Alex Himelfarb writes that, like our neighbours to the south, Canadians are falling into The Inequality Trap. And he warns that accepting that trap as a fact will have horrendous consequences:In an extremely unequal society the very rich and corporatio…
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Tar Sands "Bosses" Convicted of Ecocide in Mock Trial
No one was actually charged or convicted of anything. That’s because the crimes contested in the mock trial this week in Britain’s Supreme Court aren’t on the books – not yet at least.The trial was a means to demonstrate the proposed crime …
Continue readingBlunt Objects: Andrea Horwath Lied
And if she’s lying about her son’s visit to the hospital – something involving a member of her family – then how can we expect to believe anything else she says?We can’t, simple as that.h/t GritChik
Continue readingThe whole Truth
Belief: 1. The mental act, condition, or habit of placing trust or confidence in a person or thing; faith. 2. Mental acceptance or conviction in the truth or actuality of something. 3. Something believed or accepted as true; especially, a particular te…
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Lomborg’s Lolly Cut Off
Denmark’s climate change enfant terrible, Bjorn Lomborg, is getting booted off the dole. The economist turned climate change denier had been receiving handouts of about $1.5-million a year from Denmark’s former rightwing government. &n…
Continue readingTerahertz: I want science in my milk
While opposition to wi-fi, Smart Meters, and wind turbines annoys me, nothing is more absurd to me than those who oppose milk pasteurization. Schmidt said the danger in unpasteurized milk comes in large industrial production centres, where milk from several farmers is pooled and any one providing bad milk can ruin the whole batch. He […]
Continue readingTerahertz: Alison Redford pulls a Christy Clark
In a huge upset win last night, Alison Redford pulled ahead of favourite Gary Mar to win the Progressive Conservative leadership and became the next premier of Alberta. Mar was a powerful minister in Ralph Klein’s cabinet and had hoped to used that connection to his advantage. Nearly the entire PC caucus had endorsed Mar. […]
Continue readingTrashy's World: On October 6…
… vote for an MPP who stands with a party that will NOT GUT CHILD CARE in Ontario! But if you want Harris redux and the cuts to child care, education and health care that went with it… then by all means mark an “x” for Tim and Randy. Who needs schools and hospitals, anyway? […]
Continue readingOntarians, Are You Getting a Sense of Deja-Vu?
It seems that Timmy Hudak is pulling a Stevie Spiteful. When in doubt, bring out the evul coalition bogey man!
Speaking at a Toronto hockey arena, Mr. Hudak repeatedly lumped the other two parties together and suggested any alliance would inevitably lead to higher taxes in the province. He said such a coalition . . . → Read More: Ontarians, Are You Getting a Sense of Deja-Vu?
Continue readingThe Adventures of Diva Rachel: Woman Premier of Alberta
Congratilations to Alberta Progressive Conservatives for choosing a Red Tory and a woman to lead their province.The first order for the woman Premier is to reverse the cuts in education.YEE-HAW!Allison Redford, rebel rouser, lawyer, former Joe Clark su…
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: Sid Ingerman Wins Gold for Canada!
I’ve mentioned before our good friend Sid Ingerman who was part of the Canadian team in the recent Triathlon competition in Beijing.Sid, who will turn 83 Nov. 8, placed first in his age group for the triathlon sprint (a half triathlon), being one of 13…
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: Jesus and the Dinosaurs
A wonderfully illustrated version of Eddie Izzard’s great comedy bit, this one covering dinosaurs, Jesus, and communion.
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Libya’s Missing Missiles
The good news is that the new guys in Libya have accounted for about 15,000 SA-7 missiles from Gaddafi’s arsenal. The bad news is that Gaddafi was known to have 20,000 of the damned things and no one seems to have any idea where the missing…
Continue readingWhen we go to the polls we have but one option- Neoliberalism
And that is the problem, the only options we have when we vote these days no matter where we are in Canada is the degree of neoliberalism we get. So while it does matter which party we vote for as the degree with which they embrace this vile philosophy…
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Criminal Teachers And Those Who Protect Them
As a retired teacher, I cringe when I read about wrong-doing by those in the profession. It enrages me that people occupying positions of trust and care would violate their duty to protect and nourish by exploiting their young charges. However, as one…
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: The DWR Sunday Disservice – Back to Basics – The bible is repulsive.
Why all the hate on christianity? We get often get that question here at DWR. Here is a little sampling of why we take christianity and religion in general to task. Short version: religion is bad for you and those around you. I’m feeling a bit under the weather, and brevity will be the theme […]
350 or bust: Take Time To Renew Your Spirit
Those who wish to play a meaningful role in influencing public policy or changing its institutional base must begin with honest inquiry, in community with others if it is to be effective. Whether one sees oneself as dedicated to reform or revolution, t…
Continue readingImpolitical: Mercer and Holmes install solar panels
They hit a rooftop in Oshawa where it appears a bunch of the neighbourhood homes have solar panels as well. A solar installer is on hand to explain this particular arrangement, where the homeowner could see $1,200 a year in revenue from their solar ins…
Continue readingThe Mumpsimus Blog site Community Blog List: The Mumpsimus Blog – Back from England
Spent the past two weeks in and around London, England, on my first vacation to that country. Visited a lot of fascinating places, mostly historical, others more contemporary: museums, historic homes and castles, great parks. And a few pubs.
First im…
Continue readingThey Call Me "Mr. Sinister": Sunday WTF
What kind of country allows Dick Cheney into it, but not Russel Brand?
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