Trump’s “Go Home” Tweet
Ms Soapbox found herself organizing the sock drawer this morning. She blames this burst of domesticity on Donald Trump. She’ll explain how this ties back to Alberta politics in a…
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If it seems as if Canada’s Conservatives have lost it, guess again: They’ve just adopted the Trump playbook in its entirety
“Huge pothole on #StAlbert Trail right now! This is a preview of Canada’s future if Justin Trudeau is re-elected as prime minister, as he continues to implement his terrible anti-automobile…
How will Alberta politicians respond now that groups like Canada’s nurses are demanding action on climate change?
FREDERICTON – On the last day of their national convention in New Brunswick’s capital city today, the approximately 900 delegates of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions overwhelmingly passed a…
Testifying at Parliament on Social Media Oversight
My address to the House of Commons Committee on Justice and Human Rights, on how government can or should combat the spread of hatred on social media platforms. Democracy’s most…
Meet The Neil Before Zodcast
I am so happy to announce the Neil Before Zodcast, Episode One – The One Where Neil Gets His Own Podcast (With Guest Lindsay Stamhuis). I talk about why I…
Alberta Election – What It All Means To Me (Plus Podcasting)
With an increased following on social media, I’ve been given the opportunity to guest host a number of different podcasts lately. Today I was able to have an extended conversation…
Alberta Election – What It All Means To Me (Plus Podcasting)
With an increased following on social media, I’ve been given the opportunity to guest host a number of different podcasts lately. Today I was able to have an extended conversation…
On Anonymity and Neil Before Zod Sells Out!
This is the type of post that I usually criticize others for. The self congratulatory and self promoting media round up has now come to Political Potshots. It reminds me…
Tuesday Night Journalistic Masochism
No politician has ever been removed from caucus in the history of Parliamentary politics in Canada. That is what I gather from Canadian media yesterday, The level of near hysteria…
My Social Media Journey (And What Happens Next)
10,000 followers? What the heck? I volunteered for my first political campaign in 1997 for Liberal Diane Marleau in Sudbury, I knocked on doors, and delivered lawn signs. That started…
To My Fellow Liberals
Fellow liberals. I have a few questions for you. Are you worried about the 2019 election? Are you worried about what Andrew Scheer and the Conservative Party of Canada have…
The Leak Came From The PMO (And Other Lies Coming From Canadian Media)
This feels way too convenient to me. Every instinct in my body tells me that the Glenn Joyal leak came from either someone close to Jody Wilson-Raybould – either a…
Can I Get A Side Of Jane Philpott With My Nothing Burger Scandal Special?
Anyone ready for an incoherent rant? Drip drip drip. The level of toxicity on social media right now regarding Canadian politics is at a level I never would have imagined.…
Social Media, Good or Bad?
Recent events have brought the effect that ‘social media’ has upon our society, perhaps it is a good thing that a sick individual has shown that it is possible to…
In Aftermath of New Zealand Attack r/monarchism Bans Those From ‘Radicalizing’ Subreddits
The tragedy that struck New Zealand on March 15th hasfocused many minds on the threat posed by radicalizedindividuals. The responses have varied as people try to cometo grip with how…
When Saying Nothing Is Worse Than Saying The Wrong Thing
I have often wondered what is worse, failing while leading or failing to lead. In many ways it describes our current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the man who wants…
Podcasting With Canadia Cast (And Overcoming Sound Issues And A Level 5 Man Cold)
This was me today, a level 5 man cold – and I still made it on to co-host Canadia Cast with Kevin, only to be foiled by a few audio…
Charlie And The Hypocrisy Factory
I have just about had my fill of NDP concern troll, and massive hypocrite Charlie Angus. Charlie has turned into the Appalachian carnival barker of Canadian politics. Charlie loves to…
Jody Wilson-Raybould, The Media Created Seinfeld Scandal, And When There Is No There There (Plus Podcasts!)
Some thoughts and political potshots. It is getting to the point where commenting about Jody Wilson-Raybould on Social Media is getting too toxic. The subject itself is so very divisive…