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Posted: April 18, 2012
Several millennia ago, Aristotle asserted that man was different from the animals because only he had the gift of (thoughtful) speech. The cursing generation seems intent on erasing that distinction as Mark Milke explains…
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Authors » Michael Taube
Michael Taube is a public affairs analyst and commentator, and a former speechwriter for Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He has been an editorial writer/columnist for the Windsor Star, as well as a columnist for five other publications: Books in Canada, Hamilton Spectator, Moncton Times & Transcript, Toronto Star and Toronto Sun. Mr. Taube holds an Honours BA in political studies from the University of Guelph (1993), and a MSc in comparative politics from the London School of Economics (1995).
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Posted: January 4, 2011
Tom Thomson is regarded as one of Canada's greatest artists. People come from all over the world to view his magnificent paintings in art galleries and museums. But will Thomson still be regarded as a national treasure if he turns out to be a conservative? This controversial article examines Thomson's life and work, and reaches a conclusion that will surprise many readers – and drive a stake in the heart of Canada's left-leaning arts community to boot.
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Posted: November 2, 2010
There’s a new book out on Stephen Harper. Too bad it’s a caricature of the Prime Minister instead of a more nuanced portrait….
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Posted: March 1, 2010
Don’t look for another case of treason any time soon argues Michael Taube in a column that supplements this month’s treason issue…
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Posted: June 22, 2009
For the first time in nearly a quarter century, conservatives are at a crossroads. The recent Canadian and American elections, and the dramatic turn of events that preceded and followed both results, have dramatically changed the course of conservatism.
Articles by Michael Taube
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