This post is based on my notes on a talk by David Heap, supplemented by graphics from David’s presentation, about his experience as part of the Canadian Boat to Gaza. To see David’s presentation in its entirety, go here. It was videoed and put online by Paul S. Graham (with
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wmtc: gaza’s ark: trade, not aid, to challenge the blockade
As I mentioned, I recently had the opportunity to hear my friend and comrade David Heap speak about his experience attempting to bring supplies to the people of Gaza, as part of the Canadian Boat to Gaza. David concluded his talk with a look at a new initiative. I’ll begin
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Revolutionary thought of the day: Pick up Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front or James Jones’s From Here to Eternity. Read Henry IV. Turn to the Iliad. The allure of combat is a trap, a ploy, an old, dirty game of deception in which the powerful, who
Continue readingwmtc: teen arrested for asking kenney about refugee health care cuts
Cheers for Bashir Mohamed! He interrupted a speech by Jason Kenney, trying to ask questions about refugee health care, was removed and arrested, and now he’s challenging the illustrious Minister to a debate. Video here. An Edmonton teenager was arrested Saturday after grilling federal Immigration Minister Jason Kenney during his
Continue readingwmtc: best recycling ever: abandoned walmart converted to public library
From Beth Buczynski at Shareable.net: In recent years, there’s been something of a grassroots backlash against Wal-Mart Inc., as people have started to realize the damage a single Walmart can do to the small businesses that make up a local economy. In a few cases, there’s even been news of
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In 2005, the 25 hedge-fund managers averaged $363 million. Paul Krugman observes that these 25 were paid three times as much as New York City’s 80,000 public school teachers combined. And because their pay is taxed as capital gains rather than salary, the teachers paid a higher tax rate! From
Continue readingwmtc: happy 100th, woody guthrie
Thank you, Woody Guthrie. Wish you were here.
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The Yukon Yahoo pups are five weeks old. And they are beyond adorable. This is the first time I’ve ever seen puppies from birth (actually from conception!) and followed their progress as they grow up. I hope one day to meet them in real life. Also, 60 puppies were rescued
Continue readingwmtc: what i’m reading: "zone one" by colson whitehead
I’m currently reading Zone One, by Colson Whitehead, a book I might never have picked up if it hadn’t been written by one of my favourite authors. Fortunately for me, it was, because I’d hate to have missed this. Zone One is a zombie book – a literary zombie novel.
Continue readingwmtc: coming soon to a canadian town near you: the fbi
I seldom play the scary “US is taking over Canada” card, but if the Harper government was any deeper into Washington, you’d need a colonoscopy to find them. I blogged about this here, and I’m glad to see the CBC recognize the issue. This is scary, dangerous, and truly disgusting. When
Continue readingwmtc: and the jason kenney award goes to… jason kenney
Have you all seen this petition? The Honourable [sic] Jason Kenney asks us to sign a petition thanking none other than Jason Kenney. Macleans found it amusing, and the National Post has the Twitter talk. But it took Dan Murphy, cartoonist with The Province, to really do it justice. Please
Continue readingwmtc: pancakes, pups, palestine: mini-holiday in london, ontario
We’ve just returned from a visit with our friends David and Stephanie in London, Ontario. We had such a lovely, relaxing time – plus we were off from work the previous weekend for wmtc7 – that it really felt like a mini vacation. It was also Diego’s first time going
Continue readingwmtc: follow-up: i still ♥ roku and a question about gaming
A few months ago, I blogged about our Roku streaming device. We now only use streaming or DVDs – no more cable – and it’s been great. Shorter wmtc: I love it. Roku is now available in Canada. If you don’t already have a gaming system that allows you to
Continue readingwmtc: "dissenting doctors do canada proud" as harper and kenney follow a familiar pattern
The fightback over the Interim Federal Health Program (health coverage for refugees) is being noticed. So is the typical pattern of propaganda staged by the Harper GovernmentTM when it wants to kill another piece of what makes Canada a decent country. First, Janet Bagnall in the Montreal Gazette nails the
Continue readingwmtc: canadian health care professionals continue to speak out for refugee health care
The chorus of health care professionals publicly opposing the Harper Government’s cuts to refugee health care services is growing stronger and louder. Every major health care professional association is speaking out against the Harper-Kenney regime’s attack on refugees. The Harper government may be prepared to call every Canadian doctor, nurse,
Continue readingwmtc: wmtc7 is awesome, or, 10 reasons i love hosting a summer potluck
Wmtc7 was last night, and I think it might have been the best wmtc party yet. It was certainly the our biggest turnout, with more than 40 people – and 10 dogs! All week, southern Ontario had been sweltering under brutal heat and humidity. Then on Saturday morning it rained
Continue readingwmtc: jason kenney gets his wish: the anglicising of canadian citizenship
In some of the best work I’ve ever done for this blog, I compared “Discover Canada,” the Harper Government’s new Citizenship Guide, to its predecessor, “A Look at Canada,” which was published by several Liberal governments. The results were eye-opening. Based on my analysis of the booklets, I concluded that
Continue readingwmtc: two thoughts for canada day
I have no country to fight for; my country is the earth, and I am a citizen of the world.– Eugene V. Debs Thank you to the two Facebook friends who posted these.
Continue readingwmtc: how are you celebrating national stop harper day?
Today is National Stop Harper Day. People all over the country are using this day, officially known as Canada Day, to gather and organize and express their anger – and their fear – at the anti-democratic and inhumane policies of the Harper Government. In keeping with the spirit of Occupy
Continue readingwmtc: canadian health care professionals stand up for refugee health care
These doctors and medical students are so inspiring! They are taking action not on their own behalf, but for the vulnerable, voiceless people they serve. Excellent photos of some of the 2,000 health care workers who protested the changes to the Interim Federal Health Program on June 18 are here
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