3821…Where Have You Gone Mrs. Joe DiMaggio?
If she was still upright Mrs. DiMaggio, Marilyn Monroe, would be blowing out 85 candles today.WFDS
June 2011
In Other News, Casanova Accuses Girlfriend of Infidelity…
The federal government wants to hire a national detective service to streamline the way it investigates allegations of electoral impropriety in native communities. Indian Affairs and Northern Development, now known…
Clarity on Quebec
I’ve never supported the Clarity Act, and I spoke against it when it was still a Bill. I remain a supporter of self-determination for Quebec, but heck, these days I…
What’s Fueling Skyrocketing Gas Prices? Ask Goldman Sachs
I saw pump prices advertised at $131.9/litre yesterday. Lately I've developed a game for these occasions. When I see a gas price spike I try to match it to some…
Manuel Zelaya returns; Honduras coup revisited
This marks the first step in the reversal of the Honduran coup of 2009. Mel is back, and dialogue is ON, babies: Part 1 of several; keep clicking through for…
Soudas departing
The Globe headline this aft as news comes that one of Harper's most committed partisans is leaving: "Harper loyalist Dimitri Soudas stepping down as PMO spokesman." Termed a loyalist in…
3820…Jack Layton Is A Boor
Jessica Murphy of Sun Media dug out the info from a study by McMaster researcher Alex Sevigny that confirmed what Parliament watchers already knew: when it comes to civility Jack…
The Galaxy Quest for Relevance
Where is Jason Nesmith when you need him? The fictional commander of the fictional star ship Protector at least took a firm stand when delivering a stock line: Never give…
CBC on online video: CRTC needs to set down rules to prevent possible "cartel-like behaviour"
By Emily Chung for CBC News Canadians may face restricted access to video services like Netflix and mobile access to Stanley Cup games unless new regulations are put in place,…
A Clarion Call: What Min Said
I read a lot of blogs each day, much preferring them to the corporate media. They run the gamut from pedestrian to brilliant, with everything in between. Today I had…
The Official Constitution of the Socialist Party of Ontario
As officially adopted May 28th, 2011Socialist Party of OntarioThe ConstitutionClause 1: NameThe name of the Party is the Socialist Party of Ontario. Clause 2: PreambleThe Socialist Party of Ontario is…
PM tells MPs to keep earning Canadiants’ trust
Inspired by this story:http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/06/01/pol-conservative-caucus.html
Will Canada’s Future Be Sold on the Auction Block?
With a major freshwater crisis setting in throughout South Asia, India and East Asia and warnings that already record prices for food staples may double by 2030, this is what…
Matt Drudge and Andrew Breitbart tag team to take down African Americans
It's no secret that Andrew Breitbart hates black people. His crusades against the left are obsessively and almost exclusively devoted to going after African Americans. Now I learn his old…
Birthday, technology adoption and my happiness
Yesterday I was reminded by the fact that I have great friends – friends who are far better to me than I deserve. You see, yesterday was my birthday and…
Robert Reitmeier and Tyler Sturrup Arrested on Murder Charges
We had heard rumors for a number of months now concerning the murder of Mark Mariani but didn't have anything concrete. Today, however, two of the founders of the Aryan…
Numbers To Ponder
40% Total30% Catholic52% Jewish12% Muslim50% Regular church-goers27% Non-religiousDennis Gruending ties them all together, and even manages to shed light on this post election meeting between Msgr. Patrick Powers, the general…
Don’t mess with my vote, Jack
With 59 of their 103 seats in Quebec, we could expect the NDP to pay close attention to Quebec's concerns. That would, of course, be appropriate. But what I wouldn't…
A Tale of Two Stephs: Stephen Harper and Stéphane Dion
Let's turn the clock all the way back to 1991. The GST came into effect, the Paul Bernardo Murders traumatized Canada, the Gulf War got underway and MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault…
The Supreme Court’s Confusing Decision on Sexual Assault and Consent: <em>R. v. J.A.</em>
The Supreme Court's decision on sexual assault and consent in R. v. J.A. has been a hot topic since its May 27, 2011 release. Complaints that the decision essentially criminalizes…