Sister Sage's Musings

Vive Le Quebec Libre!

By ck, on May 3rd, 2011

Layton will learn how useless he’ll be in Harperland. He’ll be outvoted everytime because of a majority. Layton now spouting about retirement security and public health care in Canada. Ha! He’ll get squat!! Layton, gonna make change happen? Oh yeah, change will happen, but it’ll be a neo-con utopia in Stevie’s vision. . . . → Read More: Vive Le Quebec Libre!

End of The Road: No Time To Be Lulled Into a False Sense of Security and Stevie Can Still Get His Majority

By ck, on May 1st, 2011

We have no arrived at the end of the road of election 41 campaign. We have been polled, tweeted, newsed, etc. Before I go on, I would like to review all the party’s campaigns briefly.

Maybe there is something to be said for peek-a-boo campaigns? Jane Taber was certainly very complimentary of . . . → Read More: End of The Road: No Time To Be Lulled Into a False Sense of Security and Stevie Can Still Get His Majority

The Winner of The French Debate–Mme Muguette Paille of La Mauricie-Perhaps Canada’s “Joe The Plumber”?

By ck, on April 14th, 2011

While the punditry, pollsters, bloggers, media types and spin doctors all sort out as to who won and who lost last night’s French language debate, many from Twitter and Facebook have declared another winner. Not a political leader; not even in politics. The unsung heroine of last night appears to be none other . . . → Read More: The Winner of The French Debate–Mme Muguette Paille of La Mauricie-Perhaps Canada’s “Joe The Plumber”?

What Needs To Happen In The French Debate This Fine Evening

By ck, on April 13th, 2011

Tonight’s French language debate will no doubt have much fewer viewers outside of Quebec, but there are many Francophones in the rest of Canada who will probably tune in as well. Not to mention, the punditry will all be out observing with the help of translators no doubt and there will be the . . . → Read More: What Needs To Happen In The French Debate This Fine Evening

Once Again, Bill 101 Is a Provincial Matter, Quibbling Over Dumb Slogans And Reviving The Linguistic War As A Campaign Strategy

By ck, on April 13th, 2011

I’ve got to stop reading the likes of anti-feminist Babs Kay when I’m drinking hot coffee. I invariably end up choking, burning myself and getting it all over the place. Perhaps today is the day I learn.

Before I start hammering her, I have to ask, what was the deal with Gilles Duceppe . . . → Read More: Once Again, Bill 101 Is a Provincial Matter, Quibbling Over Dumb Slogans And Reviving The Linguistic War As A Campaign Strategy

“Parlons Quebec”–Sure, Let’s Talk Quebec–After April 15, Perhaps?

By ck, on April 10th, 2011

Lately, the Bloc Quebecois have been seeing their polling numbers drop by pretty much every polling firm these days. While they still hold a commanding lead, and 308.com’s last seat projections pretty much have the Bloc remaining in tact, with one gainp–Portneuf-Jacques-Cartier currently held by independent Conservative, Andre Arthur. So, why are the . . . → Read More: “Parlons Quebec”–Sure, Let’s Talk Quebec–After April 15, Perhaps?

A Vote For The Liberals Is a Vote For the Bloc? How Does That Work?

By ck, on April 8th, 2011

Yes, a very stupid Harpercon incumbent, Brian Jean, in Alberta tweeted this today.

… Every vote for the Liberals is a vote for the Bloc. Vote conservative and keep Canada together.

More blackmail and he’s failing miserably at it.

The reality is that most pundits in Quebec, including Chantal Hebert, and many in . . . → Read More: A Vote For The Liberals Is a Vote For the Bloc? How Does That Work?

CK’s Quebec Riding Watch–Part 1 Montreal

By ck, on March 29th, 2011

Everybody’s coming out with them. I thought I should put in my two cents. I have divided my analysis into two parts as it will be long, particularly my take on Montreal ridings. I have added some trivia, some trademark CK snark and some humour.

There will be a few notable differences off . . . → Read More: CK’s Quebec Riding Watch–Part 1 Montreal

Pork Served Up In Deep Oil

By ck, on March 24th, 2011

After a long time, Harpercon flunkie Christian Paradis and his provincial counterpart here, Nathalie Normandeau, have reached an agreement on The Old Harry oil and gas field which straddles the Newfoundland/Laborador and Quebec borders out on the Gulf of St-Lawrence. Wow! Talk about timing! I mean, the Quebec government has been trying . . . → Read More: Pork Served Up In Deep Oil

Such Hilarity

By ck, on March 7th, 2011

Well, well, well. Stop the presses boys ‘n’ girls. Leger Marketing has come out with a new poll. It puts Francois Legault’s new ‘coalition’ at 34%-Pauline Marois’s Parti-Quebecois at 28% — Jean Charest’s Liberals at 18%–The right winged ADQ now at just 9% and the left winged Quebec Solidaire at 6%.

What’s hilarious . . . → Read More: Such Hilarity

Duceppe Issues Stevie Ultimatum

By ck, on March 3rd, 2011

Looks like Duceppe is once again, mad and he ain’t takin’ it anymore. He’s thrown down the gauntlet–again. This time, it’s those dastardly Afghan detainee documents. Duceppe has threatened to pull out of the parliamentary committee with the Liberals and the Harpercons if Stevie doesn’t play ball by a certain time.

