A Canadian Republic (with a new anthem to boot)
It is worth remembering, every once in a while, that Canada remains a constitutional monarchy. Precisely because the monarchy has no de facto power, most of us - myself included…
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Royal Robots?
Following the opening of the Calgary Stampede and yet another tedious photo-op – this time at the local zoo of all places, apparently to educate the Royal couple about how…
Monarchy, meh.
I think I am where most Canadians are on the Monarchy. I don’t really care about them. I don’t like it when people are fervently pro-Monarchy. Conversely, I don’t like…
Canada is still a British colony after all, judging by our reverence for the Royals
Prince William and Kate Middleton If I was a King or a Queen in this age of democracy, I would have to work really hard on staying relevant and…
Stupid Quote of the Day
This gem comes from an interview with Robert Finch, Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada in today’s New York Times: “The fact that the queen can’t change her…
Stupid Quote of the Day
This gem comes from an interview with Robert Finch, Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada in today’s New York Times: “The fact that the queen can’t change her…
Stupid Quote of the Day
This gem comes from an interview with Robert Finch, Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada in today's New York Times:“The fact that the queen can’t change her hairstyle…
Stupid Quote of the Day
This gem comes from an interview with Robert Finch, Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada in today’s New York Times: “The fact that the queen can’t change her…
Happy CANADA Day!
NOT Dominion Day! Today is to celebrate the birthday of a great (though currently politically misguided) and independent country. While our Constitution may refer to the land as a “Dominion”,…
Happy CANADA Day!
NOT Dominion Day! Today is to celebrate the birthday of a great (though currently politically misguided) and independent country. While our Constitution may refer to the land as a “Dominion”,…
The “royal” visit – and why I am glad I’ll be outta town!
I detest hero-worship in any form… and the fawning over the “royal” visit is the epitome of hero worship! Not that I am implying in any way that they’re heroes…
And under the title of “who gives a crap”…
… their royal inbredednesses are in Bytown over Canada Day… Hmmm… maybe book the Thursday off too and head off to Montréal until they leave. Of course, The Robot is…
Harper Knows Best
April Reign Ever wondered if the whole Father Knows Best sweater vest persona Harper puts on is just a show to appeal to his social conservative base? Well wonder no…
The Future
Canada's new Governor General David Johnston aims a C7 assault rifle at the perception that the Monarchy is archaic and ridiculous. For the next while it will be all about…
Senate and GG Reform : A Simple Solution
A great article on the Globe and Mail about Harper’s Senate reform plans. As always, Senate reform is a more complex issue than it first appears. Harper likely knows this…