Changing tides
Klein’s dawdling has left the PC party vulnerable
Premier Ralph Klein’s promised departure from the provincial leadership has become a debacle, just as he has...
Eviction notice
Government’s Grit-and-run plunder booting Alberta from confederation
I’m over at the Calgary Garrison Officer’s Mess and Major Richard Westbury (Retd.) saunters over and, with...
UN-fathomable
Hypocrisy of United Nations betrays dynamic democracy
DALLAS—President George W. Bush appointed the no-nonsense John Bolton as U.S. Ambassador to the UN to spearhead a...
Britain’s Blair takes tumble
Troubles open way for Tories
LONDON—Prime Minister Tony Blair and his government are now so covered in sleaze, one is reminded of Jean Chretien and...
Set to collapse
Low birth rates threatening our civilization as we know it
DALLAS, Tex.—Political acquaintances ask whether I’ve exchanged my Conservative guru of some four decades,...
Divisive issue
Harper’s in a unique position to solve national unity question
Prime Minister Stephen Harper stands a chance of achieving what his six predecessors never managed...
Bogus hysteria
Ralph is correct to dismiss phony outrage over sour gas
My relationship with Premier Ralph Klein has been one of mostly ups, but occasionally...
Dean factor
‘Rational’ Democrat poised to edge Hillary Clinton aside
GUADALAJARA, Mex.—I’m sitting in the American Legion sporting my Republicans Abroad shirt—courtesy of GOP stalwarts who...
Snivel service
Top echelons of bureaucracy lie in wait to ambush Tories
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper noted somewhat facetiously during the election campaign that the ingrained...
Justice for all
Watchdog looks out for Canadians whose rights have been snatched
My friend John Carpay speaks and writes fluent English, French and Dutch and has...
United States stands resolute
President George W. Bush is going to persevere and prevail in beating world terrorism and bringing stable democracies to both Afghanistan and Iraq.
There...
Abuse the force
Star Wars creator George Lucas should not support the political dark side
Irate fans of George Lucas’ Star Wars juvenile romps have obviously spent...
Harper delivers
Liberals are in the hole and Canada is on a roll
Six months ago today every Canadian with even an ounce of patriotism in their...
Nation stands tall
Harper’s government proving there are morals to these Tories
‘A nation with dignity stands by its allies, rather than scorns them ...’
Prime Minister Stephen...
Grim outlook for Grits
Party in disarray poses little threat to Conservatives
There’s an extra bit of a bounce in my steps these days.
That’s because the federal Liberals,...