True confession

Bush stands tall in admitting Allies sold out Europe to Stalin President George W. Bush’s extraordinary public confession that the U.S. and its wartime...

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...

Applause fades

If Klein won’t go willingly then he must be pushed Way, way back, I recall having lunch at the now defunct downtown 400 Club with...

Hunt hypocrisy

Sealing opponents should declare they’re against killing of all species An avalanche of appeals from American friends, both Republicans and Democrats, are asking how they...

Joke’s on me

I’m just one of millions of Albertans government thinks are dumb yokels A friend whispers Alberta Finance Minister Shirley McClellan has decided to start doing...

Canadian alliance

Tory/Bloc partnership would help wrest power from Ottawa Conservative Leader Stephen Harper should form an alliance with Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe with both...

Frontrunners emerge from pack

Conservative leadership race may be over for all but Oberg and Dinning Albertans surely owe Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Lyle Oberg one big round of...

Gutter politics

Conservatives must fight off Liberal mud-slinging if they’re to have a prayer of winning next election I’m not quite sure what kind of a...

Meet Mr. Honesty

Ald. McIver’s upfront philosophy makes him effective Philosophical colleagues repeatedly insist Ric McIver is the only really politically honest alderman on city council. I stress...

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,...

Me, prejudiced?

Not a single Liberal or NDPer should be trusted with our vote   A scornful acquaintance asks if I am so prejudiced I do not...

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...

Forces deserted

Neglect and political games have taken toll on military Shipping tycoon Paul Martin slashed our country’s defence budget 25% and chopped the number of our...

Grits cease bashing U.S.

Liberals’ leadership candidates sized up American colleagues ask which Liberal leadership candidates would be best for the U.S. should Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservatives lose...

Plaque miffs Calgary war hero

Words diminish achievement Calgarian Art Smith is a genuine war hero and true patriot of our country, so it’s easy to see why he gets...