Canadian politics
As part of Ontario received a dusting of winter weather during the weekend and politicians journeyed back to the nation’s capital for the start of the spring sitting of parliament This promises to be an interesting session of the House of Commons with old-age pension reform coming to the forefront.
There were many great blog posts on this issue by
There were many great blog posts on this issue by Blue Like You and Chasing Apple Pie
H./T. Brian Lilley
Is the state motto of New Hampshire and home of the first official primary on the road to the Republican convention . It would be a complete surprise if Mitt Romney leaves the Granite State with anything but a solid win. providing that the polls hold up, there will be a combination of Romney, Paul and Huntsman as the top tier in New Hampshire.
In addition over at the American Spectator, Jeffrey Lord put the New Hampshire primary in historical perspective. The Wise wisdom of the people of New Hampshire, Will set the tone for the 2012 campaign .
H./T. Russ Campbell
John Donne, the great English writer, in his famous essay/eulogy, First Anniversary, points out that it is our duty not just to the dead, but to ourselves to remember the spirit of those who have passed.
The notion holds true for individuals and societies. As a nation, we are greater knowing who we are and how we got here.
The War of 1812 isn’t some distant boring history that we can’t understand. Stand in the gates of Fort Malden in Amherstburg, and look out across the river. What did Brock feel like when he ordered the invasion of the United States against a superior force in a fortified position? Climb the face of the Niagara gorge at Queen-ston Heights and imagine the Americans’ fear when they jumped to their deaths rather than face the tomahawks of native warriors.
Breathe the fresh water smell of the Niagara River in the early morning. See, feel, touch and smell our history.
The War of 1812 was the last foreign war fought on Canadian soil. As much or perhaps more than any other single war, this war and its myths defined who we are as Canadians. We owe it to ourselves to embrace and honour this great Canadian achievement.We’re still here. We won.
I agree with Taylor that history is not just what we read on the page it is a living breathing part of our Canadian identity.
H./T Trusty Tory
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Recently Brian Lilley has started a discussion of what conservatism is as an ideology in Canada. Now I could write an article on what I believe the roots of conservatism are in Canada. Instead I want to open the question up to all Blogging Tories. What do you think are the roots of Canadian conservatism? You can leave any comments or questions below.
This morning, Richard Ciano launch his platform in the race to become the next president of the Ontario PC Party. You can check it out in detail here , the gist of the platform is empowering the grassroots, along with continuing to build a strong foundation for the party to fight the next election. The plan deals with several key areas of responsibility for the next president. Although what might strike a chord with delegates is the pledge to put transparency and accountability first. In addition , placing power back in the hands of local riding associations who will be active participants in choosing their next candidate. These are all excellent proposals aimed at reinvigorating the volunteers and supporters for what promises to be some hard work ahead in 2012. Ciano is on the right track. It is time to win for Ontario.