Category Archives: Canadian Politics and Politicians

Does Michael Ignatieff Have the Right Stuff?

Posted on July 29, 2010
Jim by Jim

Ignatieff has not learned that aspect of politics and public life as yet. And in a way…I find that quality…which I call political innocence…rather endearing.

Bottom Line: I’m supporting him. Continue reading →

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Open Letter To Bob Rae Concerning His Statement About Gay Pride 2010

Posted on July 10, 2010
Jim by Jim

Perhaps, Mr. Rae, it’s not “Apartheid” in the strict definition of that term. Perhaps it’s something else. We know that among many right-wing Israeli politicians, there is open talk of schemes to “transfer” Palestinians from their own land to Jordan and/or other neighbouring Arab countries. Continue reading →

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Jack Layton Replies to My Letter on Behalf of Libby Davies

Posted on July 2, 2010
Jim by Jim

As for Libby’s comments, she quickly clarified her comments and I
accepted her clarification. Continue reading →

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Afghanistan: Is It Really Vietnam Redux? And – Will They Kill Hamid Karzai?

Posted on June 27, 2010
Jim by Jim

Soldiers have families and they’ed rather be at home fighting the oil catastrophe than waiting for a roadside bomb to blow them up. Afghanistan just isn’t worth it. Continue reading →

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Kingston Calls on Harper to Keep Prison Farms Open

Posted on June 24, 2010
Jim by Jim

“This government is clearly out of touch with the majority of Canadians,” (Kingston City Councillor – Rob Matheson, who sponsored the June 15 motion.) This issue is not about politics, it’s about common sense, logic, rationality and human decency, all … Continue reading →

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