Canadians: Republican villains of choice
As Republican desperation grows in the looming prospect of losing both houses of Congress, the party is reverting to form with a series of brutal attack ads. And Canada is emerging as a handy source of tar to slather onto Democratic politicians. Earlier this month,...Welcome to the blogroll: The Legislature Raids
Hard to believe I hadn’t added her blog already, but now I have: BC Mary’s The Legislature Raids, pretty much the only news source constantly tracking the Basi/Virk trial and the associated staggering BC Liberal scandal. It’s not a dispassionate...Write a letter. Make a difference.
Some people write to politicians because they’re angry and they want to vent. Fair enough – just be aware that venting doesn’t change a whole lot. But if you want to actually make a difference, then heat isn’t going to help. Passion and conviction,...How to support the troops and not necessarily the war
Commenting on my post a few weeks ago, Darren Barefoot isn’t sure you can support the troops without supporting the war: That always struck me as wishy-washy, and seemed to render these troops as unthinking automatons or poor saps who are just doing their job....Bill Tieleman joins the conversation
Here’s a welcome development: Bill Tieleman, one of BC’s liveliest political voices, has jumped into the blogging world: Bill Tieleman is one of BC’s best known communicators, political commentators and strategists. Bill writes a politics column...
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Public speaking and speechwriting: the essential guides
Looking for advice on public speaking, speechwriting and leadership communications? Here are some of my most comprehensive posts, on topics that people ask me about most often.
