Trespassing at our MPP’s office: day 2 of the S-CAP 11 trial.
Last Monday, and again today, I got to learn a little more about the legal system. I’ve been watching the court proceedings for trespassing charges against 11 members of the…
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How not to show your appreciation of and trust in your “base”…
Dear fellow Conservative: We really, really want your money and support. But please, please, just STFU. If you are approached by anyone resembling a reporter, blogger, Liberal, New Democrat, Green,…
It’s Not the End of the World
His mind slid away into the labyrinthine world of doublethink. To know and not to know, to be conscious of complete truthfulness while telling carefully constructed lies, to hold simultaneously…
Quid pro quo: The missing puzzle piece in Duffy-Harper Senate Scandal
Clockwise from top left: Stephen Harper, Pamela Wallin, Mike Duffy, Nigel Wright Patronage. It’s the petard with which Stephen Harper slew Paul Martin – and upon which he may yet…
Ontario skips provincial review of Enbridge Line 9
TORONTO – Ontario won’t conduct its own environmental assessment of a plan to reverse the flow of the Line 9 oil pipeline that runs through the province, Energy Minister Bob…
Duffy vs. PMO: The Duffy Documents
Postmedia reports “Sen. Mike Duffy told a spellbound upper chamber Monday that the prime minister’s former chief of staff, who paid him $90,000 to cover his housing expenses, had also…
The Revolution will Start, With or Without Me….
Russell Brand’s Epic Interview With BBC’s Jeremy Paxman Just Might Start A Revolution (VIDEO) The Huffington Post | By Ryan GrenoblePosted: 10/25/2013 4:11 pm EDT Many have seen Russel Brand’s…
PMO: Where Resigning Means You Were “Dismissed”
Nigel Wright has resigned as PM Harper's chief of staff. This is a real loss to the people & good government of Canada.— (@davidfrum) May 19, 2013 Nigel Wright has…
On Russell Brand’s Politics
I want to look at a few things Russell Brand has to say – in print and on video (quotations below are from both). As Elizabeth Renzetti said in yesterday’s…
Harper is an economic threat to Alberta
The Harper Conservatives are a direct threat to Canada’s economy and Alberta’s well being. We need to invest in our energy infrastructure. Without proper investment, regulations, and energy, our resources…
Anti-Intellectualism: The New Elitism
There’s a growing – and disturbing – trend in modern culture: anti-intellectual elitism. The dismissal of art, science, culture, philosophy, of rhetoric and debate, of literature and poetry, and their…
Wildrose leader Smith admits climate change real, human-caused
RED DEER, Alta. – Alberta Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith, under fire by critics as a weak leader and climate change denier, announced Friday she now believes climate change exists and…
Same old politics or revolution?
Progressives are buzzing after British comedian-turned-revolutionary Russell Brand released his revolutionary manifesto as guest editor of the latest issue of New Statesman and went on an anti-capitalist rant when interviewed…
Liberal Policy Proposal : Protect the Pickering Lands (#lpc #cdnpoli #NoPickeringAirport)
Excited that the Ajax-Pickering Federal Liberal Association has approved the policy proposal to protect the Pickering Lands. This policy was developed in consultation with Land Over Landings and is an…
There is going to be a “Revolution!” It’s going to happen!- Russell Brand
Richard HughesPolitical Blogger In the last British Columbia election about half of the eligible voters did not bother to vote. Russell Brand was not among them, but understands the thoughts…
Making an Impact
I’ve made an impact this election. This municipal election I helped some 50,000 Calgarians make up their mind on who to vote for. Over the election more 46,533 pairs of…
Mike Duffy says Harper told him to repay fraudulent Senate expenses
In this speech, delivered to the Senate on Tuesday, Sen. Duffy says PM Harper told him to repay the $90 000 he fraudulently claimed from the Red Chamber. The post…
Rafe Mair: Enbridge pipeline should face BC referendum
Thousands of citizens spoke out against Enbridge at last year’s “Defend Our Coast” rally” (TJ Watt photo) The cynicism of both our senior governments regarding tankers and pipelines is appalling.…
Vancouver too expensive, not over-taxed
It must be easy to write right-wing anti-tax screeds when you don’t have to actually research any facts. Take for example, this new piece in the Vancouver Sun which blames…
Harper.
There needs to be a discussion on whether he should resign. It’s that simple. (3) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario