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2009 April — Garth Turner – Commentaries
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Entries from April 2009 ↓. Me vs Stephen Harper. April 29th, 2009 — Canadian Politics. The Prime Minister was at me now about my comments on former Liberal Jim Emerson, and I explained my opposition to floor-crossing MPs and my position that despite the new minister’s worth and experience, the ethical action would be to re-submit to the people. How, I asked, could you have been critical of what Belinda Stronach did, and now turn around and cause this to happen? The Prime Minister paused. “I was...But I w...
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2008 May — Garth Turner – Commentaries
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Entries from May 2008 ↓. Is this the time? May 31st, 2008 — Canadian Politics. In the spirit of digital democracy, wherein the much-flagellated MP turns ruefully to the people and says, â œHuh? Â , I solicit your comments. Is this the time for an election? Others lament that this â newâ , open and accountable government became the object of an RCMP raid or a probe into trying to bribe a dying MP. Still others, who thought Mr. Harper would actually cut income taxes, care about the environment or s...And t...
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2008 June — Garth Turner – Commentaries
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Entries from June 2008 ↓. June 30th, 2008 — Canadian Politics. Illustration courtesy of the Wingnuterer. Our home and native land! True patriot love thou dost in us command. We see thee rising fair, dear land,. The True North, strong and free;. And stand on guard, O Canada,. We stand on guard for thee. Where pines and maples grow. Great prairies spread and lordly rivers flow. How dear to us thy broad domain,. From East to Western Sea,. Thou land of hope for all who toil! Thou True North, strong and free!
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2008 October — Garth Turner – Commentaries
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Entries from October 2008 ↓. October 29th, 2008 — Canadian Politics. Abandoned condo tower site in Vancouver. Listen to Garth’s interview on the financial turmoil, here. Funny days, these. The dollar falls three cents one day and climbs four the next. The TSX is down 700 points, only to climb nine hundred two days later. The government gets elected saying no deficit and two weeks later there is one. There’s a credit crisis and yet interest rates look like theyâ re headed for zero. Maybe not so much.
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2009 May — Garth Turner – Commentaries
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Entries from May 2009 ↓. May 20th, 2009 — Canadian Politics. Are we on the road to a presiential-style government, yet without the ability to vote for the prez? Or can Canadian democracy renew? Will we ever again have MPs who work for the people, not parties? Comments Off on Whither democracy? 8216;Garth Turner unplugged’. May 18th, 2009 — Canadian Politics. For a vid of Garth’s interview on ‘Sheeple’ click here. Comments Off on ‘Garth Turner unplugged’. 8216;Pull no punches’. Turner, in his 10th and lat...
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2008 January — Garth Turner – Commentaries
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Entries from January 2008 ↓. So much for that. January 31st, 2008 — Canadian Politics. So, I tried again. Flaherty still pretended. Van Loan stood, and amid a cacophony of noise â taunts from the Tories and jeers from the Liberals â gave the same stupid response. My colleagues jumped up and supported me. The Conservatives hooted and stomped. Flaherty refused to make eye contact. The prime minister carried a thin smile. Now I know. We need an election. Let me count the ways…. Just to be clear, no politica...
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2008 April — Garth Turner – Commentaries
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Entries from April 2008 ↓. April 30th, 2008 — Canadian Politics. Bank of Canada boss Mark Carney: Reassuring, kinda. As you are aware, I believe there are many reasons to unleash the voters. If you are feeling financial stress, or had hoped for an ethical prime minister, or had income trusts, or care about climate change or donâ t like government setting your morals, or believe MPs should actually be able to speak, you know. In QP, Stephen Harper â a recognized expert of election financing â was asked ei...
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2007 December — Garth Turner – Commentaries
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Entries from December 2007 ↓. December 30th, 2007 — Canadian Politics. Two years ago we had a federal election and replaced the minority Paul Martin Liberal government with a minority Stephen Harper Conservative one. Two years ago Canadians gave the Tories about 36% of the vote and the latest polls show that today Conservatives and Liberals are just about tied. Two years ago the people of Halton elected me as the MP, and the vote was tight here, too. This makes me a controversial guy. We condemn this att...
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Current political events, business, real estate, financial and economic news, trends and, above all, the Future. — Garth Turner – Commentaries
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January 7th, 2010 — The Economy. Welcome to Garth Turner’s political archives. This site contains the thoughts and bloggings of a Canadian who was elected to Parliament, twice, who decided he would represent constituents first and political masters second, and paid the price for such heresy. They are maintained as a record. As such, they speak for themselves. To hear what Garth Turner is saying now, try this. Comments Off on This just in. A digital trojan horse. August 8th, 2009 — Canadian Politics.
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