I have always thought it unfortunate and unwise that the Opposition feels so compelled to oppose everything proposed by the government, both federally and provincially. Of course, we all know that “holding their feet to the fire” (deemed a solemn responsibility) has more attraction if it also embarrasses the ruling party and gives those in opposition a leg up in the next election. In that sense, it can be expected as par for the course that agreement will be the least likely path chosen by the opposition when new legislation is put forward or issues are raised. Read more...(983 words, estimated 3:56 mins reading time)
Even if perhaps 20,000 people came to Parliament Hill yesterday to proclaim a pro-life Canada, to a great many observers, the apparent rejection and imminent defeat of Motion 312 in the House of Commons would seem to herald the end of the abortion debate in Canada. The motion, a modest proposal at best, is Kitchener Centre MP Stephen Woodworth’s earnest initiative to assess if indeed the fetus is a human being or simply protoplasm and a mere appendage to a woman’s body. Yes, obviously this question is all about whether abortion entails the taking of a human life and whether it should enjoy the unrestricted access that it currently does in Canada. Read more...(739 words, estimated 2:57 mins reading time)
When following a news story, it’s good to go to the experts who can weigh in for accuracy. Thus, when 19,600 prolife marchers converge on Ottawa, any self-respecting news agency would certainly go to a math expert—say the RCMP—to get an accurate count. Their rough guess: 10,000. That’s a good scientific model to follow. I suspect that if the RCMP had failed in their duty, another “unbiased” observer could have been dug up to give an opinion. “Then they suborned witnesses…” comes to mind… Read more...(594 words, estimated 2:23 mins reading time)
Totalitaria is a beautiful tropical island. On could call it a paradise. It’s handsome people live in a land of perpetual and lush vegetation that provide for every human need. One of the most attractive aspects of life in Totalitaria is the absence of problems and worries! Read more...(667 words, estimated 2:40 mins reading time)
These days one need only open the CBC News webpage to find a thorough exposé of the latest alleged skullduggery of the Conservative government (i.e. The “Harper Government” as it is affectionately known by the downstream media.) Yesterday, CBC (the official organ of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition) had a Live! headline about Thomas Mulcair addressing the NDP Caucus on the anniversary of their “historic victory.” (Excuse me? Rising to the status of Official Opposition is certainly an achievement but I thought “victory” would be a word reserved for, er, the victors…like the Conservatives who—deserving or not—won a majority government.) Read more...(654 words, estimated 2:37 mins reading time)
In an article applauding the work of Kevin Page and his Parliamentary Budget Office, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation called on Parliament to protect the independent work of that office by giving it that status and independence of the office of the Auditor General. Read more...(363 words, estimated 1:27 mins reading time)
