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The Reason I’m Not On Twitter
Many years ago, the last time I was actively blogging, I had a Twitter account. I was connected with most of the Blogging Tories, and following not a few Twitter feeds in the mainstream media (Canadian and American), and things … Continue reading
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Welcome to 2018
Yes, I’m back. I’m not sure if I can explain my absence. Lost interest, perhaps. In terms of politics, there was certainly a lot of fodder to work with, but … Here’s the thing. Justin Trudeau is essentially a okay … Continue reading
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Tagged Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau
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An Intricate Feast: Reviewing The Letters of Ernest Hemingway, 1929-1931
Reading the private letters of a Great Author is a tricky proposition. On the one hand you hope to see flashes of genius that got you to like the author’s works in the first place. On the other, because such … Continue reading
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Rob Ford, R.I.P.
There’s a talent called “the common touch:” the ability to connect, on an emotional level with a significant population. This is something that Rob Ford’s detractors, now that he’s passed on, are finally admitting that he had. All politicians in … Continue reading
Hillary and the Attack of the IT-Men
Now, I know it’s the fashion to blog about Donald Trump these days, but I figure some more attention ought to be paid to the perceived Democratic frontrunner. Her current situation is, after all, much more relevant for the rest … Continue reading
Justin’s Intellectual Disadvantage
Well, that was an interesting speech our Prime Minister gave in Davos, wasn’t it? From the Liberal PR team’s standpoint, it was a hit, complete with money quote: Canada was mostly known for its resources. I want you to know … Continue reading
How To Prepare for 2019
I figure two months is enough time for everyone to get used to the idea of Prime Minister Trudeau 2.0. (How do you know you’re used to it? When you’re not constantly thinking about how Stephen Harper would’ve done things … Continue reading
Posted in Can Cons, Election 2015, Federal Government, Justin Time
Tagged Conservative Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau
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Tom Mulcair and Sports Franchises: A Brave and Wise Opinion
Let’s get one thing clear, right now: for the Canadian electorate, there is no such thing as only one choice. The voters will always demand that there be an alternative, and for right now, as of August (and admittedly this … Continue reading
What’s A “Merit-Based” Senator?
Justin Trudeau’s latest campaign promise pretty much describes the typical Liberal campaign promise: it sounds good, but it’s also too vague to be taken seriously. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is promising to reform Senate appointments and introduce an “open, non-partisan, … Continue reading
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Tagged Justin Trudeau, Senate of Canada
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Fisking John Boyko’s Ten Election Rules
There’s a writer named John Boyko who’s published an essay in the Montreal Gazette (if for some reason you hit a paywall, it’s also available on his blog). One note: the fact that the graphic he uses for his blog … Continue reading
The Phantom Observer 