Monthly Archives: January 2007

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Posted on January 9, 2007 by Chris Tindal

You really shouldn’t pay attention to polls. They distract from real issues. They unduly influence elections. They contribute to strategic voting. They’re not good for your health. Except, of course, when you’re doing really well in them. Then they’re kinda … Continue reading →

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Wrath of Khan

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Chris Tindal

Back in August, I supported Bill Graham’s decision to allow Wajid Khan to serve as a special adviser to Stephen Harper on the Middle East and Afghanistan, arguing that “we need more cross-party cooperation and dialogue, not less — especially … Continue reading →

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Let Us In. (We’re Cold And There Are Wolves After Us.)

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Chris Tindal

With the possibility of a spring election in the air, people are starting to talk again about the televised leaders’ debates, and more specifically, whether or not we should be in them. (Shockingly, I think we should.) The decision will … Continue reading →

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Ministering to the Environment

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Chris Tindal

The Toronto Star reports that John Baird is your new federal minister of the environment. You might think this decision would be of huge importance to me, but I’m finding it hard to react. I want to be optimistic, but … Continue reading →

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