From the book review:In his latest release, Harperland, Lawrence turns his penetrating scrutiny on our current Prime Minister. Focusing on the growth of executive power under Harper and drawing on interviews with prominent insiders, he probes the smearing of opponents, the silencing of the public and diplomatic service, the secrecy, the prorogations, the unprecedented centralizing of power, and the attempted muzzling of the media. He examines the controversies—and lets readers draw their own conclusions. Tough but balanced, Harperland offers a clear picture of a skilled politician at a crucial point in Canadian politics.
Sharing some thoughts on the book itself and elaborating on the theme.
You have to give Lawrence Kudos, that he was able to pry this much information from the most secretive government in our history.
I agree with the review to a certain extent and love Lawrence Martin as a journalist and author.
The book is a must read for every Canadian.
Continuation:
The Politics of Contempt: The Nixon-Harper Ticket
The Politics of Hate: Where Will it Lead?
The Politics of Conceit: "Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better"
The Politics of Opportunity: Election Tampering
The Politics of Insecurity: Diplomacy and Clinking Glasses
The Politics of Jabberwocky: As Canada Plummets Down the Rabbit Hole
The Politics of Ballyhoo: David Emerson and the Soft on Sovereignty Trade Deal
The Politics of Religious Nationalism: Taking us Down a Dangerous Path
The Politics of Sucking Up: Handling the Quebec Question
The Politics of Exploitation: The Haiti Crisis Revisted
The Politics of Fear Mongering: The Subtext is Muslim
The Politics of Authoritarianism: "I've Never Seen Anything Like It"
The Politics of Interference: What Really Happened With the Obama Campaign?
Omar Khadr: With All Due Respect. Canadians do Care. We Just Don't Know It
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