Southern Ontario Conservatives

Good on Jim

2006-02-22T18:12:00.000-05:00

Have not hung that much with Jim Flaherty, but so far I like the guy. He’s friendly, straight-forward, unflashy, consistent. I remember when he ran to be leader of the Ontario Tories, and gave the only believable speech of the leadership convention, eschewing the podium and actually looking like a real person instead of a suit. Nice.
(cont'd @ The Turner Report)

'Unsure Liberal' discovered

2006-02-22T18:07:00.000-05:00

After much Googling, a few brown envelopes and a job offer for a down-on-their-luck Liberal staffer, I've discovered the just launched website for the frontrunner in the Liberal Leadership race.(cont'd @ Blue Blogging Soapbox)

When the Pen is Mightier Than the Jihad...

2006-02-07T22:02:00.000-05:00

"While here at home, we continue to debate the petty issue of whether a Prime Minister can revolutionize the way he picks his team, they actually have real problems out in the real world..."(cont'd @ The Hunter's Blog)

A Bio of Mohammad (May Peace Be With Him)

2006-02-07T22:01:00.000-05:00

"Mark Reibling has saved us the trouble of learning Arabic and agonizing through the Koran.
(Warning: If you decide not to take the short cut, remember, if you don't receive the Holy Koran while kneeling, and wearing gloves, and chant it aloud in Arabic, then you are a blaspheme and subject to beheading.)"(cont'd @ Canadian Blue Lemons)

Islamic Congress looking for friends in government?

2006-02-07T21:59:00.000-05:00

"Interesting approach for a group that supposedly want to open a "healthy dialogue" with the government. Here's a hint, you might want to tone down the rhetoric a tad and drop the "feared five" tag."(cont'd @ Blue Blogging Soapbox)

Sacrifice of the Pawn

2006-02-06T21:57:00.000-05:00

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been refered to as a master chess player (most recently on this blog yesterday) and so that is why I'm not suddenly hitting the roof after Michael Fortier and David Emerson both found their way to Rideau Hall today. Peronally, I find this a mixed bag on both counts:(cont'd @ The Hunter's Blog)

And, on a Less Serious Note

2006-02-06T21:54:00.000-05:00

Count on Bill Graham for a little unintentional irony to lighten the mood [CBC, Reaction to Harper's cabinet appointments]:(cont'd @ The Progressive Right)

Oopsy Doodle

2006-02-03T12:32:00.000-05:00

One thing I'm not going to miss about the election campaign is this constant reference:

If the Conservative Party were the old Progressive Conservative Party, they'd have a real shot at power.

Scott Brison says it every 5 minutes. He must be the life of a party.(cont'd @ The Progressive Right)

From knowledge comes...

2006-02-02T20:53:00.000-05:00

I didn't start out to post on a theme with my last, but then I came across this letter to the editor in today's Windsor Star. I like the idea. I think it's a great example of how knowledge can still drive the economy, if it's not stifled... (cont'd @ Blue Blogging Soapbox)

Leader of the Liberal Party: The Position No One Wants

2006-02-02T20:45:00.000-05:00

I read this article at CTV and couldn't help but feel a sense of irony. Below is a partial reprint of the article, including a lot of things they could have said, but didn't... (cont'd @ RootleWeb)

Through the hoop and onto some tacks...

2006-02-02T00:18:00.000-05:00

You may recall that I made an entry a while ago about how ridiculous the ethics process is here at my university.

It took me a couple of days, but I finally went through all the paper work and jumped through all the hoops to get my ethics application in.(cont'd @ Moxy Thoughts)

Detailed Analysis of Gomery II - 45 minutes after Release

2006-02-01T17:13:00.000-05:00

So, I finally saw the second report by Mr. Justice Gomery (Gomery II, for short), and have been browsing it for the past 40 minutes. It’s quite a lengthy (200+ page) document, and in the interests of full disclosure I have been flipping through it very rapidly, and may have missed some minor details supporting Gomery’s recommendations... (cont'd @ Canadian Honky-Tonk Bar Association)

