by Frank Hilliard Mike Duffy, my old colleague from CBC's Ottawa Bureau, is the latest failure of the Conservative government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper who appointed him. He is not the most important because one man can only spend so much on himself. However, he is symbolic; symbolic of the surprising fact he is not alone among policy failures. Canadians think of … [Read more...]
Canada’s Broken Parliamentary System
How quickly our elected representatives forget the source of their power: we mere citizens. I often joke that Members of Parliament are not our representatives to Ottawa but Ottawa’s representatives to us. It’s a joke, a cruel one at best, and it’s on us. “Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…” Those simple yet … [Read more...]
Ministry of Truth: British Filmmaker Richard Symons Attempt at Holding Politicians Accountable for Lying
I discovered a brilliant documentary from Britain titled “Ministry of Truth.” The filmmaker, Richard Symons, is appalled that politicians can lie to the public with impunity. He wanted to bring their rampant hypocrisy to light and interviewed numerous British politicians for the documentary. He starts by asking each politician where they derive their power. “From the … [Read more...]
In Canada “Hurt Feelings” Trump Actual Rights
Thomas Paine wrote, in one of his famous Cato Letters, the following statement: He who dares not offend cannot be honest. Thomas Paine lived in a time where honesty was a valued commodity. The notion that truth was not relevant never occurred to Paine and nor should it. In a sane and rational nation there is enough space in the room for two differing opinions. There isn’t … [Read more...]
Liberal Media Claims Another Scalp By Frank Hilliard
Mischa Popoff was fired last night as the BC Conservative candidate in Boundary-Similkameen for what the party called “insensitive and disrespectful comments” about the Missing Women Inquiry and single mothers. This followed an article in the Vancouver Sun that appeared on the Web last night and in the paper this morning. Here’s a longer quote on what the party found … [Read more...]
Mischa Popoff, a true conservative, runs for BC Conservative Party
Finally we have a true conservative running for a truly conservative party in a province that deeply needs a return to conservative principles. Both of the major parties have shown their moral failures, their lax practices and their lack of vision; it is time for a return to the standards of practice, morality and fiscal prudence we all thought was a norm in Canadian … [Read more...]
What do governments despise most? An Informed Citizenry.
[powerpress] Yesterday I shared with you a video clip from the HBO series “The Newsroom” in which news anchor Will McAvoy makes the bold (and true) statement that "America is NOT the greatest country in the world." While that may have been the most shocking part of the video for many people, it wasn't the most important. No, the most … [Read more...]
Former Obama Supporter: Not saying I’ll vote for Romney, but I’m NOT voting for Obama
I am sick and tired of politics! Over the last couple of years, there has been a lot of tension over politics, and that division has intruded into my relationship with family and friends -- particularly now with the upcoming election. In 2008, I voted for Obama. That was my right -- I am a good person and I voted for him for good reasons. But that decision has created … [Read more...]
“Premier Dad” quits suddenly… Good News or the first step to very bad news?
"Premier Dad", aka Dalton McGuinty, quit his post as Premier of Ontario suddenly and without warning. While it may be good news for Ontario that the big government Liberal will be gone soon, it may be very bad news for the nation of Canada as a whole. While "Premier Dad" hasn't said anything yet, he also hasn't ruled out a run for the federal Liberal Party leadership in a … [Read more...]
Only Morons praise vice as virtue and slam virtue as vice
It has been said many times by better men than I that we live in a world that praises vice and condemns virtue. Never was this more true than in a moronic editorial in the Huffington Post. Editorial writer (and idiot-in-chief) Will Newman condemns Mitt Romney as a presidential candidate because Romney has never been drunk. What???? This buffoon goes on for ages about … [Read more...]
Rep. Allen West has some choice words for useless US Ambassador to the United Nations
Lieutenant Colonel Allen West (Congressman for Florida's 22 District) is one of my favourite American politicians, and for good reason. He doesn't mince words. He doesn't care of he offends the chuckleheads. He calls things precisely as he sees them and doesn't give a damn if he is "politically correct" when he does it. He despises the cowardice of the Obama … [Read more...]
