Isn’t it strange how oil companies can act as if they have the rights of people, but if they commit crimes or need police protection, they are suddenly special entities? If you built a pipe through your neighbours yard, and it leaked toxins thousands of times, do you think your neighbour wouldn’t sue you into […]
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Peter MacKay’s expensive limo ride
Overheard on ride home, “Oooh Mr. MacKay. Coffee, tea or … me?”
Vacations are nice for a Conservative. They’re especially nice when you can commandeer a search-and-rescue copter to take you home at the end of it in style. Impresses the ladies.
Sometimes it’s good to be Defence . . . → Read More: Peter MacKay’s expensive limo ride
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: History is Written by the Terrorists?
The victors are often said to be writing history. Then why have terrorists defined the last decade of history as the “Post 9/11″ decade, if they aren’t the victors? Or are terrorists simply the excuse given by radical reformers in government who have now overtaken the previously cherished civil liberties that were rights for Americans […]
gritchik: For me, it’s substance over style
I get emails. Most often from angry far-right lunatics who generally suggest that I’m either a lesbian (but that’s not the word they use) or so ugly that I could never get a man (much, of course, to the amusement of my male partner). Or, graphic sexual slurs in general land in my inbox. Today’s […]
Slap Upside The Head: Lobbyist Says GLBT People Don’t Exist
Linda Harvey, an anti-gay activist and lobbyist on behalf of Mission America, has announced that “there is no proof that there’s ever anything like a gay, lesbian, or bisexual or transgendered child, or teen, or human.” “There are no such humans,” she added. Well, that’s certainly surprise to me, a gay man. If I don’t […]
Continue readingCanada third best country to be a woman
I’m not sure why but this one caught me by surprise. I guess it shouldn’t since every boss I’ve had in Canada has been female. The part about the paucity of women in the Conservative government is no surprise.
Canada is the third-best country in the world to be a woman, according to rankings . . . → Read More: Canada third best country to be a woman
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Letter to Councilor Regarding Regina Recycling
Regina has no curb-side recycling program in place. Residents can pay $93/yr for a private recycler to pick up by-weekly. Hi Louis [Browne], I hope you had a good Summer. Assuming Regina makes 1/4 as much waste as Edmonton, we should get $2,000,000 to employ people who sort/sell trash at our landfill. I’ve been realizing […]
gritchik: Journalist banned from covering Hudak events
Tim Hudak, and Jason Lietaer, need to get some thicker skin. And a better understanding of democracy. Click here to be taken to the full column. Highlights below. “I just received a phone call from Tim Hudak’s media guy; Jason Lietaer phoned me up. What is it with Conservatives and threatening me with legal action? […]
EclecticLip: A post-weekend update
pem(posted May 20, 2012)/em /p pOne of Friday’s big news items was that a quot;rogue traderquot; at UBS lost the Swiss bank $2 billion.#160; He was apparently led to jail in handcuffs.#160; Meanwhile, the people a few pay-grades up who created a $3,000 billion crisis remain at large.#160; Even though
Continue readingCritical Brain Candy: Ontario vote compass: silly questions
I’m only 8 questions into the CBC Ontario Vote Compass and have already tried answering several questions as Neutral because the premise seems so ridiculous. I didn’t continue answering the next 20+ questions since I already don’t think it’ll be worth my while. The 2 worst questions, in my opinion: How much tax should corporations […]
Continue readinggritchik: Randy Hillier: “Nasty”
This is what Tim Hudak’s Tea Party Tories bring to the table. Stay classy, Randy.
Continue readingSlap Upside The Head: Australia Adopts Trans-Friendly Passport Rules
Australia has adopted new passport regulations that allow trans citizens to select the gender with which they best identify. Until last week, all people had to either list their birth gender (or assigned gender, if their birth gender was indeterminate), or undergo a full sex change operation if they wished to list their identified gender. […]
Continue readingNatynczyk remains defiant. Blames MacKay
Doesn’t anybody apologize or own up anymore? What happened to honour, personal responsibility and respect for the Canadian people? (Emphasis mine.)
As for the time he flew to the Caribbeanto join his family on vacation, the general said he received permission to do that from Defence Minister Peter MacKay. The flight occurred after the general had spent . . . → Read More: Natynczyk remains defiant. Blames MacKay
Continue readinggritchik: Horwath and Hudak: A surprising alliance
Andrea Horwath wants you to believe that she’s a true New Democrat, a champion for workers and students, among other things. My daughter, who voted NDP in the federal election, was shocked to learn Horwath voted against increasing the minimum wage. As I’ve said before, she’s no Jack Layton. And she’s voted with the […]
Saskboy's Abandoned Stuff: The Excitement of Parking
Not much is more thrilling that finding a parking spot. The only thing that is better is not having to look for one at all. I’m looking forward to the UofR’s parking forum next Friday in the Pit. There are many options available to those who must drive and the vast majority who can get […]
gritchik: One of these things is not like the other
On the left is the photo the Ontario New Democratic Party used as Andrea Horwath’s “official” photo this summer. The one on the right is the “new” official Horwarth photo. Both show an attractive woman – but with not much resemblance to the other. For me, I wonder why the ONDP brain trust ever thought […]
gritchik: What real people are saying about Tim Hudak’s politics of division
For the full article, click here. “Tim Hudak was born a Canadian, but even the newest citizens of this country have a better idea of what Canada is about than he does. They chose Canada because of its commitment to equality, social justice, and respect for cultural differences.” “Mr. Hudak did not challenge the tax […]
Excited Delirium: Should Canada Arrest George Bush When He Comes To Canada?
http://mycatbirdseat.com/2011/09/canada-must-arrest-george-w-bush-if-he-enters-canada/
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Slap Upside The Head: Conservative Radio Host Files Police Complaint Over School Anti-Homophobia Initiative
Kari Simpson, an anti-gay activist and conservative radio host, has filed a police complaint against an anti-homophobia program designed to reduce the bullying of LGBT students and foster a safer atmosphere in schools. Slap readers may remember Kari from the time she unsuccessfully launched a class-action human rights complaint against the B.C. Education Ministry for […]
Continue readinggritchik: Randy Hillier and the art of the non-apology apology
In 2001, humourist Bruce McCall wrote a piece in the New York Times called the Perfect Non-Apology Apology. It is commonly used when someone needs to apologize but doesn’t feel he or she has done anything that warrants an apology. Here’s what Randy Hillier’s quoted as saying in response to the tax dodging allegations: “If […]