Liberals and NDP should merge

2006-02-01T17:11:00.000-05:00

An interesting piece in today's Globe and Mail (H/T to Jack's Newswatch). Given the current state of the Liberal's leadership woes, this might not be a bad option for them to persue. Most likely though, the Liberals would need to lose another election and the NDP lose some seats before either would even contemplate this option. Is Canada ready for a two party system? (cont'd @ Blue Blogging Soapbox)

The Palestinians are the problem

2006-01-31T20:07:00.000-05:00

First and foremost, it proves what people who perceive reality have been saying for decades: The great majority of Palestinians -- like the majority of Arabs elsewhere and like vast numbers of non-Arab Muslims -- want Israel destroyed. Even granting legitimacy to the argument that the complete moral, financial and political corruption of Fatah was partly responsible for the Hamas victory, those who voted for Hamas did not find that organization's terror, religious celebration of murder or charter calling for Israel's destruction an impediment to their vote.(Cont'd @ The Reclusive Antiquarian)

The Cure That Speaks Not Its Name

2006-01-31T16:25:00.000-05:00

In the current culture war it has become politically incorrect to even suggest that a homosexual lifestyle could possibly lead one to a higher risk of contracting AIDS. Finding stories that suggest this is quite the challenge too... (cont'd @ The Hunter's Blog)

The Philosophy of Change

2006-01-31T12:41:00.001-05:00

Well, a good friend of mine got philosophical on her blog, and as I was standing outside having a quick butt, I decided that the topic was something that could be dealt with in a separate post...(cont'd @ Canadian Honky-Tonk Bar Association)

Don't Pickton at it, you'll only make it worse...

2006-01-31T12:41:00.000-05:00

In the news again recently is alleged (hah!) serial killer Robert (Willy) Pickton.

His case is finally making some progress. What is somewhat startling though is that he has entered a plea of "not guilty" for all 27 murders he is currently being charged with... (cont'd @ Moxy Thoughts)

The Liberal Leadership Contenders – Glen Murray

2006-01-27T12:37:00.000-05:00

Now, here’s a rumour which, while improbable, isn’t completely impossible. Calgary Grit is reporting that good ‘ole Glen Murray is considering a run at the Liberal leadership... (cont'd @ Canadian Honky-Tonk Bar Association)

Hamas: The Downside of Democracy

2006-01-27T12:36:00.000-05:00

The Republic, Plato argues that democracy is the second worst form of government. It is only exceeded by tyranny. He goes on to demonstrate how a democracy can easily slip into a tyranny. Churchill was of a slightly different opinion, that democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time... (cont'd @ RootleWeb)

From The Man Who Invented The Internet

2006-01-27T12:34:00.000-05:00

Al Gore Strikes!

'"The election in Canada was partly about the tar sands projects in Alberta," Gore said Wednesday while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.

'"And the financial interests behind the tar sands project poured a lot of money and support behind an ultra-conservative leader in order to win the election . . . and to protect their interests."(link)(via)
(cont'd @ Back Off Government!)

Don't tread on our snow!

2006-01-27T12:32:00.000-05:00

Stephen Harper took a solid shot at the US Ambassador recently when the there was some attempt to tell Canada what it should and should not be doing in Arctic waters.
(cont'd @ Moxy Thoughts)

McKenna resigns

2006-01-26T12:44:00.000-05:00

Game on for the Liberal leadership race. CKNW news flash just reported and Globe posted a quick report.

McKenna resigns
By BRIAN LAGHI

Wednesday, January 25, 2006 Posted at 5:33 PM EST

Globe and Mail Update

Frank McKenna has informed Stephen Harper that he intends to resign his post as Canadian ambassador to the United States, paving the way for him to run for the Liberal leadership, the Globe and Mail has learned. (cont'd @ Blue Blogging Soapbox)

The Day Ontario Stood Still...

2006-01-25T12:38:00.000-05:00

Welcome back everyone, or should I ask to be welcomed back? I'm not sure, but THB is back in business today. Rules of Love start up again tomorrow, but today is the day to reflect on the election and Canada's new Prime Minister-elect, Stephen J. Harper!... (cont'd @ The Hunter's Blog)

Paul Martin - Heaven or Hell?

