Sister Sage's Musings

Election 42 — Post Mortem

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 18:33:33 +0000

Well boys n girls, I was proven wrong and I am very happy about that. I was so sure Harper was going to get that majority again. I believed the Liberals’ campaign would’ve fallen off the rail somehow and it almost did. His name was Dan Gagnier. I thought for sure, that incident would’ve . . . → Read More: Election 42 — Post Mortem ]]>

A Would Be Harper Concession Speech

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:13:23 +0000

Friends! Wait a minute! I mean…ENEMIES!!!

Well, it looks like that Drama teacher with the nice hair just won. But, Friends! What exactly have you won? (cue in the faux “Price is Right” cash register)

Higher Taxes! No more child benefit! Small businesses and large alike will close shop! Let me be clear, Justin . . . → Read More: A Would Be Harper Concession Speech ]]> /2015/10/16/a-would-be-harper-concession-speech/feed/ 3 Why Harper Will Win a Majority /2015/10/14/why-harper-will-win-a-majority/ /2015/10/14/why-harper-will-win-a-majority/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2015 02:19:16 +0000 /?p=14192 I have known for some time. Even long before that scandal regarding Liberal campaign co-chair, Daniel Gagnier erupted today all over the news pages. I knew the Liberal high polling numbers of late were fragile at best. For a few days, it looked like a trend was happening. Some of those torn between NDP . . . → Read More: Why Harper Will Win a Majority ]]>

Speculation in the Event of a Harpercon Minority–It’s Not What Many are Predicting

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 22:50:21 +0000

Many are speculating this scenario as many pundits are predicting a weak Harpercon minority. Both the Signal and threehundredeight.com seat count projections are pointing in that direction, however, as days pass, Harper’s seat count projections increase. Many in that crucial 905 belt around Toronto are tight 2 way Liberal-Con races where Harpercons are the . . . → Read More: Speculation in the Event of a Harpercon Minority–It’s Not What Many are Predicting ]]>

Jagdish Grewal the Harpercon Version of Andre Forbes?

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 06:38:15 +0000

Boys n girls, Jagdish Grewal, the Harpercon candidate running in Mississauga-Malton, has taken a cue from the Michelle Bachman playbook, believing that one can “cure” and “pray away” the gay. It came out in a community Punjabi news page that:

Can The Trans Pacific Partnership Help Thomas Mulcair?

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 05:57:08 +0000

Boys n girls, the Trans Pacific Partnership has been agreed upon and by the looks of things, only needs to be ratified which should happen soon. Stephen Harper is touting this basically as the greatest thing since sliced bread. Claims it will create jobs, open our markets, lower prices on dairy and chicken, yadda, . . . → Read More: Can The Trans Pacific Partnership Help Thomas Mulcair? ]]>

About Last Night, Mon Amour -Face a Face TVA Debate Review

Sat, 03 Oct 2015 06:39:59 +0000

Boys n girls, I have to admit that the French language face a face debate on TVA was a bit of a disappointment for me. There were some funny moments, one in particular that everybody will be talking about for awhile. I’ll get to that later; hint: it was a Freudian slip by Justin . . . → Read More: About Last Night, Mon Amour -Face a Face TVA Debate Review ]]>

Some Thoughts On the Munk Debate

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:06:26 +0000

The only debate I had managed to watch during this election cycle. Hence one I can finally comment on with an informed mind. At first I thought, Foreign Affairs, eeh Gad! This is not a bread and butter topic. I had missed the pertinent debates before. I think many would agree. According to this . . . → Read More: Some Thoughts On the Munk Debate ]]>

Niqabs! Polling Station Phobias! Balanced Budgets! Why This Latest EKOS Poll Needs to be Taken Seriously

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 18:02:27 +0000

Well boys n girls, the latest poll came out from EKOS and it is no longer a 3 way tie (warning, the choir I normally preach to will not like this post). Harper is out ahead now with 35.4% with the Liberals and NDP in a virtual tie trailing behind them by approximately 10 . . . → Read More: Niqabs! Polling Station Phobias! Balanced Budgets! Why This Latest EKOS Poll Needs to be Taken Seriously ]]>

And Now For Election Time — A Completely “Scientific” Poll–Yes, Margaret Atwood’s Turnip is in the Running

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 01:11:09 +0000

I put a similar poll up during the 2011 election campaign here. I think I will do it again. Yes, boys n girls, Margaret Atwood’s turnip is included again.

My Take On Thomas Mulcair Not Participating in Debates Without Harper

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:45:53 +0000

Well, boys n girls, the bitch has come back at least, temporarily. Before I go on with this post, I would like to say that one of the reasons I haven’t been posting (other than ongoing personal and health issues) is that I have realized for some time now that my progressive friends and . . . → Read More: My Take On Thomas Mulcair Not Participating in Debates Without Harper ]]>

Sockeye Mortality, Climate Change and Responsibility

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 04:19:32 +0000

I came across this article on Sockeye mortality on the west coast this year due to catastrophic high temperatures in the rivers. What really blew me away was the language the scientist used and his focus, strangely, on “talking points” and messaging.

Question, an Exercise in Nation Building, Part Three

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 05:00:37 +0000

What is more important, your political ideology or your country?

An Exercise in Nation Building, Part Two

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 02:09:48 +0000

Thank you to my 9 readers for responding to my last question. Clearly, you are all very intelligent and discerning readers.

Canada has a wealth of fresh water, yet we have no regulatory structure to protect it as a common asset.

Tonight’s question… Is water a human right? Which is a kind of a . . . → Read More: An Exercise in Nation Building, Part Two ]]>

An exercise in Nation Building

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 05:24:22 +0000

Hi everyone.

I am going to attempt an exercise in nation building here in that I think that we have been damaged as a people and I think that we need to heal together. So, I am going to ask you one question and I would really love it if you replied in the . . . → Read More: An exercise in Nation Building ]]> /2015/07/29/an-exercise-in-nation-building/feed/ 13 Where in the World is Christy Clark? /2015/07/06/where-in-the-world-is-christy-clark/ /2015/07/06/where-in-the-world-is-christy-clark/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2015 05:35:57 +0000 /?p=14097 BC is burning.

Universal Health Care

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 04:09:45 +0000

Why did I wait so long? Fear of not being able to afford the treatment. Yes, because Health care is not universal, at least not in . . . → Read More: Universal Health Care ]]> /2015/06/16/universal-health-care/feed/ 0 Dear Angus Reid Forum /2015/06/08/dear-angus-reid-forum/ /2015/06/08/dear-angus-reid-forum/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2015 03:31:28 +0000 /?p=14092

Stun News Can Stun No More — Some Thoughts and Questions

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 05:12:37 +0000

Boys n girls, we have learned of the demise of Stun News. Permanently as of 5AM tomorrow.

Be Careful What You Wish For, Justin, Evie & Dimitri Are Not Nice People

Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:39:18 +0000

Boys n girls, as I am sure you’ve all heard by now, Evie Adams has defected to the Liberals. At first, when I read the releases about this, I thought, not really a big deal. I posted an article on my facebook page with my usual quick snarky remarks. Overall, though, not really a . . . → Read More: Be Careful What You Wish For, Justin, Evie & Dimitri Are Not Nice People ]]>