Thomas Mulcair and the NDP
As I've said before I don't really want to discuss the NDP leadership race until all the candidates have declared, and I've heard what they have to say.But since Brian…
September 2011
Where is the podcast?
I haven’t released a podcast in a long time and you, my loyal fans, deserve an explanation. And while I have a good explanation, I can’t really tell you about…
Sexy Indian Princess Plus Costume
Four years ago, I was writing about HalloweenMart’s Sexy Indian Squaw costume. They’re back at it again this year with another take on being a sexy Indian for Halloween. Is…
Letter to the UN from Hugo Chavez…
i found this open letter on the ecosocialist... Sep 21st 2011, by Hugo ChavezMiraflores, September 17, 2011His Excellency, Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United NationsMr. Secretary General:Distinguished representatives of…
Just when I’ve given up on Huffington Post
This headline.Brilliant design. Volkswagen 1960's.
Callow victims supported billionaires’ coup
Coup: A quick, brilliant, and highly successful act; a triumph. By extension, a takeover of one group by another. Guardian columnist George Monbiot provides his view of a coup against…
Green Party of Sask Leadership Meeting
I attended the Green Party of Saskatchewan’s leadership meeting on Sunday, at the Glencairn Community Centre. There were probably close to 50 people in attendance, with others voting by email.…
10 Reasons Why CETA is Bad for Canada
"You can basically say that almost everything in the economy is up for discussion" Peter Van Loan This video from the folks at NAURESISTANCE.org highlights some of the dangers to…
Michele Bachmann Envisions a World Without Food Industry Safety Standards
shutterstock_79460026.jpg Republican Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann believes that the government needs to stay out of the business of protecting the foods we eat. At a campaign stop this...
Ezra Levant On SLAPP Suits
Today's he's talking them; yesterday, he was launching them. And of course everyone wants to support a Canuck against the oppressive Saudis. But, based on past experience, if anyone could…
Toronto’s Zareinu Educational Centre Applauds Ministry Decision Children with developmental, physical challenges will benefit
The Zareinu Educational Centre of Metropolitan Toronto is encouraged by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services' decision to issue a request for proposals (RFP) seeking partners who will look…
On Abdelrazik, CSIS and Transport Canada
Since posting on Friday to draw attention to Paul Koring's latest article on Abousfian Abdelrazik, I've had a chance to review some of the previous reports and I noticed something…
Fair Taxation
Democratic Senate hopeful Elizabeth Warren speaks on the topic of fair taxation:Recommend this Post
Sunday morning cartoons
From the Giving Up Smoking group at Daily Kos, some Far Sides including two I had never seen before:
Pentagon Back to Tried and True PR Tactic – Greenwashing
The Pentagon public relations and propaganda machine is at it again. Working overtime to convince pundits and citizens of the benevolence of its "democracy spreading" missions abroad, some notables have…
Shades of Green: A Weather Report – the Local and the Global
The story of three blind men describing an elephant illustrates the shortcomings of trying to understand global climate change by regarding only local weather. One man wraps his arms around…
The Canadian Manifesto 10: The Exploitation of Religion Has Many Victims
David Kuo was a foot soldier in the Evangelical army that stormed the White House for George W. Bush. He eventually came to realize that his role was purely political,…
NAT GAS Act That Would Overhaul U.S. Fueling Infrastructure Moves Forward
Money Image.jpg On Thursday, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee's Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures held a hearing on Energy Tax Policy and Tax Reform. Three separate panels were…
Right celebrates: Joe McGinnes and Levi Johnston Palin books bomb
The right wing is in a celebratory mood because two recent books not friendly to Sarah Palin have not sold well. They might want to reflect a little more on…
A vote for the ONDP is a vote for “progressive” government, or McGuinty is not “progressive” (updated)
The Ontario Liberals are so desperate. They are running one of the most disingenuous smear filled campaigns I’ve ever seen from Liberals. First they’ve tried to dissuade progressive voters by…