In politics, a new idea is crazy… until it isn’t.
Remember when Jack Layton proposed talks with the Taliban? Remember how right-wing commentators howled in disbelief at the very idea? Fast-forward a few weeks. And suddenly no less a fixture in the conservative firmament than U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist...Supporting our troops
“You cannot say you are for our military and then not stand behind the things they do,” said Harper. (From A ‘sea of red’ unfolds as troop supporters crowd Parliament Hill)This space welcomes guest blogger The Right Hon. Stephen Harper, Prime...Encounter Point: Israelis and Palestinians working to end violence
A powerful-looking documentary is coming to the Vancouver International Film Festival: Encounter Point is a new feature documentary about everyday leaders – a former Israeli settler, a Palestinian ex-prisoner, a bereaved Israeli mother, a wounded Palestinian...Gordon Campbell and that pesky democracy thing
At least Paul Willcocks understands why we need the BC legislature: Until last fall’s legislative session, for example, the government had insisted that everything was fine in the ministry of children and families, despite evidence of mounting problems that were...9/11/06: The Path to Ghoulish
How to commemorate the tragedy of September 11? A vigil? Eh, been done. A moment of silence? Too passive. Hey – how about a political fundraiser? In fact, how about the worst political fundraiser ever? South Carolina Republican candidate Karen Floyd wanted to do...
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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.
