Scripturient: Christofascists Make Their Move in Oklahoma
The MAGA pseudo-Christians in the USA have recently been making bold moves toward implementing their oppressive theocracy and making Gilead a reality in their states. Louisiana required one of the two biblical Ten Commandments to be posted in every classroom (albeit without identifying which of the two even though they
Continue readingIN-SIGHTS: “After all, we only did what we had said we would do…”
All senior public servant involved in the approval or management of megaprojects that consume vast sums should demonstrate detailed knowledge of Professor Flyvbjerg’s work. Many works would not be approved and billions of dollars would be saved. Of course, our approaches to management of megaprojects will not change. Political leaders
Continue reading52 Ideas: Clothes Dryers are an indication of the world to come
LG is a South Korean technology company that makes amazing things. They’re a manufacturer of appliances, computers, electronics, speakers, mobile products and HVAC (heating and air conditioning) products. For the last few years, though, LG has been developing and building heat pump technology to heat and cool homes. Now, they
Continue readingwmtc: still in southern oregon (days 4 and 5)
The view from here The trip so far has been both busy and relaxing. Yesterday we visited a farm where some tiny piglets were a big attraction, as much for my mother as for our toddler grandnephew. There were various other farm animals, and my mom was in a state
Continue readingAlberta Politics: Bombs away? UCP, apparently panicking, fires broadside at NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, misses
There was definitely a whiff of panic in the United Conservative Party’s announcement last week that they’d now be going after Naheed Nenshi, for sure, big time, no mercy, now that the former three-term Calgary mayor had been chosen as the leader of the NDP. Premier Danielle Smith in the
Continue readingViews from the Beltline: A carbon tax on cows?
Consumer carbon taxes seem to cause something akin to hysteria among Canadian conservatives. The federal leader of the Conservative party endlessly repeats his slogan “axe the tax,” meaning of course the federal carbon tax. Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe has said he won’t collect it, and Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Jewish power: some wins in the week that was
“Jewish power.” At the dark centre of all antisemitism – with all of its conspiracy-theorized manifestations, like “Zionist Occupation Government,” and “international bankers,” and “globalists” – is envy. Envy about imagined Jewish wealth, Jewish media, Jewish Hollywood. Envy about illusions of Jewish achievement and power. With envy always comes
Continue readingA Puff of Absurdity: Movie Stars Wear Masks
Lots of people are still wearing masks. It can feel a bit like we’re the only ones at the store, getting pointed at or coughed on despite intentionally and conscientiously reducing the spread of a brain-invasive disease. But entire industries, like film sets, are maintaining masking to protect their employees
Continue readingCanadian Dimension: Chris Hedges: You saved Julian Assange
“Free as a Bird.” Illustration by Mr. Fish. The dark machinery of empire, whose mendacity and savagery Julian Assange exposed to the world, spent 14 years trying to destroy him. They cut him off from his funding, canceling his bank accounts and credit cards. They invented bogus allegations of sexual
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: This is what the job is
Years ago, there was some advice I was reluctant to give to my boss, Jean Chretien. He knew it. He looked at me and said: “I didn’t hire you to only tell me things I want to hear. I hired you to advise me about things I don’t want to
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: The Political Definition of Queer – The New Discourses
“Queer Theory is one of the most destructive ideas ever to have been loosed onto our society from the halls of academia, as we have documented in the recent book The Queering of the American Child. But do you know the definition of “queer”? Do you know that it’s
Continue readingCathie from Canada: Animal Crackers!
A Dog at the Museum, by Tom Mosser It’s been one of those weeks, eh … the Liberals lose the by-election, the Oilers lose the cup, Joe Biden loses the debate. So here’s some funny to go on with, for the weekend: Dog got skills..🐕🐾🛹🤯 pic.twitter.com/4r7vGzeQkh — 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) June
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Continue readingStuart Mackinnon's BetterParks: Florida’s balloon ban will protect sea turtles, birds and other marine life
Back in September 2017, I brought a motion to the Vancouver Park Board to ban balloons in our parks. This was because of the terrible toll they take on wildlife. The motion was defeated 5-2. Well, in Florida at least, the time has come to get serious about it. Here
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Friday Afternoon Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Matt Stoller writes about the “economic termites” whose barely-noticed individual bites into personal finances are adding up to a fundamentally unsound economic structure. Imogen Tyler discusses how UK demagoguery against the receipt of social benefits has provided cover for an appalling increase in
Continue readingWise Law Blog: Legal News Post of the Day: June 28, 2024
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Man charged after allegedly swinging sword on TTC bus, assaulting strangers #law #legal #legalnews via @CTVNews https://bit.ly/3XDTkMw – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our website: www.wiselaw.net
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Building Institutions: An Update on the State of Academic Research on Monarchy
In the decade since my first post on this topic there has been an explosion in interest regarding whether having a monarchy has tangible effects on a country’s development. As it turns out a growing body of research says it does(sometimes to the surprise of the researchers themselves). Today I wanted to highlight two studies I’verecently come
Continue readingWise Law Blog: This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from May 21, 2006
This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from May 21, 2006 via Wise Law Blog: Great-Grandma’s New Tattoo and Powers of Attorney for Care http://wiselaw.blogspot.com/2006/05/great-grandmas-new-tattoo-and-powers.html – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our website: www.wiselaw.net
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