After big election upsets, like in British Columbia this year — or in Alberta last year, or federally the year before that — political people like to say knowingly, “Campaigns matter.” Watching Rob Rae disappear down a parliamentary corridor on Wednesday — the arm of Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau
Continue readingBabel-on-the-Bay: Some summer talking points for Justin.
There was a wonderful picture of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and resigning MP Bob Rae as they walk down a corridor in the Centre Block of Parliament the other day. The picture was of the two men from the rear. You did not need the caption to tell you who
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: Someone Tell David Akin!
How will Leonard Cohen feel when he picks up NY Times and finds out he’s dead, according to the Style section? pic.twitter.com/3nNhPjLnFS— Jessica Allen (@jessieraeallen) June 23, 2013
Continue readingChadwick's Blog & Commentary: Review: The Life of Pi
We watched Life of Pi last night, a film that has garnered much critical acclaim and won four coveted Oscar awards (although it has not been without controversies). I had struggled somewhat with the book (for reasons given below), but … Continue reading →
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: He Certainly Has Mr. Harper’s Number
It is always heartening to me, and I am sure to countless others, to see that some members of the Canadian electorate are not asleep at the proverbial wheel but instead busy exercising their critical-thinking skills. Peter Dick of Toronto is one such citizen. Not content to blithely and blindly
Continue readingMorton's Musings: Reasonable fitness for purpose
Islander R.V. Sales & Rentals Ltd. v. Rice, 2013 NLCA 41 deals with reasonable fitness for purpose under the Sale of Goods Act (while a Newfoundland case the statute is similar throughout Canada): [22] In summary, a vendor has the obligation to provide goods reasonably fit for the intended purpose
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: The DWR Sunday Disservice – Christian Martyr Loophole
If religion of was actually a ideology that was set up to respect and preserve life instead of increasing misery and pain we’d see over the course of history much more use of this particular “loophole”. Many thanks to Discern4 for producing the video. Filed under: Religion Tagged: Christian, Martyr,
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper’s Desperate Makeover Plan
Oh no. What a disaster.And how ironic eh?An extreme weather event, the kind the Cons don't like to talk about, has forced them to postpone their convention. The Conservative Party national policy convention which was scheduled to get underway in Calgary next Thursday has been postponed, as city officials warn
Continue readingThe World Famous Dan Shields: 6176…2013 Is Not 2015
Hey I am/is/are/was as excited as anyone when I just/just/just read in the online edition of The Ottawa Citizen that our man Justin Trudeau is looking good. Your capital’s fave birdcage liner breaks out a Leger Marketing poll that shows that, for the first time, Mr. Trudeau bests our beloved Prime
Continue readingdaveberta.ca - Alberta politics: Don Iveson brings new energy to Edmonton’s mayoral election.
TweetCouncillor Don Iveson announced his candidacy for mayor this week, rounding out the list of the most likely candidates expected to run for Mayor of Edmonton this year. Councillor Iveson has represented south Edmonton on city council for two terms and is well-known as an advocate of sustainability and smart
Continue readingThe World Famous Dan Shields: 6175…What About Elizabeth May?
Honestly I expected more from the leader of The Green Party when she finally got herself a seat in The House of Commons. Before she became an MP she was ubiquitous; now it is like she has gone into the Witness Protection Program. She took out a minister. I really
Continue readingbgrice blog: NWT PEDAM
I’d move to Yellowknife if it didn’t mean I’d be doing it alone! I had a great time in the North West Territories, and I look forward to going back there.
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I’d move to Yellowknife if it didn’t mean I’d be doing it alone! I had a great time in the North West Territories, and I look forward to going back there.
Continue readingTerahertz: Man of Steel Review–at BCHA Blog
Just a quick note that I posted a review of Man of Steel on the BC Humanist Association blog. Make sure to follow that blog for the occasional update. Tl;dr Knowing it was Christian propaganda, I should have taken a pass.
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Committing Sociology or Climatology
The Prime Minister infamously implored people to not “commit sociology” when Chechen-American thugs blew people up in Boston. The PM’s point was that he didn’t want people analysing the root causes of terrorism, out of supposed respect for the distant victims. With another deadly tragedy underway in Alberta, there are
Continue readingdrive-by planet: George Galloway warns against western intervention in Syria: speech on video
In this speech George Galloway is in top rhetorical form. He takes a few well aimed shots at western hypocrisy, pointing out that while the U.S. et al are allied with some of the most reactionary and undemocratic regimes in the region they nevertheless talk about bringing democracy to Syria.
Continue readingdaveberta.ca - Alberta politics: Scott McKeen, Bev Esslinger enter open city council races
TweetWith three of Edmonton’s City Councillors in the mayoral election and two councillors retiring, there are now five open Ward’s in this year’s municipal election. With five out of twelve city councillors not running for re-election, the open races are attracting a handful of eager candidates. As first reported on
Continue readingcartoon life: Another a the same cat
Repeated hand drawn images with cheap stupid silly body noise joke. Filed under: art Tagged: Cat, hiccup
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