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When I was a Youngster
An Open Letter to our Political Leaders
It’s Spring. Sharpen Your Pitchforks.
Ron Liepert, Conservative Nom For Calgary-Signal Hill, Tells Jason Kenney Where to Go
Jim Flaherty’s Death Does Not Warrant the Hero Worship he Has Been Receiving
Is Anyone Capable of Critical Thinking? Does Anyone Even Care?
The Middle Class, an open letter to Tom Mulcair (and whomever else may be listening)
Why This Anglo Supports Quebec Solidaire and So Should Other Progressive Anglos
Jason Kenney Gets His Job Data From Kijiji — Myths Regarding Labour & Skills Shortages Debunked
Come Join the Dark Side! We Got Poutine, Pepsi and Jos Louis! (Mise a Jour) — Part D’Uh??

Why This Anglo Supports Quebec Solidaire and So Should Other Progressive Anglos

By ck, on March 30th, 2014

Well, boys n girls, one week before the election. Advanced polling starts today. After the sparring on Facebook and Twitter with other Quebec Anglos who are progressive as to why the Quebec Liberal Party doesn’t deserve our votes and that yes, there is indeed a choice in voting. Yup, I’ve heard all the . . . → Read More: Why This Anglo Supports Quebec Solidaire and So Should Other Progressive Anglos

Thursday Night’s Quebec Election Leader’s Debate and The Power of Misinformation

By ck, on March 22nd, 2014

I’m a bit late giving my opinions here, but here goes.

First off, for those who complained or mocked Pauline Marois for being, shall we say, animated, would you rather a debate where everybody is standing still like statues and speaking in a monotonic voice? Perhaps where they all basically agreed with each . . . → Read More: Thursday Night’s Quebec Election Leader’s Debate and The Power of Misinformation

Thomas Mulcair is Right — Quebec Voters Should Not Base Their Votes on a Single Issue

By ck, on March 6th, 2014

Finally, a voice of reason amongst the hysteria of the Quebec election campaign. It is that of Tom Mulcair on Power and Politics with Evan Solomon:

But speaking on CBC News Network’sPower & Politics, Mulcair added, “We shouldn’t be voting on only one issue — we should be looking at the overall offer . . . → Read More: Thomas Mulcair is Right — Quebec Voters Should Not Base Their Votes on a Single Issue

Tags: Federalism v sovereignty , Parti Quebecois , Pauline Marois , Quebec Election 2014 , Quebec Liberal Party , Quebec Solidaire , Thomas Mulcair | Category: Culture wars , Media Fail , Quebec Politics | 4 comments - (Comments are closed) | Recommend this at:

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Quebec Election 2014; Not Much to See, But Watch The Fun of Watching Many Diving Into Their Fainting Couches!

By ck, on March 5th, 2014

Aaaarrrrggghhhh!! She blows! La Marois went and did what many were predicting she’d do — she called an election for April 7 — a short campaign at that. Polls seem to indicate that La Marois and the PQ are primed to win a majority. Already many, particularly the Angryphone set are all choking . . . → Read More: Quebec Election 2014; Not Much to See, But Watch The Fun of Watching Many Diving Into Their Fainting Couches!

Is He Serious About Health Care and How We Should Embrace a Referendum on Quebec Sovereignty Instead of Cringing at it

By ck, on February 7th, 2014

Earlier today, CJAD’s Trivia Show co-host and writer, Dan Laxer posted a comment on his Facebook page. Here it is verbatim:

Wait a minute. Did you just say referendum? Those are expensive, aren’t they? Does this mean we’ll have to make cuts to health and education again, sacrifice the infrastructure, and shelve plans . . . → Read More: Is He Serious About Health Care and How We Should Embrace a Referendum on Quebec Sovereignty Instead of Cringing at it

Tags: Bill C-23 , Dan Laxer , Democracy , Federalism v sovereignty , Parti Quebecois , Quebec Liberal Party | Category: Media Fail , Quebec Politics , Stupidity | Comments are closed | Recommend this at:

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A Politician Who Keeps Her Promise and How Long Will Pauline Marois and the PQ Last?

By ck, on September 23rd, 2012

Pauline Marois had a very busy first day of school, boys ‘n’ girls. After the first day school, by decree, La Marois has scrapped the proposed tuition hike for at least this year, struck the most contentious and punitive portions of Bill 78 (now Bill 12), issued a permanent moratorium on the production . . . → Read More: A Politician Who Keeps Her Promise and How Long Will Pauline Marois and the PQ Last?

Stevie Spiteful Kisses and Makes Up With Lyin’ Brian and Premier Johnny-Boy And Who Would Wave the Maple Leaf Alongside Harper?