“This delay . . . → Read More: Duceppe Issues Stevie Ultimatum

Gilles Duceppe’s Brilliant Move–Most Completely Miss The Ball, Including Andre Pratte, It Appears

By ck, on February 23rd, 2011

Indeed he did, last night. As if writing for La Presse wasn’t enough, he needed to further poison the rest of Canada against the Bloc Quebecois in the Grope & Fail. As usual, like the other right wingnut faction, they miss the ball or don’t even attempt to think of Gilles Duceppe’s recent . . . → Read More: Gilles Duceppe’s Brilliant Move–Most Completely Miss The Ball, Including Andre Pratte, It Appears

Francois Legault Finally Launches His Manifesto After False Starts and Delays–Much Ado About, Well, Not Much??

By ck, on February 22nd, 2011

Once touted as “Force Quebec”, former Parti-Quebecois MNA, education and health minister and 2005 leadership hopeful, finally launched his ”centre-right” movement-manifesto yesterday, along with business man, Charles Sirois. They call themselves “Coalition pour l’Avenir du Quebec”–Coalition for the Future of Quebec. Here is the home page of their site, translated to English by . . . → Read More: Francois Legault Finally Launches His Manifesto After False Starts and Delays–Much Ado About, Well, Not Much??

Ex-Lax Max Sticks His Foot In It Again–Could This Even Cost Him His Seat In The Beauce?

By ck, on February 6th, 2011

Yes, Mad Max decided to come out and trample on a long time sacred cow that is taboo in la belle province– Bill 101, our language laws that have been in existance since 1977. Click the link if you wish to have more details about this law. The short of it pertains to . . . → Read More: Ex-Lax Max Sticks His Foot In It Again–Could This Even Cost Him His Seat In The Beauce?

CK’s Predictions For 2011 – Good, Bad and The Ugly

By ck, on December 31st, 2010

Some will be predictable. Some, many will chide me for being pessimistic; I call it realism, but anyway… These are my predictions. If any of my co-bloggers and contributors have any predictions, they’re strongly encouraged to do their own posts about them. It would be interesting indeed. Anyhow, on with the festivities as . . . → Read More: CK’s Predictions For 2011 – Good, Bad and The Ugly

Puzzling: The Bloc Quebecois and the NDP Questions

By ck, on December 30th, 2010

Everyone talkin’ spring election. Most had predicted it long before Iggy even said that he would more than likely not vote for it unless that F35 purchase and corporate tax cuts were removed. The Liberals had also said they would like to see something in there for Family home care. Things not likely to happen . . . → Read More: Puzzling: The Bloc Quebecois and the NDP Questions

Eric Duhaime, Contrary To What You Think, You’re Not the Voice of Quebec, In Fact, You Know Shit!

By ck, on December 7th, 2010

Anyone catch Eric Duhaime’s last excuse of an article yesterday? Oh Eric, it’s so hard trying to force an agenda most don’t want, isn’t it? And it must really suck for you and your friends, the tea-baggers that is the Quebec Freedom Network – Reseau Liberte de Quebec to learn that reality ain’t . . . → Read More: Eric Duhaime, Contrary To What You Think, You’re Not the Voice of Quebec, In Fact, You Know Shit!

“Stars” Shine in Federal By-Elections; Not So Much In Kamouraska-Temiscouata

By ck, on November 30th, 2010

Well, I noticed that a good many in Vaughan seem to prefer glitter over substance in voting in Robocop Fantino, but only by the slimmest of margins. Will this mean an early winter election? Could be, if Steve wants to ensure that Fantino run again…as mentioned before, I don’t see Fantino enjoying the . . . → Read More: “Stars” Shine in Federal By-Elections; Not So Much In Kamouraska-Temiscouata

Kamouraska-Temiscouata–The Quebec Version of Vaughan & Why Canadians Should Pay Attention To This By-Election Race–(UPDATE)

By ck, on November 29th, 2010

While Canadians are keeping an eye of the three federal by-election races happening today, particularly the hotly contested riding of Vaughan, there is a Quebec provincial by-election happening today as well–Kamouraska-Temiscouata. Like Vaughan, this by-election is also the test of leadership. The fate of premier Jean Charest and Parti-Quebecois leader, Pauline Marois will largely . . . → Read More: Kamouraska-Temiscouata–The Quebec Version of Vaughan & Why Canadians Should Pay Attention To This By-Election Race–(UPDATE)

La Marois Is Desperate: Is There Anything She Won’t Do To Be Premier?

By ck, on November 19th, 2010

I’m sure most have followed the circus that is Quebec politics these days. Premier Jean Charest is the cheese standing alone while everyone; right/left; federalist/separatist; Anglophone/Francophone are all calling for his head served on a silver platter these days. Everybody’s singing oops! Sorry, make that shrieking from the same song book; demanding a . . . → Read More: La Marois Is Desperate: Is There Anything She Won’t Do To Be Premier?