Musings
In this week’s Hill Times: the NDP gives the rest of us a lesson in brutality and betrayal
Spare a thought, this morning, for Tom Mulcair. Before Sunday, no one – not even the NDP leader – knew his fate. Before Sunday, before New Democrats brutally passed judgment…
And here I thought Liberals were vicious
Fifty-two per cent. Wow. Quick reactions, stream of unconsciousness: Justin Trudeau probably wanted to keep Thomas Mulcair around. The next guy/gal may steal back what Trudeau took from the NDP…
Bernie Sanders doesn’t like uppity women
Here he goes again. Starting to think @BernieSanders has a bigger problem with powerful women than @realDonaldTrump. https://t.co/aUEYDMhLnz — Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren) April 10, 2016
Tomorrow’s Boston Globe, foretelling the future
It’s to match their anti-Trump editorial inside. Could it ever happen? Of course it could. Trump has shown us all that many, many Americans are in a decidedly conservative mood.…
Catholic church becoming more, well, catholic
“Catholic,” as I am sure you know, means “universal.” That is, it is supposed to embrace everyone, everywhere – in every circumstance. Universal. My Pope – I feel safe, for…
Questions for money, questions about money
Ontario’s Deputy Premier made a big, big allegation yesterday: Ontario’s Liberals deflected calls for a public inquiry into their fundraising practices Thursday by accusing the Opposition of raising issues in…
One week from today!
On CJSW-FM! Listen in, Calgary! (After the show, the band will have swag and records to pass around.)
Waiting room
Been waiting around for other people, this week. So Fugazi’s godlike anthem has naturally preoccupied me. Fun video. This is my world.
Okay, is this cool or what?
I’m a sucker for stuff like this.
Dear Dipper mutineers
As you wing your way to Edmonton, have a safe trip. And if you are looking for something to read, here is a snippet from next week’s Hill Times column.…
Rehtaeh Parsons’ Dad
Three years ago, Rehtaeh Parsons ended her life. Her story is now ubiquitous, but the things we needed to learn about, the things we needed to change? Well, those things…
BREAKING: first poll on #CPC leadership candidate Kellie Whatserface
Accurate 21 times out of 19. You’re welcome.
Not ready for prime time
I’ve written before about the Ontario Landowner types, many times. Including in one of my books. Read here about reason #1,472 why the Ontario PCs made a big, big mistake…
Who will be the next President of the United States of America?
Increasingly, it is getting less clear. The proud residents of Wisconsin probably always thought they were important enough to affect the future of the planet. But, with the greatest of…
BREAKING: my personal connection to Donald Trump
Okay, stay with me here. My daughter is a citizen of Carcross-Tagish First Nation (CTFN). At Daisy, we’ve proudly worked with CTFN for years. There’s a spot in Northern B.C.,…
Hey, y’all, I like Brad Wall
I’ll let you in on a secret: I kind of know, and kind of like, Brad Wall. I don’t do business in Saskatchewan in any way, shape or form. I…