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Rob Anders: "Democracy is Petty"
Yeah, party members wanting open nominations. How petty of them. The tumultuous history of the federal Conservative riding association in Calgary West continued this week with the Tory party’s national council apparently assuming control of the association board. Most members of the Conservative riding board support Donna Kennedy-Glans, who wishes to challenge controversial incumbent MP […]
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Closet Liberals
This may be a hoax, but here’s a transcript of a letter allegedly being sent out from Rob Anders and Stephen Harper, urging CPC members to vote for the Anders-friendly slate at this week’s AGM. Among the highlights: Are you aware that there is battle taking place in Calgary West this Saturday? It’s between the […]
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Vote Out Anders, part 83
Ha ha. Even when they hide him in Siberia for the campaign, he still makes headlines.
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Ode to Anders
Paul Jackson’s man crush on Rob Anders continues in today’s Sun: I tell Calgary West MP Rob Anders he is known as the “rock star” of Canadian federal politics. “Gee, I can hardly sing, and I can’t play one chord on the guitar,” he answers. But, in a very real way, Anders is a political […]
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Second Annual "Politicians in Cowboy Hats" Blog Post
Everyone seemed to enjoy last summer’s Stampede fashion review so, after hitting all the major breakfasts on the first weekend, I’m pleased to present my recap of how the big names fared this year. For some historical perspective, the Globe & Mail offers up Stampede pictures throughout the ages. Ever since the disaster of 2005, […]
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Vote Out Anders…Part 82
This interesting message was sent my way: The Calgary West Federal nomination date is Saturday September 2, 2006. If you wish to vote in the nomination you must be a resident of Calgary West and have a membership by THIS Friday August 11. Information regarding memberships can be found at www.conservative.ca or to directly purchase […]
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Vote Out Anders…Part 81
Rob Anders is (allegedly) in hot water again: The Liberals say the Mounties should look at a lawsuit filed against Rob Anders by James Istvanffy, who alleges he was fired from his job as manager of the Calgary West constituency office after questioning the way Anders handled his finances. In a statement of claim filed […]
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Vote Out Anders…part 78
From the CTV weblog, comes news that Rob Anders is campaigning…in British Columbia. Apparently Anders has sent questionnaires on Crystal Meth to Richmond, BC in an effort to help out the Conservative cause. Among the questions: “Do you support homosexual sex marriage”? At the very least I now understand why so many Conservatives are against […]
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Vote Out Anders
Vote out Anders I had the dubious chance to attend a Conservative function where Rob Anders was one of the speakers a few days ago. I have some Conservative friends and I figured it’d be good for a few laughs if nothing else. And Rob did not disappoint. Maybe it was the fact that it […]