We’re half-way through October, and two unforced errors by the Conservative Party brass are already driving loyal Party members out the door.
1. James Dodds’ decision to break Erin O’Toole’s campaign promise to pay back money clawed back after the 2019 federal election
2. The Party’s decision to prevent anyone from challenging Dr. Leslyn Lewis for the nomination in Haldimand—Norfolk
Both decisions are profoundly stupid and short-sighted.
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Mass Murderer John Brittain Sentenced to Life in Prison with no chance of parole for 25 years
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Quockerwodger, Noah Webster and Dictionary Day
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O’Keal Brown: The Face of Canada’s Problem with Guns
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Will the Real Leader of the Conservative Party Please Stand Up?
Question: Who controls the Conservative Party of Canada? Answer: He who controls the bank account controls the Party. Erin O'Toole does not control the Party's bank account. James Dodds, the man who does, refuses to honour Erin O'Toole's leadership campaign promise to Party … [Read More...]
Brittany Smith gives up, pleads guilty to murdering her rapist
The day before I published my latest update on her case (Self-Defense Loses Another Court Battle) Brittany Smith was pleading guilty to murder so she could escape spending the rest of her life in prison. The plea deal did not make news until Sunday. Brittany Smith needed her nightmare to end … [Read More...]
This Thanksgiving we have much to be grateful for
This Thanksgiving, like pretty much everything this year, is unlike any other in living memory yet we still have a lot to be grateful for. My personal gratitude list includes: My loving wife Her recovery from Stage 3C breast cancer An amazing Pastor who always has my back Good … [Read More...]
