UncategorizedBTC: Where can I find this magical place you speak of?Here is the first sentence of the John McCain profile that appeared in the New York Times Magazine this weekend. I dare say I...
UncategorizedWeekend Notes (Vol. 1, No. 18)The Prime Minister’s second answer on Thursday included this meditation on patriotism. "Whenever this government announces...
UncategorizedLa place to be, apparentlyI’ve been away and haven’t kept pace with Ottawa’s rhythms. (It seemed reasonable to assume Ottawa doesn’t have any rhythms.) On...
UncategorizedThe Commons: Who’s on first?This government has a wonderful plan for the military. Just don’t ask them about it. The Scene. The Liberal frontbench was...
UncategorizedFrom the magazine: A version of the truthIf you’re so interested, there are 2,400 words in this week’s magazine under this byline. The topic is truthiness. Namely, this...
UncategorizedHighest bidderWe tease Le Devoir because we love it. You had to read that paper’s Alec Castonguay this morning to begin to understand the true...
UncategorizedBTC: History repeatingLiberal deputy Michael Ignatieff stood up yesterday and wondered aloud whether the Prime Minister still possessed even a bit of...
UncategorizedThe Commons: There is no there thereBehold government as a figment of the Prime Minister’s imagination The Scene. Shortly before Question Period, the Prime Minister...
UncategorizedBTC: Silly questionIf the ethics commissioner has ruled that Liberal Robert Thibault can’t ask questions about Brian Mulroney because the latter is...
UncategorizedBTC: Critics rave about Canada’s new defence strategy!Globe and Mail : "Much of the Conservative strategy has been announced before and there were few new details Monday." National...