In Respect and Memoriam

A general show of disrespect is what it comes down to. Stephen Harper does not, and I am convinced of this now, respect the people who put him in power. He does not respect their wishes, or their beliefs, or their convictions. Just days ago, Captain Nichola Goddard’’s funeral was held in a Calgary church. [...]

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Half Measures by Half Wits

I take pride in the initiatives and the programs that the Liberal government brought in. I’m pleased with the incredible amount of things that our party has accomplished. These were, generally, good programs, and while they were not without fault, these initiatives – child care, Kyoto, Kelowna, the long gun registry – were good programs [...]

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On Ownership

Ownership. Some of my blogospheric colleagues was talking about the importance of Michael Ignatieff and Scott Brison taking ownership for their actions in the House of Commons last night. They are upset that these two MPs, and leadership candidates, voted to extend the Canadian mission in Afghanistan.
Before we go on, I have a bit of [...]

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Irresponsible

There are people in our country who evidently do not care about the welfare of those around them. We, as Canadians, and as global citizens, have a responsibility to do what is best for Canada and the world. Like it or not, those in the public eye: the media and the politicians, should be held [...]

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Military Might… Military Maybe.

There is a genocide in Darfur. As a first world nation, Canada can not stand idly by, but we cannot afford another mission. Our military is stretched too thin, and while I view our presence in Darfur as essential, I do not think that we can sustain continued presence in Afghanistan simultaneously. I think that [...]

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Rona Resign! Ambrose Abdicate!

For thirteen years, our party has endeavored to be a green party, a party that can balance the economic development of our nation with environmental sustainability. It was out party that signed the Kyoto accord. We were going to proudly lead our nation on the path towards greenhouse gas reductions, towards a state where all [...]

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V is for the Vexing Vellacott and his Vocal Vendetta

Judges must defend our nation, but first it seems like they have to defend themselves from their own countries government. ‘‘Activist judges’ seem to be something that is very much on the mind of our current government. The thing that worries me most is the recent remarks by Saskatchewan MP Maurice Vellacott. He has said [...]

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Hedy Fry and the Big Red Machine

A couple of blocks to the north-east of where I am currently living, Hedy Fry jumped off a ledge. From the balcony of the Vancouver Rowing Club, the Hon. Hedy Fry announced that she would seek the leadership of the Federal Liberal Party, my party, and the party of this nation. Now, the total number [...]

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The Budget’s Impact…

Right in the side of the skull.
Ok, great, this had better be the last Conservative budget we see for the next thirteen years, because this one can reinforce every single fear we had about them. There seems to be some major problems in the Conservative camp. I hope they start to address these gaps soon: [...]

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Does Kennedy make the cut?

Last night I went to a Gerard Kennedy event at a bistro in Downtown Vancouver. I know that so many people think that he’s just the cat’s pajamas, but really now, he spoke like my prof. The next leader of the Liberal Party, our nation’s natural governing party, cannot be less emphatic and charismatic [...]

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