One Day in the Darkness of Harperland
It was cold and dark tonight by the lake where I live. Like it usually is in late November, in Canada. But at least for the first time there was…
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Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. – The Economist takes a look at the effect of international trade agreements – and confirms the long-held concern that the erosion and…
Stephen Harper and the Con Bagman
Well there he was again today answering all questions about the Senate scandal by repeating the same mantra. Nigel Wright and Mike Duffy are the ones responsible. That's why Duffy…
Stephen Harper’s Cons: Now They’re Threatening Our Food !!!
They are threatening our democracy. Threatening the planet, threatening our lakes and rivers. Now they stand accused of the ultimate crime: threatening our food supply. Canada’s food recall system has…
Stephen Harper and the Day of Reckoning
It seemed only appropriate that at one point in today's Question Period Stephen Harper looked like he was praying. But who can blame him eh? Because the day of reckoning…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – Richard Seymour comments on more and more draconian anti-protest laws which are being applied to attack public activism: To understand why this…
Stephen Harper’s Scary Byelection Night
Golly. I can only imagine the state Stephen Harper must have been in last night as he watched the byelection results come in. Especially the one in Brandon-Souris, the riding…
Is Stephen Harper Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place?
Well he wasn't in the House of Commons today to answer any questions about the Senate scandal. No doubt recovering from his latest attempt to try to improve his image…
He haunts us still: ‘Welcome to the 1980s’
Welcome to the 1980s, everybody. Above, Pierre Trudeau, saying just that. Below: Justin Trudeau, embracing victorious Liberal candidate Emmanuel Douburg last night in Montreal’s Bourassa riding. (Montreal Gazette photo.) “Well,…
When you vote today, remember Chuck Cadman
There is very little satisfaction in saying “I told you so.” Being right is no fun when the consequences are actually dire. There is no bragging when we look back…
Stephen Harper and the Fatal Nixon Moment
Well since nobody believes what Stephen Harper and his Cons have to say about the Senate scandal, because they've lied about everything for eight years. And nobody believes anything the…
‘Ethical Cannabis’: Is it time to make … ‘The Case for B.C. Bud’?
Who would’ve thought we’d find a suitable reference to Riders Nation and Ethical Cannabis in one photograph? But courtesy the Calgary Sun, there it is! Note the hat, bottom right.…
He sees nothing
Stephen Harper adds “Sargent Schultz” to his list of impersonations PM didn’t know staff asked Conservative Party to pay Duffy’s expenses: spokesperson Prime Minister Stephen Harper had no idea his…
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. – Ellen Roseman writes about the need to recognize the value of public services – and to ensure that they’re properly funded: Canadians…
Is Stephen Harper About to Pay for the Senate Scandal?
Well now we know why Stephen Harper has been looking so pale and so fearful. Or just so pathetic. Because he just may be about to start paying for that…
Stephen Harper and the Insane War on Marijuana
The other night I told you how the Harper Cons have launched an all out assault on Justin Trudeau, the biggest since their smear campaign against Michael Ignatieff. By among…
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Ish Theilheimer writes about the opportunity progressives should recognize in the scandals engulfing Rob Ford, Stephen Harper and other conservative leaders: (W)hile you’d…
Has the Time Come for Stephen Harper to Resign?
I like the look on Stephen Harper's face these days. He's starting to look like a deer caught in the headlights. For the first time you can see fear in…
The Man Who Could Bring Down Stephen Harper
I've always thought it ironic that a man called Greg Horton should be the one who might bring down Great Timmy Leader by exposing the corruption of his evil empire.…