Tag Archives: Québec

An Incomprehensible Display of Political Incompetence: Amir Khadir Must Resign

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

Earlier today perennial last-place contestant Québec Solidaire issued a statement pertaining to the death of the convicted terrorist, felon and murderer Paul Rose. Further still, MNA Amir Khadir insinuated that he will table a motion before the National Assembly that … Continue reading →

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Separatism is a Scam

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

Not the work of the author, though this author would gladly high-five the illustrator for a job well done This article was originally published on Forget the Box. I was remiss to discover that a recent poll suggests maybe as … Continue reading →

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The PQ: Destroying Québec’s Reputation, One Scandal at a Time

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

I found the following statement posted to Reddit’s Montreal community page. It’s not entirely clear where or what the original source is, but it’s nonetheless attributed to Dr. Joe Schwarcz, a well-respected local chemist, professor and published author. Schwarcz is … Continue reading →

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The OQLF – Still Ridiculous After All These Years

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

The OQLF is a joke. There is simply no threat to the stability and sanctity of the French language in Montréal, Québec or Canada, nor is there any doubt whatsoever of the predominance of the French language in the public … Continue reading →

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Changing the Game

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

We need to change the question of Québec independence. From the ground up, in fact. For nearly forty years Montréal has been on a veritable decline – in terms of economic security, long-term investment, population growth and relative political power … Continue reading →

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How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

If you’ve been following the news of late, you may be asking yourself just how the PQ got elected back in September. I honestly don’t know with certainty why, but I’m fairly convinced the PQ’s victory is a direct consequence … Continue reading →

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