I got a post from Lee stating his new found respect for politicians from all stripes since he got involved in politics. I’d like to agree with him. A tip of the hat to everyone who puts the towel on…
Continue ReadingOne last economic tidbit for you to chew on
Statistics Canada just released a new study called The Alberta economic juggernaut. The study’s intent is to show the massive economic growth in that province. In order to do that Stats Can looks at the other provinces as well. Since…
Continue ReadingNot enough difference
I have to say that Tories have been much better at spin during this election that the Liberals. The messaging has been great. First, it was that the Libs would run smear campaign – this deflected nicely when the Tories…
Continue ReadingWhat’s a ‘c’onservative: Part 322
Lot’s of people like Premier Lord. My dad was over today and he thinks he’s great. Great vision. Getting results together and all that boiler plate. But I still don’t know what a small c conservative is. My personal opinion…
Continue ReadingOne last desperate swipe
Al’s We Say in the T&T: We Say: On Monday, New Brunswick voters will choose what approach to government they wantA clear choice for N.B. voters On Monday, New Brunswick voters will choose a government for the next four years…
Continue ReadingThe Bristol Poll
Someone was kind enough to explain to me the difference between the Bristol ‘poll’ and the Bristol ‘panel’ and also provide me with the unspun numbers. Click here to view the results of the Bristol poll. It definitely shows a…
Continue ReadingMy my, the dogs are barking now
Don’t accuse the NB Tories of being lost in cyberspace. They have cranked up the blogosphere spin machine in the past few days. The CBC blog has six new comments this morning – everyone hammering poor ol’ Shawn Graham. Somebody…
Continue ReadingThe day after
No matter who wins on Monday, I have a piece of advice. Just a little something to tuck away along with the thousand other opinions being lobbed at the politicians these days. Raise your glasses. Congratulate yourselves on a job…
Continue ReadingLingering question
One thing’s for sure, if Don Mills is right and Moncton is the key battleground for the election, Al Hogan has certainly been a good foot soldier for the Tories. He’s got the big bus on the front page of…
Continue ReadingComparing the Platforms
Now that the Tories have finally released their platform, I will do a quick and dirty comparison of the two. I won’t comment on the health, education and other social initiatives. They are serving up lots of dough although Lord…
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