stephen harper

In a masterful attempt at political spin, prime minster Stephen Harper called Tuesday's report from Statistics Canada that the country was technically in a recession, a "good news report", because some sectors appeared to be strong.

 “I realize it was a mistake, but it expresses the carelessness of this government toward Pacific salmon. It reeks of the Conservatives supporting Atlantic salmon. It was a Freudian slip … when you say what you actually think.”

We all better hope that the people running Shell Canada are not as stupid as the people currently running our government.

Steve & Mike's powder-puff derby...

MICHAEL HARRIS FROM IPOLITCS: It’s enough to have Stephen Harper’s base choking on their Kool Aid.

Week 2:

Nearly 60 witnesses are likely to be called to testify in suspended former Conservative Senator Mike Duffy’s trial on fraud, breach of trust and bribery over impugned housing allowances and travel expenses.

"When the man with no shame met the place with no rules, so perfect was the marriage, so instant the attraction, the fireworks must have been spectacular." Christie Blatchford

In the court of public opinion, Senator Mike Duffy may have already been found guilty. That verdict could well be shown wrong. Rules governing Senate housing expenses are vague, and Mr. Duffy has a crackerjack lawyer in Don Bayne.