Ottawa County Patriots’ Brand New Billboards (these guys are great!)
Jim Chiodo, President of the Ottawa County Patriots contacted me after he discovered my Sept. 23rd article on the fantastic work his organization is doing. They've launched a billboard campaign to show the American public the difference between a proven failure (Obama) and a proven winner (Romney). Thanks so much for posting a picture and "stuff" about our semi truck … [Read more...]
A chilling conversation between Dinesh D’Souza, the maker of “2016: Obama’s America” and Glenn Beck (and a link to the full film!)
This is a chilling conversation between Dinesh D'Souza, the maker of "2016: Obama's America" and Glenn Beck. (Link to watch full movie below) America is in serious trouble Ladies and Gentlemen....... and if there were any arguments against an American coup d'état or the removal of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton..... those arguments are fading away at light … [Read more...]
Ottawa County Patriots create awesome US Presidential Election billboards
The ability of some folks to simply do what needs to be done never ceases to amaze me. Take the folks at Ottawa County Patriots (http://www.ottawacountypatriots.org), a group of very smart and committed American Patriots who clearly love their country. Ottawa County is located on the south-west side of Michigan and includes Holland, Zeeland, Grand Haven, and a bit of … [Read more...]
Ontario’s so-called “conservative” Tim Hudak claims to believe in Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Speech is such an invaluable right, but like what happens with any one of our precious Rights and Freedoms when it is taken for granted, those of us living in the western world don’t appreciate its value. We fail to understand what it is like to live in Iran or Egypt or China, where simply speaking your mind about the government can land you in prison for the rest … [Read more...]
Rep. Allen West: Oh how I long for more leaders like this!
Allen West is the kind of leader America needs. He's the kind of leader every nation ought to have. A man who comprehends what Rights and Freedoms mean and where they come from. For those who believe America must have a black president, Allen West fits the bill. He's a REAL black man, not a half-black wannabe like the current occupant of the White House. For those who … [Read more...]
MP Bruce Hyer is Thunder Bay-Superior North’s Representative to Ottawa, NOT Thomas Mulcair’s representative to Thunder Bay-Superior North
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair has made himself quite clear since he was elected leader of the NDP. He will bring back the failed and useless long gun registry and he will force his caucus to vote his will "or else." That makes one thing absolutely clear. NDP MPs are Thomas Mulcair's representatives to those ridings. They are NOT representing their constituents views to … [Read more...]
Senator Nancy Greene-Raine espouses common sense about “climate change” and carbon taxes
Senator Nancy Greene-Raine is a senator from British Columbia. Given the Loony Left Coast's penchant for all things politically correct, I expected a BC Senator to espouse the standard PC line on carbon tax credits and global warming. I was, therefore, extremely pleased to read her speech in the Hansard where she clearly explains why amending the tax code to give tax credits … [Read more...]
Alison Redford paid to be on committee that never met?
Nobody can waste money better than governments, but to pay people to do absolutely nothing? That’s obscene even for Canadian political standards, low as they are. The latest scandal comes from Alberta, the so-called hotbed of freedom in Canada. The current and unelected premier of Alberta, Alison Redford, was one of many politicians who received pay for their “work” on a … [Read more...]
Unless you have a Government Permission Slip to break the law (a licence) you’re going to jail
What is a licence? It is nothing more than a Government Permission Slip (GPS) to break the law. Just because you may choose not to believe me doesn’t make it any less true. It is a crime to do a myriad of things in Canada today; things that should not be a crime, yet are. Politicians mistakenly believe they must always be doing something when the very best thing they could … [Read more...]
