Right Side of the Same Sex Debate

What seems to be the problem here? Harper’s position on gay marriage falls well within the position of a majority of Canadians, yet we continue to have a barge of news articles claiming different?

Tory gay stand backed

Nationally, the poll shows 42% back the Conservatives’ position while 35% agree with the prime minister.

The numbers for Ontario are nearly identical to those for the GTA, with 57% of those polled siding with preserving the traditional definition of marriage compared to 38% who believe same-sex couples should be included.

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The Beginning of the End for the Conservatives?

This is the first in what will be a long string of events which will lead to the eventual collapse of the Conservative party of Canada. Not that the party was that cohesive – former Alliance members and the old PC guard were never on the same page when it came to policy or party organization; however, the thin bond that held this party together over the months since the merger will slowly crumble and collapse under the strain of poor leadership and lack of direction.

Reynolds quitting as Conservative House leader

John Reynolds, the Conservative Party’s House Leader, is about to step down from that position.

He will stay on as an MP for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country until the next election, but will not run again after that.

Sullivan’s Over-dramatic Graner Comment

Charles Graner, for those of you who haven’t been paying attention to the news, is the former Army prison guard who was caught abusing Iraqi prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Andrew Sullivan has this to say about Charles Graner,

It would be hard to find or invent a more graphic example of evil than that perpetrated by Graner in Abu Ghraib. And yet, he received only 10 years, rather than the maximum fifteen. Why? [link]

I’ve got to agree with James Taranto over at “Best of the Web Today” when he said,

How about flying planes into buildings? Suicide bombings? Beheading hostages?

Clarkson won’t attend Lois Hole Funeral

The Queen of Canada will not be attending the former Albertan lieutenant governor’s memorial service later this week. She has “a prior commitment that is part of her personal schedule,” by which Clarkson’s minion means that Adrienne is either getting her hair done or accompanying John Ralston Saul during his address to the Humanist Society of Wilmer B.C..

Governor General to be a no-show at service for Hole

“My God, that’s incredible,” said St. Albert MP John Williams, when told that Clarkson won’t attend the Tuesday service.

“A prior personal commitment? She’s paid to be on the job. She has a budget of $20 million. (Lois Hole) is her own representative in the province of Alberta – I’m ashamed,” Williams said.

Paul Martin will not be in attendance either, as he is busy being useless in SE Asia.

Politically Correct Tsunami Signage

It took a few weeks, but you knew it was going to happen. The overly sensitive politically correct crowd has started in on anything named Tsunami.

Row over ‘tasteless’ tsunami food

South African restaurant customers are complaining that the use of the word tsunami by local eateries leaves a bitter taste in the mouth.

The Mugg and Bean chain has been selling its spicy tsunami chicken burger for over a year but will rename it in April, its managers say.