September 2011
Reviving Canadian history/heroes
There was a nice editorial in the Star yesterday talking about how one of Canada’s war heros from World War I, Lt-Colonel William Barker, is finally getting some modest recognition…
Bad Editorial!!!! (part 1)
I read this terrible opinion on the Palestine situation. This writer has written some facts, but neglects to mention any other facts that contradict him. First he state a quote…
Brief Notes On Gerard Kennedy’s Beard
I had heard rumours to the effect that Gerard Kennedy had "gone the full commie" (ie grown a beard), but now that I've seen pics, I am somewhat assuaged; I…
Friday miscellany: Jets, jets and pot edition
In an earlier postI asked my military and ex-military friends to tell me what they thought of the non-operational use of government and military (guess they’re the same really) aircraft…
Serious times: Harper talking recession
It appears that David Cameron's speech yesterday to Parliament made a big splash. Beyond the parts where he played up to Canada and made a case for increased trade and…
Harper-nomics Is Recipe For Global Depression & Trade Wars
I feel like I'm repeating myself, having just written that the global crisis is not a crisis of debt but, rather, that the debt is a symptom of the long…
Hoist on his own petard
"Sources said that MacKay was lifted on a hoist from the ground into the helicopter hovering overhead and then flown to CFB Gander." On a hoist, you say? That would…
Pot growers face more jail than child molesters
This makes sense because why? Marijuana didn't seem to stop Tim Hudak succeeding -- my sense is all Canadians would rank growing pot below raping children in terms of seriousness…
Marc Garneau Is On The Case
From here.Updates on the museum's status here. Short version: they've won a six month reprieve.
Same old same old. #nlpoli
You will not be able to slide a sheet of paper, sez your humble e-scribbler, between the three parties in the general election. They will be pandering for votes and…
Mutual admiration society
British Prime Minister David Cameron came to town yesterday, and addressed a “joint session” of Parliament, but with eight or so Senators in attendance, it might have been just as…
GOP Google/Fox Debate
For those who didn’t watch the “debate” last night on TV or participate online, TPM provides a one minute highlight reel of instantly forgettable soundbites: Aside from the unremitting craziness…
The Race to the Premier’s Office – 9 Days to the Second Ballot
Nation, by now you've no doubt heard the results of the first ballot to replace outgoing PC Leader and Premier Ed Stelmach. For those living under a rock, though, here…
Late night
In case you missed David Cameron's address to the House of Commons earlier. Or, just consider this one a more entertaining version.
Jimbo Flaherty, Dumbo MacKay, and the Jumping Doggies
Golly. I went down to the farm this afternoon to check with my financial advisers, after hearing about this horrible meltdown.But when I got there I discovered little Jimbo Flaherty…
Killarney Park: to Silver Peak and back via Three Narrows
I have posted my usual report on the canoe trip my friend Martin and I took last weekend. This year we went to Killarney Park. Martin had never been so…
Parliament In Review: September 21, 2011
Despite a typically short sitting day on Wednesday, we nonetheless saw an important preview of how one of the most contentious issues on the Canadian political scene will be dealt…
Ontario Liberal Smear team
Want to know who the Liberal smear team is? Here is the A-Team, Dalton's online pit bulls. Most of them earn their money from taxpayers. You and me pay most…