Election Numbers … Yes, We’re That Close
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Composure Under Pressure…..
I am trying with great difficulty to ignore the current campaign for a new Parliament and, if there is any justice, a new PM. I have been also trying, somewhat…
Composure Under Pressure…..
I am trying with great difficulty to ignore the current campaign for a new Parliament and, if there is any justice, a new PM. I have been also trying, somewhat…
Reasons I Can’t Vote Conservative
Originally posted on jadecypress: Some of you are aware that I am fairly active on Twitter, which is my social media of choice. (@CBCGardener, if you’re looking for me there.)…
Local Ontario Debates on Rogers #elxn42
Looking for local debates for Canada’s Federal Election 42? See them here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC22i7hNE51BtJRF7HnFN_Ag/videos
A Closer Look At Stephen Harper’s #barbaricculturalpractices
#barbaricculturalpractices are everywhere. Especially when you fund the companies that help Saudis do the deed.
BREAKING: Federal Court of Appeal F-U to Stephen Harper’s Campaign of Hate
Now that a piece of fabric can’t be used as a wedge issue, how will Stephen Harper and the Conservatives distract Canadians from the real issues like corruption, fraud, economic…
Another Conservative “cover-up”
It’s bad enough that there’s no sight of Conservative candidates campaigning to public crowds in Regina, but Conservative-friendly orgs are also trying to cover-up their interview contents. Sloppiest. Cover-up. Ever.…
Nostalgia for the era of the monster rally.
As the ground game became more important in Canadian politics during the second half of the 20th Century, the monster rallies for the major parties lost their importance. The work…
Conservatives in Canada swing further to the far right – the other two major parties are little better
The Conservative party of Canada is clearly playing into fear, xenophobia and racism as a way to win votes, as its “War on Terror” narrative, its racial baiting and its…
Still Not Sure How to Defeat Harper?
I admit that I’ve been all over the map during this election. I have a preferred party that I’d like to support with my ‘X’, but I know that doing…
When You See a Blue Sign on Someone’s Lawn Do You See …
When you see a BLUE sign on someone’s lawn promoting the Conservative Party of Canada, do you see … Racist? Nationalist fascist? Mysogynist? Xenophobe? Paranoia? Snitch? Greedy old putz? Denier…
ISIS and Terrorism – A Reality Check
“The responsibility of intellectuals is to speak the truth and expose lies.” – Noam Chomsky “In times of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” – George Orwell…
Stuff Happens, week 38: Too close to call; ‘stuff happens’ in Oregon; what was the Pope thinking?
The finish line of the federal election is in sight, but we’re no closer to seeing a winner than we were weeks ago. The latest polls indicate that support for…
Stuff Happens, week 38: Too close to call; ‘stuff happens’ in Oregon; what was the Pope thinking?
The finish line of the federal election is in sight, but we’re no closer to seeing a winner than we were weeks ago. The latest polls indicate that support for…
A few thoughts on empathy in human beings, and other living creatures
Empathy is natural in human beings, as Jeremy Rifkin has pointed out – and with strong backing by recent scientific findings. Some human beings have more and some less; and…
I Am Now Officially Disgusted with the CBC
Why is the CBC playing into the hands of Stephen Harper’s racist campaign? Because they’re the mouthpiece of the Conservative Party of Canada.
CBC Wrecks Another Debate #elxn42
I’ve long called for More Debates, Not Fewer Debaters, and CBC again disappoints. Not much watchdog press left in Canada. No wonder people reject mainstream journalism for real reporting online.#cbc…
Thoughts on The Last Days of Election 42
Some advice and questions for opposition candidates as October 19 quickly approaches.
Bernie Sanders? This man deserves to win – and he just might.
Bernie Sanders? This man deserves to win – and he just might. He should also read my book, Enlightened Democracy: Visions For A New Millennium. We’re very much on the…