Reflections, Observations, and Analyses Pertaining to the Canadian Political Scene
Thursday, February 16, 2012
When The Right-Wing Offends The Right-Wing
I have to admit, flawed human being that I am, I'm loving every minute of this.
Lawyer Sues Police For Unlawful G20 Arrest
In a world where injustice seems to prevail, I suspect we have to be content with the small victories. Nicholas Wright looks like he is well on his way to achieving one.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Did they Use The Harper Government In The Study?
This would seem to explain a great deal about our Conservative overlords.
In the NDP Quest For Votes, Nothing Is Sacred, Not Even The Canada Health Act
I am well past the age where disillusionment comes easily, so it did not really surprise me to read of Peggy Nash's willingness to abandon the principles of the Canada Health Act in her quest for Quebec support.
Just another reason to regard 'political integrity' as a contemporary oxymoron.
Just another reason to regard 'political integrity' as a contemporary oxymoron.
What Do Stephen Harper and Rob Ford Have In Common?
Both, it seems, have a constitutional aversion to being honest with the people they purport to represent. Click here for a story on Harper's folly (i.e., the F-35 fairy tale Haper Inc. is fond of spinning to benighted voters) and here for how Toronto Mayor Rob Ford tried to bury the truth about the Sheppard subway line he is so passionate about.
By the way, The Toronto Star has announced that it is raising its subscription rates by an average of seven cents a day for seven-day-a-week delivery. The above stories demonstrate the excellence of its investigative reports and overall journalism that I am happy to pay a little extra for.
By the way, The Toronto Star has announced that it is raising its subscription rates by an average of seven cents a day for seven-day-a-week delivery. The above stories demonstrate the excellence of its investigative reports and overall journalism that I am happy to pay a little extra for.
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