One of the hallmarks of the Conservative political method since 2003 has been the suppression of public dissent. Anyone who wants to raise a problem for public discussion is attacked for being “negative.” It is part of the aggressive campaign the Tories have waged to eliminate political opposition and stifle
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The Sir Robert Bond Papers: The Stacked House Filibuster #nlpoli
Democracy is a beautiful thing. The people of Newfoundland and Labrador are witnessing its full beauty in the filibuster against the Conservative government’s latest assault on openness, transparency and accountability. The opposition parties are into the second day of almost continuous debate on a bill that would gut the public’s
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: Just a reminder – Alberta, Go Vote.
Exercise the bare minimum of what is required for us to have a democracy, if you’re an Albertan make your way down to the polls and participate in the political process. Filed under: Canada, Politics Tagged: Alberta Election, Democracy in Action, Voting
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