annual i hate christmas post: top ten things i hate about christmas
It’s a wmtc tradition: my annual I Hate Christmas post. This year, it’s a continuation of what we started here. Feel free to post your list, too, of any length.…
2011
Off work for a bit
So today was my last day of work for this year. I’m back in early January, but I’m quite relieved to be having a bit of non-work time, however busy…
Friday night
I really hope you didn’t come here expecting Christmas carols. Welcome to another Friday night. The band on this first one is billed as Blues Caravan. As far as I…
US-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council Plan’s Orwellian Transportation Pact
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of three articles by Nelle Maxey examining the wide-ranging ramifications for the Canadian public, economy and environment of the new Canada-US Border Security Deal…
US-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council Plan’s Orwellian Transportaion Pact
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of three articles by Nelle Maxey examining the wide-ranging ramifications for the Canadian public, economy and environment of the new Canada-US Border Security Deal…
America’s turmoil taking it toward disaster
At Truthdig, Joe Conason peels recent layers of “respectability” that hide a reprehensible man who happens to be frontrunner in Iowa presidential caucuses. The Bigots and Billionaires in Ron Paul’s…
Andre Bocelli I Believe
If you’ve appreciated Bene Diction Blogs On why not click over to the Canadian Blog Awards and vote for BDBO in the Best Religion and Philosophy Blog category? Voting ends…
Helena Guergis Sues Harper, CPC, and Cassels
When former Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) Member of Parliament, Helena Guergis, filed a claim yesterday against Prime Minister Harper and the CPC at the Ontario Superior Court, the story…
Parliament in Review: November 1, 2011
Yes, a couple of the Cons’ more odious bills have already made their way into law. But let’s at least resume a look back at the arguments they so flippantly…
Hey Chris Massa, ORNGE you glad you’re boss?
Pays well, doesn’t it? ALERT: LFR apologizes for this post. It was written in the holiday company of nieces and nephews and one uncle who specializes in that unfortunate ‘old…
On the lighter side
Hope your holiday preparations are as exciting as this!
Better served by bird brains?
Our friends at the Blog Borg Collective noticed The Province displaying either low-class ignorant journalism or sophisticated and subtle humour. Apparently the newspaper was uncertain if the current session of…
Festive Left Friday Blogging: Caption Time in Bolivia
It may be the holiday season for most of us, but Latin American heads of state aren’t getting any rest. While Evo is off signing bilateral agreements in Peru with…
It Would Appear That The Good People Of PG And The ‘Loops….
…Won’t Have The Ghost Of Lord Tubby To Ignore Anymore. Will wonders and/or the War on Crazy Anti-Canadian Ghosts of Christmas Past never cease? ______ Here’s the link to T.…
As Candidate Quits NDP Leadership Race, Canadian Bilingualism Triumphs
Robert Chisholm dropped out the race to replace the late Jack Layton as the Federal leader of the New Democrats for a noble reason. The Nova Scotia NDP MP doesn’t…
Can the Prime Minister or Cabinet duck Court?
This week the Prime Minister and several Cabinet members were sued for defamation — a reader asked 'can they avoid being examined because of their position?' The short answer is…
Just in time for Friday
The one and only Pepper Spray Cop Game. Rainy day, spray away…* *(With apologies to Jimi Hendrix)
Flaherty’s Christmas List – all Mixed Up
Following recent dismal reports on rising unemployment, stagnant GDP growth, and a deteriorating economic outlook, we can only hope federal Finance minister Jim Flaherty will provide some Christmas cheer with…