Debateable Tactics
There are many old sayings that go with politics and campaigns. These truisms come from hard learned experience and sometimes it amazes me just how true they continue to be…
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Talking Election Prep, NDP defections & Max’s Twitter Bullying on CFRA with Evan Solomon
This afternoon I had the chance to join CFRA’s Evan Solomon again, this time with Warren Kinsella and Jason Lietaer. We talk about the parties preparing for the upcoming election,…
A Punch to the Gut
Today has been a day so far, surely not the day many were expecting when it started this morning. Sometimes politics can be just like that, and things can come…
In It to Win It?
Well it’s finally upon us. With Labour Day now in our rear view mirrors and most children heading back to school, the summer is essentially over. And while the writ…
Earthgauge News – August 19, 2019
https://earthgauge.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/aug19forair.mp3 Environmental news podcast featuring stories from across Canada and around the world. Broadcast every other Tuesday at 12:00 noon EST on CKCU radio 93.1 FM in Ottawa or online…
Separation of Church and Debate?
There are many constant features of all election campaigns that create their own interesting quirks. One of those in communities, big and small, across the country is all-candidates debates. Various…
Self-Inflicted Wounds
I have to admit that the start of this federal campaign period has been pretty underwhelming for me. Maybe it’s because I’ve come to expect better of political parties or…
A Lack of Contrition
It’s now been a week that Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has found himself with a big problem on his positions around some social issues. First there was the re-release of…
Not-so Friendly Manitoba Debate
With the Federal Election just around the corner, there is one last race to take place before the big show in the fall. That race is the Manitoba Provincial Election,…
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The First Attempt
When watching our elected leaders at work, it’s always interesting to watch when someone decides to take a bold step and try to be the first to do something difficult.…
Calling out to Progressives
As of today, the 43rd General Election coming this fall promises to be a very tight race with a lot at stake for all of the parties. The fact that…
Communications Failure, the Next Example
It was just yesterday that I wrote about a spectacular communications gaffe from the Liberals on carbon pricing, in which I talked about the importance of consistent and well prepared…
Podcast on Sunday
Jeff Cliff interviewed me for his Facebook Live stream on Sunday. We discussed Saskatchewan politics, media, blogging, censorship, and the Amazon Fires. For instance, I can link to Facebook, but…
Communications Failure
Communications is key in our modern political world and the importance of having a clear message cannot be understated. That’s always been true in politics long before now, but in…
Magpie Brûlé Podcast: The End of Summer & Manitoba Goes to the Polls
After a bit of time off today I was able to record and post the newest episode of the Magpie Brûlé podcast. In this episode I review the most recent…
Evil Men Destroying Our World Have Names
“What is happening here is a crime” – Brazillian fascist President accusing environmentalists of what he’s done. “I am not looking for who is responsible.” https://t.co/SoBmT90cDf — John Klein (@JohnKleinRegina)…
Eight Years Ago…
In many ways, I consider myself to be very blessed and to be very fortunate. I have a loving family who I can always depend on, an amazing wife and…
Wilson-Raybould’s not a party person.
It was amusing reading Jody Wilson-Raybould’s remarks yesterday seeking to justify her running as an independent candidate. What a terrible waste of talent, tenacity and time that is! It is…
The Opening Act
It was just last week that I went into the news surrounding the Federal Leaders debates, who was in and who was out as of that moment. In that piece…