2006-01-25T12:37:00.000-05:00

While vacationing on a ranch, Paul Martin is thrown from his horse, lands on a rattlesnake, is bitten, and dies because the emergency room at the nearest hospital is too understaffed to treat him in time. So his soul arrives in Heaven and he is met by St. Peter at the Pearly Gates.... (cont'd @ SpiderMan's Web)

Stolen Election: Recount Requested

2006-01-25T12:35:00.000-05:00

Stolen Election: Recount Requested
Stories like this one are disturbing, to say the least.
"We got reports of things like the Liberals driving around and threatening Natives that they wouldn't get their cheque if they didn't vote Liberal, reports we had from individuals of plans to stuff ballot boxes... (cont'd @ RootleWeb)

Motorist Dies While Fleeing Police

2006-01-25T12:31:00.000-05:00

Who is at Fault?
Even the title of this article disturbs me. This makes is sound as though the police were at fault for making the driver speed and get into an unfortunate accident. This is happening all the time and is partly due to the liberal media that is at hand. This is placing the fault on the police that are doing their job as they are suppose to... (cont'd @ Time for the Right)

We can now rest

2006-01-24T16:07:00.000-05:00

Well the election is over. I am happy the Conservatives won and now I must get on with my life. Amazing that no matter how much I claim to not be interested in politics it has such a draw on me that I will never say that again. In fact, I am a political junkie. A part of me follows politics because of the excitement and since the last election when the Liberals won the minority government excitement was brought back into the business of running our country. It is my version of a soap opera … except that it is real and it can affect millions of people.
Some minor points that I want to get off my chest so I can take this blog to its next phase: (cont'd @ Creative Conviction)

The Final Countdown...

2006-01-23T14:54:00.000-05:00

Got this from a foreign friend today; these ads are smoking! The one on rights looks like a Dipper was behind these things, which is consistent with my thoughts that they have had some of the best ads of this campaign (it does not fit with Jack!'s "positive alternative" posturing though!) (cont'd @ The Hunter's Blog)

Southwest strength no fluke

2006-01-17T20:32:00.000-05:00

While I was looking for another post last night, I came across this little gem - Vote Splitting on the Left

Interesting to note that all the ridings I listed are currently considered 'in play' in the election and very possible pickups for the CPC. (cont'd @ Blue Blogging Soapbox)

Did Volpe Lose His License ?

2006-01-17T20:29:00.000-05:00

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Joe Volpe rented limos to ferry him on long trips from Toronto last year, with one ride to Buffalo and back costing more than $1,000, Sun Media has learned. (cont'd @ Canadian Blue Lemons)

It's just a little corrupt, it's still good, it's still good...

2006-01-17T17:39:00.000-05:00

I wanted to take a few moments and address something that came up a couple of time in the all candidates debate this afternoon.

The Conservatives are taking a lot of heat over bringing back the same-sex marriage debate and possibly reconsidering missile defense.
(cont'd @ Moxy Thoughts)

All candidates debate today at UW...

2006-01-17T17:38:00.000-05:00

An all candidates debate was held in the Great Hall at the University of Waterloo this afternoon. The candidates in the riding are as follows:

Conservative: Ajmer Mandur
Liberal: Andrew Telegdi
NDP: Edwin Laryea
Green Party: Pauline Richards
Marxis-Leninist: Julian Ichim
(cont'd @ Moxy Thoughts)

Wise words from Winnipeg

2006-01-16T13:01:00.000-05:00

Partisan leanings aside (mine), Winnipeg Sun Columnist Gord MacFarlane pens an optimistic article. Contrary to what most Chicken Littles would have you believe, regardless of the result on the 23rd, most Canadians will wake up to find the end of the world hasn't arrived and quite possibly, Canada will be ready to embark on a new era of governence. (cont'd @ Blue Blogging Soapbox)

Home Riding(s) Predictions

2006-01-16T12:59:00.000-05:00

This may be a long post, I am going to predict who will win in every riding I have lived in... (cont'd @ Canadian Honky-Tonk Bar Association)

It couldn't have come at a better time...

2006-01-16T12:58:00.000-05:00

Reading an article linked from Blue Blogging Soapbox I keep thinking "wow, this couldn't have come at a better time".

The article is some encouraging words from a Winnipeg journalist regarding life after January 23rd.

