In defence of career politicians
Paul Wells’ latest column has a gem about voters’ ongoing fascination with non-politicians who run for office:[Belinda Stronach] has the outsider cachet that inexplicably draws supporters to the candidate who knows least about politics.When my pipes burst...Keeping us in suspension
Previously in this space, I suggested that B.C. Government Whip Kevin Krueger might have reason to regret slagging former Liberal MLA Elayne Brenzinger.On Tuesday, a reporter asked the obvious question: what else aren’t you telling us?To paraphrase...Last season of CounterSpin?
This just hit my inbox, and instead of forwarding it hither and yon, I thought I’d just post it here.Save CounterSpin!!! For years now, the television show CounterSpin on CBC Newsworld has been an important source of debate on national and international issues...Why the recording industry doesn’t have to worry, part 32
Set aside the debate over whether music downloading is wrong, wrong, wrong, horribly wrong, the sort of wrong that inspires movies written and directed by Mel Gibson. (Put it over there in the corner, standing it up carefully so it won’t fall over.)It may be a...From our classified section
FS one public broadcaster, cheap to good well-regulated home. Includes all equipment and facilities. Buyer can take or leave staff. Owner wants to stop competing with CanWest. For info, call Stan.
Why, yes — I’d LOVE to speak at your event
Public speaking and speechwriting: the essential guides
Looking for advice on public speaking, speechwriting and leadership communications? Here are some of my most comprehensive posts, on topics that people ask me about most often.
