Category Archives: democracy and good government

STV: Power up your vote

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Chris Tindal

One week from today on May 12th, British Columbians will vote on whether or not to change their voting system from the antiquated and inadequate first past the post to the improved Single Transferable Vote. The new voting system was … Continue reading →

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23 seconds of liking Jack Layton

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Chris Tindal

Various blog rumours: “Jack Layton may lend support to Stephen Harper’s government in exchange for a referendum on proportional representation.” (yay!) Robert Silver at globeandmail.com: “If this rumour is true then it is the first move Jack Layton has made … Continue reading →

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What makes a politician great?

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Chris Tindal

Embedded below, video from last night’s The Agenda. This was my third appearance (first one here, second one here) which makes it tempting to refer to myself as a regular, but that would probably jinx any chance I have at … Continue reading →

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Rick Mercer on attack ads

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Chris Tindal

Via his blog: And how did we get here? Well it’s our own fault apparently. Because if you talk to any political strategist they will tell you attack ads work. Sure Canadians don’t like them, sure it means that smart … Continue reading →

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