Oh, This Is Just Too Precious!
Yes, indeedy, Stevie Spiteful!! You’ve been a very naughty boy!! And there is somebody, Terri-Jean Bedford, a dominatrix, who announced on a CBC interview, they would like to discipline you…
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Same-sex marriage – just not the wedge it used to be
For a couple of reasons, same-sex marriage just isn’t the wedge issue it used to be.First of all, in Canada the prevailing attitude – even among large numbers people who…
For and against
Not surprisingly, the Cons are working feverishly to pretend that the message which won them a bare majority of seats in the House of Commons is of absolutely no consequence…
Sunday Morning Links
A variety of content for your weekend reading.- The Lethbridge Herald nicely points out who figures to have a problem with Stephen Harper's decision to have the Canadian public pay…
Exciting Crowdsourcing Opportunity!
With some people rightly wondering whether there's time to conduct a full and proper review of the Cons' budgetary plans before Parliament rises for the summer, now would figure to…
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading.- Gerald Caplan has a modest suggestion to ensure the Senate doesn't do any more avoidable harm to Canada's democracy:That we have no need for…
My day two video blog from Conservative Convention 2011
Back again with my day two video blog of Friday's fun and games at the Conservative convention in Ottawa. We got shut out of the good stuff, such as the…
Navigating the anti-Harper protest line (video)
After venturing off campus Friday afternoon to have a drink with an old Carleton friend, I returned to the conference centre to find the road out front closed and filled…
Liveblogging Harperpalooza gloat-a-thon 2011
7:01 PM: I've settled in on press row for the evening keynote by Stephen Harper. I'm a little late but, thankfully and true to form, Harper is even later and…
Friday Afternoon Links
Assorted content to end your week.- When Paul Wells tears into a story, you can be assured of results that are both entertaining and frustrating. This week, he's been hard…
Stephen Harper: Canadians love Harper
Crowds showed up in Ottawa to show that they love Harper. This was in response to Brigette DePape’s display of “Stop Harper” sign on the day of throne speech.Ooops! It…
Analysis of Britain’s Shape After Sea Level Rise, Ken To Barbie “It’s Over”, And More News
It’s Friday, and I’m just wrapping up two very time-consuming work projects, which means I’m in the mood for some good news, and a good laugh – come to think…
We Don’t Want an Apology From Tony Clement. We Want an Investigation.
Embezzlement - To take (money, for example) for one's own use in violation of a trust.Fraud - deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, perpetrated for profit or to…
On destructive suggestions
Lest there be any doubt, one of the most important ways an opposition party can have influence in a majority Parliament is by choosing issues to highlight, thereby creating a…
Is the G20 slush fund scandal the Harper Tory gun registry?
When the Auditor General first reported about the gun registry, she told Canadians that "What's really inexcusable is that Parliament was in the dark" about the cost of building the…
‘Assholery for me…
...but not for thee'!For the record, I'm not a big fan of disrupting parliament with protest signs. In the long run, I think antics like that are counterproductive. That said,…
‘Assholery for me…
…but not for thee’! For the record, I’m not a big fan of disrupting parliament with protest signs. In the long run, I think antics like that are counterproductive. That…
‘Assholery for me…
…but not for thee’! For the record, I’m not a big fan of disrupting parliament with protest signs. In the long run, I think antics like that are counterproductive. That…
Harper is entitled to his entitlements
Harper showed up to TD Garden with a significant security detail of eight to 10 people. Wearing suit jacket and collared shirt, he sat 12 rows back of the ice…