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Cycroft posted a blog entry
They should at least smile when picking our pockets
Do you remember back in the day when the socialists and liberals only wanted our governments to finance every social experiment...
Do you remember back in the day when the socialists and liberals only wanted our governments to finance every social experiment...
Jonathon Narvey posted a blog entry
Is Copenhagen Anti-Democratic?
I’ll state for the record that I consider myself to be a “green”. I’m utterly convinced that human...
I’ll state for the record that I consider myself to be a “green”. I’m utterly convinced that human...
Cycroft posted a blog entry
Does Sarah Palin now support public health care?
My wife, a breast cancer survivor, has been a past supporter of the Juravinski Cancer Centre at Hamilton, Ontario, but I doubt...
My wife, a breast cancer survivor, has been a past supporter of the Juravinski Cancer Centre at Hamilton, Ontario, but I doubt...
Cycroft posted a blog entry
To prorogue or not to prorogue
Apparently, rumours abound on Parliament Hill that the Conservative government is thinking of proroguing Parliament until March...
Apparently, rumours abound on Parliament Hill that the Conservative government is thinking of proroguing Parliament until March...
Cycroft posted a blog entry
Copenhagen: sometimes truth gets in the way of a good statistic
T he problem with statistics has always been that while figures don’t lie, liars can figure. A terrific example of this is in...
T he problem with statistics has always been that while figures don’t lie, liars can figure. A terrific example of this is in...
Cycroft posted a blog entry
Dirty tricks at Liberal-ville
Here’s something that would make average Canadians sick to their stomachs, unless, of course, they are Liberals. Reuters...
Here’s something that would make average Canadians sick to their stomachs, unless, of course, they are Liberals. Reuters...
iancapstick@... posted a blog entry
Unforced staff errors, not social media to blame
Two incidents have official Ottawa buzzing about "social media" and the far reaching implications of these new communications...
Two incidents have official Ottawa buzzing about "social media" and the far reaching implications of these new communications...
Cycroft posted a blog entry
Thank goodness we have leaders like Jim Prentice and Stephen Harper
The United Nations Climate Change Conference is in full swing at Copenhagen this week with the big shots moving in to take...
The United Nations Climate Change Conference is in full swing at Copenhagen this week with the big shots moving in to take...
Jonathon Narvey posted a blog entry
The Front Moves Forward by Inches
In contrast to the “All-Detainees, All the Time” coverage in Canada’s mainstream media, here’s some...
In contrast to the “All-Detainees, All the Time” coverage in Canada’s mainstream media, here’s some...
globalpunditorg posted a blog entry
Documentary Debut: Promo Clip
For now, from our Documentary - here is the sample footage/promo piece put together by our Camera/Director of Photography. The...
For now, from our Documentary - here is the sample footage/promo piece put together by our Camera/Director of Photography. The...
Cycroft posted a blog entry
NDP swings with political winds and opposes HST legislation
The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) enabling legislation passed in the House of Commons with only the New Democrats voting against...
The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) enabling legislation passed in the House of Commons with only the New Democrats voting against...
Cycroft posted a blog entry
Please, let’s not waste time and money on another useless public inquiry
What a curious country we live in. Members of our opposition parties, in their efforts to discredit our government, are...
What a curious country we live in. Members of our opposition parties, in their efforts to discredit our government, are...
Jonathon Narvey posted a blog entry
Where’s the Outcry Over Human Rights?
A 16-cannon broadside against those who would use cultural relativism to undermine support for international efforts to defend...
A 16-cannon broadside against those who would use cultural relativism to undermine support for international efforts to defend...
7 days ago
Currents
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Currents
| Topics: canadian..., cultural..., human rights, cultural relativism foreign...Cycroft posted a blog entry
Is Bob Rae the de facto leader of the LPC?
Yesterday, I blogged about rumours of an insurrection against Liberal leader, Michael Ignatieff. Denials from prominent Grits...
Yesterday, I blogged about rumours of an insurrection against Liberal leader, Michael Ignatieff. Denials from prominent Grits...
Cycroft posted a blog entry
Canadian human rights community: sanity prevails
The “professional” Canadian human rights community—you know, the ones who make money from so called hate...
The “professional” Canadian human rights community—you know, the ones who make money from so called hate...
Cycroft posted a blog entry
Message to Michael Ignatieff: Got to know when to fold ‘em
There’s that Gambler song by Kenny Rodgers that advises: “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em. Know...
There’s that Gambler song by Kenny Rodgers that advises: “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em. Know...
PattiM posted a blog entry
The Plot That Wasn’t
On Sunday I read through Angelo Persichilli’s political column in the Toronto Star. I usually give his column a scan but...
On Sunday I read through Angelo Persichilli’s political column in the Toronto Star. I usually give his column a scan but...
iancapstick@... posted a blog entry
TEDx Ottawa Live Blog
MediaStyle is a TEDx Ottawa in-kind sponsor; on Sunday we will be helping produce the live blog for the conference. Enter your...
