Watching Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party, on CBC. She seems likable, well spoken, relaxed, and does a way better job at selling the green shift. Most of all, she seems like a fresh voice among longtime partisan rivals and I have a feeling it will show at the debate. This is why, in [...]

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The vote failed on the bailout plan and markets fell, setting new records. Although I can see why some smart people supported the plan, ultimately I think it would have been a mistake from a political and moral perspective to pass it. However, that doesn’t mean the 700 billion can’t be put to good use [...]

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Well, they’ve got a draft. Here it is: Bailout Legislation Draft, all 110 pages. I am still going through it and will reserve judgement until I do my homework but here is what CNN posted as the summary: 
“Key provisions of the bill
Doling the money out: The $700 billion would be disbursed in stages, with $250 billion made [...]

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Tuning into the debate south of the border after having some fun on CBC’s YourTurn, I really love contributing to that show. Live blogging begins: 
9:12 PM: McCain looks tired, Obama looks sharp.
9:28 PM: I am not a fan of these scores cards that are shown left, right, and bottom of the screen. It destructs people [...]

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This is what happens when you lock up a VP candidate away from media questions for weeks. You really have to watch this interview until the end to believe it.

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Took 15 minutes before class today to take some nature shots at University of Toronto at Mississauga campus that has a slogan: Grow green, grow smart. Thats really the biggest difference between Mississauga and all the other UofT campuses, its why I love UTM.

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Here is the dilemma, how should the PM describe the economy a few weeks before an election during economic troubles? Its the loose-loose scenario that Liberals and NDP are just starting to capitalize on. Should he say the economy is doing well to boost investor confidence but risk sounding out of touch with voters? Or should he say [...]

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