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1. Completely off topic, but if you want proof that Quebec is a distinct society, this video makes a pretty good case of it...
2. As much as I loathe SU politics, it's hard not to find this amusing. Daveberta links to the greatest SU debate of all time.
3. Tid Hudak is running The Great Dominion Dust Up on his site to find Canada's most inspiring politician. He's seeded 64 contenders March Madness style in a series of knock-off games. Today's battles feature Ellen Fairclough (7) against Mitch Hepburn (10), and Jean Chretien (7) versus Robert Bourassa (10).
4. TDH has the run down on the Mississauga Streetsville nomination race.
5. The latest Ipsos Reid poll has the Tories up by ten points in Ontario. If the Conservative internals stay in that range then we're definitely going to have a spring election.
6. Quebec is too close to call. Any speculation at this point is about as scientific as a Super Bowl prediction, making Monday's vote one of the most interesting provincial elections in recent memory. For what it's worth, Democratic Space has Charest winning a minority in his seat projections. I'll be sure to post frequent updates tomorrow night as the results roll in.
7. Battlestar Galactica season finale tonight!
8. Signs it's a slow news day. Then again, has anyone seen Reg Alcock since the last election?
2. As much as I loathe SU politics, it's hard not to find this amusing. Daveberta links to the greatest SU debate of all time.
3. Tid Hudak is running The Great Dominion Dust Up on his site to find Canada's most inspiring politician. He's seeded 64 contenders March Madness style in a series of knock-off games. Today's battles feature Ellen Fairclough (7) against Mitch Hepburn (10), and Jean Chretien (7) versus Robert Bourassa (10).
4. TDH has the run down on the Mississauga Streetsville nomination race.
5. The latest Ipsos Reid poll has the Tories up by ten points in Ontario. If the Conservative internals stay in that range then we're definitely going to have a spring election.
6. Quebec is too close to call. Any speculation at this point is about as scientific as a Super Bowl prediction, making Monday's vote one of the most interesting provincial elections in recent memory. For what it's worth, Democratic Space has Charest winning a minority in his seat projections. I'll be sure to post frequent updates tomorrow night as the results roll in.
7. Battlestar Galactica season finale tonight!
8. Signs it's a slow news day. Then again, has anyone seen Reg Alcock since the last election?
Labels: News
posted by calgarygrit at
6:24 p.m.
17 Comments:
That Quebec Metro video looks like it comes from the era of Gino Vanelli/Gino Soccio. Are you old enough to know who they are?
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nuna d. above, at 6:24 p.m.
A couple of months ago I would totally anticipating the BSG finale - now, not so much. It is sad really.
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Greg Staples, at 7:37 p.m.
hey, we do have the prettiest subway system in the world. And just the other day, I got caught up in a chorus line getting off at Peel - and guess what, half the dancers were tourists from Regina. So, not so different afterall.
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Tarkwell Robotico, at 7:49 p.m.
It is pathetic that a potential, female candidate for the Liberal party is criticized in this way.
What does it matter if she's a woman? TDH even endorsed another woman for the nomination.
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JG, at 8:15 p.m.
The Quebec race is interesting since any of the three main parties could potentially win the most seats. In addition we could see a historical first in Canada: The party that comes in third in terms of votes wins the most seats. My guess is Charest will still win a minority, but the PQ won't be far behind and the ADQ will make a historic breakthrough making them a permanent force to deal with. Some have commented how the Appalaches-Chaudiere region and Quebec city are turning to the right as seen last federal election and now as it appears provincially.
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Monkey Loves to Fight, at 10:44 p.m.
A couple of months ago I would totally anticipating the BSG finale - now, not so much. It is sad really.
Well... I hope you still watched it. Because it's restored some of my faith in the series.
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JG, at 11:15 p.m.
Greg; Yeah, the stand alone shows over the past few weeks kinda dragged...but it was a gooder tonight.
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calgarygrit, at 11:35 p.m.
I'm delighted that Liberal nominations are being contested.
And disappointed that some would portray nomination contests as a win/lose scenario. e.g "if my candidate doesn't win, we all lose".
Truth be known, people who author those messages will always be losers themselves.
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Down & Out in L A, at 12:25 a.m.
I love BSG. The finale was gripping.
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JimTan, at 1:05 a.m.
BTW, did you catch "Why We Fight?" on CBC? You must see it.
You can see the context of Dwight Eisenhower's warning in 1961 about the industrial mititary complex.
Oops! I hope the right-wing guys don't call Eisenhower a leftie.
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JimTan, at 5:27 a.m.
Dan, I've always called a 2008 (fed) election. But I admit, I'm wondering more now if I may be in err. It wouldn't surprise me any longer if there was one.
Season One of 60s Star Trek is my new thing - man, why didn't anyone tell me it was so great?
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Jacques Beau Vert, at 8:17 a.m.
Nope, no one has really seen Reg since the last election. He didn't even come to our AGM!
~mlle. b.
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Anonymous, at 11:42 a.m.
Many thanks, CG, for your link to The Great Dominion Dust Up. Today's battles feature Robert Borden v George Murray, John A Macdonald v Mike Harris, Tommy Douglas v Preston Manning, and Wilfred Laurier v Jean Lesage. BTW, I voted for Borden, Macdonald, Manning & Laurier.
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Brian in Calgary, at 12:54 p.m.
1. hilarious
3. if she had anything to do with Counterspin, could she really be that bad???
8. reg is organizing in winnipeg south for a very credible candidate. it will be an interesting nomination race.
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canuckistanian, at 1:45 p.m.
Thank you, CG, for posting a link to the Great Dominion Dust-Up tournament on your website.
We have seen a jump in hits to the site today and it's largely thanks to the support of political-based bloggers such as yourself.
Remember, new match-ups will be posted every 48 hours until a winner is declared, so keep on voting!
Thanks again,
Tim Hudak, MPP
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Tim Hudak, MPP, at 3:07 p.m.
2. As much as I loathe SU politics, it's hard not to find this amusing. Daveberta links to the greatest SU debate of all time.
My nerdy brain just exploded.
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The Invisible Hand, at 8:44 p.m.
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