As expected, yesterday's Speech From The Throne was a mixed bag of feel good items and attempts to set political traps for future governments. As expected Harper starts off by trying to brag about his economic record: Last year’s deficit was less than forecast. Our Government will balance the budget
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Montreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Great Throne Speech Scam
Well as you know Stephen Harper deposited his Throne Speech yesterday with much fanfare and farting, and then ran off to Belgium. So he wouldn't have to answer any questions. Which was just as well eh? Because the reviews came in today, and they were really STINKY.Read more »
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper’s Grubby Little Throne Speech
It was a Throne Speech as small, as uninspiring, and as politically depraved as Stephen Harper himself. A speech that must have made the poor Governor General feel like running home and taking a shower.A grubby little speech with a toxic teabagger heart. Read more »
Continue readingThe Cracked Crystal Ball II: Consumer Friendly Throne Speech?
So, the Harper Government is promising a “consumer friendly” Throne Speech this week. Among the “goodies” being discussed are “a la carte cable” and a “passenger bill of rights”, all as part of a “grow the economy” strategy. More or less, the Conservatives are going to put forward a combination
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