Afghanistan: Who's On First?

The questions we need to ask ourselves are who is making policy for this country viz. Afghanistan, the elected Gordon O'Connor, or the unelected Rick Hiller? And, since the Tory party appears to be trying to turn the Canadian military into its own private militia, does it matter?

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May Off Target

The Jurist points out that Elizabeth May is selling out the Green's by appearing to accept Alberta's "intensity targets" dodge.

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NoteTo Progressives

Coming out in favour of civil liberties better positions the Liberals to make their classic, and usually successful, feint to the left during the next election campaign. (emphasis mine)

If Tom Walkom understands that the Liberals are frauds and that any move to the left is just a "feint", why don't you?

Update: One other thing, progressives. Do you think Noam Chomsky is like Heinrich Himmler? If so vote Liberal. If not, there are alternatives.

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Proportionality

For the record, I support the state of Israel (even though I think their government is often off track). I think questioning its existence is stupid and useless and frankly, repugnant. I also vote NDP. As a supporter of the state of Israel, it pains me when I see major, "pro-Israel" lobby groups, hanging around (and even celebrating) with people who support Israel only as a means to bring about the end of the world, in fulfillment of their twisted interpretation of the Christian faith. These "friends" of Israel are the ones we should be worried about. These are the people we need to warn the population against. Instead, we read a condemnation (justified as it is) only of the rantings of a Canadian political blogger, with no real power or influence. I think we need to get some perspective here. Which of the two is the real threat to Israel, the embrace of its "supporters" of Christian fundamentalists, from the last superpower on earth, or the writings of a guy from London, Ontario?

I respect Warren Kinsella. I have only met him once, at a blogging party in Toronto, and I have to say he is a delightful and charming guy. I just wish he would recognize the difference between a real threat to Israel and a fake one.

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One Nation, Divisible....Oops

Wells is on fire over the whole "partition" of Quebec. I wonder when (if?) Harper will have anything to say about this? I suspect he will be too busy judging ice-fishing derbies to comment.

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Cult Of Contrived Masculinity

I meant to mention this gem by Glenn Greenwald. Read and see if you don't agree that many of the themes he describes, the appeal of the "strong leader" to men who feel under threat, the attempt to portray the opposition as emasculated, etc., are playing out here too. It really is an interesting glimpse into the psychology of the modern conservative movement.

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Culture Of Corruption: Tory Edition

It has taken less than two years for the Tories to be absorbed into their own little culture of corruption. Take this case for example. Does one have to use much of one's imagination to picture the Tory reaction if this story had come to light during the Liberal years (Mr. Speaker, this just shows the cozy relationship between the ruling party and the big banks, etc.)? All hell would have broken loose. Now...not so much. I guess it all depends who is being cozy with the big banks, eh?

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