Ron Paul at the Iowa Debates for the Republican Leadership Nomination
While Jane and I can sometimes get into debates over various issues and individuals, for the most part we see the world quite similarly... I suppose that's why I call her my "unindicted co-conspirator" when it comes to writing. A lot of what gets written about here on ChristopherDiArmani.com comes out of those discussions and debates between Jane and me. So when I said … [Read more...]
Alan deJersey, Denis Royer, and David Godfrey voted to spend $50,000 in direct conflict of interest
Alan de Jersey, Denis Royer, and David Godfrey voted to spend $50,000 in what appears to be a rather large conflict of interest in the handling of Union Bay Improvement District (UBID) funds. It appears evident to me (as well as many of those who reside in Union Bay) that Alan de Jersey, Denis Royer, and David Godfrey (the former trustees recently removed from the UBID … [Read more...]
Baltimore Mayoral Race Brings a New Moron To Light
Baltimore, Maryland is in the midst of a mayoral race. Folks from all walks of life and as evidenced by this news report, all walks of stupidity as well. One candidate for the Baltimore's Big Chair is Otis Rolley. It would appear that he missed out on his allotment of common sense when God created him, and Otis Rolley hasn't managed to pick up any on his way through life, … [Read more...]
TSA threatens to “shut down Texas” if they dare outlaw TSA sexual assaults
In a move that shocks even the most jaded of us, the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) has threatened to shut down the entire air transportation system in Texas if the Texas State Legislature passes a law making it a crime to fondle the sexual bits of air travelers. The other day I applauded Texas for daring to take a stand against the TSA's roving band of … [Read more...]
Tim Hudak bails on pledge to kill Human Rights Tribunals
Tim Hudak, the winner of the Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership race, is now backtracking on his pledge to get rid of Ontario's Human Rights Tribunals (HRT). It's a decision that's pissed off a lot of conservative people, especially those who helped get him elected as leader based on his position on the HRTs. Hudak made some very strong comments about how he … [Read more...]
Chicago’s Mayor Daley, a pig just a little more equal than the rest of us
Chicago's Mayor Daley is just a little more equal than anyone else. That's certainly the claim he's making right now with his demand for bodyguards after he retires from office. That's right. Mayor Daley is requesting three around the clock Chicago Police bodyguards to protect him once he retires in a few weeks. Just like the pigs in Orwell's Animal Farm, the top Chicago … [Read more...]
If Layton’s and Ignatieff’s Current Spending Habits are anything to go by…
If Layton's current spending habits are anything to go by... then an NDP-led coalition government with the Liberals will lead us down the road of financial ruin. That's a pretty strong statement, but I stand by it for this reason: Government records of MP spending shows that Jack Layton tops spending by all MPs in the House of Commons. The thing is, he's not spending his … [Read more...]
Jack Layton’s Dirty Laundry aired by Sun TV
Back when Jack Layton was a Toronto city councilor, content to spend GTA cash like it was going out of style, he apparently had an "outside hobby"... or as Jack liked to call it, getting massages. Jack likes Asian women... that's no secret. He's married to Olivia Chow, after all. Unfortunately for both Olivia and for Jack, it appears he likes to step out with young Asian … [Read more...]
Some thoughts on the integrity of our local Candidates
In my local riding I've talked alot about how the local Conservative candidate, Mark Strahl (who I've dubbed The Anointed One) has been Missing In Action for most of the campaign. I'm sure he's been somewhere, it's just that he hasn't ever been where he ought to be for All Candidates Meetings at the various towns throughout the Chilliwack--Fraser Canyon riding. I've also … [Read more...]
Chuck… er I mean Mark Strahl missing from All Candidates Meeting
The Anointed One, Mark Strahl, was missing in action at the first All Candidates Meeting in Hope on Tuesday night. The riding of Chilliwack -- Fraser Canyon is the Strahl family's personal fiefdom, or so it appears to more and more residents of this riding. The arrogance with which the younger Strahl is running his campaign is rubbing a lot of former Conservative … [Read more...]