Defeat, richly deserved

For sheer nastiness, few candidates in the last federal election could top Vancouver East Liberal Shirley Chan.Chan blamed her defeat on anti-Liberal sentiment “stirred up by provincial governments in B.C. and Ontario.” And it’s doubtful that Gordon...

Not my turn after all

With the news that John Kerry has chosen John Edwards as his running mate, there’s one inevitable question on everyone’s lips.And the answer: of course I’m disappointed.Kerry had the opportunity to make history by nominating someone who is not only...

Definitely married

While Parliament, the Supreme Court of Canada and the overgrown reptilian hindbrains of certain politicians struggle to grasp the changing definition of marriage, the Canadian Oxford Dictionary has updated its listing without batting a lexicographical eyelid.The new...

Election 2004… a few thoughts

I’m going to need a little time to put this into perspective and gain any insights beyond the following:1. If I wasn’t a proportional representation fan before, I sure as hell am now.2. E-night was so much better than E-the-next-morning.3. Jack had a...

Nicely said

From AdamRadwanski.com :”However much he wants to paint himself as a social activist, lambasting Mr. Harper for his social conservatism and his preference for smaller government, the PM’s record shows that he’s as close to the Conservative...

Extreme prejudice

News item: Top Liberal strategist vows cabinet hecklers will strike again; Martin says they won’tFrom the private journal of Captain Willard, Special Ops Detachment, Liberal HQ — June 3, 2004:The air was sticky and thick with mosquitoes. Diesel exhaust...
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