Thoughts on Marxism & Technology Part I There is a joke about Marxist economists that goes something along the lines of “Marxists have predicted five of the last four recessions”. I was reminded of this joke recently as I debated with a comrade about capitalism and progress, specifically around technological
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Thoughts on Marxism & Technology Part I
There is a joke about Marxist economists that goes something along the lines of “Marxists have predicted five of the last four recessions”. I was reminded of this joke recently as I debated with a comrade about capitalism and progress, specifically around technological advances in modern capitalism. I suppose that for Marxists, as radical critics of the
Continue readingRedBedHead: Marxism, Capitalism & Technology
Thoughts on Marxism & Technology Part I There is a joke about Marxist economists that goes something along the lines of “Marxists have predicted five of the last four recessions”. I was reminded of this joke recently as I debated with a comrade about capitalism and progress, specifically around technological
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: The Ford scandal: video that “doesn’t exist” now linked to a homicide
From the front page of this morning’s Globe: A senior member of Rob Ford’s office was interviewed by police last week about a tip linking a video allegedly showing the mayor smoking illicit drugs to a recent Toronto homicide, two separate sources have confirmed. The staffer felt compelled to share
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: The evolution of the fat cell
The average human has 40 billion fat cells. These tiny, glistening, oleaginous buggers are designed to store energy for when we need it. Along with the brain, the liver, the pancreas and the stomach, fat cells manage our energy needs … Continue reading →
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: Today In T.O. Turmoil
A senior member of Rob Ford’s office was interviewed by police last week about a tip linking a video allegedly showing the mayor smoking illicit drugs to a recent Toronto homicide, two separate sources have confirmed. At a certain point it stops being funny. Like, when the first body turns
Continue readingThe Sir Robert Bond Papers: Like Father. Like Son. #nlpoli
So after a teaser column in the Telegram last week that was more creative fiction than serious history or memoir, John Crosbie explained why he loves the Muskrat Falls project in this Saturday’s instalment of Geriatric Townie Pass-times. It’s really simple. The project will be splendiferous. Phantasmagorical. Amazingly, marvellously, Keebler-elves-kinda-magical.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Temporary Foreign Workers Program: RBC pledges not to outsource Canadian jobs
Stung by the Temporary Foreign Workers Program scandal, the Royal Bank of Canada says it’s no longer in the deplorable business of outsourcing Canadian jobs to foreign workers. But only, it seems, when “a worker eligible to work in Canada is available and able to perform the service.” The post
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: CBC News Misrepresents Autism By Omitting Any Reference to Intellectual Disability
In “The new definition of autism” CBC News provides detailed descriptions of autism as represented by the five pervasive developmental disorders in the DSM-IV and the Autism Spectrum Disorder in the now published DSM5. With one major exception the article is a good summary of autism disorders pre and post
Continue readingAlberta Diary: Evil twins: Alberta Progressive Conservatives assail Wildrosers, and vice versa
This is not a photograph of Alberta Premier Alison Redford and Alberta Opposition Leader Danielle Smith. For one thing, these two are far too friendly with one another. But you get the point I’m trying to make, I’m sure. Below: The real Ms. Redford and the real Ms. Smith. I’ll
Continue readingCathie from Canada: If we don’t bother to care, then we will elect more buffoons for mayor
Winnipeg Free Press columnist Bartley Kives provides a round up of Rob Ford’s most embarrassing moments beginning with the Don Cherry debacle: “Oh man, it was just embarrassing for the largest city in the country — it just made me sad,” Coun. Paula Fletcher, one of those apparent kooks, told
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Real Horror of the Rob Ford Show
He's spent the last week running from the media. Refusing to answer questions about a video that shows him smoking crack with a bunch of criminals.Then he gets to go on his own radio show and claim that there is no video, and the media are maggots. Read more »
Continue readingThe World Famous Dan Shields: 6055…Front Page News
George Takei, from Star Trek, is everyone’s Facebook friend. He shared this tonight. Oy and vey. WFDS
Continue readingThe World Famous Dan Shields: 6054…Mick Jagger On Rob Ford
Ewww. That is a creepy visual, doncha think? Toronto, which I read last week is the coolest music city in the world. Uh, right now. Like Seattle, Austin and Montreal were back a bit in time. Anyway, the coolest city in the world is a second home for the Rolling
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Alexandra Morton Wants Atlantic Farmed Salmon Threatening Wild Stocks Tested
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger I really wonder what the hell is going on with our Federal and Provincial Governments when it comes to protecting our wild salmon stocks. The Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans(DFO) our BC Fisheries Ministry and Ministry of Environment are not doing their job. It seems much
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: World increasingly dangerous for refugees and migrants, says Amnesty International
Global inaction on human rights is making the world an increasingly dangerous place for refugees and migrants, Amnesty International said today as it launched its annual assessment of the world’s human rights. The post World increasingly dangerous for refugees and migrants, says Amnesty International appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe World Famous Dan Shields: 6053…Nick At Night, Justin Trudeau And Me
Nick at Night is this uber right wing fool who talks on CFRA. This clown is so right wing that he thinks, he said it tonight, that Stephen Harper is a Red Tory. But occasionally fools, that be him, and smart guys, the WFDS, think alike. This is where we
Continue readingLeftist Jab: This Justin Trudeau Statement Manages To Offend Everyone
Justin Trudeau: Weapon of Mass Stupidity If Justin Trudeau isn’t reading off a script prepared for him, he is likely to implode with sheer idiocy and force his Liberal handlers to go into damage control. Here is another splendid display of imbecility by the Liberal Leader: We have 24 senators
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Toronto Globe and Mail Hits A New Low In Canadian Journalism
Richard Hub Hughes-Political Blogger The feeding frenzy swirling around Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and his brother Councillor Doug Ford has generated a new low from the so called ‘National Newspaper’ the Toronto Globe and Mail. Ironically the judgmental reporters, acting like hungry sharks lusting after the first piece of flesh,
Continue readingCuriosityCat: The Video: Rob Ford’s Mounting Confidence
Mayor Rob Ford What a difference two days makes! According to Daniel Day, of the Toronto Star, a lot: Mayor Rob Ford unequivocally says there is no video that shows him using crack cocaine. Asked by a caller to his Sunday radio show whether it is indeed him in the
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