It’s Not About Freedom, It’s About Power
I applaud the decision of the BC Supreme Court to uphold Canada’s polygamy laws. This long fight in the souther interior of BC, regardless of what Winston Blackmore would like…
Progressives
Odd Happenings in Mont-Royal
So imagine this. You are an MP of a riding in the middle of Montreal. You’re not any MP, though, you are a Liberal MP. Your party has held this…
Dismantling Isn’t Giving Up!
I continue to be skeptical that the Occupy Canada protests really are relating to any of the middle class, regardless of how many facts there are on the ground. I…
Tories relent after opposition parties filibuster on mega-crime bill in House Justice Committee | hilltimes.com
Tories relent after opposition parties filibuster on mega-crime bill in House Justice Committee | hilltimes.com. Filed under: Progressives
Nathan Cullen Interview #ndpldr
I will be interviewing NDP Leadership candidate Nathan Cullen this Friday. If you have any questions you would like me to ask, feel free to post them on the blog…
Dave.ca’s Dave Teixeira Interview
I connected with Dave.ca’s Dave Teixeira today to talk about the Occupy Vancouver encampment, civic politics, premier Christy Clark and also got Dave’s opinion on what the coming months would…
Occupy bailout. Canadian banks got billions in help | rabble.ca
Occupy bailout. Canadian banks got billions in help | rabble.ca. Filed under: Progressives
Andrew Coyne A Little Testy
Andrew Coyne got a little testy with me today on twitter over, what I can only assume, was an innocent question. Let me start off by saying I’m not an…
Stephen Harper’s firing range: A list of 87 organizations and people attacked in five years | rabble.ca
Stephen Harper’s firing range: A list of 87 organizations and people attacked in five years | rabble.ca. Filed under: Progressives
The Logical Fallacy of Ethical Oil
On the eve of the (hopeful) cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline I feel it’s important to look back and examine the Ethical Oil argument with some depth. It’s important…
Murray Dobbin Repost: Stephen Harper’s social engineering
The Harper government’s announcement that it will change the laws regarding capital gains taxes to encourage more charitable giving strikes an ominous note for the country’s political culture. Harper is…
Interview with Linda McQuaig – The United Church Observer
Interview with Linda McQuaig – The United Church Observer. Filed under: Progressives
Time For a Full “Court” Press
Yes it’s true. BC Premier Christy “Crunch” Clark has come out in support of Harper’s Omnibus Crime Bill. We do need to be tougher on crime in this country…There are…
With The Right Pressure, We Can Turn The Tide
I read this morning that Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has sided with Quebec Premier Jean Charest against Bill C-10, the Omnibus Crime Bill. Both Premiers have committed to not paying…
New Developments in Conservative Quest to Defund CBC
This past Monday two Conservative MP’s submitted petitions to the House of Commons. Their names and the text of their statements are below: Mr. Rob Anders (Calgary West, Conservative Party…
Immunity and impunity in elite America – Opinion – Al Jazeera English
An excellent article. Thanks to my good buddy Rob Gray for sending this to me. Immunity and impunity in elite America – Opinion – Al Jazeera English. Filed under:…
Occupy Montreal: a lesson in dealing with itinerants and homeless
Cross posted with permission from Let Freedom Rain. Special thanks to Jymn. As the Occupy movement rolls on, it must deal with those who come not so much to share…
How to Stop a Multinational – Activate – Al Jazeera English
How to Stop a Multinational – Activate – Al Jazeera English. Filed under: Progressives
That’s It @PnP_CBC, I’ve Put You On Notice!!!
I nearly fell over the other day listening to the CBC’s Power and Politics (yes I know I said I would stop listening to this show but lord knows it’s…
Peggy Nash for NDP Leader
This morning Peggy Nash announced her candidacy for the leadership of the NDP. I’ve been waiting with baited breath for this moment and upon the announcement I sent an email…