MediaStyle is a TEDx Ottawa in-kind sponsor; on Sunday we will be helping produce the live blog for the conference. Enter your...
PattiM posted a blog entry
Harper Had That Coming
PM Harper’s arrival in China yesterday started off rather bizarrely by him choosing to upstage Flaherty (who was back...
PM Harper’s arrival in China yesterday started off rather bizarrely by him choosing to upstage Flaherty (who was back...
Jonathon Narvey posted a blog entry
Mission (Going to Be) Accomplished
Terry Glavin to Rex Murphy: What Afghans need to hear from us is “we will not abandon you”.In other news, thank...
Terry Glavin to Rex Murphy: What Afghans need to hear from us is “we will not abandon you”.In other news, thank...
Jonathon Narvey posted a blog entry
Mission (Going to Be) Accomplished
Terry Glavin on Rex Murphy: What Afghans need to hear from us is “we will not abandon you”.In other news, thank...
Terry Glavin on Rex Murphy: What Afghans need to hear from us is “we will not abandon you”.In other news, thank...
Cycroft posted a blog entry
Elizabeth May couldn’t get the job done
The leader of the Green Party of Canada, Elizabeth May, has demonstrated once again why Canadian voters have, over more than a...
The leader of the Green Party of Canada, Elizabeth May, has demonstrated once again why Canadian voters have, over more than a...
iancapstick@... posted a blog entry
MLA says he’s sorry for sexist remark
Tiger Woods isn't the only apology in the news. A New Brunswick MLA has landed in hot water over a sexist Facebook status...
Tiger Woods isn't the only apology in the news. A New Brunswick MLA has landed in hot water over a sexist Facebook status...
PattiM posted a blog entry
Just Who Is Standing Behind the Troops
Okay Harper, you opened the door on the weekend by taking a partisan shot at the Opposition and accusing them of maligning...
Okay Harper, you opened the door on the weekend by taking a partisan shot at the Opposition and accusing them of maligning...
Berlynn posted a blog entry
U.S. firm sheds liability for Canadian nuclear peril
Gee, thanks, Steve. Our country is so safe with you at the helm. NOT!!! From The G&M: U.S. firm sheds...
Gee, thanks, Steve. Our country is so safe with you at the helm. NOT!!! From The G&M: U.S. firm sheds...
Cycroft posted a blog entry
The disgrace that is the current Grand River (Caledonia) land dispute
This past week has provided yet another example of the fundamental ineptness of the McGuinty government and its...
This past week has provided yet another example of the fundamental ineptness of the McGuinty government and its...
Soirette posted a blog entry
Weird, Wise, Wonderful
That the internet is a weird, informative, interesting place is no surprise, but I am constantly surprised anyway.These are my...
That the internet is a weird, informative, interesting place is no surprise, but I am constantly surprised anyway.These are my...
DavidCroft posted a blog entry
No Good Bastards
By now, Gerald Keddy’s apparent dismissal of the Halifax homeless and unemployed as “no good bastards” has...
By now, Gerald Keddy’s apparent dismissal of the Halifax homeless and unemployed as “no good bastards” has...
Jonathon Narvey posted a blog entry
The Liberal Version of Going Rogue
Stephane Dion’s wife vents her spleen.The Liberal Party is falling apart, and will not recover. Like all liberal parties...
Stephane Dion’s wife vents her spleen.The Liberal Party is falling apart, and will not recover. Like all liberal parties...
Jonathon Narvey posted a blog entry
Why is the Political Opposition So Eager to Believe Our Enemies?
Canada is at war. It may seem hard to believe at times, given our remoteness from the conflict and the distinct lack of impact...
Canada is at war. It may seem hard to believe at times, given our remoteness from the conflict and the distinct lack of impact...
iancapstick@... posted a blog entry
Push for Parliament Hill Ban on Twitter?
Jane Taber has reported New Democrat MP Charlie Angus wants to ban Twitter on in the House of Commons. She reports: ...
Jane Taber has reported New Democrat MP Charlie Angus wants to ban Twitter on in the House of Commons. She reports: ...
Nigel Beale posted a blog entry
Audio Interview with author Yann Martel conducted by Nigel Beale: Are you now, or have you ever been…
Block head?Listen here as famed author of Life of Pi and self proclaimed political gadfly Yann Martel 1) Absorbs a...
Block head?Listen here as famed author of Life of Pi and self proclaimed political gadfly Yann Martel 1) Absorbs a...
30 days ago
NIGEL BEALE NOTA BENE BOOKS
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NIGEL BEALE NOTA BENE BOOKS
| Topics: AUDIO: Author..., Audio..., canadian..., canadian...Jonathon Narvey posted a blog entry
You Know You’ve Got an Improved Canadian Citizenship Guide When
… the sovereigntists are going to hate it.“There’s probably some political risks here,” Mr. Griffiths...
