The Slow Death of the Canadian Political Blogosphere
I must admit that when I flew to Scotland a few weeks ago to attend a friend's wedding, I had no idea that it would lead to my longest break…
The Divided Left
Donald Trump and the Man Who Would Torch the Planet
Everybody knew that Donald Trump was a climate change denier, a man who believes that global warming is a hoax.He's made that abundantly clear… Over and over again.But still the…
Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and the Great Dumb Fart-In
I know many progressives wish that the Democrats had a better candidate than Hillary Clinton to confront the dangerous demagogue Donald Trump.And like me wish that Bernie Sanders had won…
Why Are Some Progressives Saying That Justin Trudeau Has Failed Already?
It's just been two months and five days since Justin Trudeau was sworn in as Prime Minister.But already the Cons, the Con media, and even some some progressives are claiming…
Darth Harper and the Divided Left That Eats Itself
I think it safe to say that with less than three weeks to go before the election, and Darth Harper and his Aussie alien Lynton Crosby preparing to use the…
The Totally Unsurprising Vindication of Tom Mulcair
A few days ago I wrote a post defending Tom Mulcair from a Maclean's story that claimed that he once asked Stephen Harper for a chance to serve him.And only…
The Dangerous Summer Journey of Canadian Progressives
Summer is finally here, and I couldn't be happier. Not just because I live for this season when everything comes alive.But also because I know that when this one dies,…
The Harperland Spring and the Phony War
I must admit I'm finding Harperland this week a little strange and rather depressing. Or should I say even stranger and more depressing than usual.For although we could be just…
Justin Trudeau and the Great Canadian Coalition
Ever since Stephen Harper came to power and Canada's long nightmare began, I have tried to remain strictly non-partisan and support all three progressive parties.I have encouraged them to fight…
Why Progressives Must Unite to Fight the Harper Dictatorship
When I see what terrible danger our country is in, caught up in the death-like vortex of the now crazed Stephen Harper.When I read polls like this one. Whatever they…
Stephen Harper’s Ghastly Image and the Divided Left
Well as we all know, Stephen Harper has been going to extraordinary lengths to put a fresh face on his government, and a lot of lipstick on HIMSELF.But of course,…
Stephen Harper’s Desperate and Horrible Coalition Nightmare
In my last two posts I told you why I believe that Stephen Harper and his monstrous Con regime may have to be brought down by a Great Canadian Coalition.So…
Why Progressives May Soon Be Forced To Work Together
There are few things that depress me more than the sight of progressives fighting each other.As the NDP and the Liberals are doing these days.Especially when I remember how close…
Why I Might Vote for the Liberals in the Ontario Election.
With just two days before the Ontario election, and still not having decided whether to vote for the NDP or the Liberals, I decided to check out the lawn signs…
Could Stephen Harper Still Win the Next Election?
It's a horrible question, and one I'd rather not ask myself in the middle of the Victoria Day weekend.Lest it encourage me to join half the population, and start drinking…
Harperland and the Progressive Journey to Victory
It's been pretty grey and wet where I live. It gets dark before you know it. Soon it will be winter in Harperland. In all its grim horror.But on the…
The Harperland Spring and the Partisan Nightmare
When I woke up today, the sky was blue, the sun was shining, and for a moment I thought that Spring had arrived in Harperland. Finally !!!!!But then I stepped…
Stephen Harper and Our Dead Parliament
Well I see that Great Batty Leader will be flying back to Parliament later today.And I'd like to think the pundits are right when they predict turbulence ahead.But all I…
Harperland: The Light and the Darkness
As I write this they have started voting on the Godzilla Budget in the House of Commons, and what a horror show it is. The ghastly good ol' boys from…
Will Progressives Defeat Themselves?
In the growing darkness of Harperland, it's hard to know what's the truth, what is illusion, and what's just another Big Lie.But sometimes the truth is so blinding, like a…