Calgary Grit

No, not that again. This will be serious. There’s a lot to be said about Belinda’s shocking defection. Every post I’ve read has started with “I didn’t see this coming”. Say what you want about Belinda, but she knows how to grab a headline. After the initial shock, my first reaction was: “damn, why couldn’t […]

Wow. Holy Crap. Absolutely stunning. I really did not see that one coming. I really have no clue what this means. I don’t think anyone does. However, I am prepared to offer a preview of today’s question period in another round of virtual QP. The honourable member from Central Nova Peter MacKay: Mr. Speaker, my […]

It seems that there are now three men in competition to see who can be the lead headwaiter for the provinces.There’s more money for Saskatchewan, but apparently it’s not enough. Because now Quebec and Manitoba want a role in foreign affairs. Yes, you read that right: Manitoba wants a role in Canada’s foreign affairs. Un-freaking-believable. […]

If you’ll allow this self-indulgent post for a moment, today marks this blog’s one year anniversary. Back when it started, the Liberals were dogged by scandal and the country was heading towards a late- June election. Ahh…the memories… I recently signed up with statcounter and one of the interesting features is that it shows you […]

Paul Wells has posted a few dozen comments from his readers who are considering switching their votes. It makes for a very interesting read and provides some insight into how people vote. Now, it should be noted that these comments come from people who are obviously somewhat politically aware (many of whom seem to live […]

…Ralph Klein?!?!?! Yes, believe it or not, contrary to the Herald’s front page story, Ralph Klein is not going to plunge into the billion dollar re-election cash giveaway. Although virtually every single province in Canada has demanded a side deal from Mr. Desperate, Klein is actually refusing to cook the books and create a fictitious […]

It looks like we’re heading for one of the most dramatic votes in Parliament’s history in one week’s time (I won’t say it’s a certainty because the Tories might try to stall if they don’t think they can win). What this means is that we’re going to see every two bit hack try and predict […]

I wouldn’t say it’s a “crisis” yet, but with the shut-down of Parliament, it looks like we’re into the biggest parliamentary pickle (for lack of a better word) in 78 years. I know a lot of people will be saddened to miss Question Period today so, in it’s place, I present “20 second virtual QP“: […]

At this point, publishing polls has almost become a waste of space in newspapers. It would likely be more productive to splash Mr. Martin’s and Mr. Harper’s horoscopes across the front page. Look no further than today’s numbers: Allan GreggCon 31Lib 27NDP 20Bloc 14Green 7 DecimaLib 37Con 28NDP 18Bloc 12 Whaaaaaaaaaaaa? There is the equivalent […]

If you thought last week’s descent into race politics and using veterans for political gains was as low as this Parliament could go, think again. “Is he hoping that some of us may not be able to make it?” Darrel Stinsonasked in the House of Commons. Stinson and another Tory MP are battling cancer and […]