Tag Archives: Ottawa

Local Politicians Resigning???

This sudden wave of Provincial politicians resigning seems a wee bit fishy? First we had Robert Ghiz, he suddenly resigned to spend more time with his family! now he is working in Ottawa. Next we have Wes Sheridan, he resigned … Continue reading

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Voting Green in Egmont! Is it an Option???

Well that is a good question and not to mention a very difficult one to answer. I’m in a real dilemma and here are the reasons why. I do not wish to see Gail Shea win, nothing against her personally  … Continue reading

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A Little Sci Fi?? May the 4th be with you?

I don’t think its a difficult choice deciding who is more interesting, surely our infamous Senator Mike Duffy wins hands down. MacLauchlan the province’s unelected Premier has dropped the writ to begin the election process. Really a blah event for … Continue reading

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If Al Capone was Around Today

If Al Capone was around today he probably wouldn’t bother being a gangster, wouldn’t bother paying off Government officials. Wouldn’t bother running illegal liquor and would cancel the Saint Valentine Day massacre by turning in his machine gun. Al would … Continue reading

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Herr Harper!!!

After the recent attack in the Canadian Parliament buildings, much has been said by a variety of politicians. Much praise has been applied to the security teams and in particular the Sargent at Arms. On the news media we have … Continue reading

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Funeral Procession From Ottawa!

For the greater part of today the CBC have been giving wide spread coverage to the tragic death of Cpl Cirillo. Politicians, one after another appeared on camera to tell of their fearful experiences and to praise the bravery of … Continue reading

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How The Mighty Fall

I watched a very interesting TV program (Fifth Estate) on Sunday evening that followed the life of Mike Duffy. He was indeed born and raised on PEI and many of his school friends were interviewed on the show last night. … Continue reading

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Lets Toast the Liberals (that should be Roast)

When I first heard of the 5% increase in the cost of alcohol sales at Agency outlets I thought HA!!they are making it easier for the Government outlets to keep their top heavy patronage employees. Then I though, wait a … Continue reading

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Governments in Action

The stories of fraud and mismanagement coming out of Ottawa are endless. Rarely a day passes without some comment of wrong doing by a senator, member of parliament or even a city mayor. These things usually hit the front page … Continue reading

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Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal

Some time ago I blogged about the fact that all politicians would receive the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal. I also mentioned that not all serving members of the Canadian Forces would receive it. That, at the time seemed like a … Continue reading

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