Democracy only matters when it’s friendly

and conversely, dictators are only bad if they’re hostile to your interests. These basic principles of The Real Politik as we all know it, was confirmed again today when Pat Robertson, leader of the Christian Coalition of America said, You know, I don’t know about this doctrine of assassination, but if [Chavez] thinks we’re trying …

How does the US “win” in Iraq?

Kevin Drum at the excellent Washington Monthly says: So: if you do believe we can win in Iraq, let’s hear what you mean by “win” and how you think we can do it, and let’s hear it in clear and compelling declarative sentences. “Stay the course” isn’t enough. What Bush is doing now obviously isn’t …

Electoral Reform moves forward in BC

The Green Party of BC has posted a release on their website detailing the recent meeting between their leader, Adrian Carr, and BC Premier Gordon Campbell. (Audio Podcast Available) Campbell had promised to meet with Carr to discuss the results of the referendum on Electoral Reform in BC during the last election where the BC …