Category Archives: Democracy

The Intolerant Left

Posted on October 13, 2018 by joannebly

How many times have you found yourself in a discussion where someone asks you if you “believe” in climate change? It’s a loaded question isn’t it? And you know exactly where it’s going:  If you don’t answer in the affirmative … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Politics, Democracy, Free Speech, U.S. Politics | 155 Comments

Doug Ford vs. Judicial Activism

Posted on September 11, 2018 by joannebly

When I first heard about Ontario Premier Doug Ford‘s announcement that he would use the notwithstanding clause to override a decision on the constitutionality of shrinking Toronto council, I was somewhat concerned. This option was always supposed to be the … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Government, Canadian Charter, Democracy, Entitlement, Ontario Government, Provincial Politics | 149 Comments

Waking up in Blue Ontario!

Posted on June 8, 2018 by joannebly

Since I started writing a blog back in 2005 I have been railing against the Liberals who have been in power for almost 15 years now. But that all changed last night. It was my fellow Blogging Tory buddy Alberta … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Government, Canadian Politics, Democracy, Economy, Ontario election, Ontario Government, Provincial Politics | 41 Comments

A Conservative renaissance?

Posted on April 4, 2018 by joannebly

I was wanting to start a new post here since the previous one is becoming a bit long with all the comments. When I tried to think of a new topic, the usual shenanigans of the Ontario and Federal Liberals … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Economy, Canadian Elections, Canadian Government, Canadian Politics, Democracy, Ontario election, Ontario Government, Provincial Politics | 101 Comments

The Unbearable Shallowness of Justin Trudeau

Posted on March 19, 2018 by joannebly

Terrific interview and column by Antonella Artuso in the Sun: EXCLUSIVE: Prof. Jordan Peterson gives ‘Peter Pan’ Trudeau budget a failing grade: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “gender equity” budget is as shallow and ideologically-driven as he is, professor Jordan B. … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Economy, Canadian Elections, Canadian Government, Canadian Politics, Democracy, Identity Politics | 175 Comments

There are no Angels in Politics

Posted on January 31, 2018 by joannebly

I’m just going to write down some stream-of-consciousness thoughts here. In almost every party and every level of government we are constantly pinning our hopes on our political representatives – and yet they all seem to disappoint us sooner or … Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, Economy, Ontario election, Ontario Government, Provincial Politics | 166 Comments

Justin Trudeau – The Great Divider

Posted on January 23, 2018 by joannebly

The Trudeau Government sure has stepped into it this time concerning the application requirements for youth summer-job funding. Voices right across a broad political spectrum are critical of how this is being rolled out. The Toronto Star editorial board (of … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Government, Canadian Charter, Canadian Government, Canadian Politics, Democracy, Identity Politics | 213 Comments

Happy 2018!!

Posted on January 6, 2018 by joannebly

I had actually started two previous drafts of my first post of 2018. The first had to do with Kathleen Wynne’s politically self-serving economic policies and the second was about the apparent Joshua Boyle-Justin Trudeau bromance. But then I remembered … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Government, Canadian Politics, Democracy | 144 Comments