… the sovereigntists are going to hate it.“There’s probably some political risks here,” Mr. Griffiths...
iancapstick@... posted a blog entry
Two missteps in political staffing
Two stories this morning that touch on the art of staffing politicians: It seems the PMs Press Secretary contacted the Palace...
Two stories this morning that touch on the art of staffing politicians: It seems the PMs Press Secretary contacted the Palace...
iancapstick@... posted a blog entry
Report measures internet influence on political staff
An important study was released today on the influence of online research in world capitals specifically with political...
An important study was released today on the influence of online research in world capitals specifically with political...
Jonathon Narvey posted a blog entry
Until Victory
Sometimes, you just have to choose sides and bloody well get on with it, and the civilized world has chosen sides.It’s...
Sometimes, you just have to choose sides and bloody well get on with it, and the civilized world has chosen sides.It’s...
iancapstick@... posted a blog entry
Clever environmental pressure campaign
Environmental Defence and Forest Ethics have teamed up to create Moms Against Climate Change – the organizations describe...
Environmental Defence and Forest Ethics have teamed up to create Moms Against Climate Change – the organizations describe...
DAVE ID posted a blog entry
ELECTION WTF-NESS
TREMBLAY WINS AND IT’S THE NON-VOTERS FAULTBut yet I’m not surprised. ProjetMontreal is an unproven team and yet they...
TREMBLAY WINS AND IT’S THE NON-VOTERS FAULTBut yet I’m not surprised. ProjetMontreal is an unproven team and yet they...
tiphaeret posted a blog entry
They Call It Democracy – Part 6
lessons learned: They say that what doesn’t destroy you makes you stronger. Well, I seem to have successfully survived...
lessons learned: They say that what doesn’t destroy you makes you stronger. Well, I seem to have successfully survived...
iancapstick@... posted a blog entry
Globe steps up & responds to CBC digital moves
In addition to the massive relaunch of most CBC news products today (full reviews when they settle into the format), long time...
In addition to the massive relaunch of most CBC news products today (full reviews when they settle into the format), long time...
Werner posted a blog entry
Liberals have no traction at all
A new poll has pegged support for the Liberal Party at 25%. If an election were held now, the Liberals would do much worse...
A new poll has pegged support for the Liberal Party at 25%. If an election were held now, the Liberals would do much worse...
tiphaeret posted a blog entry
They Call It Democracy – Part 5
formal complaint: Sometimes we either have to do something distasteful, or make a moral or ethical stand. What if that...
formal complaint: Sometimes we either have to do something distasteful, or make a moral or ethical stand. What if that...
iancapstick@... posted a blog entry
CBC reveals news shows and format
CBC has finally revealed the details of the “news renewal.” Big news includes Don Newman’s return to...
CBC has finally revealed the details of the “news renewal.” Big news includes Don Newman’s return to...
iancapstick@... posted a blog entry
Access Government speech for CUP
The student journalists at Canadian University Press invited me to come and speak to their regional conference about how to...
The student journalists at Canadian University Press invited me to come and speak to their regional conference about how to...
tiphaeret posted a blog entry
They Call It Democracy – Part 4
denial of service: Most of the national media attention focused on my complaint to Elections Canada of possible illegal...
denial of service: Most of the national media attention focused on my complaint to Elections Canada of possible illegal...
Jonathon Narvey posted a blog entry
Let in the Real Refugees
Were the fellows caught off the waters of Vancouver Island trying to sneak into Canada really refugees? It’s not looking...
Were the fellows caught off the waters of Vancouver Island trying to sneak into Canada really refugees? It’s not looking...
tiphaeret posted a blog entry
They Call It Democracy – Part 3
follow the money: Part of my complaint to Elections Canada was that $62,000 had been transferred to the Saanich-Gulf Islands...
follow the money: Part of my complaint to Elections Canada was that $62,000 had been transferred to the Saanich-Gulf Islands...
tiphaeret posted a blog entry
They Call It Democracy Part 2
green politburo: It took quite a while to make the decision to stand against the leader of the Green Party of Canada for...
green politburo: It took quite a while to make the decision to stand against the leader of the Green Party of Canada for...
tiphaeret posted a blog entry
They Call It Democracy Part 1
I could publish the entire 6,500-word, nine-page covering letter together with its 43 supporting documents that I sent to...
I could publish the entire 6,500-word, nine-page covering letter together with its 43 supporting documents that I sent to...
Jonathon Narvey posted a blog entry
Which Canadian Political Party Has the Hidden Agenda?
Canadian Liberals have been harping on a Tory “hidden agenda” for as many years as they’ve been out of power....
Canadian Liberals have been harping on a Tory “hidden agenda” for as many years as they’ve been out of power....
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