By: Obert Madondo | The Canadian Progressive: Tex of NDP leader Thomas Mulcair‘s prepared speech, delivered to delegates to the New Democrats’ biennial policy convention in Montreal on Saturday. Thank you very much. Look at this crowd. What energy. Thousands of New Democrats from coast-to-coast-to-coast. From the Northwest Territories to Southern Ontario. From Victoria to
Continue readingBlunt Objects Blog: "Final" turnout numbers (Updated)
Teddy here again; this time on the right day! I’ve gathered the data from the turnout results and present them to you in this table: It would seem requiring registration has ensured that most of those who put in the effort to do so will actually bother to vote. Turnout
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Stiglitz and Muclair VS. Trudeau and ?
Just returned from the NDP policy convention. While I’m not pleased that those assembled voted to replace the preamble with a more touchy-feely document (the vote was something 900 to 200), I was delighted the convention kicked off with Joseph Stiglitz talking about the dangers of austerity (!!!) and proceeded
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Anne Frank was a "Great Girl"? Really?
I don’t want to offend any Bieber fans out there but this kid’s a total, self-absorbed jerk. Apparently he spent an hour touring the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam. On his way out he took time to leave this entry in the guest book: “Truly inspiring to be able to
Continue readingsomecanuckchick dot com: Using a Thesaurus to woo the centre…
In an effort to modernize the language of its constitution, NDP delegates voted to excise the word “socialism”, like a tumour. Anyone with a thesaurus can tell you that “sustainable prosperity” and “a society that shares its benefits more fairly” are synonyms — not antonyms — for “socialism”. Re-branding is
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Why Australia Fears the United States
Since coming into existence in 1776, the United States has enjoyed just 21 “war free” years. The last four of those were under president Jimmy Carter who didn’t see much point in blowing other people, their kids and all their stuff into smithereens just to make a point. No wonder
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: We Seem to Be Making a Herculean Effort to Get to First Base
Imagine you’re a baseball player and your only focus is to make it to first base. Not second, not third, not home plate. Just first, that’s it. All of your aspirations begin and end at first base. That sounds pretty stupid, doesn’t it? What’s the point of showing up at
Continue readingThe HB-Log : Globalization and the Internet: What is the Optimal Level of Integration?
Comparisons of the internet and economic globalization is pretty obvious, both involve the path-enforcing evolution of global social networks, triggered by technological development. This exponential evolution, and the profound impact this has had on society, has naturally promoted concerns about the effects of both (network dependency and therefore systemic vulnerability). If I’m dependent on food from
Continue readingCathie from Canada: Trudeaumania part deux
Canada’s interminable Liberal leadership race is finally just about over. And Justin is going to win: The outcome is pretty much a foregone conclusion: Justin Trudeau, eldest son of former prime minister Pierre Trudeau and the party’s undisputed rock star, is widely expected to win handily….Most party insiders — including
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Sometimes a Picture Is Worth…
This might be one of those times. Chris Riddell, The Guardian
Continue readingLeft Over: Droning on and On at the NDP Convention…(but no drones, please!)
Tiny socialist caucus raises ruckus at NDP convention Party forces protesting delegates to put away anti-drone banner By Laura Payton, CBC News What a bunch of middle of the road drones the NDP has become…now there is a muzzling of dissent? I have always voted NDP – not because I agreed
Continue readingLeDaro: Albert Einstein: On humans and universe
On a lazy Sunday I thought I will post Albert Einstein’s wisdom. Given the current world situation he is so right – Global Warming, wars and many other manifestations of human stupidity.
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Tommy, We Have to Talk
Dear Tommy: I’ve got some bad news. The old gang has moved on. They’ve “modernized” some, taken a new direction if you will. Now, rest assured Tom, no one’s saying that everything the party you created once stood for is radical nonsense. At least none of them are saying that
Continue readingThe World Famous Dan Shields: 5856…Tiger Woods Front Page News Again
Via Steve Blais, Ottawa city councilor and Graham Richardson, the lead anchor on CTVOttawa, and their Facebook thingy. WFDS
Continue readingThe World Famous Dan Shields: 5855…Liberals On The Front Burner Today
Been a long, long, longgggggggggggggg time coming but today is the day the federal Liberals reveal the next leader of the party. It’s kinda like Miss America but without the swimsuit competition. By the way, why don’t we have a Miss Canada anymore? I am sure Jim Perry is available.
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: The DWR Sunday Disservice – A Tribute to Christian Music
It is important to celebrate the aspects of religion that bring a smile to your face. This clip has been exercising my smile muscles since I first saw it. I’m such a fan of the yodel-rap. So, we have the above and then we have stuff like this –
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Appeasement at the BBC
Whenever I travel, especially when a Canadian television station is not available, I tend to tune into the BBC, which generally practises the kind of hard-hitting journalism that the CBC was once known for, before embarking upon a policy of trying to appease the right-wing. Sadly, that virus of appeasement
Continue readingDemocracy Under Fire: What Price Our International Reputation.
Cost of supporting the United NationsConvention to Combat Drought and Desertification (UNCCD) and not becoming the only country in the world to confirm to the international community that Canada cared nothing for climate action, nor for the fate of Africa. $290,000/year. Cost of those ‘Economic Action Plan’Ads $21,000,000 Enough said!
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: The Cost Of Wind In Ontario
And concerning recent increases to the monthly energy bill: The total cost of wind generation also increased from 2009 to 2012. This was due primarily to more wind generation coming into service. In all, the increased cost of wind generation accounted for about 5% of the increase in the total customer
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