Liberals lose Toronto because…
Toronto Politics can get pretty messy. That is the case today with Rob Ford and his right wing gang attempting to remake the city. Remake maybe too generous, he is…
September 2011
Paying the wealthy to cut the poor
Simplistic yes, but it does the trick. $90,000 a day is peanuts to the Conservatives. It always comes down to cutting jobs for those whose lives depend on them. That's…
Ontario’s version of the US birthers – the ‘turbine truthers’
I’m of course talking about the anti-Wind turbines folks, better known as Wind Concerns Ontario. They’re in the background of the Ontario election – allying themselves with the Conservatives who…
I’m in Washington DC…
… and lines from my favourite all time TV show keep coming back to me… And right now, I hear a helicopter coming in low heading in the direction of…
Vote Compass Ontario
The CBC is at it again. And being someone who follows politics I find it very enjoying to try these voting compasses. Even though I can't vote in the up…
Another Lawsuit Against Ezra Levant? Place Your Bets!
Given that lawyers involved represent "enemies of the West", I'm tempted to cheer for the home-town boy. But, given past experience, when any organization Ezra's involved with gets sued, they…
Dirty Business: Who Funds Wind Concerns Ontario?
Dunno, really. There have been rumours that the PWU (Power Workers Union) is behind them, but nothing really solid, and its clear that however it raises funds, WCO's core membership…
The NDP and Regressive Social Policy: education #nlpoli
those who are interested in education policy and the current election campaign will be fascinated by a chunk of one conversation that broke out on Twitter Sunday. Two of the…
Tributes and the empty desk
In the event that you missed it yesterday, the fall sitting opened with a tribute to Jack Layton in the House of Commons. With his desk sitting empty for the…
U.S. opposition to the Keystone XL Pipeline: it’s not what you think it is
The headquarters control room of the Keystone XL pipeline: caution, pipeline operations may not be exactly as illustrated, on this blog or on those run by the Alberta government. Below:…
This Canadian Father Hopes Our American Neighbors Pass The Combating Autism Reauthorization Act
US Capitol, Source: Autism Society of North Carolina I am a Canadian father of two sons the younger of whom is severely autistic. I hope our good neighbors in the…
Citizen Journalist Charles Leblanc Arrested for Protesting on a Megaphone
Freedom of Speech at Issue Two videos from Leblanc's blog. First a detailed and interesting report on the situation shown on CBC in New Brunswick. Second Leblanc's own video, showing…
Poe: Next Generation?
We knew it all along: US House Speaker John Boehner isn’t orange, he’s PINK, as in PINKO! And he better watch his pink ass, because somebody wants his job (besides…
Most Canadians see Western and Islamic societies as incompatible
On top of a clear trend in increased discrimination against Muslims in the country over the past ten years, Canadians now also think that Islam and western values are irreconcilable.According…
The General and the Flying Torpedo
Well I see that General Walter Natynczyk is still defiant over his use of a government jet to join his family on a Caribbean vacation.And is apparently determined that if…
Life…A Small Spark Between Two Eternities 2011-09-19 23:09:00
OTTAWA – An ad campaign that discourages oil imports from Saudi Arabia because of its poor human rights record has drawn the ire of that country. “We caught this foreign…
Life…A Small Spark Between Two Eternities 2011-09-19 23:09:00
OTTAWA - An ad campaign that discourages oil imports from Saudi Arabia because of its poor human rights record has drawn the ire of that country.“We caught this foreign dictatorship…