A New Round of Euro Austerity
The Euro deal at least averted an immediate banking crisis and induced temporary market euphoria, but it is not going to provide a lasting solution to the euro sovereign debt…
October 2011
David Sweet’s Video Appearance
While Conservative M.P. David Sweet is coming under criticism after his appearance in a video honouring James Hubley, a gay teen who was bullied before his suicide, I have a…
Der Spiegel Says the "O" Word
Spiegel Online has come right out and asked whether America has been transformed into a true oligarchy?It's an perfectly legitimate question and the answer is plainly "yes.""Inequality in America is…
With the American right, it’s not about the troops. It’s never been about the troops.
When a GOP debate audience booed a soldier in Iraq because they didn't approve of the question he posed to the candidates, it was obvious then. Now that an Iraq…
Festive Left Friday Blogging: The Greatest Love Story on Earth
“Occupy Love”, featuring Asmaa Mahfouz, the young Egyptian woman who started the protest movement that eventually came to occupy all of Tahrir Square, toppling Hosni Mubarak and setting in motion…
We Get It
Sorry for the relative silence of late, Nation - those of you following me on Twitter will have seen a lot of activity, but I haven't made it back to…
Criminalizing Pot Only Breeds Criminals
Well, Duh! A new report entitled "Breaking the Silence" says that the current criminalization of marijuana only supports organized crime. In other words, Steve Harper supports organized crime.Stop the Violence…
On decision points
Leftdog rightly points out that the Saskatchewan Party's sudden, zero-consultation announcement about changing Saskatchewan's school year looks to be nothing more than a distraction tactic. But let's note why they…
Coren on the “Occupy” Protesters
Sun TV’s Michael Coren lambastes the “Occupy” protesters for being “spoiled children of privilege” that are needy, self-indulgent whiners and so on… I have to admit to experiencing a considerable…
Backs against the Wall
I don't intend to write much about the Saskatchewan provincial election because, truth be told, there's not much to write. When the incumbent is literally more popular than God, you…
Sometimes I miss Larry O’Brien
The main drawback of Jim Watson being elected mayor of Ottawa is that we don’t have Larry O’Brien to kick around anymore. He was such an irresistible target. I don’t…
To the Tory brain trust who thought up those homophobic campaign flyers…
Egale Canada now has more money to keep fighting against ignorant jerks like you.
7 Billion Reasons to Wake Up
7-billion but who's counting? Apparently a lot of people are counting including the environmental desk of The Guardian a.k.a. Monbiot & Co. They've taken the occasion of humanity passing the…
rob ford’s next campaign?
This would be so much funnier if people's lives and a great city weren't being damaged in the bargain.
I Really Want to Stop … But …
As much as I don't like the man's politics, I am starting to feel a bit sorry for Rob Ford.Whatever you may feel for Rob Ford, I can't imagine conservatives…
Letter to Rob F***king Ford. . . . .
Hello Mayor Rob F***King Ford,Yesterday you released a statement concerning the incident in which a great Canadian comedian attempted to have you take part in a time honoured tradition in…
The landscape exhibition #6
Filed under: art, design, digital, painting Tagged: art, collage, digital, iPad, landscape, painting
occupy toronto vigil for iraq veteran and peace activist scott olsen
If you missed the story: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/oct/26/occupy-oakland-veteran-critical-condition.
F$@rd Really F#@?!!ked Now?
As Dawg notes, at least one of the 911 operators at the other end of Ford's ranting has filed a grievance. And he points points to this:There are now also…