Michael Coren and Glenn Beck
Each other’s evil twin. Nothing gladdens the heart of the exterminationist Right more, after all, than an island full of dead progressive kids. ...
July 2011
Bob Rae, Opposition Leader?
I wish a speedy and complete recovery for Mr. Layton. That said, I wonder if it is only me who immediately wondered whether the NDP, looking for an interim leader…
Why Glenn Beck is no longer on TV and why Michael Coren shouldn’t be
We all know now about Mike Coren's blast of ignorant hate spiel, blaming the victims of the Norwegian slaughter by a right wing Christian extremist. As is Glenn Beck's particular…
Campbell/Clark Libs Have No Credibility – HST Promises Meaningless
I commented here last week upon Premier Clark’s silence on all the great issues she faces and questioned what her policies will be. I expect no answer because she wants…
Did Seaspan Just Cash In Its Hats?
SomeSubsidiesAreMoreEqualThanOthersVilleAs we predicted some time ago, the other four billion penny-filled boot just dropped to help subsidize....errrr....facilitate Seaspan's bid to get a shank of Steve-O's shipbuilding pork:"The B.C. government is…
There’s never a free speech warrior around when you need one
Quite a few in the blogosphere and the twitterstream have pointed out this post by a Canadian artist whose own government is trying to silence her and to bully others…
Conservatives: controlling the message is paramount even when it’s art
With echoes of Krista Erickson snaking her arms in imitation of dance, Harper is doing his own particular jig to stop artist Franke James from expressing her view of the…
Jack Layton
If anyone can beat cancer it is Jack Layton.
Sex and chicken: the Palestine-Israel conflict according to Larry David
It's been too long since the last season of Curb Your Enthusiasm but this season is already looking to be the series' best. This week's episode 'Palestine Chicken' hilariously distils…
I am What I think I am
I know that the question of personal identity is one of the most debated and discussed topic in philosophy and in the humanities generally. It is also one that assumes…
The more articulate one is, the more dangerous words become.
The man responsible for the deaths of 76 children and adults in Friday’s Norwegian terrorist attacks says that he is not guilty because they were acts of self-defense on behalf…
All the best, Jack
You will win this battle. Take the time and get the rest you need....
Jack Layton Steps Down Temporarily As He Fights a New Cancer With the Same Courage He Usually Does
Jack Layton made the announcement this morning alongside Olivia Chow in Toronto. As usual, Layton shows optimism by telling the media and Canadians that he will be back when parliament…
Conservatives: controlling the message is paramount even when it’s art
With echoes of Krista Erickson snaking her arms in imitation of dance, Harper is doing his own particular jig to stop an artist from expressing her view of the Conservatives'…
Jack Layton Takes His Leave
He fought so bravely against one cancer, leading his party into a gruelling election campaign, even though it was clear that some days were harder than others.Now he must fight…
Heat Wave Over! And my book is…
I’m a new woman! The heat took its toll. The only way I could tell the difference between a hot flash and hot air was that I needed 2 ice…
Re: Jack Layton’s Press Conference
Jack Layton announced that he is fighting a new cancer and is thus temporarily stepping down as NDP leader, planning to resume his duties in September. I hope Layton gets…
How Useful Are Food Banks In The Longterm?
As a volunteer at one of the local foodbanks for the past few years, I have often felt ambivalent about their existence. While there is no question that they are…
3947…Light A Candle For Jack Layton
Jack Layton, El Supremo of the Dippers and Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, just gave a news conference, live on CBC Newsworld and the news, well, not good.Mr. Layton…
Government Of Sneaks
The PMO's art commissars are trying to purge an artist, for political thought crimes -- on the quiet. Let's make some noise.