Occupy Junk Mail, Part II
Here’s a few helpful hints to go with the “Occupy Junk Mail” concept detailed in the video at my last post. The more I think about it, the more I…
November 2011
With The Right Pressure, We Can Turn The Tide
I read this morning that Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has sided with Quebec Premier Jean Charest against Bill C-10, the Omnibus Crime Bill. Both Premiers have committed to not paying…
Leadership fundraising rules a changin’ again – but just for some
The Conservatives love to change the rules surrounding financing of leadership contests while their opponents are ensconced in them. They did it in 2006 to trip up the Liberal leadership…
With The Right Pressure, We Can Turn The Tide
I read this morning that Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has sided with Quebec Premier Jean Charest against Bill C-10, the Omnibus Crime Bill. Both Premiers have committed to not paying…
Prime minister’s parliamentary secretary questions Trudeau’s religious commitment
Some American bishops have barred Catholic politicians who openly reject Church teaching from receiving Eucharist. That makes sense as a bishop is supposed to monitor the behavior of parishioners. But…
Justin Trudeau’s Ideal Comeback:
"I live my faith. Just watch me."For example:After his speech Trudeau told The Examiner that if there's one thing students need to understand, it's that they matter."That the choices they…
"The Party of the People . . . ."
Is not that "people friendly" according to this piece from SocialistWorker.org.A snippet follows, but check out the entire piece here:More generally, the truth is this: Democratic mayors may talk about…
Dean Del Mastro – A History of a Huffin’ and a Puffin’
If you don't know who Dean Del Mastro is, you should - he's the perfect example of why Stephen Harper keeps the iron fist he does on the Conservative caucus.First…
Hunger count 2011
Every March Food Banks Canada surveys it's members compiling comprehensive data on hunger and food bank use across Canada. Hunger Count 2011 was released yesterday and as always the numbers…
New Developments in Conservative Quest to Defund CBC
This past Monday two Conservative MP’s submitted petitions to the House of Commons. Their names and the text of their statements are below: Mr. Rob Anders (Calgary West, Conservative Party…
Cullen’s Plans for Joint Nominations
I was disappointed when Nathan Cullen announced that he wanted to make joint nominations between Liberals, NDP and Greens an option in future elections if he became leader. Prior to…
Herman Cain blames ‘liberal media’, Democrats and ‘ladies’. Now Curt Anderson of the Perry campaign?
Herman Cain has leveled claims of 'racism', blamed both the 'liberal media' and Democrats, and singled out 'ladies' for his woes. Now he's aiming his ire at Curt Anderson, a…
Site affiliates feeds
To all of our members who are Progressive Blogger current affiliates; I’d ask you (if it isn’t already set to this in your blog’s configuration) to change your feed status…
99% Action from Home . . . .
Something we all can do from home to annoy the 1%:H/T BTORecommend this Post at Progressive Bloggers
Freight Train, Freight Train, Going so fast. . . . .
I am certainly not a constitutional expert, but you don't have to be an engineer to see a freight train coming your way. And I suspect that a freight train…
QP: Vic Toews, Class Act
After yesterday’s terrible QP performance all around, it remained to be seen if things could be improved today. Nycole Turmel kicked off QP by asking about Quebec, Ontario and BC’s…
Rick Perry quotes Canadian satirist – seriously
At an appearance in New Hampshire last week, Mr. Perry, struggling to regain momentum in the race, made reference to the quote, which he said was sent to him by…
Lisa Raitt’s Three Principles of Labour Law
Posted below is a slightly longer version of my column in today’s Globe and Mail regarding the Harper government’s highly creative approach to making up labour law on the run.…
Dean Del Mastro: Judge, jury and information commissioner
What is going on at the ethics committee under Dean Del Mastro's leadership deserves plenty of sunlight. From a Liberal release this afternoon: Liberal Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics…
everest and the toenail
I’ve seen a lot of blogs about Nepal, but this is one of the very best: http://everestandthetoenail.wordpress.com/ Filed under: comment, Nepal