Category: Politics

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November 30, 2008

Uniting the Progressive Vote in Canada

Reposted on request Ron Love, organizer of the ‘United Alternative’, explained in this article how his efforts to unite the right paid off in 2000 and how they continue to pay off as Stephen Harper comes closer and closer to a majority government.  He shares his wisdom for the ‘left’ and demonstrates what ‘we’ need to do in order to mount a force that could […]

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November 30, 2008

Great Depression by 2011

And now for some really good news.  Well, I tried. This article offers a fairly complete list of reasons why we should at least expect zero growth for the next three years.  When our MA in Economics leaders claim that they couldn’t see it coming, I’ll feel like I’ve fulfilled my public duty by warning them here first. It’s the least I can do. Now, […]

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November 30, 2008

Stephen Harpocrite

Compare this: "The opposition has every right to defeat the government but Stéphane Dion does not have the right to take power without an election," Harper said. "Canada’s government should be decided by Canadians, not backroom deals. It should be your choice, not theirs." Stephen Harper, November 28, 2008 To this: "We respectfully point out that the opposition parties, who together constitute a majority in […]

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November 28, 2008

Stephen Harper hates democracy

I’ve pasted my comments from this article .  I’m very annoyed with the Conservative response to the efforts to form a coalition.  Back room deal?  Since when was Harper ever transparent with Canadians? —— Wow.  Lots of comments.  I’m not sure if I’ll be repeating what’s already been said, but here are some thoughts: 1.  62.4% of Canadians does not want the Conservatives to run […]

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November 26, 2008

Buy Nothing Day – November 28 – Take Action

I’ve always had difficulty buying in to buy nothing day.  There.  It’s out there.  For 17 years, I’ve enjoyed the concept from the sidelines. But it’s not for ethical or moral reasons.  It was considerably more of a functional issue.  For example, if I drove my car to visit a friend’s house to eat home-made soup, would the gas consumption be considered ‘consumption’?  I suppose […]