saying Goodbye to Jack: The Video
I almost missed Jack's funeral. But luckily I didn't because it was a true gathering of the clan... or the Jack Nation.And though it was of course a sad occasion…
Dear Jack…
I have tried three times this week to compose this letter, each time only to trail off in a cloud of tears. Here it goes. First of all, I want…
Stephen Lewis’ Eulogy for Jack Layton
Full text of Stephen Lewis’ stirring eulogy for Jack Layton - The Globe and MailStephen Lewis gave a very moving eulogy for Jack Layton at the funeral. The audience broke…
Chris Selley brings some much-needed respectability to the National Post
In an almost heroic effort, Selley waxes almost poetical in his description of Jack Layton's funeral and the role of the press in the days preceding it.I’m not above rolling…
Saturday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your weekend reading. - Chris Selley nicely summarizes Jack Layton's celebration of life today: I can just hear people kvetching: Was this a funeral for a great…
Final tributes to Jack Layton in pictures
Click for pictures from Jack Layton’s final journey today from Toronto City Hall, and then Roy Thomson Hall. It was an emotion-packed, life-affirming day.
Lezra Levant and the Orange Drag Show
Oh boy. This going to be embarrassing eh? Remember how in my last post I said people should ignore how Lezra Levant, in an interview with Michael Coren, mocked the…