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So Which Kind of E-Book Would You Want to Read?
This isn’t a Blogging Tories Challenge, mainly because those sorts of polls usually have to do with the general mood around politics. We’re coming up to the end of summer and beginning of the fall. Apart from general dryness of … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Odds & Ends
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On Senator Fairbairn
I have to admit, I’m somewhat sympathetic to the plight of Senator Joyce Fairbairn, in much the same way as I’m sympathetic towards Chuck Strahl or Jack Layton. I’ve never liked the idea of a political career being cut short … Continue reading
Posted in Libranos, Parliament
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Neil Armstrong, R.I.P.
There are only twelve men, all American, who have ever walked on the moon. Some are no longer with us: Pete Conrad, Alan Shepherd, Jim Irwin. The first, Neil Armstrong, has passed on according to NBC News; the Associated Press … Continue reading
Posted in R.I.P., Yankees
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Good Luck, Ms. Savoie
As you’ve probably heard, Denise Savoie has resigned as the New Democrat MP for Victoria. A few things to note: Ms. Savoie has held the riding since the 2006 election, winning the past three elections with a solid plurality of … Continue reading
Posted in No DiPsticks, Parliament
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Pauline Marois Is A Canadian
When we consider the Québec provincial election, and the current attitude that the press seems to be taking towards the prospects of a Parti Québécois victory, it’s useful to remember the title of this blogpost. Of course, Ms. Marois will … Continue reading