Without going into detail (available in the original article or at Blue Blogging Soapbox) the writer is confirming that the world isn't going to end on January 23rd, regardless of the election outcome. (cont'd @ Moxy Thoughts)

Liberal Entitlement Example #13897 - they'll never learn

2006-01-14T14:28:00.000-05:00

I think I'm supposed to be either surprised or shocked, but I'm fast losing the capacity for either. The spin will be "it's just a coincidence", Liberal ridings did not receive any special treatment. Last election it was Liberal ridings that seemed to have the same sort of luck with Visitor Visas. With the kind of luck they have, more Liberals should be buying 6/49 tickets. (cont'd @ Blue Blogging Soapbox)

Fundamental Liberal Logic

2006-01-12T22:43:00.000-05:00

"The Prime Minister cannot cherry pick among rights that he happens to like or ones that he doesn't happen to like."

Paul Martin - December 2005.

"If the notwithstanding clause does not exist then the decision of the Supreme Court and its interpretation of the Charter is the one that will stand," he [Paul Martin] said. "I don't believe that a prime minister can cherry-pick rights."

January 11, 2006

(cont'd @ At Home in Hespeler)

An analysis of recent ads...

2006-01-12T22:34:00.000-05:00

went through all of the recent Liberal TV ads tonigh (released January 10th) and all of the most recent Conservative TV ads as well. I tried to go through the NDP ones, but they were all in QuickTime and frankly I hate QuickTime.

I wanted to take a closer look at how quotations are being used in the campaigns of each party. The Liberal ads can be found here and the Conservative ads here. (cont'd @ Moxy Thoughts)

The "New" Liberal Ads

2006-01-11T12:20:00.000-05:00

Okay, so I've seen some of the suckers (I can't bring myself to watch them all because they all look and act the same). Here's my take: (cont'd @ The Hunter's Blog)

Liberal education plan even worse then it first appeared

2006-01-11T12:12:00.000-05:00

I was a critic of the Liberal’s “50/50” plan when it first came out. That was before I actually ran the numbers. (cont'd @ Canadian Honky-Tonk Bar Association)

The Supreme Leader's Not-with-standing Gambit

2006-01-10T12:36:00.000-05:00

At some point today I wanted to write a post about another memorable moment in last night's debate: The Supreme Leader's pledge to remove the not-with-standing clause from the Charter of Rights and Freedoms... (cont'd @ Back Off Government!)

A Debate Like No Other

2006-01-10T12:34:00.000-05:00

I had to reflect a bit before writing about tonight's debate. On the surface, nothing really happened; take a closer look at the dynamics though and this campaign (which was already interesting) just became the most explosive one since 1984! Here is my analysis on each leader: (cont'd @ The Hunter's Blog)

"a culture of entitlement"

2006-01-08T17:19:00.000-05:00

I flipped on the television briefly this afternoon and I admittedly didn't even catch the name of the show that was on...

Regardless, it was the 3 candidates of a local riding being given the opportunity to answer some political questions and address some criticisms of the party they represent...(cont'd @ Moxy Thoughts)

Forces Ordered to Get Fighting Fit

2006-01-08T17:16:00.000-05:00

When Will They Stop?
This is a perfect example of how liberal media can spin any story into a tragedy...(cont'd @ Time for the Right)

An orange is not an apple.

2006-01-03T17:42:00.000-05:00

It seems that I can't have a political discussion with almost anyone back home without them getting all flustered about Stephen Harper.

The first issue that I find myself continually assaulted with is that of the traditional definition of marriage...(cont'd @ Moxy Thoughts)

A Tale of Choices

2005-12-08T15:26:00.000-05:00

"It's funny how liberals are in favour of life...except when it comes to abortion!

It's funny how liberals are in favour of choice...except when it comes to mothers who chose to stay at home!"(cont'd @ The Hunter's Blog)

2005-12-08T15:16:00.000-05:00

"The biggest problem with society today, is that people blame inanimate objects for problems. Fast Food causes obesity... Cigarettes cause cancer... Carbs make people fat... Fat makes people fat... Pepsi causes cavities... And Guns cause violence."(cont'd @Back Off Government!)

More on guns...

