Several years ago musician and labour advocate Tom Juravich reminded us that popular culture can be a means of comprehending an issue at a much deeper level than traditional political discourse. Tom’s comments came to life while watching the new … Continue reading →
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Saskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Oh Kay, That’s Low
“The doctors haven’t actually examined Ms. Spence. They seem more like political cheerleaders with medical-school degrees.” (fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2013/01/04/barbara-kay-on-theresa-spence-you-call-that-a-hunger-strike) But Barbara Kay has examined Chief Spence? She questions the seriousness of the Chief because her hunger strike includes no solid food for 25 days, but has some nutrients suspended in water? No,
Continue readingOPSEU Diablogue: We all contribute to multi-million dollar CEO compensation packages
As we flail managers in the public sector for their annual bonuses, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives reminds us who is hauling down the really big bucks at everyone’s else’s expense. In 2011 Canada’s top 100 CEOs – all of … Continue reading →
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: On a Trek for Stars
I can’t simply make a fun Star Trek related blog post, I have to tie it into the Canadian political discourse also. So, here we go. Ottawa Citizen reporter, Glen McGregor came up with a manifesto to guide modern journalism. He’s seen journalism fall prey to some ridiculous habits, like
Continue readingLisaKirbie.com: From the “You can’t make this stuff up” file
Well, he couldn’t do any worse, I guess. More Jose Canseco fun, here.
Continue readingPressing Politics: Tory “Politicos” Manipulate VOCM and other Media: Does It Work?
Last Saturday, the front page of The Evening Telegram caused a stir in Newfoundland and Labrador political circles as Steve Bartlett quoted an anonymous source (Tom Osborne?) who provided some insights into how the Progressive Party machine works – specifically … Continue reading →
Continue readingOPSEU Diablogue: As a RTW province, would Ontarians face higher unemployment and lower wages?
With rising inequality challenging economies in developed countries, it is hard to understand why Ontario’s Tories would pursue a labour agenda that would only serve to further widen levels of inequality. PC leader Tim Hudak’s promise to scrap the Rand … Continue reading →
Continue readingOPSEU Diablogue: Campaign: Health4All asks Ontario to follow other provinces to protect refugee healthcare
Even right-wing Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall thinks it’s wrong. Recent cuts to the Interim Federal Health program for refugees have led to a storm of criticism by the medical community and provincial politicians across Canada. While Immigration Minister Jason Kenney … Continue reading →
Continue readingCritical Brain Candy: Ubuntu Phone
Saw this today: Announcing Ubuntu For Phones. I’m a very happy iPhone user, but there’s one nugget in that article that I want really, really badly: “Ubuntu for phones is not just limited to just the Operating System on the phone screen itself. Ubuntu also has the technology, as demonstrated with Ubuntu
Continue readingOPSEU Diablogue: Hudak’s anti-labour policies could backfire on the economy
Provincial PC leader Tim Hudak’s war on unions is based on an overly simplistic theory that lowering workers’ wages and benefits will retain and attract new business to Ontario. This dramatic surge in new businesses will eventually lift the wages … Continue reading →
Continue readingLisaKirbie.com: Brett Elsasser calls Chief Spence a cunt
Sun News posted this on Facebook earlier today, which, never should’ve been posted and needs to be taken down immediately. The racist, ignorant comments below it are a disgrace. Here’s one shameful example: We need to make an example of this jackass. Anyone with information about where he works, etc,
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Wizard
I went to Wizard of Oz at the Globe Theatre this afternoon. It was excellent.
Continue readingPressing Politics: Pressing Politics: Top 10 Posts of 2012
In late spring 2012, I decided I’d start writing a blog for reasons largely unknown beyond creating a new hobby. I had no expectations for readership, and when the first post got something like 50 views I was shocked. 50 … Continue reading →
Continue readingAlberta Diary: Happy New Year 2013 from UNA’s Devonshire Care Centre picket line in Edmonton, Alberta
Your blogger, at right, wishes everyone a happy, prosperous and fairly treated New year 2013, from the United Nurses of Alberta picket line at Edmonton’s Devonshire Care Centre, where Registered Nurses are fighting for respect and fair treatment by their employer – and by courageously doing so in the middle
Continue readingLisaKirbie.com: The New Year
For the second year in a row, we’re bringing in the New Year in my hometown of Vancouver. It’s been quite a year. Here’s hoping for a quieter 2013. I’m not a big resolution maker (or keeper) but here’s a few: 1. Go to the gym more. Okay, just go
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Do You Wonder Why Roadblocks Required?
@saskboy @afixedaddress The people affected by this, the general public, don't make the decisions. These trains are not full of politicians.— Nikki Eaton (@n_eato) December 31, 2012 When Canadians are so far off track, even when they are literally on tracks waiting for a train blockade to clear, we need
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: ISS over Regina
I was checking to see the next time the International Space Station would fly over Regina’s skies, and saw it was in two minutes! (There are only a few times a week it is visible for a couple minutes, sometimes none.) I threw on my ski pants and coat, and
Continue readingIn This Corner: My 8:30 a.m. call from ‘Disney’.
So, it’s Saturday morning. Eight-thirty to be precise. The phone rings. Who calls at 8:30 on a Saturday morning? Normally, nobody. But this Saturday, it could have been any number of people. My dad did one of those old person things yesterday — he fell, and broke his femur. So
Continue readingLisaKirbie.com: Far-right crazies
Seems one of my recent posts has offended a certain racist piece of garbage. I’m entertained by the fact that this pathetic loser – who is shunned by every media organization in the country and is effectively broke as a consequence of various libel actions – sits at her computer
Continue readingLisaKirbie.com: A man wouldn’t have been asked this question
But, my question is this: why the hell did she answer?
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