I think this cartoon in the Toronto Star neatly sums up what Stephen Harper did on Parliament Hill the other day. Turn a celebration of Canada, into a shameless and grotesque celebration of HIMSELF. Declaring outrageously that his Con regime was "caring and compassionate." Wading into a select crowd of
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350 or bust: Extreme Weather Blasts U.S.: “The Sun Felt Like Fire On Our Skin”
In North America, we are starting to experience the global climate disruption that results from dumping more heat-trapping carbon dioxide molecules into the earth’s atmosphere; and it ain’t fun. The folks in the Eastern U.S. are reeling from the effects of a”derecho” storm, that has left millions without power from
Continue readingLeDaro: Canada Day and #DenounceHarper
“#DenounceHarper is trending on Twitter in Canada, just behind #HappyCanadaDay. Users are using the hashtag to voice dissatisfaction with the Harper government, or just the man himself.” Read more about #DenounceHarper
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: 200 Year Old Triumphalism a Bit Stale
Stephen Harper obviously likes wars. His type, the kind who are never actually around for the killing and the dying, often do. Perhaps because he so royally screwed up his own war, the one he made his own, Canada’s war in Afghanistan, Steve is so desperate for some, any measure
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: Conor Enjoys Canada Day Weekend Despite Autism
We have had perfect Canada Day weekend weather here in Fredericton and Conor has been outside enjoying it …. for the most part. Some may not see autism as a disorder. Conor though is severely affected by his autistic disorder including his sensitivity to sounds. Walking across the bridge with
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Conada Day Horror Show
I tuned into the Canada Day show on Parliament Hill today just as they were playing God Save The Queen. And just in time to see Great Patriotic Leader proclaim that we should all be happy and proud to be Canadians. In his remarks, Harper told the crowd that Canadians
Continue readingCANADIAN PROGRESSIVE WORLD: On Canada’s Independence Day, #DenounceHarper & #HappyCanadaDay
This is Canadian political dissent like never seen before. For two reasons. First and especially, the dissent is taking place on Canada’s Independence Day. Second, it’s directed against a prime minister supposedly elected with a majority just over a year ago, on May 2. Once again, Canadians are using the
Continue readingCANADIAN PROGRESSIVE WORLD: Council of Canadians: Today We Celebrate Canada
Below is a brief message to Canadians and other progressives around the world from Canada’s biggest progressive citizen’s organization. Founded in 1985, the Council of Canadians has members and chapters across Canada. It works “to protect Canadian independence by promoting progressive policies on fair trade, clean water, energy security, public
Continue readingTrashy's World: Happy Canada Day to all!
Happy CANADA DAY! And it’s NOT Dominion Day, as some regressives continue to call it! I’ll wager that the ReformCons will introduce a bill before the year is out to revert to the outdated name. It would follow the pattern, wouldn’t it? Here is the interesting account of how exactly
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: Happy Canada Day! Now Let’s Start Addressing Canada’s Autism Crisis
Happy Canada Day EVERYONE! Including Canadians With Autism Disorders! I can not imagine living in any other country in the world. As much as I love our great neighbors to the South, I would not want to live in any country except Canada. I do not pretend, however, that Canada
Continue readingNorthern Reflections: Canada Day 2012
Back when I taught high school students — it seems like such a long time ago — I used to proclaim that, were I king, I would make a cross Canada trip a mandatory part of the high school curriculum. Before they graduated, I wanted every student to see the
Continue readingCANADIAN PROGRESSIVE WORLD: The Obert Report: Harper and Obama Argue About The War of 1812 (VIDEO)
Co-hosts Obert and Anita dramatize a recent secret conversation between Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and US President Barack Obama. Harper and his Conservative majority government are militarizing Canadian society. They’re re-writing the country’s history to fit their fledgling right-wing worldview. Canada‘s Independence Day is around the corner and Harper
Continue readingTrashy's World: Friday miscellany…
Happy Canada Day edition! ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— About these “Harper Hates Me” buttons – I’m coming down on this issue on a side that you might not expect… Public servants who got in trouble for wearing “Stephen Harper Hates Me” buttons to work are fighting back. Several employees at the Canada Revenue
Continue readingPample the Moose: Happy 30th Birthday, Canada Day!
Sunday, July 1st, 2012 will officially be the 30th Canada Day. How is this possible, you ask, my gentle readers, when 2012 is the 145th anniversary of Confederation? Is it because it’s the 30th Canada Day since the passage of the revised constitution in 1982, along with the Charter of
Continue readingPample the Moose: Happy 30th Birthday, Canada Day!
Sunday, July 1st, 2012 will officially be the 30th Canada Day. How is this possible, you ask, my gentle readers, when 2012 is the 145th anniversary of Confederation? Is it because it’s the 30th Canada Day since the passage of the revised co…
Continue readingPample the Moose: Happy 30th Birthday, Canada Day!
Sunday, July 1st, 2012 will officially be the 30th Canada Day. How is this possible, you ask, my gentle readers, when 2012 is the 145th anniversary of Confederation? Is it because it’s the 30th Canada Day since the passage of the revised constitution in 1982, along with the Charter of
Continue readingPample the Moose: Canada Day and the War of 1812
In a story in today’s Toronto Star and CBC from Canadian Press, the federal government has hired a consultant to inject a War of 1812 theme into the noonday and evening Canada Day shows on Parliament Hill. The article implies that this might represent a major shift in crafting politicized
Continue readingOn July 1, Conservatives booted CBC 75th anniversary tribute for a couple of Britwits
"Oh say dear Kate, you may want to have that growth on your head checked out."
Ah Conservatives, so in love with our country. Not! Preferring to honour war and celebrate a couple of brainless twits from some other country, rather than honour Canada’s national news and entertainment network with 75 years . . . → Read More: On July 1, Conservatives booted CBC 75th anniversary tribute for a couple of Britwits
Continue readingOn July 1, Conservatives booted CBC 75th anniversary tribute for a couple of Britwits
“Oh say dear Kate, you may want to have that growth on your head checked out.”Ah Conservatives, so in love with our country. Not! Preferring to honour war and celebrate a couple of brainless twits from some other country, rather than honour Canada’s na…
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Not only does Canada Day start in Newfoundland ahead of everywhere else, but in at least one other statistically-proven department, it appears the rest of the country has some catching up to do…(Graphic from today’s Globe and Mail Report on Business)
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