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

ck — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 20:32:43 +0000

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

Barely Five Minutes After He Was Announced Leader of The Bloc Quebecois, Daniel Paille is Out of The Starting Gate

ck — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:21:59 +0000

It’s official, Daniel Paille has won the Bloc Quebecois leadership with a little over 61% on the second ballot (they used a preferential voting system). Ahuntsic MP, Maria Mourani came in second and Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapedia’s rookie MP, Jean-Francois Fortin came in third and was knocked off the second round.

I contend that this is . . . → Read More: Barely Five Minutes After He Was Announced Leader of The Bloc Quebecois, Daniel Paille is Out of The Starting Gate

Quelle Surprise, The House of Commons Voted To Support The Continued Sale of Asbestos

ck — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:53:16 +0000

Well, it’s now official. The NDP’s motion brought to the House of Commons to ban the sale of asbestos was struck down today.

By a vote of 152-123 this evening the House defeated the NDP’s motion on asbestos. The New Democrats, Liberals and Elizabeth May voted in favour, the Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois voted . . . → Read More: Quelle Surprise, The House of Commons Voted To Support The Continued Sale of Asbestos

Witch Hunt On Nycole Turmel Shows How Much of Canada Really Doesn’t Get The Bloc Quebecois, Forgets Certain Precedents, And Priorities Screwed

ck — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:42:46 +0000

I’m still on the road, in Ford Nation. I thank my co-bloggers for keeping Sister Sage’s Musings current while I’m away. I have quick access to a hotel computer, so I will be brief. The title pretty much explains how I feel about the tweets and the general reactions from the blogosphere and the . . . → Read More: Witch Hunt On Nycole Turmel Shows How Much of Canada Really Doesn’t Get The Bloc Quebecois, Forgets Certain Precedents, And Priorities Screwed

Trouble In Pequiste Paradise–This Time Over That White Elephant For a Non-Existent NHL Franchise

ck — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:41:54 +0000

I always knew this would happen eventually. Perhaps not over that ridiculous proposed hockey amphitheatre of Regis Labeaume’s in Quebec City for the non-existent resurrection of the Quebec Nordiques, but I knew that despite Pauline Marois’s whopping 93% approval vote at her leadership review last April, that the knives would still be continuing to . . . → Read More: Trouble In Pequiste Paradise–This Time Over That White Elephant For a Non-Existent NHL Franchise

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

ck — Mon, 02 May 2011 02:23:32 +0000

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

Thanks Brad Wall, This Quebecoise Luvs Ya Too!

ck — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:16:54 +0000

One thing about this out of place constitutional debate happening these days is a further realization that Quebec is just not welcome in this country.

Now, the premier of Saskatchewan, Brad Wall shows us tonight just how much he luvs us Quebeckers:

“The notion that Mr. Ignatieff may choose to not recognize the democratic . . . → Read More: Thanks Brad Wall, This Quebecoise Luvs Ya Too!

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

ck — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:09:43 +0000

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 bringing . . . → 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?

ck — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:17:20 +0000

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 Bloc’s . . . → 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?

ck — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 02:49:46 +0000

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 the . . . → Read More: A Vote For The Liberals Is a Vote For the Bloc? How Does That Work?

CK’s Quebec Riding Watch Part 2–Rest of La Belle Province

ck — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:31:54 +0000

I’m back to deliver my thoughts on the rest of the province. You can refer to part 1, Montreal riding watch here.

