Monthly Archives: May 2011

POWER SHIFT

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Munroe Scott

Okay, so in my last posting I made an off-the-wall suggestion that we should reform our parliamentary system by making the Party with the majority of seats become the Loyal Opposition.  Well, hey, there’s nothing like a bizarre idea to … Continue reading →

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MANDATE ??

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Munroe Scott

I expect that in the coming weeks and, after the summer recess, the  months, we’re going to hear a lot of blather from the Government about “Mandate”. The word mandate always gives me heartburn.  What really does it mean?  The … Continue reading →

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Choosing an Enemy

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Munroe Scott

I hereby declare this Blog a politics free zone.  At least for this week. Right now I’ve got more pressing matters on my mind This very morning, as I sat contemplating the greenery bursting into life beyond my patio door, … Continue reading →

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A Conservative Thank-You

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Munroe Scott

Every now and then the TV networks almost accidentally give us some genuine behind-the-scenes insight into the political process. The evening of the May 2nd Federal Election was one of those moments. The insight  didn’t come from any of the … Continue reading →

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