Globe: “Completely honest, of course I’m seriously thinking about running for mayor, right? Everybody knows that,” she says, laughing during an interview at her downtown Toronto home Monday. “Our city deserves more than Rob Ford. I wouldn’t want him to be a model for my grandkids.” Star: “To Torontonians, Chow is
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Warren Kinsella: In Tuesday’s Sun: if you agree with this opinion column, you are apparently an anti-Semite
When you go there, the first thing you notice about Israel is how strikingly different it is from Canada’s Jewish leadership, and Canada’s governing Conservatives. Israel is, of course, quite beautiful. But Israel is also multicultural and diverse. It is progressive and modern. And it is far, far more secular
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: The only Canadian news story that is of any significance today
If (a) this is accurate and (b) it holds up, get ready for a lot of long-yerm instability and chaos, folks. Leger isn’t Forum. Those guys are the real deal. Not good.
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Did Harper actually say criticism of Israel is anti-Semitic?
In fairness to him – and, for what’s worth, I kick the Hell out of the Conservative leader and Canada’s conservative Jewish leadership in tomorrow’s Sun papers – I don’t think Harper actually said that. Some media have headlined it that way, but I think his definition of “anti-Semitic” is
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Has the white supremacist EDL got friends on Harper’s Israel junket?
Sun News has reported the names of those who make up Harper’s huge entourage to Israel – and one of them, says the eagle-eyed BCL – appears to have unsettling links to British neo-Nazi street thugs. Did CSIS flag this to anyone in PMO? Did the RCMP? If they did,
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Two Headed Boy, Part Two
Jeff Mangum, the Salinger of rock’n’roll, is in TeeDot tonight and last night with his Neutral Milk Hotel, totally sold-out. For a guy with so little output – and almost two decades ago – it is amazing how loyal his fans are. You can hear them sing along on every
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: In Sunday’s Sun: the hate Olympics
“The Olympic Games,” says the president of the American Olympic Committee (AOC), belong to the athletes and not to the politicians.” Accordingly, he says, there should not be a boycott of the upcoming games. Concerned about the possibility of one, the AOC circulated pamphlets that assert “fair play for athletes.”
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Saturday with the Kinsellas
Son Three: For a minute there, I forgot I was wearing shoes. Son Two: God, you’re such an idiot. Son Three: I also sometimes forget I wear braces.
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Attacking Neil Young is stupid
The oil lobbyists are stupid. Every time they go after Neil Young, they draw attention to what Neil Young is saying. In any PR campaign where you are dealing with declining interest, your best move is bringing in a celebrity. You’re not doing that to have a debate. You’re doing
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Zombie Abodes, a continuing series
Looks like a cord of logs, don’t it? Ha! It’s a zombie-proofed cabin! Click here to see more. Problem with this one: when a horde of the undead comes after you, you shut the windows, sure. But what happens when your supply of Ichiban Ramen runs out? Then you’re pooched.
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: PMO had better get a lawyer
Their talking points on this organization – which I know well, and which I know to be both moderate and law-abiding – are way, way, way over-the-top. Jason is going to get himself, and possibly his boss, sued. Time to retract and apologize, fellas. Story here.
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Raptors come out for Olivia Chow for mayor!
Well, not really. And she’s not a candidate, as far as I am aware, so I guess that should be kept in mind, too. Anyway, I’m a Raptors fan, and a Chow fan, as well – so forgive my enthusiasm. So, too, is former Raps boss Peddie. Full column here:
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Toronto needs a mayor: cause and effect
Rob Ford has allegedly lost some weight. I take alleged note of this.
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: The Toronto Star on Olivia Chow
…or, more specifically, her new book. “Olivia Chow’s My Journey is a gutsy book. The NDP MP and transportation critic is a public figure and while writing about one’s weaknesses has become popular, there’s less sympathy for some issues than others — such as violence against women. Attitudes are changing but not fast
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: SFH: I Am A Confused Teenager
I post this not because (a) it is a Hot Nasties tune, made famous by the Palma Violets (b) or because the Hot Nasties are reuniting in Calgary this year (c) or because I am in love with my Fender Bullet bass, even though I am (d) or because I
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Fidlar 1, Pixies 0
We went to that cramped, drafty old barn Massey Hall last night. We were mainly there for Fidlar, but also to see if the Pixies had decided to have a pulse again. Verdict? Fidlar blew them offstage. The Pixies sucked. And Fidlar played this, my favourite song of 2013, which
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Our first duty as a society should be to our children
Olivia Chow said that, and she’s right, of course. And, by the by, this photo is amazing. Can you picture Rob Ford doing something like this? I sure can’t. More to the point, can you picture any parent putting their children this close to Mayor Crackhead?
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: My future zombie apocalypse home
I’ve posted about my future zombie-era digs previously, but I did not have as many pictures to show you about how truly zombie-proof it is. Here you go. There is, however, one big problem with this particular design. Can anyone guess what that is? (No snarky remarks will be tolerated,
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Guess who said these things about the Olympics?
“[The Olympics] awakens the best human characteristics. It doesn’t separate, but unites the combatants in understanding and respect. It also helps to connect the countries in the spirit of peace. That’s why the Olympic Flame should never die.” “We will do everything to make sure that athletes, fans and guests
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: SFH official portrait
As seen on the flipside of Mayor On Crack – out soon on Ugly Pop Records. From left: Davey Snot, Steve Deceive, Winkie Smith, Royal Niblet, Bjorn Von Flapjack III.
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