Didn’tThesePeopleBlowTheirWad Shillin’ForTheHSTVille ….To Get The Lotuslandian ProMedia’s Attention …(Phil) Hochstein said his (Contruction Company Lobby) group didn’t consult with the Liberals on the ad, and he defends the allegation that Dix “forged” the memo (to protect his former boss, then Premier Glen Clark). “Someone backdates a memo in a criminal
Continue readingthe woodshed: At long last sir, have you left no sense of decency?
Senator Fatass steps waaaaay over the line. Harper-appointee Percy Mockler told the Senate it had to stop the interference of foreign foundations who were “muddling” in the business of our country. “I believe they do abuse the laws of Revenue Canada,” he said. Not all foundations, of course, were “evil,”
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Water Wars
We goofed, big time. When Europeans settled in North America they believed it was “what you see is what you get.” As they planned for growth and expansion they didn’t understand that what they took as normal was anything but. The science wasn’t available to warn them that, throughout most
Continue readingCritical Brain Candy: Sustainable ideas
There’s a new list of Top 10 Easy Ideas For A Sustainable 2012 over at YouSustain. This years list seems extra informative because of the ability to show what the CO2 amounts discussed actually mean, via links to the new tool How Much CO2 Is That? Let me know of any
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: ConCalls: Prime Minister’s Guilty Mind
The Prime Minister is acting like someone with a guilty mind. It’s been hard on all Conservatives I’ve spoken with to admit this is the case. Consider you’re a Conservative (if you aren’t), and imagine the possibility that the Prime Minister is implicated in a conspiracy to commit elections fraud.
Continue readingMas-debating in da’ house.
Yesterday, we were told by the "senate" that anyone who disagrees with the Harper and co agenda is "Evil" "anti-Canadian". So that would be all environmental groups. I am thinking their unpublished list also includes any of them Wimmins groupings and such. Not all foundations, of course, were "evil," Mockler
Continue readingTerahertz: NDP fights for secularism
With the recent robocall scandal, upcoming budget, and NDP leadership race, it’s easy to forget some of the other controversies that Stephen Harper’s Conservatives have thrown us over the past year. Luckily, we have representatives like NDP foreign affairs critic Hélène Laverdière, who continue to work to uncover answers. Specifically,
Continue readingNorthern Insights / Perceptivity: BC Jobs Plan working, in China
In the last year, the Pacific Northwest (BC, WA, OR) exported well more than $1 billion worth of raw softwood logs to China. Shipments for 2011 were more than in the preceding five years combined. Increased demand for logs might be great for the logging industry, but it results in
Continue readingCuriosityCat: Robocon: Bob Rae has one week to protect Canada’s democracy by stopping the clock
Bob Rae – one week to go And a study by a Simon Fraser professor finds that the robocalls could have affected the result of the May 2 2011 election: In a new paper, a Simon Fraser University economist finds that robo-calling, if the phenomenon did occur, could have significantly
Continue readingThe Adventures of Diva Rachel: Iggy still out of touch — some things never change
Michael Ignatieff admits mistakes and airs grievances: He and Harper both 'denied standing' during election http://www.nationalpost.com/m/wp/news/blog.html?b=news.nationalpost.com/2012/03/14/michael-ignatieff-admits-mistakes-and-airs-grievances-he-and-harper-both-denied-standing-during-election A comment from a reader: «Oh, give me a break. Liberals have been presenting Ignatieff as a "thoroughbred greyhound" from the very beginning and that is why the Canadian public rejected him. There is
Continue readingThe Common Sense Canadian home page: Harper’s Underhanded Gutting of Fisheries Act Designed to Help Enbridge and Co.
Mr. Langer has received and made public the news that under the Budget Omnibus Bill, the Fisheries Act will no longer protect fish habitat! Not only are they putting fish habitat in the hands of the pipeline builders and other despoilers of fish habitat, they are trying to slip this
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Renewal and activity in the commissions a great sign for Liberal rebuilding
Blogging has been light of late, although I’ve been keeping very active in Liberal events, obviously. In particular, in the last couple of weeks I’ve been to events involving the Young Liberals, the Aboriginal Peoples’ Commission, and the Women’s Commission here in Ottawa, and they all speak to the fact
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Snowdrops, Because We’re Getting There
No, they’re not open yet, but the shoots are definitely above ground. Makes me feel good to see them.
Continue readingRare earth metals—the plot thickens
In my post of March 12th about peak everything, I mentioned that China, which produces 97 per cent of the rare earth metals, elements critical to the production of many hi-tech products, is becoming increasingly skittish about exporting these valuable commodities. Yesterday the CBC reported that the United States, the
Continue readingcentre of the universe: Paddy, my arse
Today, just a single, solitary, lonely link. Why St. Patrick’s Day pisses me off.
Continue readingOn Wrestling, Politics and Other Musings of the Mind's Eye: Music Break
This week’s music break features my favourite heavy metal band, Machine Head. They have been controversial for their whole career, but to me the important thing is that they make aggressive, inspiring, kick-ass music. Here are some videos to prove my point: Davidian Old Locust Imperium Halo Aesthetics of Hate
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Is Florida Finis?
It’s going to be a tough century for places like the state of Florida. For all its many challenges, the greatest one facing this retirement Mecca is climate change. Low-lying Florida has water problems, too much and too little. The too much is seawater. The too little is freshwater. Heavy
Continue readingOn Wrestling, Politics and Other Musings of the Mind's Eye: You Don’t Say… March 14, 2011
I’m not saying that St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto is the best healthcare facility in the world, but it is damn good! Special kudos to the cardiac surgery team and all the nurses on the 5th and 7th floors. I’m not saying that Toronto mayor Rob Ford is going to
Continue readingArt Threat: Support WWOZ community radio in New Orleans – Fundraisng drive for the voice of New Orleans cultural renaissance
Tune in, turn on and give a few bucks to one the most fabulous radio stations anywhere. WWOZ New Orleans community radio is having their annual membership fundraising drive, and now is the time to support this treasure in the midst of New Orlean’s cultural renaissance. WWOZ is home to
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