Friday, February 20, 2004
Adscam sighting
National Post editorial here makes use of the term Adscam. (Sorry, subsription required.)
Coyne will be pleased.
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National Post editorial here makes use of the term Adscam. (Sorry, subsription required.)
Coyne will be pleased.
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Jan Miner, RIP
Today I glanced at the National Post's obituary in the sports section for the first time and I learned of some sad news: Jan Miner, the woman who for all those years played Madge in the Palmolive commercial, has died.
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Today I glanced at the National Post's obituary in the sports section for the first time and I learned of some sad news: Jan Miner, the woman who for all those years played Madge in the Palmolive commercial, has died.
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Thursday, February 19, 2004
Ed Broadbent is blogging
I say good for him. Check it out here. Broadbent is going to have a helluva fight on his hands in Ottawa Centre in the federal election with Martin hack Richard Mahoney running for the Grits and possibly radio gabber Lowell Green running for the Conservatives.
[Hat tip: the indispensable Sobering Thoughts]
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I say good for him. Check it out here. Broadbent is going to have a helluva fight on his hands in Ottawa Centre in the federal election with Martin hack Richard Mahoney running for the Grits and possibly radio gabber Lowell Green running for the Conservatives.
[Hat tip: the indispensable Sobering Thoughts]
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Wednesday, February 18, 2004
What not to say to a reporter, Part II
From a story today by National Post investigative reporter Andrew McIntosh on convicted stock manipulater/document fasifyer Harry Bloomfield hosting a fundraiser tonight for Belinda Stronach:
When a Post reporter called him at his Montreal office yesterday to ask about his association with the Stronach campaign in Quebec, Mr. Bloomfield said: "Is there a problem? Why are you calling me?" and later urged "it would be really nice if you went easy on me."
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From a story today by National Post investigative reporter Andrew McIntosh on convicted stock manipulater/document fasifyer Harry Bloomfield hosting a fundraiser tonight for Belinda Stronach:
When a Post reporter called him at his Montreal office yesterday to ask about his association with the Stronach campaign in Quebec, Mr. Bloomfield said: "Is there a problem? Why are you calling me?" and later urged "it would be really nice if you went easy on me."
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What not to say to a reporter
From a little-noticed story yesterday by National Post investigative reporter Andrew McIntosh on Belinda Stronach's picking up support from two ex-Quebec MPs who've had legal problems:
Mr. Renauld said he did not think Ms. Stronach, who has campaigned on improving political ethics, knew about the two Quebec City businessmens' political pasts.
"I didn't tell her. We didn't do any screening of the people who endorsed her," Mr. Renauld added. "Frankly, I don't know what to say."
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From a little-noticed story yesterday by National Post investigative reporter Andrew McIntosh on Belinda Stronach's picking up support from two ex-Quebec MPs who've had legal problems:
Mr. Renauld said he did not think Ms. Stronach, who has campaigned on improving political ethics, knew about the two Quebec City businessmens' political pasts.
"I didn't tell her. We didn't do any screening of the people who endorsed her," Mr. Renauld added. "Frankly, I don't know what to say."
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Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Duking it out in Newmarket-Aurora
Belinda Stronach's Conservative Party leadership campaign has taken the somewhat unusual step of releasing an open letter to opponent Stephen Harper, criticizing him for endorsing Lois Brown, Stronach's opponent in the nomination for the riding of Newmarket-Aurora. (The letter is signed by MP John Cummins, one of Stronach's caucus supporters.)
While the letter is correct in saying that it is unusual for leadership candidates to get involved in local nomination battles, this is only going to draw more attention to Harper's endorsement. It's a sign that Stronach is worried. Keep your eye on that nomination meeting, which takes place March 9.
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Belinda Stronach's Conservative Party leadership campaign has taken the somewhat unusual step of releasing an open letter to opponent Stephen Harper, criticizing him for endorsing Lois Brown, Stronach's opponent in the nomination for the riding of Newmarket-Aurora. (The letter is signed by MP John Cummins, one of Stronach's caucus supporters.)
While the letter is correct in saying that it is unusual for leadership candidates to get involved in local nomination battles, this is only going to draw more attention to Harper's endorsement. It's a sign that Stronach is worried. Keep your eye on that nomination meeting, which takes place March 9.
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Monday, February 16, 2004
The outrage is sticking...
Latest poll:
Lib -- 35%
Cons -- 27%
NDP -- 17%
Hard to believe, but if these numbers actually hold in an election, we're looking at a minority government situation.
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Latest poll:
Lib -- 35%
Cons -- 27%
NDP -- 17%
Hard to believe, but if these numbers actually hold in an election, we're looking at a minority government situation.
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Sunday, February 15, 2004
Patrick Moore: someone who saw the light
Interesting feature piece in the latest Queen's Journal, the student newspaper of my alma mater, on environmentalist-turned-sane-person Patrick Moore. Moore, as those who know of him will recall, was a co-founder of Greenpeace who know advocates a kind of conciliatory approach to solving environmental problems, where all stakeholders -- including the forestry industry -- are involved.
I heard Moore speak a couple of years ago at a conference and was really impressed with the man. His ideas make perfect sense, and I really identified with what he was saying. I admire his courage in speaking out against enviro fanatics -- he has always opposed the kind of "direct action" campaigns espoused by loons like Paul Watson of the lunatic-fringe Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, which is still advocating ramming oil rigs and seal hunters. Check out Moore's worthwhile organization, Greenspirit.
UPDATE: For more info on Moore and his interesting journey, check out this recent article of his.
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Interesting feature piece in the latest Queen's Journal, the student newspaper of my alma mater, on environmentalist-turned-sane-person Patrick Moore. Moore, as those who know of him will recall, was a co-founder of Greenpeace who know advocates a kind of conciliatory approach to solving environmental problems, where all stakeholders -- including the forestry industry -- are involved.
I heard Moore speak a couple of years ago at a conference and was really impressed with the man. His ideas make perfect sense, and I really identified with what he was saying. I admire his courage in speaking out against enviro fanatics -- he has always opposed the kind of "direct action" campaigns espoused by loons like Paul Watson of the lunatic-fringe Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, which is still advocating ramming oil rigs and seal hunters. Check out Moore's worthwhile organization, Greenspirit.
UPDATE: For more info on Moore and his interesting journey, check out this recent article of his.
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