Tag Archives: Liberals
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
Filed under Canadian election
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
Filed under Israeli/Palestinian conflict
Enough with the coalition talk already…
Rather than debating issues of substance and import, Stephen Harper insists on talking about the “coalition.” This was bogus and hypocritical for three very important reasons: 1.) Harper kicked the tires on a coalition back in 2004, so he looks … Continue reading
Filed under Canadian election, Stephen Harper
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
Filed under Canadian election, Uncategorized
Liberals and NDP should revisit the whole “unite the left” idea
With Harper increasing his lead over the Liberals in almost all recent polls, the Liberals and NDP should think long and hard about uniting the left if they hope to have any chance of defeating Harper and the Conservatives. Via … Continue reading
Columnist: Harper is “irrevocably” changing Canada
Frances Russell of The Winnipeg Free Press has written an excellent column summarizing the state of politics in Canada as this decade draws to a close. If the Liberals don’t regroup in a hurry, the country will be “irrevocably” changed … Continue reading
Filed under Liberals, Michael Ignatieff, Stephen Harper
Conservative attack ads could backfire
According to an article in The Globe and Mail, the Conservatives are planning to stoke fear about the Liberals because they might form a coalition with “socialists and separatists.” The article does a good job explaining the potential damage such … Continue reading
Filed under Canadian election, coalition, Conservatives, Stephen Harper
