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The Best Laid Plans Terry Fallis
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In this podiobook: "The Best Laid Plans" is a satirical novel of Canadian politics written by Terry Fallis. It recounts the unlikely and amusing alliance between a 30-something burnt out, jaded political staffer, and an older, cantankerous, engineering professor. Driven by a federal election and the life of the resulting minority conservative government, the novel moves between the small town of Cumberland, Ontario on the shores of the Ottawa River, and the nation's capital. While the characters and their exploits are often comical, serious ideas on politics and democracy underlie the fun. For more information on the novel and author, visit www.terryfallis.com.
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Chapter 19 - The Best Laid Plans
-In this episode: A massive snow storm brings Ottawa to its knees. The Government House Leader pulls a fast one and the call goes forth for MPs to brave the storm and make it to the House for the mini-budget vote. Angus and Andre Fontaine share a wild ride to Parliame
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Chapter 18 - The Best Laid Plans
-In this episode: Environment Canada and the media pay a visit to Ottawa River Aggregate Inc. Reaction to the mini-budget rolls in as debate rages in the House of Commons. Angus and Daniel confront UFDs (unidentified flying doughnuts). Daniel and Linsday tour the Nati
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Chapter 17 - The Best Laid Plans
-In this episode: The government takes an unexpected hard right turn. Angus crosses swords with the Speaker and the Sergeant at Arms. Daniel and Angus take a troubling look inside Ottawa River Aggregate Inc. Angus and Daniel meet with the workers. Angus writes in his
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Chapter 16 - The Best Laid Plans
-In this episode: Daniel dines with Lindsay and Muriel (and closes a chapter in his life); Muriel visits the House of Commons; Angus attends his first hostile sod-turning (and returns fire); Daniel and Angus have fun with a slick American branch plant executive; Angus
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Chapter 15 - The Best Laid Plans
-In this episode: Daniel drives Lindsay home the morning after the night before. Angus and Daniel spend a quiet day in Cumberland and then in the evening, Angus is feted at an Engineering Society dinner. The economy drops like a stone forcing the government's hand.
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Chapter 14 - The Best Laid Plans
-In this episode: Daniel is late for an important meeting leaving Angus to go it alone. Angus defies the Leader and caucus. Angus closes the Sanderson Shoe deal. The House votes on the Throne Speech. Daniel dines with Lindsay and then some. Angus writes in his diary.
Customer Reviews
The Best Laid Plans
An absolute delight! The main characters are a cantankerous, oldish professor who agrees to run for the Canadian Parliament because he is promised that he can't win, and a disillusioned, accident-prone young spin doctor. Add a campaign team comprising an elderly retirement home resident and two metal-studded punks and you have a hilarious podcast. Behind it all is the rather sobering fact that today's political scene has lost its moral compass, but good people CAN make a difference. I bought the book as I enjoyed it so much. And the follow-up, "The High Road" is just as good, and it is also a free podcast!