‘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,…
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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…
Know Who To Blame, Canada
PM Stephen Harper and Heritage Minister James Moore pose with two new Senate appointees.
Stephen Harper and Curse of Stanley
Oh dear. I see Stephen Harper jetted off with his entourage to Boston today, to try to revive the flagging fortunes of the Vancouver Canucks. Only to curse them further.…
A short thought
Harper really needs to stay away from sporting events.
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your midweek reading.- The Star skewers the Cons' insistence on pushing ahead with bad budget choices:As the Star argued during the election, Canada needs progressive economic vision…
On Senate reform, Rae should choose his battles more carefully
For the record, I am still trying to figure out how I think Canada could best tackle the problem of a 19th Century Senate in the 21st Century. I am…
On accountability
Aaron Wherry picks up on a new theme in the Cons' rhetoric on health care. But since it seems to be drastically out of step with their actions since taking…
Carry on Up the Privy Council: Lord Black’s saga continues
Lord Black is greeted by fellow inmates at the Coleman Federal Correctional Centre. Note: Officers of the Order of Canada and members of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada may…
Calgary School, Chicago School and the Committee on Social Thought
Canada's neoconservative movement has been slow to reach awareness in Canada, though throughout the 1990's, neoconservatism was a term used by many journalists and political pundits, to separate the conservatism…
Monday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your Monday reading.- Brian Topp's initial observations on the new sitting of Parliament include this note on the Libs' interim leader:(A)s a footnote, Interim Liberal Leader Bob…
On responsibility
Shorter Con instructions to ministers:If your underlings break the law based on your instructions, it's their own damn fault for taking orders. So go nuts!
Attack of Conscience or Running Away From Question Period?
According to Kady O’Malley’s last tweets, it appears that Stevie Spiteful will be visiting the sites of the Richelieu Floods sites for a briefing tomorrow, suggesting that perhaps Jack may…
The Con Oil Pimps and the Secret War in Europe
One more reason not to wear a maple leaf on your back pack if you visit Europe. Newly released government memos have exposed a secret war that Canada is waging…
OH Harperland! The Beginnings of The Police State, Where Women Are Second Class Citizens
Yes, that horrid omnibus bill that it is to come out in about a hundre days ; that lawn order ‘n’ morality themed omnibus bill. Now, no one is exactly…
No one can deny DePape the courage of her convictions
That was one way to start a conversation! In a country with an electorate difficult to fire up (livid over raccoon abuse in Toronto, indifferent to Canada’s involvement in Libya,…
How About "Lunch"?
The PM wants your help naming his new kitten.
Throne Speech: “STOP HARPER”
Brigette DePape delivered the best line of the throne speech. She showed extraordinary courage to point out the problems of Canada. Harper is the problem if he is only motivated…
Harper needs help to name his new cat
Harper is my Prime Minister, so I want to help him. My suggestion is that he should name the cat Melancholy. Well, poor cat will have to put up with…
Weekend update(s)
Some different stuff, starting this weekend.(a) I just gave blog contributor status to my better half, Ruth. This could end very badly. The road to hell is paved with good…