Parliament in Review: December 9, 2011
Friday, December 9 saw the final day of debate at second reading on the Cons’ seat allocation bill. And as usual, plenty of valid questions went entirely unanswered. The Big…
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Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – The New Democrat comments on the need to develop the NDP as a movement as well as a party. And a national movement…
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your weekend reading. – Stephen Maher reminds us that the Harper government now lecturing us about the need to attack social programs because of a federal…
On sure signs
I’d think Don Martin would have dealt with political actors enough to know when he’s being spun. But since his latest post suggests otherwise, let’s offer up what looks to…
On clear symbols
I’ve theorized before that one of the most important tests as to how Canadians view their country over the next few years figures to involve public perceptions of Tim Hortons…
Monday Evening Links
Assorted content for your evening reading. – While I’m less than convinced about his desire to break down party loyalties, David Thompson highlights the need for progressives to fight back…
Sunday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – If anybody hasn’t yet seen Bruce Anderson’s critique of the Cons’ dirty tricks, it’s well worth a read – especially in emphasizing how…
Tuesday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – Dan Leger comments on the combination of secrecy and control exerted by Stephen Harper over the entire federal government. And the “Harper…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- J. David Hulchanski identifies the most important common theme within the Occupy movement:One thing the “Occupy” movement does not lack is a clear…
On boomerang effects
Accusing one's opponents of having a hidden agenda has become a matter of standard-issue political strategy. But accusing one's opponents of having a hidden agenda identical to one's own takes…
New column day
Here, on how Saskatchewan's election campaign pits a party pushing instant gratification against one basing its policies on an appeal to voters' altruism.
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading.- No, it's no huge surprise that the Cons are planning to launch systematic attacks against labour as the next step after making it…
On labelling
Aaron Wherry has noted that one Stephen Harper answer that struck me as shocking has in fact become a regular Con economic talking point. And it's worth noting both how…
On wedges
Greg offers up an important response to the Cons' initial line of attack on Brian Topp. But let's also note how the latest barrage fits into the Cons' broader strategy…
On direct clash
One of the most interesting questions following the NDP's ascent to Official Opposition status was that of how the Cons would seek to attack a party which didn't carry the…
For and against
Not surprisingly, the Cons are working feverishly to pretend that the message which won them a bare majority of seats in the House of Commons is of absolutely no consequence…
On flattering comparisons
Yes, it'll take time to break the habits that have formed over the past few years - and it may well be that the Harper Cons will continue to stonewall…