Reading Time: 3 minutes Claiming that only some Canadian conservatives are on the moral high ground will cause short-term frustration and long-term division
Author: Michael Taube
Michael Taube, a Troy Media syndicated columnist and Washington Times contributor, was a speechwriter for former prime minister Stephen Harper. He holds a master’s degree in comparative politics from the London School of Economics.
The Merchant of Venom’s Canadian connection
Reading Time: 3 minutes Don Rickles was a master of insult comedy, making jokes about racial and religious groups that would never survive in today’s politically correct world
Trump a political chameleon unlike any other
Reading Time: 3 minutes Donald Trump’s position as a political chameleon is in lockstep with the largest group of political chameleons in his nation: average voters
Andrew Potter, Maclean’s and the loss of academic freedom
Reading Time: 3 minutes His departure from McGill was a terrible moment for the talented columnist and editor – and a disgrace to one of Canada’s oldest institutions of higher learning
When you dangle a political carrot, someone will take a bite
Reading Time: 3 minutes Kevin O’Leary was right about voter fraud, but his mudslinging has also opened the door to further Tory leadership campaign nastiness and that serves no one
Canada’s contribution to the environment means very little
Reading Time: 3 minutes Trudeau can go blue in the face talking about Canada’s crucial role in protecting the environment, but it is only political rhetoric
Touchdown: an NFL franchise in Canada would score big
Reading Time: 3 minutes A Toronto team would easily sell out. New advertising revenue, jobs and industries would be created. Hotels, restaurants and bars would flourish
My choice for the next federal Tory leader is …
Reading Time: 3 minutes The choice was difficult: bright, capable people are running, but none have produced exceptional policy platforms or possess fundamental leadership qualities
Did Brian Mulroney just help strengthen Canada-U.S. relations?
Reading Time: 3 minutes The former PM likely used his association with Trump to get the president’s ear, work a little magic and ensure Trump’s meeting with Trudeau went smoothly
Trump and Trudeau might just be able to work together
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Trudeau-Trump relationship could end up being closer to workable (Harper-Obama) than divisive (Diefenbaker-JFK)