Monthly Archives: November 2008

The Conservative Party Talking Points

Fisking The Conservative Party talking points. The Galloping Beaver Prior post on the talking points here.

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Opposition reaches coalition agreement

CBC: A deal has been negotiated between NDP Leader Jack Layton and Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion that would see them form a coalition government for two and a half years, the CBC’s Keith Boag reported, citing sources. The NDP would … Continue reading

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Conservative Party of Canada taped opposition call

Is it legal for the ruling federal party in Canada to tape the phone call of an opposition caucus? The Conservative Party of Canada released the transcript of an NDP conference call to media this afternoon. And they are bragging … Continue reading

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Fresh Fire/Todd Bentley Canadian board issues statement

What a sorry read this is. The latest missive from Fresh Fire Canada about Todd Bentley. The Canadian board admits the neo-charismatic media* star has dumped them. He finally gave his resignation in writing and they are not clear if he has … Continue reading

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Conservative talking Points

Coming Soon to Radio Stations Near You (and newspapers, and e-mail etc) The Conservatives are revving up their party machine to try to win the high stakes game of political chicken they triggered with the tabling of their fiscal update … Continue reading

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Prime Minister Dion, Harper?

Who will blink first? I think Harper will back down. Personal opinion: I think a short term coalition is doable. Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Governor-General Michaelle-Jean is out of the country on state visits, due back December 7th. She … Continue reading

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connexions

I see connexions is down -  it is my home away from home and a popular Methodist blog in Wales. Richard, while you’re working to get your blog back up – your log in is still good here. Keep us posted and if … Continue reading

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Canada’s Do Not Call Registry

Grrrr. What a worthless piece of legislation! The Do Not Call Registry has more holes in it than a fishnet. The phone does not run my life, when friends really have to reach me, we have a series of rings worked out they … Continue reading

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