As I’ve mentioned yesterday, Jean Charest will not be intervening in this election because of his poor reputation at this time as well as the deal he signed with the Harpercons regarding . . . → Read More: CK’s Quebec Riding Watch Part 2–Rest of La Belle Province

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

ck — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:25:57 +0000

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 5 . . . → Read More: Gilles Duceppe’s Brilliant Move–Most Completely Miss The Ball, Including Andre Pratte, It Appears

Puzzling: The Bloc Quebecois and the NDP Questions

ck — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:50:15 +0000

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 and . . . → Read More: Puzzling: The Bloc Quebecois and the NDP Questions

Jack Got Lucky, Or Did He? Iggy On The Hot Seat. Bloc With Nothing To Lose. Stevie and Candy, Only Themselves To Blame–Some Last Thoughts Before Gun Registry Vote Tomorrow

ck — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:16:50 +0000

Dear readers, let’s forget for a moment where we stand on the long gun registry and gun control for a moment–it’s not what this post is about. It’s solely about leadership and politics that have led to this point. Really, for the sake of this post, we could insert a vote on any given . . . → Read More: Jack Got Lucky, Or Did He? Iggy On The Hot Seat. Bloc With Nothing To Lose. Stevie and Candy, Only Themselves To Blame–Some Last Thoughts Before Gun Registry Vote Tomorrow

Long Form Census Debacle: Nothing More Than an Attempt at a Perfect Storm For an Election Call For Steve

ck — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:06:51 +0000

With all the blogosphere talking about the potential for Stevie scrapping the long census form; one should stop and ask a few questions. This is, after all, Stevie, the master tactician. One must question the timing of all of this. Not only is it the middle of summer. This is basically happening on the . . . → Read More: Long Form Census Debacle: Nothing More Than an Attempt at a Perfect Storm For an Election Call For Steve

Some Red Herring With Your Flap Jacks, Perhaps?

ck — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:20:16 +0000

Ok, all together now; YUCK!!!

I caught this piece over at Montreal Simon’s, complete with cheesy photo (when it comes to Master Steve, is there any other kind?) of him flipping rather oddly shaped pancakes at a Calgary Stampede Breakfast, complete with plaid shirt. I was going to comment over at his place, but . . . → Read More: Some Red Herring With Your Flap Jacks, Perhaps?

Is Pauline Marois Lying or is She Being Shoved Out The Door By Gilles Duceppe?

ck — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:55:20 +0000

Gilles Duceppe has been throwing a monkey wrench into the overpriced G8/G20 festivities by sending letters to world leaders promoting Quebec sovereignty.

“As I am sure you are aware, Quebec is a nation in its own right,” Duceppe wrote in the English version of the letter, dated June 9, 2010. “There is a strong . . . → Read More: Is Pauline Marois Lying or is She Being Shoved Out The Door By Gilles Duceppe?

Another ‘Coalition’ Problem — the Bloc Quebecois — Whether They’re In or Out

ck — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:42:15 +0000

Here a coalition, there a coalition, everywhere a coalition. Whatever. This talk isn’t going to let up. Everyone is going to have their theories. I’ve read my share of them. Many offering nothing original from the the only way is to merge the left as the right ot no it would be suicide. Both . . . → Read More: Another ‘Coalition’ Problem — the Bloc Quebecois — Whether They’re In or Out

Something We Can All Get Behind…But How Long Will That Last?

ck — Sun, 16 May 2010 14:17:01 +0000

It seems that a new Facebook group created by Harpercon blogger, Derek Fildebrandt no less, is once again getting Canadians together from all political stripes, it would seem, for now, anyway. We all want to see the MPs expenses made public and as well they should be made public. After hearing about how Porky . . . → Read More: Something We Can All Get Behind…But How Long Will That Last?

Gilles Duceppe: Just Another Pawn in Steve’s Culture War? Or Could Duceppe Really be More Dangerous to Him Down The Road?

ck — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:02:14 +0000

After reading a post from Cathie in Canada, where she was recently polled over the phone by Harris-Decima about whether or not she would support opposition MPs signing an oath of confidentiality, which, while underhanded, may or may not fall under Milliken’s rule, depending how you view that (remember, he did provide a way . . . → Read More: Gilles Duceppe: Just Another Pawn in Steve’s Culture War? Or Could Duceppe Really be More Dangerous to Him Down The Road?