2005-12-08T15:14:00.000-05:00

"In my rushed post here after first hearing about the proposed Liberal ban on guns, I forgot to mention possibly the most obvious argument against this. How much will this cost? Canada has about 1 million hand guns (from Coalition for Gun Control). I don't know what the average handgun's market value is, but from a search around Google it seems that if you are paying $300 you are getting a good deal. So there must be guns that are way more expensive than this too. If the government wants to pay the fair market value for handguns, a very conservative estimate would be $500/gun on average. So let's make my almost completed math degree come to use here with this equation:"(cont'd @ Canadian Honky Tonk Bar Association)

Is It Any Wonder?

2005-12-08T15:13:00.000-05:00

"Another scandal has just had its lid blown sky high but the Canadian public will not notice. After seeing how little something like the sponsorship scandal did in this country, given that any other democracy would have made sure no Liberal government got re-elected again ever (see Saskatchewan for example) I can't be bothered to even point this one out to friends. Sure there will be some retired/near-retired individuals who lost their life savings in the whole process that will vote against the Liberals but I don't expect much in the way of earthshaking poll changes."(cont'd @ The Hunter's Blog)

Dan Matheson - Liberal Apologist?

2005-12-01T11:35:00.000-05:00

So I just watched the (I guess) nomination ceremony for Michael Ignatieff where he was heckled (which I cannot say I didn’t enjoy) and spewed rhetoric. What I found particularly disturbing was how Dan Matheson decided to editorialize after the news conference finished. I sat here and watched him basically tell the public that “everything will be ok - sometimes grown-ups fight” in regards to the heckler and the “democracy in action” nomination of Ignatieff.
(cont'd @ Spiderman's Web)

Non-confidence

2005-11-28T23:31:00.000-05:00

Nobody says it like Garth Turner, the latest member to join our growing list of Southern Ontario Conservative Blogs! Check out his thoughts on the fall of the Liberals earlier tonight:

"As I wrote here below, this is a message so vital to our campaign. We are for the future, and not just against the past. We stand for constructive change, not change merely for the sake of it. It is not worth winning the riding, or the government, if you have to lie to get there – because sooner or later, the lie will be found out."(cont'd @ The Turner Report)

Liberal Canuck: Bush Is Plotting Intergallactic War!

2005-11-28T13:52:00.000-05:00

It would be funny, it it weren't true. Because it is, it makes it so, so very sad.
(cont'd @Back Off Government!)

Official Media Corruption

2005-11-28T13:50:00.000-05:00

Well, I found more info about the Bell-Globemedia's Liberal election campaign.
The Globe and Mail printed an article that let out the secret life of the owner of the Globe and Mail and CTV, Charles Bird.(cont'd @Vek's Blog)

That angry Stephen!

2005-11-25T21:32:00.000-05:00

"Latest from the Liberal Party. "Their political agenda must be the country's agenda"?

Please. This coming from the entitlement crowd is so rich, I'm putting on a few pounds just thinking about it."(cont'd @ Blue Blogging Soapbox)

Staged or Just Plain Crazy?

2005-11-25T17:34:00.000-05:00

"Conrad Black vows he’ll be vindicated

You can decide on that one. I claim I will be the next leader of Mars! That doesn’t make it true sadly enough… But I think Conrad Black needs a publicist - a good one - and some serious help if he doesn’t wanna spend the next 40 years in prison. Let this be a lesson to the alleged criminals of the world. Had Mr. Black been head of a crown corporation, governor general, a high level beauracrat or an ad agency executive he would be facing a hard speaking tour or *gulp* an inquiry!"(cont'd @ Spiderman's Web)

So It Begins...

2005-11-24T23:28:00.000-05:00

Today is historic since a non-confidence motion was presented by Stephen Harper in the HoC that isn't based on any particular piece of legislation, wasn't based on preventing any legislation and has no philosophical intentions outside of ridding the people of Canada of a government that is so corrupt that now there's talk that the mob was helping the Liberals for while anyway.(cont'd @ The Hunter's Blog)

Windsor-Tecumseh doesn't need another parrot

2005-11-24T09:22:00.000-05:00

It took new Liberal apologist candidate Bruck Easton less than a day to begin parroting the Liberal party line. Windsor-Tecumseh needs someone with conviction who will Stand Up for us, not fall in line.... (cont'd @ Blue Blogging Soapbox)

New Blogroll

2005-11-23T18:25:00.000-05:00

Back Off Government! has started a new blogroll for Conservatives to join. Check out his new project over at his blog...(cont'd @ Back Off Government!)

