Hymns suck. And I don’t just mean in moral or rational sense, though they definitely suck in those areas as well. I mean musically. They are absolutely wretched. As a fledgeling choral singer, I’m aware of some wonderfully fantastic religious based pieces that are beautiful to listen to and sing,
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Cowichan Conversations: Marijuana is the New ‘Gay Marriage’ -Bill Maher-Video
Here is Bill Maher’s take on Pot Bill Maher-inhaled At the close of Saturday’s “Real Time,” Bill Maher made the case for legalizing marijuana to be the next big civil rights issue, following in the footsteps of gay marriage. As Maher explained, proponents of legalization have to demand that it
Continue readingMelissa Fong: Racist humour, Racial humour and Anti-Racist humour: #KondaboluKnows
Racist humour, Racial humour and Anti-Racist humour: #KondaboluKnows I have struggled a long time with stand-up comics and their use of race in jokes. I have had some downright sexist and racist remarks used against me in comedy clubs very much similar to this incident. (Yes, I DO understand the
Continue readingArt Threat: Low-class Oscars leave the ladies booing
To this day the most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do in my career was stand in front of a group of 300 university students in my role as president of an student newspaper organization – my peers at the time – and explain to them that they needed
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: The BC Liberal Budget With Special Simultaneous Commentary.
This is one of the better more informed and down to earth commentaries that I have run into. Actually I did not run into it, I stole it from Laila Yuile’s Blog-No Strings Attached Blog. Another special from Dan Murphy.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Famous Canadian Author, Broadcaster and Humourist Pierre Berton Shows Us How To Roll A Joint.
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Canada’s famous Pierre Berton, broadcaster, author and humourist was a marijuana connoisseur and happy toker. Rick Mercer was behind this and gee what a surprise that is. Now for you novices out there, all three of you, pay attention and benefit from the advice and guidance
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Anonymous Style Counter-Ads. The REAL BC Liberal Record!
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Good morning February. Normally we do not accept ‘Anonymous Comments or Posts’ but this one slipped by the rigid censorship panel. It may be the future as there is plenty to counter, to mock and to ridicule in todays political top down controlled environment. The REAL
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: I Want Some Of That Stuff that Christy Is Smokin’
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Now I suppose being Premier and all pretty well positions you for really good ‘Premier Bud.’ I mean it would be insulting to have our top office holder picking through the branches, seeds and twigs when she presides over the best bud growing jurisdiction in the universe. Personally
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Happy Ukrainian New Year With Rick Mercer
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Perhaps it is time to lighten up a bit and there is no better way to do that than hooking up with Rick Mercer. This video features Rick along with a large group of very accomplished Ukrainian dancers. This is a Ukrainian New Year’s celebration. If you
Continue reading350 or bust: God Bless Us, Everyone
Bill Maher’s 2001 Christmas message is just as timely and wise now as it was 11 years ago. For the second year in a row, I will allow Maher, an agnostic who is highly critical of organized religion, to have the last word on Christmas Day here on 350orbust.
Continue readingCanadian ProgressiveCanadian Progressive: U.S. comedian Stephen Colbert “in the crosshairs of the Canadian press”
Once again, American comedian Stephen Colbert is playing victim and anti-Canada provocateur. This time he drags Canada, Canadians, the CBC, Winnipeg and Windsor into his attack routine. Watch:
Continue readingEnvironmental Law Alert Blog: Environmental law is funny (really)
Thursday, November 1, 2012 When asked in polls, a large majority of Canadians think that it’s important for BC and Canada to have strong environmental laws. The trouble is, when public interest environmental lawyers start talking about different models of environmental assessment, or the legal definition of “critical habitat”, most
Continue readingPaul S. Graham: Celebrating International Peace Day
Sept. 21, 2012: Actors Gord Tanner, Sara Constible and Tricia Cooper (l-r) in performance at International Peace Day at the Free Press Cafe in Winnipeg. The evening was sponsored by Project Peacemakers. Photo: Paul S. Graham Yesterday was International Peace Day. It’s understandable if you missed it. Peace is a
Continue readingCanadian Progressive: How Putin Learned That Putin Was Behind The Plot To Assassinate Putin
How Putin Learned That Putin Was Behind The Plot To Assassinate Putin.
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Don’t blink or you’ll miss the best part
First Look: Ultimate Teaser Trailer for Comedy Bang Bang, the TV show! Comedy Bang Bang is one of my favorite podcasts, so it’s kind of cool to see it turn into a TV show on the IFC network. The series … Continue reading →
Continue readingArt Threat: Quit Stalin and be my valentine – Dictator Valentines by Ben Kling
Illustrator Ben Kling has produced a set of Dictator Valentines, which he acknowledges features some men who don’t really qualify as tyrants. Enjoy a giggle, and feel free to print them off and hand them out to your frenemies.
Continue readingArt Threat: Groucho Marx: What this country needs
This is an excerpt from Groucho Marx and Other Short Stories and Tall Tales: Selected Writings of Groucho Marx, edited by Robert S. Bader. During the 1940s Groucho would often write about topics related to World War II while remaining, for the most part, non-political. At home, however, most discussions
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