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12 years ago @ Macleans.ca - 'We are all judged by it' · 0 replies · +2 points

A reminder of parliaments past.

After sitting 210 days, an extended parliamentary session ends in December 1964 as the House of Commons votes for closure on the flag debate. The motion, introduced by the ruling Liberal party, puts an end to a wild session of name-calling and intricate political manoeuvering. Opposition leader John Diefenbaker says closure is bad for the parliamentary system and accuses Pearson of trying to impose his flag on the people.

12 years ago @ Macleans.ca - The Twitter effect · 4 replies · +5 points

"could get by just by fanning the flames of fear and hatred"

You're describing Mr. Harper's campaign. Remember the reckless coalition, the collapsing economy, never ending elections, evil socialists and separatists, etc. etc.

12 years ago @ Macleans.ca - The Harper majority · 4 replies · +3 points

This saying comes to mind. "Be careful what you wish for".

12 years ago @ Macleans.ca - 'A confident new Parli... · 0 replies · +17 points

That's why I don't read the Globe.

13 years ago @ Macleans.ca - Mansbridge v. Layton · 1 reply · +6 points

It would appear that Mr. Harper is a revisionist. When asked this question by Evan Solomon, he did not deny that he was trying to form a coalition.

Solomon: So why did you write that letter to the Governor-General with Gilles Duceppe and Jack Layton saying in the event of a confidence vote situation do not call a snap election - are we to assume that therefore you're working to form a coalition?

13 years ago @ Macleans.ca - Anatomy of a Twitter s... · 23 replies · +14 points

It’s rather amusing coming from the party that misrepresented the Auditor General and presented it to parliament. The Liberals should just apologize and find a similar quote.

13 years ago @ Macleans.ca - This year's national u... · 6 replies · +6 points

In a move that surprised friends and foes alike, Prime Minister Stephen Harper introduced a resolution in the House of Commons Wednesday to recognize Quebec as a “nation within a united Canada.”

This came a day before the separatist Bloc Quebecois was to table a motion of its own asking MPs whether they consider Quebec a nation, although the BQ motion said nothing about the province being part of a united Canada.

13 years ago @ Macleans.ca - What it sounds like · 5 replies · +15 points

Do the Cons have anyone they could bring out in public?

13 years ago @ Macleans.ca - Week Three · 5 replies · +12 points

A least they don't kick people out of their rallies. Two more kicked out in Vancouver tonight. Apparently Stephen Harper's events are private. Talk about elite!

13 years ago @ Macleans.ca - Voter engagement (III) · 1 reply · +16 points

How to play it safe.
Friday, Tory spokesperson Ryan Sparrow neither confirmed nor denied Sona’s presence on campus.

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