The Ultimate Irony
I have long felt that modern conservatives lack a sense of irony. I can think of no credible explanation for this impediment. Perhaps it is genetic. But, as Paul Krugman…
October 2011
Which part of this was difficult to understand?
This is the lede in a story in The Hill Times this morning: The Conservative government has to come clean on the real reasons behind its plan to destroy more…
Chad VanGaalen: Diaper Island
I got Chad VanGaalen’s new album Diaper Island when it was released a couple months ago and I’m still listening to it as often as when I first bought it.…
Why Is Brad Wall Wearing NDP Orange??
Halfway through last week, the Saskatchewan Party pulled all of their overly aggressive 'attack' ads on Dwain Lingenfelter. Clearly, their polling showed that these scathing ads were not being well…
Stay for excessive use of force
R. v. Tang, 2011 ONCJ 525 deals with a stay of proceedings as a result of excessive use of force by a state actor. Although the trial level the decision…
Saving the CBC: The path forward is finding the way back by Michael Harris
Columnist says one of the main reasons that the CBC is vulnerable to Quebecor’s frontal assault is its craving for popularity as a mainstream network.
Just in time for accusations in his past of sexual harrassment, Herman Cain complains of Clarence Thomas treatment
"Life is like a 12-inch pizza (snort). You never know what you're gonna get (snicker)."The victimization of the right continues. Not missing a beat, GOP presidential contender Herman Cain whined…
Ontario’s Privacy Commissioner on the online spying bills
Op-Ed by Ann Cavoukian for the National Post I must add my voice to the growing dismay regarding the impact of impending “lawful access” legislation in this country. In my…
Toronto mayor makes TV commentator Olbermann’s ‘worst person in the world’ list
OK, this is downright silly. I disagree with Rob Ford on almost every policy matter you can imagine. I was not impressed with his refusal to attend Pride Week. But…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for October 31, 2011
Just in case you were busy enjoying the Halloween festivities this weekend, Wise Law on Twitter has you covered with the leading legal headlines: Rob Ford 911 Call: Keith Olbermann…
Occupy Montreal: a lesson in dealing with itinerants and homeless
As the Occupy movement rolls on, it must deal with those who come not so much to share in the communal building of a new form of alternative resistance to…
Cut funding to secretive CBC: Worthington by Peter Worthington
Columnist says it's wrong for the CBC to be bidding on programs that the private sector would run but can’t match because of government funding.
On divergent rules
Shorter Neil Reynolds:Taxes aimed at higher-wealth individuals only work if the people being taxed follow the law. And since when do we expect our wealthy betters to meet such an…
An Iron Curtain Has Descended In Ottawa
Who the hell has ever heard of needing Ministerial clearance, to use a public auditorium in a library? No one, until now. Come on libertarians. Make some noise.
An Iron Curtain Has Descended In Ottawa
Who the hell has ever heard of needing Ministerial clearance, to use a public auditorium in a library? No one, until now. Come on libertarians. Make some noise.
An Iron Curtain Has Descended In Ottawa
Who the hell has ever heard of needing Ministerial clearance, to use a public auditorium in a library? No one, until now. Come on libertarians. Make some noise.
An Iron Curtain Has Descended In Ottawa
Who the hell has ever heard of needing Ministerial clearance, to use a public auditorium in a library? No one, until now. Come on libertarians. Make some noise.
No Debate, No Fuss
Prime Minister Stephen Harper can pass any legislation he wants. The only trouble he can get into is if public opinion rises in opposition. To limit the chances of the…
Witch’s Fingers And Night Of The Living Duck
Who says climate hawks don’t have any fun? For years I have made “Witch’s Fingers” with my daughters and their friends for Halloween. Now both are university students living away…
Another brilliant move by the National Capital
They are closing the one and only tourist informtion centre. The one across from Parliament Hill, perfectly located where all the visitors get their maps and other userful tips in…