“The root cause of terrorism is terrorists.” The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, MP(Minister Responsible for Democratic Reform) “The root cause of stupidity is being stupid.” Buckdog Politics(Political nerd, too much time on my hands) -Hey Conservatives …. where’s our missing $3.1 Billion tax dollars??
Continue readingLisaKirbie.com: That’s *Minister* Pierre Poilievre to you
What a total joke. For a government that desperately needed fresh faces and new direction, the appointment of Poilievre is counter-intuitive. Don’t know who he is? Read on. You’re welcome. Since being elected in 2004, Poilievre has been an embarrassment to his party – and Canadians – both in and
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Living With Nature
It’s something most people have never seen and, for those who have, it’s uncommon. Yesterday, however, I was treated to another display of a Bald Eagle death spiral. I’ve witnessed this a few times before but usually in remote inlets up the coast. This time it happened just a mile
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Global Warming Metrics, New Sea Level Rise Projections
We’re finally getting a handle on climate change impacts. We’ve just learned that it takes roughly a million years for most species to evolve as needed to adapt to a 1C change in global temperatures. That’s not a good thing in a world that’s expected to heat up 4C in
Continue readingLeDaro: Mike Duffy in Florida and money
I am disappointed by Harper’s Cabinet shuffle. I thought new finance minister will be Mike Duffy. He knows all about money.
Continue readingsomecanuckchick dot com: A Cabinet shuffle is a cabinet shuffle…
Then… Jason Kenney is out as Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. Peter MacKay is out as Minister of National Defence. Christian Paradis is out as Minister of Industry. James Moore is out as Minister of Canadian Heritage. Rona Ambrose is out as Minister of State for Status of Women. Leona
Continue readingsomecanuckchick dot com: The big news with #shuffle13?
As far as I’m concerned, the big news with #shuffle13 is the absence of Dean Del Mastro. Dean Del Mastro has served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, since 2011. In fact, Dean Del Mastro has logged more time [check Hansard] speaking as the Parliamentary Secretary to
Continue readingRecreating Eden: What to Do When You’re Tired of Cleaning House…
Watch videos of tiny houses? This one’s quite delightful.
Continue readingcentre of the universe: Amazing Stories Blog Tour
As part of the Amazing Stories Blog Team, I have completed a book review for a blog tour. The review was published today. I’d like to point out that the first story in the collection I reviewed (called Tomorrow: Apocalyptic Short Stories from Australian publisher Kayelle Press) was penned by
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Josh Fox on Gasland Part 2, the Fracking-Earthquake Link & the Natural Gas Industry’s Use of PSYOPs
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger When Gasland first hit for many it was an early wake up call. Nominated for an Academy award Jeff Fox blew the lid of the dangerous risks and terrible damages done by fracking for natural gas. The same threats face BC residents as the BC Liberal government
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: In the US, an “open season on black boys” after Zimmerman acquittal
by: Obert Madondo | Twitter: @Obiemad: (AP Photo/Javier Galeano) In the US, an unarmed black teenager, Trayvon Martin, is murdered in cold blood. The jury finds the alleged murderer, Florida neighbourhood watchman George Zimmerman, not guilty. President Barack Obama calls for “calm reflection”. He mentions neither “George Zimmerman” nor the issue at the heart
Continue readingTHE FIFTH COLUMN: The George Zimmerman Verdict: How Does an Aggressor Successfully Argue Self Defence
After my initial shock at hearing the verdict and my attempt to rationalize it I have further reflected on the verdict. Perhaps it all comes down to the difference between Canadian and Floridian/American attitudes to vigilantism. I consider myself to be a reasonable man and my interpretation of self defence
Continue readingTHE FIFTH COLUMN: The George Zimmerman Verdict: How Does an Aggressor Successfully Argue Self Defence
After my initial shock at hearing the verdict and my attempt to rationalize it I have further reflected on the verdict.
Perhaps it all comes down to the difference between Canadian and Floridian/American attitudes to vigilantism.
I consider myself to…
Continue readingTHE FIFTH COLUMN: The George Zimmerman Verdict: How Does an Aggressor Successfully Argue Self Defence
After my initial shock at hearing the verdict and my attempt to rationalize it I have further reflected on the verdict. Perhaps it all comes down to the difference between Canadian and Floridian/American attitudes to vigilantism. I consider myself to be a reasonable man and my interpretation of self defence
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Monday Morning ‘Rider Blogging
Last week, I noted that even after a 2-0 start, the Saskatchewan Roughriders might be one injury away from some serious problems. And another impressive win later, that number may be down to zero. But there are a few ways the ‘Riders can handle the late-game injury to Darian Durant.
Continue readingA Puff of Absurdity: Can Animals Provoke Action?
Whenever I talk about atrocities around the world in class – slavery, oil spills, and the like, and I get the class to talk about what bothers them most or what most influences them to change, or get them to do a project on it, a good 70% of the
Continue readingcartoon life: Staircase 1
The staircase. The house is over 110 years old. Workmanlike build, but it has lasted. I may have mentioned that I was delighted to find only one coat of paint on this woodwork. Olloclip fisheye lens. This is a narrow hall. Treatment, again, in Popsicolour. Filed under: photo Tagged: restoration,
Continue readingMorton's Musings: Reasonable apprehension of bias
In murder cases bail is considered by a Superior Court judge. Is it problematic for the bail judge to be the trial judge? No; see R. v. Williams, 2013 ONCA 477: [2] The fact that Whitten J. presided at the appellant’s unsuccessful bail application and then at the trial, almost two years later, did not
Continue readingLeDaro: US military spends $34 million on unused Military Headquaters in Afghanistan
“An investigation is being carried out into why the U.S. military spent $34 million constructing a building in Afghanistan that has never been used” and may never be used. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Imagine how many homeless people could have been provided
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