Tag Archives: Canadian election
Stephen Harper and the Supreme Court: A grave consequence of a Conservative majority
If the idea of Stephen Harper selecting the next three Supreme Court justices and thus inserting his right-wing ideology on Canadian society for generations isn’t enough of an incentive for progressives to vote in this election, then nothing will. Harper’s … Continue reading
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The absolute necessity of voting strategically
As it appears no scandal and no precedent-setting contempt of parliament charges appear to hurt Stephen Harper’s status in the polls, it is imperative that progressives and liberals vote strategically on May 2. Whatever your specific ideological issues are, if … Continue reading
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Note to Frum: Being pro-human rights does not equal being anti-Israel
David Frum earned some respect from progressives these past couple of years as being the rarest of all conservatives – one that can criticize mistakes that his side has made. His writings on Sarah Palin and the Republican response to … Continue reading
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Sun writer calls Harper a “liar”
Hats off to The Sun’s David Akin for having the courage to call Stephen Harper a liar. In the debates Harper has consistently denied his party favours corporate tax cuts. Akin calls Harper out on his lack of “truthiness.” Here’s … Continue reading
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A choice on defence spending: Jets that kill or boats that help
Jack Layton’s discussion of his party’s defence priorities offers Canadians a clear alternative to Stephen Harper’s aggressively militaristic approach: are we a country that spends money buying jet fighters that take lives or on supply boats that help save lives?
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Why should we trust your “no hidden agenda” promise Mr. Harper?
This is really rich. After telling anyone who will listen that he doesn’t trust Michael Ignatieff’s promise not to form a coalition, now Stephen Harper wants us to believe him when he says he has no hidden agenda and won’t … Continue reading
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Stephen Harper is lowering Canada’s status as a defender of human rights
This should be another of the many reasons why Canada can no longer afford to have Stephen Harper as our Prime Minister.
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Tough guy Harper is scared of the press
In the latest example of the many similarities between Stephen Harper and former president George Bush, Harper is strictly choreographing who he talks to on the campaign trail. Just like Bush, he never takes open questions; everyone he “meets” has … Continue reading
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Is Harper running scared of Ignatieff?
Sure looks like it, given Harper’s complete flip-flop on debating Michael Ignatieff one on one. On Wednesday Harper talked a big game, asking for a head to head debate. Ignatieff immediately responded by saying he’d debate Harper “anytime, any place.” … Continue reading
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Is Canada a liberal or a conservative country?
The Globe’s Jeffrey Simpson has a fascintating post today, where he points out that while conservatives have never been better organized nor better financed, they still only hover at about the 36% popularity level that Joe Clark enjoyed in 1979. … Continue reading
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