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FRöKSPOKE: November 2007
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Saturday, November 03, 2007. Finally: Harper makes a mistake. The Globe and Mail reports today that Stephen Harper "almost dared" the opposition parties to continue their calls for a public inquiry on Brian Mulroney's alleged tax evasion. From the CBC. Do they really want to say that I, as prime minister, should have a free hand to launch inquiries against my predecessors? Harper asked reporters Friday in Halifax following a speech to the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples. I'd shout. "Anyone who betrays...
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FRöKSPOKE: October 2007
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Sunday, October 21, 2007. Stormy thoughts, hectic schedule. My mind is a stormcloud of cynical thoughts. My Liberal party, it seems, cannot find unity in its opposition status. At every turn, they have allowed themselves to be outfoxed by Stephen Harper, and have, in the face of adversity, allowed petty rivalries, grudges, and outright selfishness to erode their unity and besmirch their public image. My party is in disarray. And my thoughts on this are many. Thursday, October 04, 2007. Well, it's officia...
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FRöKSPOKE: August 2007
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Friday, August 31, 2007. Has Fred missed his moment? And you know, I can't explain why not. What is Thompson waiting for? And apparently Fred's numbers have started to dwindle a bit. From the Fix. Has Fred missed his moment? Thursday, August 30, 2007. RIM and Microsoft - should Ottawa intervene? RIM stocks were up today due to a rumour floating around Bay Street – Microsoft might be interested in buying RIM. Oh God, not RIM. Could it be? Microsoft has been mentioned as a possible buyer," Frederic Ruffy, ...
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FRöKSPOKE: Dion: finally taking control of his image
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Thursday, September 20, 2007. Dion: finally taking control of his image. Wow After allowing the Conservatives to define his image for him, after months of floundering outside the public eye, after losing the key Liberal riding of Outremont and suffering the criticisms of pundits and party members, Stephan Dion is finally talking straight, taking ownership, and redefining his image. I'm taking the responsibility," Dion told the CBC's French-language television program Téléjournal Wednesday night. Self-ass...
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FRöKSPOKE: Throne Speech showdown (part 1)
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Tuesday, September 25, 2007. Throne Speech showdown (part 1). As discussed in a previous post, the Harper Conservatives will read a throne speech this fall, in hopes of launching a new parliamentary session and breathing some life into their otherwise stale legislative agenda. But because throne speeches are considered “confidence” motions in the House, the opposition parties will have the opportunity to bring down the government and call an election. The big question: will they do it? Duceppe has “...
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FRöKSPOKE: Harpers hilarious non-ultimatum
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Thursday, October 04, 2007. Well, it's official. For those of you who have been sitting on the fence for the past few years, the results are finally in:. Stephen Harper has a sense of humour. How else could you explain the ridiculous ultimatum. He posed to the opposition parties yesterday? From today's Globe and Mail:. And think how nice it will be to take the pesky "opposition" out of "opposition parties.". Will be a no-confidence motion! Down comes the government! The opposition thinks emissions target...
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FRöKSPOKE: Throne Speech showdown (part 2)
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007. Throne Speech showdown (part 2). As promised in part one. Of this two-part post, I will here finish my analysis of the fall Throne Speech showdown, and attempt to answer this fall's big political questions: will the opposition parties bring down the government? And will the Harper Conservatives be looking to compromise, or go to the voters? Part 2 examines the Liberal and Conservative perspectives on the issue. On to the showdown! That Dion has taken a harder line:. Dion al...
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FRöKSPOKE: Stormy thoughts, hectic schedule
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Sunday, October 21, 2007. Stormy thoughts, hectic schedule. My mind is a stormcloud of cynical thoughts. My Liberal party, it seems, cannot find unity in its opposition status. At every turn, they have allowed themselves to be outfoxed by Stephen Harper, and have, in the face of adversity, allowed petty rivalries, grudges, and outright selfishness to erode their unity and besmirch their public image. My party is in disarray. And my thoughts on this are many. Probably because they know they can do it, and...
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FRöKSPOKE: MMP: The Commies aren't coming (probably)
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Tuesday, September 25, 2007. MMP: The Commies aren't coming (probably). Over numerous discussions on the Ontario referendum, I have noticed an interesting trend: many people are worried that the MMP system will hold the Parliamentary door open for Communist party members in the Commons. This is an interesting, and surprising, objection. I have two reactions I want to briefly outline:. 2) And besides, if Ontarians vote for them, shouldn't the Communist Party get the representation it deserves? If history ...
