“Never underestimate the power of denial.” – American Beauty” Cowards can never be moral.” – Gandhi “The world is a dangerous place, not because evil people do terrible things, but because millions of people let them.” – Einstein “Just because you bury your head in the sand, doesn’t mean the
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Views from the Beltline: Alberta justice minister goes full paranoid
Alberta Justice Minister Kaycee Madu’s comment that a Covid disaster is “what the NDP, the media and the federal Liberals were looking for and want” is contemptible. Politics can be a rough business but to accuse your fellow Albertans and fellow Canadians of wanting their neighbours to suffer disease and
Continue readingWar Rooms, Secrecy and a Little Patronage—Democracy in Alberta
Former journalist and conservative lobbyist Tom Olsen was the UCP candidate in my riding of Calgary-Buffalo in this spring’s Alberta election. Tom lost to Joe Ceci of the NDP, but his loss was only temporary. Recently it turned into a handsome reward. He was named by Energy Minister Sonya Savage
Continue readingLeft Over: Don’t Send Us your Tired and Poor….
More than 30 U.S. states refusing Syrian refugees on ‘shaky legal ground’ In wake of Paris attacks, governors of at least 31 U.S. states announce plans to bar Syrian refugees By Matt Kwong, CBC News Posted: Nov 18, 2015 3:02 PM … Continue reading →
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Wherein John Ibbitson Explores the Darkness that Lurks Within Stephen Harper
Let’s be blunt. John Ibbitson is probably the most prominent journalist in Canada totally in the bag for Stephen Harper. Note that I used the word “journalist,” a noun that eliminates most of the hydrophobic scribes at PostMedia. When it comes to Harper you can trust Ibbitson never to put
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Sh_t Pravda Says
Ah, Pravda, the legendary propaganda agency of the Soviet Union, is back at it, merrily thrashing about in its favourite Cold War wading pool. Articles such as, “Russia takes complete advantage of castrated Armed Forces of the West,” or, “Russia prepares nuclear surprise for NATO,” or, “Modern Day America, One
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Could Putin Snap?
Now this is worrisome. It is a transcript compiled from verbatim notes of a meeting between Russia’s Vlad Putin and German chancellor Angela Merkel that led Merkel to conclude her Russian counterpart is not in touch with reality but is living “in another world.” Putin squirmed and rambled. And rambled and
Continue readingPolitics, Re-Spun: Better Homes & Bomb Shelters
Hallowe’en is fast approaching, and the eerie spectre of a potential Romney election win is casting a pall over the southern horizon. How does a prudent real estate speculator in the United States prepare for the twin threats of roving zombie hordes and political implosion? Bomb shelters, naturally. As a
Continue readingLeft Over: Get Chicken Little on the Phone!!!!!
Did intelligence fears prompt Canada to cut Iran ties?By Brian Stewart, CBC News Shades of the 1950′s, McCarthyism and the Red Scare! One would think that we were in the middle of the so-called Cold War, and that the Commies were hiding under the beds, once again…. Really, Harpo?
Continue readingLeDaro: How to avoid germs when flying?
Or how to be paranoid? Watch the video below and you will know what I mean.
Continue readingLeDaro: An 18-month-old girl on no-fly list
Paranoia in the U.S has hit the new high. Who is winning the so-called war on terror? Read The Toronto Star story.
Continue readingLeDaro: Rob Ford had another fit of paranoia
He calls police again on the media. This time it was a Toronto Star reporter. What is with this guy? Why is he so afraid of the media? Maybe he should live in a bunker. Read CBC story.
Continue readingLeDaro: Allen West: Rebirth of Joseph McCarthy
Rep. Allen West says 78-81 democrats in the US Congress are also members of the Communist Party. This syndrome is also known as paranoia. I hope he gets help. Ed Schultz of MSNBC had an interesting discussion on Allen West’s fear tactics and paranoia. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: Subliminal Frames
If you’ve watched Santorum’s “Obamaville” web advert once or twice, it’s easy to miss a number of what can only be described as “subliminal” images as they appear for only a fraction of a second and often in rapid succession. Whether or not that advertising tactic actually works is highly
Continue readingTrashy's World: Google freaks me out sometimes…
Check it – I receive ONE email in French and with the word “retraite” in the subject line (retirement, en anglais)… and look at the ad… Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
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