By ck, on June 23rd, 2012

It is indeed true, boys ‘n’ girls, Stevie Spiteful just added the unthinkable to his repertoire: grovelling to former foes: Lyin’ Brian Mulroney and Premier Johnny-Boy. Get this, boys ‘n’ girls, Stevie Spiteful is starting to care about La Belle Province these days. Oh my! I wonder why?

Stephen Harper held a secret . . . → Read More: Stevie Spiteful Kisses and Makes Up With Lyin’ Brian and Premier Johnny-Boy And Who Would Wave the Maple Leaf Alongside Harper?

Trying To Understand Politics In Quebec These Days–Part 1–Is Sovereignty Really Dead? The Potential Resurrection of Gilles Duceppe

By ck, on November 30th, 2011

I had heard nothing from the federalist media, particularly from those from the right who say nothing but sovereignty is dead in la belle province. The evidence they have? Well, some polls, which I do take with a grain of salt–the usual suspects–Leger Marketing. Sadly, that is all most Quebecers have to work . . . → Read More: Trying To Understand Politics In Quebec These Days–Part 1–Is Sovereignty Really Dead? The Potential Resurrection of Gilles Duceppe

Francois Legault Finally Announces Official Launch of His New Provincial Party–Coalition pour l’Avenir du Quebec Tomorrow

By ck, on November 13th, 2011

Well, boys ‘n’ girls, it looks like this is the moment many have been waiting for; the moment where Francois Legault’s fictitious party becomes a reality. He is to announce this tomorrow. It should be interesting to see how those same polls who had Legault on top, as a fictitious party, will have . . . → Read More: Francois Legault Finally Announces Official Launch of His New Provincial Party–Coalition pour l’Avenir du Quebec Tomorrow

And Now, Let the Leadership Race Games Begin…But Before That, Let’s View The Quebec Challenge

By ck, on August 29th, 2011

Speculation regarding Jack Layton’s successor had already begun within days following his death. Personally, I thought it was in poor taste. Kind of predatorial, really. I mean, couldn’t we bury Jack first before getting to this new business? Anyway, it’s all now in full swing as of today and as Jean Lapierre mentioned . . . → Read More: And Now, Let the Leadership Race Games Begin…But Before That, Let’s View The Quebec Challenge

Tags: Federalism v sovereignty , Jack Layton , NDP leadership race 2012 , The NDP | Category: Opposition Politics , Quebec Politics , Special events | 2 comments - (Comments are closed) | Recommend this at:

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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

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

Tags: Bill 101 , Dumb Election Slogans , election 2011 , Federalism v sovereignty , Francophonie , Harpercons , The Bloc Quebecois , The Liberals , Thomas Mulcair | Category: Culture wars , Dirty Political Strategies , Media Fail , Political Entertainment , Quebec Politics , Special events , Stupidity | 2 comments - (Comments are closed) | Recommend this at:

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“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?

Tags: election 2011 , Federalism v sovereignty , Gilles Duceppe , Parti Quebecois , Pauline Marois , Punditry , The Bloc Quebecois | Category: Quebec Politics , Special events | Comments are closed | Recommend this at:

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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?

Tags: Brian Jean , election 2011 , Federalism v sovereignty , Harpercons , Political blackmail , The Bloc Quebecois , Wingnuttery | Category: Culture wars , Dirty Political Strategies , malevolence , Political Entertainment , Quebec Politics , Stupidity | 2 comments - (Comments are closed) | Recommend this at:

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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??

Tags: adq , Bernard Drainville , Charles Sirois , Coalition pour l'Avenir du Quebec , Federalism v sovereignty , Francois Legault , Gerard Deltell , Gilles Duceppe , Parti Quebecois , Pauline Marois , Reseau Liberte Quebec | Category: Quebec Politics , Special events , Uncategorized | One comment - (Comments are closed) | Recommend this at:

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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!

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Thursday Night’s Quebec Election Leader’s Debate and The Power of Misinformation

Thomas Mulcair is Right — Quebec Voters Should Not Base Their Votes on a Single Issue

Quebec Election 2014; Not Much to See, But Watch The Fun of Watching Many Diving Into Their Fainting Couches!

Is He Serious About Health Care and How We Should Embrace a Referendum on Quebec Sovereignty Instead of Cringing at it

A Politician Who Keeps Her Promise and How Long Will Pauline Marois and the PQ Last?

Stevie Spiteful Kisses and Makes Up With Lyin’ Brian and Premier Johnny-Boy And Who Would Wave the Maple Leaf Alongside Harper?

Trying To Understand Politics In Quebec These Days–Part 1–Is Sovereignty Really Dead? The Potential Resurrection of Gilles Duceppe

Francois Legault Finally Announces Official Launch of His New Provincial Party–Coalition pour l’Avenir du Quebec Tomorrow

And Now, Let the Leadership Race Games Begin…But Before That, Let’s View The Quebec Challenge

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

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?

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

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??

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

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