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Blogging Tories Challenge: Should Theresa Spence Continue With Her “Protest Fast”?
As you might have gathered from the title, I won’t describe Chief Theresa Spence’s current regimen as a “hunger strike.” Fish broth and tea do supply nutrients, and constitute no real, consequent sacrifice of health or well-being. But I’m looking … Continue reading
Posted in Aboriginal Affairs, Blogging Tory Challenges
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Blogging Tories Challenge: Who Should Be Canada’s Newsmaker Of 2012?
Well, as you probably know by now, the Canadian Press has named the accused killer Luka Magnotti as their newsmaker of 2012. It’s a move that’s actually managed to unite all sides of the nation’s political spectrum in near-unanimous condemnation. … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging Tory Challenges, Media Watch, Politics
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Blogging Tories Challenge: Do You Think The McGuinty Government Will Survive Its 2013 Budget?
Yes, it’s a little early to call this, but when you have stories like this floating about, I think it’s fair to say that Dalton McGuinty did not have a good year. Of course, with all the attention on Mr. … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging Tory Challenges, The Provinces
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Blogging Tories Challenge: What Should The Globe & Mail Do About Wentegate?
If you’re wondering what I mean about Wentegate, have a look at Chris Selley’s summary in the National Post here. You should also have a look at Colby Cosh’s take on the issue here. As well as the Guardian article … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging Tory Challenges, Media Watch
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Blogging Tories Challenge: Will Obama-Romney Be the New Bush-Gore?
I’ve been thinking a bit about Gerry Nicholls’ latest in The Hill Times, and I’ve concluded that his thesis applies to American national politics as well. Certainly, the jackass and the elephantine champions spend more time slagging each other than … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging Tory Challenges, Yankees
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