Boldts' Omnifarium http://www.boldts.net/blog being a divers assortment of our opinions, musings and rants en Conservatives Playing Games Again http://www.boldts.net/blog/2008/04/23#InAndOut

During the last federal election campaign, it was reported in the Toronto Star that the Conservative association in my riding, Scarborough-Guildwood, was offering a special offer: Donate $100 to the Conservative candidate, Pauline Browes, and you'd get a $25 gift card in return. Curious, I wrote to Browes and asked if I would get a $100 or a $75 tax receipt. She answered back that I would get a receipt for $75.

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 Earth Hour 2008 http://www.boldts.net/blog/2008/03/31#EarthDay2008

By all accounts, Earth Hour 2008 was a big success. Toronto met its target for power usage reduction, as did a lot of other cities. Along with the downtown skyscrapers, the CN Tower went dark, even though it already uses highly efficient LED lights for its exterior lighting. And in Ottawa, a number of buildings, including the Peace Tower and Stornaway, took part. But one building in Ottawa was conspicuous by its undimmed lights - 24 Sussex Drive, the home of Canada's prime minister.

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 Message to Flaherty: Butt Out! http://www.boldts.net/blog/2008/03/27#Ontario.budget

In the past few weeks, federal Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, has been offering his opinions on economic issues involving the province of Ontario. Have his comments been helpful? No, of course not! Ontario is governed by a Liberal government. Would we expect a federal Conservative to say good things about Ontario?

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 Boycott the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing http://www.boldts.net/blog/2008/03/23#Boycott.Beijing

The time has come to take a stand. Countries that care about human rights in China must finally come around and boycott the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

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 New Liberals Win Seats, But When Is Next Election? http://www.boldts.net/blog/2008/03/18#When

Three of four by-elections yesterday were won by Liberals. The conservatives now have to face Bob Rae and Martha Hall-Findlay on the opposition front line. But this will not squelch speculation on when the next election will be called.

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 Darwin Exhibit at the ROM Finds Sponsors http://www.boldts.net/blog/2008/03/15#Darwin

While reading the Saturday Star, one article caught my eye. Apparently, the Royal Ontario Museum had some trouble finding sponsors for its new exhibit "Darwin: The Evolution Revolution". The vast majority of corporations approached balked at donating money fearing retaliation from conservative religious groups. But the ROM found two organizations that were eagerly willing to contribute.

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