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The cover story is presented which discusses the political response to the Orlando, Florida massacre at the Pulse gay nightclub on June 11, 2016 by homegrown extremist Omar Mateen, including by the 2016 U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. An overview of Clinton's and Trump's rhetoric on U.S. counterterrorism policies is provided.

The article discusses the alleged lying of 2016 U.S. presidential candidates Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump, including Trump's putative lie regarding his initial opposition to the 2003 Iraq War and Americans' attitudes on their telling of the truth. An overview of fact-checking of the aforementioned candidates' rhetoric is provided. Trump's alleged lack of shame in regard to his truthfulness and falsehoods is discussed.

The article presents the author's opinions on the speaking style of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Arguments are presented which suggest that the messages harper is so capable of delivering can be incendiary and can make anything said by any other prime minister in memory seem mild by comparison.

The article discusses the U.S. 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's speech at the women's college Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1995 when she received an honorary degree from the university. Clinton's use of the term Haligonians to describe resident of Halifax and her rhetoric on women's education are discussed.

The article discusses the use of fear at the July 2016 Republican Party convention in Cleveland, Ohio, including the 2016 Republican candidate Donald Trump's rhetoric on protecting Baltic states from Russian aggression and the fear of terrorists and Mexicans.

The article discusses U.S. presidential campaign rhetoric on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and free trade by 2008 U.S. presidential candidate (and later president) Barack Obama and the 2016 candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. An overview of the relationship between campaign rhetoric and U.S. trade policies, including in regard to appeasing angry unemployed factory workers in the U.S. during political campaigns, is provided.

The article discusses the rhetoric of 2016 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in response to the June 11, 2016 massacre at the gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando, Florida. Topics, including Trump's political use of fear, his rhetoric toward Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and his relationship with the LGBT community, are discussed.

The article discusses the administration of prime minister Stephen Harper in Canada and the 2006 Speech from the Throne. Emphasis is given to topics such as Harper's impact on the size of federal government, political reforms promised by incoming prime minister Justin Trudeau, and the passing of political agendas.

The article looks at the 2015 Canadian election, discussing the election-night speeches given by the three major candidates, Justin Trudeau of the Liberal Party, Tom Mulcair of the New Democratic Party, and incumbent Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper of the Conservative Party, after the results indicated a win for the Liberal Party.

The article focuses on Canada's televised political debates. The networks have overhauled the way the four federal leaders will debate. The debates in last year's election were criticized for allowing too many frustrating interruptions, with leaders speaking over leaders. Organizers have tried to fix that problem: in this campaign's debates, when one leader is answering a question, the microphones of the other three will be switched off. Rebuttals and give-and-take will, at least in theory, be more orderly. The source of the questions could also force a shift in tone. Instead of being quizzed by journalists, the politicians will take queries from ordinary Canadians.

The article presents comments made by members of the Canadian Conservative Party and then provides arguments for whether or not the speaker was engaging in hyperbole. Topics discussed include a quote from Canadian Prime Minster Stephen Harper regarding Jihadi terrorism, a quote by Canadian Finance Minister Joe Oliver about Canadian greenhouse-gas emissions, and a quote about the impact of the Canadian federal budget on the environment made by Canadian Environment Minister Leona Agluk-kaq.

The author discusses comments made by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper regarding politician Justin Trudeau. Topics include the trend of negative political campaigning, Harper's comments about his own administration, the global economy, and Canada's past political agendas, and why the author believes that Harper's rhetoric is self congratulatory and arrogant.

The article presents the author's views regarding the payment of politicians and members of parliament (MPs) in Canada for public speaking events. Topics include the fee collected by Justin Trudeau, leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, for speaking at an event sponsored by a nonprofit organization in 2012; the legal aspects of political fundraising; and a proposal by PM Brent Rathgeber for annual public salary disclosure.

The article looks at a March 2006 speech by New York attorney general Eliot Spitzer, who is the leading candidate for governor and is declaring war on big business. Spitzer extracted billions in penalties and brought down some of Wall Street's biggest businesses by attacking tainted stock research, exorbitant pay, and insider trading. However, in his speech, Spitzer confessed some misgivings about the reform agenda he helped champion because of the large burdens it places on small companies.

The article notes that the number of televised debate viewers in Canada has been dropping. Last year the combined audience was nowhere near the 1968 number. Concerning the 2005-2006 debates, it is noteworthy that everyone has agreed the old formats haven't worked to inspire informative and interesting discussion. So there have been changes. First, there will be two sets of debates. There are two other noticeable changes: no panel of journalists, and no universal open microphones. Leaving the questions in the hands of one moderator should make things smoother, and more productive. Keeping all the microphones closed except that of the person talking is a trickier proposal.

This article looks at the way Paul Martin of Ottawa has dealt with serious economic issues by not discussing or dealing with them. Recently Japan and Germany held election campaigns that focused primarily on economics and business. Picture Paul Martin taking a serious stand on economic reform. Financial issues have become this country's most powerful political taboo. The latest initiative to fall into the government abyss of procrastination is the next round of corporate tax cuts. One could reasonably argue that tax rebates for technology investment, or even targeted gas tax relief, would make more sense than an across-the-board cut to corporate income tax. Talking raises the possibility that someone might disagree, and disagreement leads to turmoil. Back in 1993, Kim Campbell's political career crumbled when she said election campaigns are a bad time to debate serious issues.

Presents a commentary on Prime Minister Paul Martin's desire for a speedy election. Belief there is a big distance between his talk of governing and the way he actually governs; Comments on what he has done so far: Promises he has kept; His style of governance; Relations with Parliament and his efforts of parliamentary reform; Belief that the only one surprised about the shortfall of federal dollars is Martin; His record on international relations.

Remarks that German Chancellor Helmut Kohl chastised the Green Party and other peace protesters in a speech marking the 40th birthday of the Bundeswehr, modern Germany's army. The many Germans who hold deep anti-military beliefs.