On virtuous choices
Margaret Wente's latest isn't that far off of my criticism of most of her reactionary pablum. And the fact-checking of her column is entirely deserved. But she does manage to…
November 2011
Eid Mubarak!
On this religious holiday, Muslims around will commemorate Abraham's trials and tribulations with their own sacrifices and acts of charity.
Pride
Hotel rooms make me think weird. Never mind the bloody *crippling* anxiety/panic attack I had yesterday for absolutely no reason (I was absolutely convinced that I was dying and ought…
Will Bell Media snap up NHL rights in 2014?
With the big pockets to outbid the CBC, columnist wonders how long it will be before Bell Media aquires the rights to Hockey Night in Canada.
The Problem of Political Courage
Chantal Hebert argues in today's Toronto Star that the repatriation of the Constitution in 1981 unleashed a tide of populism which has paralyzed Canada's parliamentary institutions: In the three decades…
At Last
Something the Legion and I agree about. We made a compact with these people and we have to live up to it. It will be interesting to see how the…
At Last
Something the Legion and I agree about. We made a compact with these people and we have to live up to it. It will be interesting to see how the…
At Last
Something the Legion and I agree about. We made a compact with these people and we have to live up to it. It will be interesting to see how the…
At Last
Something the Legion and I agree about. We made a compact with these people and we have to live up to it. It will be interesting to see how the…
Take Time To Renew Your Spirit
True ignorance is not the absence of knowledge, but the refusal to acquire it. Karl Popper
The Floor Crossing Delema
“The floorcrossing tradition reflects the importance of preserving theindependence and mobility of members of Parliament to vote with theirfeet when they feel it is in the best interests of their…
canadian human rights activist tasered, beaten, held in israeli prison
David Heap, a Canadian professor and activist, and my friend and comrade, is being held in an Israeli prison. David was removed from the Canadian boat Tahrir, in the latest…
Funny how things come together #nlpoli
First, there’s a new post at the Monkey Cage that notes a discussion in economist circles about public discussions of economic subjects: … economics lost communication with policymakers and practitioners…
Disco can save lives! Who knew?
Physician comedian Ken Jeong's CPR video
No Autism Advantage for My Son As He Slaps His Head and Bites His Wrists
The pictures above were taken of my son Conor during our early morning walk yesterday. We have enjoyed many such walks and yesterday was a beautiful fresh fall morning that…
Too many non-union managers, not union members, drive up Alberta government costs
A typical Alberta civil servant, who apparently can’t be trusted to work alone, helps his manager doff his coat. Actual unionized Alberta public employees may not be exactly as illustrated,…
Newhook: P.O.W (Apparently)
We've noticed that the Canadian section of the Blood & Honour forums has been pretty moribund. However we did check it out a few days and found this gem:Given the…
Margaret Wente and the Occupy Movement
Oh my Con Majesty. I see that Margaret Wente is channelling her inner Marie Antoinette again, and declaring that the members of the Occupy movement shouldn't blame the rich. They…
Bob Rae Leaves The Door Wide Open To Run For Permanent Leader
Derek Spaulding of the Times Colonist is reporting from Victoria that:Rae would not say whether he would run for leadership should a new executive change its policy on preventing interim…