Speaking Of Arrogant Pols

I see Queen Elizabeth is dropping in on Nova Scotia, during the upcoming election. No, not that Queen Elizabeth, this one. All she asks is that all the other parties not run anyone against her. Not too much to ask in a general election, eh? The fact that this seat could possibly be won by the NDP (they were the second place party last time out) and thus hurt the Liberals profile in the province, I'm sure had no bearing on her decision. Splitting the vote in a riding the Liberals and Greens couldn't win in anyway and re-electing a Tory is preferable to the Liberals (and Ms. May) than chancing an NDP victory, I guess.

For the record, Elizabeth May lives in Ottawa and has done so since 1985. Is there some problem running where you live Elizabeth?

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One Man's Ambition

Don't let Harper fool you. If he tries to pull the plug on Parliament in the next week, it won't be because the opposition is blocking his crime bills. This is about one man's ambition to rule Canada as a king. Canadians should ask themselves and any Tory candidate coming to the door, whether it is worth $225 million tax dollars and a third trip to the polls in three years to fulfill Stephen Harper's private dream? I am sure the NDP is ready for an election and it is in pretty good shape economically, but I am also sure they would rather keep this parliament going to get things like the Clean Air Act passed. What a waste of time and our money.

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Bill Blaikie, Class Act

I see Bill Blaikie is retiring. He is a classy guy and parliament will miss him. I guess he couldn't stand the debauchery that passes for politics in the modern era. Who can blame him? I wish him all the best in his retirement. I suspect we will hear from him again.

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NDP Ads Are Awesome

All I can say is, it's about time. These ads are positive and frankly, brilliant. "Don't let them tell you it can't be done." What a great slogan. It is the rebirth of left wing populism. I have been waiting for years for this moment.

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Someone Else In Warren's Sights

From yesterday's blog:

Greetings from Florida. On our way to the Mouse House.

A few of us are trying to figure out who this bigot [canadianobserver.wordpress.com] is. Tips can be sent to the usual place, at wkinsella@hotmail.com.

Time to shine a light on another coackroach! (sic)

I took a look at that site and I must say, I am confused. Aside from calling Kinsella an "ass", which is admittedly schoolyardish, I didn't see much "bigotry" on display. What I did see was a lot of questioning of the policies of the government of Israel and a skepticism of the opinion leaders of the North American Jewish community. That may or may not be wrong headed, but it in no way satisfies the definition of bigotry. Mr. Kinsella should take care that, in his legitimate zeal to defend the Jewish community against anti-Semitism, he does not cross into anti-democratic stifling of dissent.

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Something For Mario To Consider

Private health care advocate and Quebec Premier wannabe, Mario Dumont should take a look at the mother of all private systems in yesterday's Slate Magazine:

The current system is increasingly inaccessible to many poor and lower-middle-class people (about 47 million Americans lack health insurance, up from about 40 million in 2000); those lucky enough to have coverage are paying steadily more and/or receiving steadily fewer benefits; the increasingly complex warfare between insurers and hospitals over who pays the bills is gobbling up a great deal of money and resources; and the end result is that the United States pays roughly twice as much per capita for health care as Canada, France, and the United Kingdom yet experiences slightly lower life expectancy than those countries and significantly higher infant mortality. The problems inherent in the U.S. system of health care are literally killing people.

Sure makes me want to switch to a private insurance system. How about you?

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Tory Trough Watch

I see another of the Prime Minister's friends has decided to lobby the government. The lobbying frenzy is starting to take on a decidedly Liberal smell. Soon, very soon, the scandal watch will begin and the circle of life will be complete.

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