Category: Political Animal

Bah Humbug

Blacklock’s- $18B Filibuster Freezes House

The House has been gridlocked since a September 26 ruling by Speaker Greg Fergus. The Speaker ruled cabinet failed to comply with a June 10 House order to produce documents regarding inside dealing at a now-disbanded federal agency, Sustainable Development Technology Canada. Directors were implicated in 186 conflicts of interest, according to auditors.

Conservatives have filibustered House proceedings, all but Question Period. The gridlock has prevented the introduction, passage or debate of all government bills.

The Great Blame Game Begins: Dem vs Dem

From the guys at The Ruthless Podcast, I’ve learned a lot of “inside baseball” about politics.

They often refer to Nikki Lu, the Pennsylvania Campaign Manager for Kamala Harris. They’ve frequently praised her for the Republican victory there, implying that she is somewhat incompetent. I have no idea about the truth of this, but do find it interesting how Pennsylvania Democrats are now attacking each other – examples here and here.

This assessment of the Harris campaign seems accurate.

Catching Up on this Historic Moment in American History

I fell asleep around midnight (EST) and woke up a little after 6:00am to stunned delight about the Republicans winning the Presidency, the Senate, and the House. I’m not a particularly religious person but fell to my knees and offered a silent prayer of immense gratitude.

This historic moment is something I needed to see with my own eyes.  Given that you might be in a similar situation, here you are: minutes before Trump achieved 270 electoral college votes.Here’s Trump’s Victory Speech.   Steve Bannon’s reaction

Meltdown thread (please add more in the comments)

The UK Socialists clearly played their cards very badly (language warning)

An Indictment of the Political Information Complex

Pleasing Your Enemies Does Not Turn Them Into Friends

Never back down, never apologize: Reflecting on how the UCP convention became a 91.5% love-in for Smith

And right on time.

Don Braid: Time for Smith to take economic action against Liberal Ottawa, and make it sting

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