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Poilievre's Disdain For Democracy
The last time Pierre Poilievre was in government, he introduced a bill to make it harder for several segments of society to vote, more difficult to…
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Conservatives Embracing 'The Big Lie'
It’s been nearly two weeks since Canadian voters looked warily south of the border and decided collectively that we do not subscribe to MAGAism; that…
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In Defence Of Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre is exactly the leader the Conservative Party of Canada needs today.
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The Next Election Has Already Started
Pierre Poilievre may have lost the election to Mark Carney, but nobody seems to have told him that it’s over.
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Carney Cabinet Sends A Message
Mark Carney doesn’t feel threatened by competence and he isn’t governed by favours.
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Canada First ... For A Change?
It is clear to me that Pierre Poilievre sees this election as his path to power and fortune.
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The Consequences Of Rhetoric
When Donald Trump’s first act as the 47th president of the United States was to pardon 1,500 people involved in his January 6 2021 coup attempt, he gave…
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'MAGA' Will Be A Synonym For Fascists For Generations To Come
The term “Nazi” has devolved into a derogatory catch-all term for anyone that anyone else opposes, losing the powerful meaning it is meant to have…
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Carney's Version
Canada is at a crossroads.
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Let's End Campaign Signs
One of the bizarre rituals of election campaigns is the campaign sign.
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What Is Your Exit Strategy?
The government of the United States is arbitrarily revoking permanent resident cards and visas, coercing law firms and attacking the courts, and…
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Why I'm Not Planning To Run
Since losing my bid for re-election in 2019, I have been asked many times if I would run again.
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