November 2011
Two docs explore violence & resistance – Tales from the G20 & End:Civ compliment but still incomplete
Having been there during the G20, images of Toronto becoming a war zone—burning cop cars foregrounded by throngs of protestors clashing with riot gear-clad police—are burned into my mind. It…
QP: Ask a simple question
The topic of the day was raw sewage, as Nycole Turmel kicked off Question Period. News that new federal regulations on wastewater treatment would mean some hefty budget burdens on…
Rush Limbaugh: Michelle Obama booed at NASCAR for being ‘uppity’
You have to hand it to right-wing blowhards like Rush Limbaugh. They are not afraid to come right out and say racist things, PC be damned. After all to Rush…
1,000 word post
Shamelessly stolen from Montreal Simon, whose excellent blog should be regular readingTweet The Rev. Paperboy Feed
men of the stacks: busting stereotypes one hunk at a time
If you like men, and you like libraries, you’re sure to love Men of the Stacks. Proceeds from calendar sales support It Gets Better. Here’s a good story on Men…
How about we have strong environmental laws and job creation?
Monday, November 21, 2011 As part of the Premier’s job creation strategy, the BC government has introduced legislation to remove permitting requirements for certain so-called “low-risk” mining operations – notably…
The Next Time a Pig Screams…
You can tell him this: Wrong. You are the 0.01 % and you’re a greedy PIG… And remember, in Canada the gap between the rich and the poor is growing…
Discovery Plan: Rule 29.1
As of January 1, 2010 pretty well every civil case in the Ontario Superior Court has required a Discovery Plan under R. 29.1. It looked like a good idea —…
Monsanto And Why You’ll Care
I was surprised when talking with some fellow Occupiers the other day that they were unaware of what Monsanto corporation makes, and why it’s a threat to human and plant…
How can opposition battle Harper’s War Against Information when there’s no battle plan?
HillTimes: There are an estimated 1,500 communications staffers working in ministers’ offices and departments, including 87 in the PMO and PCO. (And don’t forget Sun Media, Postmedia, editorial board at…
The Rise of a New Confederacy or Peering Into the Soul of Stephen Harper
Do you ever have trouble figuring out just what makes an authoritarian git like Stephen Harper tick? An article from In These Times entitled “New Confederacy Rising” offers some helpful…
Introducing Lieutenant Pike’s New Blog
Everything you wanted to know about pepper spray but were afraid to ask. H/T: Dr. Dawg
The Sky is Falling – US Generals Warn America in Real Danger if Military Spending is Cut
A US Marine Corps general is the latest stuffed tunic to warn of dire consequences to America if the Pentagon’s budget is cut. Corps Commandant General James Amos says he’s…
Propaganda Busting – Social Security
Anyone who follows American politics will have heard the Right’s endless demands for “entitlement reform.” They argue that Social Security is on the verge of insolvency and therefore payouts need…
Monday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your Monday reading. – Barrie McKenna thoroughly debunks the claim that “financial literacy” alone is enough to put ordinary citizens on a level playing field with the…
one less lifeboat on the ship: lethbridge liberal mla bridget pastoor to join pc caucus today.
MLA Bridget Pastoor According to a tweet from Calgary Herald columnist Don Braid, Liberal MLA Bridget Pastoor will cross the floor and join the Progressive Conservative caucus today. Ms. Pastoor…
Greenhouse Gas Increases Accelerating.
The operative word is “accelerating.” The World Meteorological Organization reported today that,“the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record in 2010 and that the growth of…
Occupy Toronto told to leave
I’ll be there this evening — it will be interesting to see what’s going on!!! http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/after-eviction-order-occupy-toronto-considers-appeal/article2243263/ While municipal officials urged the Occupy Toronto movement to peacefully end its month-long encampment…
Why Independent Media Needs Your Support – And How You Can Help TheCanadian.org
This, dear friends, is a plea for help. Let me illustrate that with an anecdote. The great American attorney, Clarence Darrow once had a client praise him asking, “How can…