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Night at the Oscars
While politics are always in play at the Academy Awards, it seems political movies are usually confined to the documentary category. So I thought I’d take a moment to honour some of the best political movies from the past year. Conspiracy Theory: Do the Liberals disapprove of anti-terror legislation because of a fear civil liberties […]
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Green Answers – 2
One thing Harper’s bizarre accusations against the Liberals this week did do was take the environment out of the headlines. But with Al Gore poised to pick up an Oscar tomorrow, I figured it might be a good time to talk a bit about the environment. Last month, I asked a few questions related to […]
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Nomination Watch
In a shocking move which no one saw coming, it’s been announced that Justin Trudeau will run in the next election for the Liberals. He’s settled on Pierre Pettigrew’s old riding of Papineau, currently held by the BQ. And with Bill Graham’s official announcement that he won’t run again, the feeding frenzy for one of […]
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Low Blow
So fat jokes are a strict no-no, but something like this is OK? I’m usually fairly tolerant of the sandbox stuff which goes on in the House, but this strikes me as way over the line. The weirdest thing is that Harper decided to be the hitman. It’s a very odd decision to have him […]
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ça commence
Quebecers will go to the polls March 26th, a week after the federal budget. It’s hard to tell how this one turns out, but I’ll predict a Charest minority government.
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Face Off
One of the good things about blogs, is that you don’t always have to be serious and can descend into what I like to call “Jane Taber journalism” every now and then when the mood strikes. Today is one of those days. I’m sure a lot of you are already aware of the growing popularity […]
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Odds & Ends
1. I’ve always found it interesting that the polls which get attention are usually the abnormal ones. Case in found, today’s Gregg poll which has Harper up by 5. I think the general trend has the two parties in a dead heat so it’s best to assume that’s where they are. 2. On the whole […]
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King Ralph
Reading through Kevin Taft’s book last week, I got to thinking about all the great Ralph Klein moments Albertans have had the misfortune of enjoying over the years. And since I was too wrapped up in leadership to honour him when he flew off into the sunset in December, I feel it’s time to take […]
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Friday News Roundup
1. Harper now says he’ll comply and submit a Kyoto plan which is…interesting. I kind of suspect he’ll submit a mischievous plan rather than an actual one he intends to follow but after seeing Gordon Campbell cut his opposition off at the knees, Harper certainly has the opportunity to do the same thing to Dion. […]
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Trust Restored
After a year long investigation it seems the infamous income trust investigation has finally run its course: A top official at the department of finance has been charged in connection with the income trust scandal that erupted in late 2005. According to CTV, Serge Nadeau, the director general of analysis at the tax policy branch […]