Modelling MMP in Prior Elections

Sure there's a Big Assumption inherent here, but it's interesting...

Hypothetical MMP in 2003 Results

Now this makes MMP easier to understand/analyze...

Tories Against MMP

Which makes sense. The most plausible future for the Ontario Tories under a Proportional Representation system would be permanent leader of the opposition, while the Liberals make concessions to either the NDP or Green or other minority/fringe parties (an as-of-yet non-existent Northern Ontario Party comes to mind as a strong possibility) to stay in power more or less consistently, until the inevitable scandal.

So, if you're a Tory, then for purely partisan reasons, I can't think of any reason to endorse any sort of PR system - even the mixed version proposed here.

It's That Time of Year Again

"As God is my Witness, I thought turkeys could fly..."

The New Boat in Action!

WCA has Acquired the MyCCR

http://www.myccr.com/announcement.htm
Well, the good news is that it is not folding! Not sure if there is any bad news.
Certainly still the first and last word in backcountry canoeing (and often winter camping) online.
All credit to Richard Munn for founding and establishing the site over the years - must have been tough but my gratitude at least.

...and now with painted baseboards!

 

Annual Fall Colour Report, pt. 1

"The fall colour season is just barely under way..."

WooHoo!

Laurie and I are the proud new owners of this!!!
 
 
 
Can't wait for Algonquin.
Speaking of which... Look for the next post

New Floors Cont'd

 
 
 

Return of the Colour Report

So far, not much colour change going on in Ontario's forests. Soon though. Soon.

Carpets Begone!

 

Out West

2007 Canadian Ultimate Championships

Start Thursday.

The aptly named Paradise Valley

Alpine blooms have short lives

Congratulations!

Sunset over Rundle

Frappuccinos: summer's liquid cheeseburger!

"A cup of black coffee is a three-calorie beverage. Add a teaspoon of sugar and a splash of milk and you're up to 35 calories. But order a frozen coffee drink and you've turned a low-calorie beverage into a 500-plus-calorie liquid dessert."

How children lost the right to roam in four generations

The article is good, but the map is better. Succinct and compelling.