Jim Prentice
Just read Red Tory Liberal's take on Jim Prentice leaving the Conservative Party; also just read Richard Albert's take. Thought I'd jump in with my personal perspective building on these…
politics
The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming!
So, the free market-loving, small government-lusting Conservative government has taken a decidedly protectionist stance with regards to Potash Corporation in the name of political expediency. It'll be fun when we…
Elizabeth May On Quantum Buddha’s Blog Animated Show
Elizabeth May’s cartoon double (that looks like Sarah Palin) was on my blog show tonight answering questions about the Green Party of Canada and her leadership. This is my first…
Sometimes War is not a Metaphor
Public discourse these days can sometimes get pretty raw. Opposing sides accuse each other of being monsters, of wanting to destroy society, of declaring “war” on the poor, on hard-working…
The Shock!
I'm not understanding the latest outrage at the discovery that Rob Ford's mayoral campaign team employed a fake Twitter account. Unless they used the account to libel, of course. I'm…
The Real Toronto Election Map
Note: this post is about the Toronto Municipal election that Rob Ford won. But you know, you can apply the feeling here to more recent elections, sigh. I’ve been very…
So, how did that strategic voting go?
So in case you haven’t heard, Rob Ford was elected Mayor of Toronto last night. But you knew that, to find out why (oh why??) read my post from earlier…
Two Cities, One Electoral Tale
Yesterday, Toronto chose fear and anger over reason and measure, they elected Rob Ford as mayor. Check my twitter feed from Oct 25 for some of my first gut responses…
Congratulations, John Henry!
My cousin-in-law is now the mayor of Oshawa! After serving one term on council, John Henry captured the mayor's seat with nearly double the number of votes won by second…
Let the Finger Wagging Begin
With 97.2% of the votes counted in Toronto's election, George Smitherman's votes + Joe Pantalone's votes total more than Rob Ford's. Offered without comment, but with a picture of Ralph…
TVO’s The Agenda: An Injection of Moralism – Akaash Maharaj Videocast
In this, my second broadcast essay for TVOntario’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin, I argue that the efforts by the federal government to place emotion above reason and shut down…
TVO’s The Agenda: An Injection of Moralism – Akaash Maharaj Videocast
In this, my second broadcast essay for TVOntario’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin, I argue that the efforts by the federal government to place emotion above reason and shut down…
Do we deserve to be Canadians?
Voting is a concept that many people just don't understand anymore. At one time, it was regarded as an honour and privilege to vote. Now, most people regard it as…
I Believe in Toronto
As a temporary exile from the Centre of the Universe I don’t get a vote in this week’s upcoming municipal election. But I do have a stake. Toronto is my…
Finally, a leader for the rest of us.
My web guru Robin pointed my towards this Boing Boing post about Jimmy McMillan, a current NY gubernatorial candidate and founder of the Rent is Too Damn High Party. I…
A Contrast in Leadership
This week we have seen a real contrast in leadership styles. First we have Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the UN. What should have been a sure thing, Canada being…
Democracy Around the Galaxy: A Hitchhikers Guide
In celebration of 42 day this Sunday here is an entry I offer from Pop The Stack for inclusion in that most remarkable of all books ever to come out…
Ignatieff Makes Personal Appeal
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff sent out an email to his mass mailing list today, with a subject line of "This is personal." Here it is: My mother got sick with…
Between a Bloc and a Hard Place
I’ve said it before, but coalition is not a dirty word. It’s a perfectly acceptable way to govern. This week Iggy said that ‘there is no coalition, period‘. True statement.…
Who’s the Boss?
Congratulations to our new Governor General David Johnston. I hope you serve the office as well as Michaëlle Jean, I’m sure you will. As our new GG undoubtedly knows, he…