A day after the end of the election, the renewed governement has announced a series of plans to deal with the economic unheaval ... plans that they didn't see fit to release during the campaign ... some parts of which Harper ridiculed during the debate. The whole election was just a game, a popularity contest devoid of content and the voters were ( Read more... )

So ... that election was a waste of time. A few small tweaks and drifts to the popular vote and the seat totals, but no real changes ( Read more... )

Still 30 minutes until the polls close, but the spoiler-free coverage is beginning ( Read more... )

Results commentary to follow in a dozen hours or so.

Don't forget to take multiple pieces of ID when you vote (are there people who go around without any ID?)

( Things could always be worse )

This week in US politics: "Hmm ... we didn't get the vote result we wanted. Let's keep holding new votes until we do."

WITH GLOWING HEARTS, we stand on guard ... against rediculous trademarks that seek to co-opt pieces of our national anthem.

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The trouble with going on a rant is that you might get what you wish for ( Read more... )

So, as I sit in my armchair, watching the unfolding drama south of the border, I see that many of my same concerns about the bailout resonate amongst talkative Americans. So here is the evolution of my thinking over the past day ( Read more... )