Will Coyne Jump the Gun?

2005-11-22T11:28:00.000-05:00

"There's a lot of murmuring since Saturday when Andrew Coyne wrote his latest piece in which he suggested that the federal Tories would be sacrificing practicality (and hints at principles too) for popularity if the rumours that the party is set to decrease or eliminate the GST are true. I rather enjoy Mr. Coyne's commentary most of the time, especially when it comes to the role of government but I think that he is a little too edgy this time."(cont'd @ The Hunter's Blog)

The day we all take a break from bashing the armed forces...

2005-11-11T13:36:00.000-05:00

"What does Rememberance Day mean to me?

It's the lone day of the year when bands like Green Day stop insinuating that the only reason why people join the armed forces is because they are too poor.

It's the lone day of the year that I stop hearing about how sexist and racist soldiers are."(cont'd @Back Off Government!)

Odd People and End Games

2005-11-11T13:34:00.000-05:00

"Scott Brison-This guy doesn't know when he's going too far. When he ran for the 2003 PC Party leadership, the February prior involved an incident in Burlington where he actually got into a fight with a youth in his hospitality suite. This, everyone, is just one of Scott Brison's dirty little secrets. I hope Harper successfully sues the pants off the Minister of Inhuman Resources and will be adding a little something on here later to show my support for his resignation."(cont'd @ The Hunter's Blog)

Photoshop Fun - Jack Layton

2005-11-03T23:17:00.000-05:00

Just some Photoshop practice. I still have a lot to learn, but I'm getting there.

Scary thing about this photo is you could switch the two heads and it wouldn't make much difference. Not sure these days who's the Hustler and who's the 'Hustlee'(cont'd @ Blue Blogging Soapbox)

Let the Spin Begin

2005-10-31T12:36:00.000-05:00

"So basically Martin and his elite cadre of “spin doctors” get the black marker out and the highlighter, get their strategy together on talking points and come out swinging. Or plan “B” - buy off the NDP until everyone forgets what they’ve seen so far. Is it right that Martin see’s this ahead of time? I don’t think so. Does this prove that the office of the Prime Minister holds way too much power? Yes."(cont'd @ Spiderman's Web)

Radio Address Canuck Style...

2005-10-31T12:33:00.000-05:00

"I'm so friggin' behind on the news cycle lately:

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Paul Martin will take to the airwaves tomorrow in a
U.S.-style address to the nation that will become a weekly event.

Everyonce and a while some high flying politicos from all political parties from the high rungs of power in Ottawa get these crazy ideas."(cont'd @ Back Off Government!)

Body and Soul

2005-10-29T22:36:00.000-04:00

As people are starting to find out, the federal government is currently debating a bill that would legalize euthanasia, the act of killing oneself through a friend/professional. The government itself acknowledges that in Holland, which has had euthanasia for a while, there have been 5000 "accidental deaths" including this one which exceptionally saw the murder brought to trial.(cont'd @ The Hunter's Blog)

Now Its "Playing Politics"

2005-10-28T14:29:00.000-04:00

Anyone who has even moderately followed politics for the last 13 years know that the Liberals have presumed that the Government of Canada exists for their personal pursuits; friends and former colleagues who have served their time in The Party (like David Dingwall) are rewarded with nice patronage appointments like running our mail system (Canada Post), making our money...(cont'd @ The Hunter's Blog)

Trust the Gut...

2005-10-28T14:01:00.000-04:00

"T.L. James reports on Elon Munsk's legal Shenanigans against big fat government supported Aerospace:

The lawsuit argues that EELV manufacturers Boeing and Lockheed Martin colluded to prevent competition from entering the market for EELV payloads, and that collusion and..."(cont'd @ Back Off Government!)

Welcome to Southern Ontario Conservative Blogs

2005-10-26T21:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome everyone to the latest example on the internet that the Conservative Party of Canada is active and growing in many ways in Southern Ontario. This blogroll will be dedicated to bringing visitors from everywhere the voices of real Canadians living here in the golden triangle, GTA, and along the 401 south and who believe in the Conservative values that our country badly needs in order to remain the true north, strong and free!