Is Cotlergate Stephen Harper’s Watergate?
Lordy. Isn’t life unfair? Great Ugly Leader makes destroying the Liberal Party his singularly depraved obsession. And gets rewarded with a juicy majority. While the poor guy who said this:…
2011
Hello world
This is a test. Do not be alarmed!
Chris Hedges on Christopher Hitchens
I was getting a little tired of reading what an all-round great guy and giant intellect Christopher Hitchens was, so I found this radio interview with Chris Hedges on the…
Mary with pregnancy kit ad draws heat
Churches have a hard time getting bodies into the pews these days. Part of the reason for the decline in church attendance is because we live in a more skeptical…
CRTC to Review Local Programming Improvement Fund
Saying the quality and the quantity of local TV programming in Canada is at risk, the CRTC will hold a public consultation and review of the Local Programming Improvement Fund.
The Mounties fail to get their man
…but running in abused women is another story: In the two resolved complaints the RCMP acknowledged the police officers failed to follow several areas the Violence In Relationships (VIR) Violence…
Two examples…
One of a waste of taxpayer money by the Con government for no other purpose other than to gloat. And the second, well that’s just to gloat even further –…
CRTC to review local television support fund
FRIENDS says the local television support fund has been absolutely essential to the survival of local news in smaller Canadian cities.
American Politics In A Nutshell
American politics in a nutshell … H/T to Mike B at UBC for finding this …
Dismissal for delay
Langenecker v. Sauvé, 2011 ONCA 803 deals in detail with dismissal of a civil action for delay. The Court writes: An order dismissing an action for delay is obviously a severe remedy. The…
John Doyle’s most irritating TV people of 2011
I’m beginning to think that John Doyle is Canada’s best social critic. His job may be to cover TV but his columns cut through the bullshit of so much more.…
Harper’s statement on death of Kim Jong-il is eerie, like he’s peering into a mirror of his own future
Harper image from Dammit Janet Harper’s ‘scathing’ comments about the deceased North Korean leader sound chillingly like Harper talking about himself and his plans for Canada. Creepy. “Kim Jong-il will…
Unemployed people can’t pay taxes, and they certainly curtail their spending
Like the good neoclassical economist he is, President Harper said on Friday that he and his bulldog want to indulge their pathological addiction to austerity and tackle that mean old…
Lots Going On
There were lots of things happening on the weekend, so I’ll mention the wedding on Friday night where local band Tongue and Groove was playing, and they were great.
Occupy #Attawapiskat, Phase Two
Clearly, the people living in Attawapiskat are existing in a crisis that represents Canada’s dysfunctional relationship with the first peoples. How can we truly “fix” Attawapiskat? By fixing the underlying…
The Days Grow Short and We Lose Some Giants
Strange how three small countries have lost important figures in their recent history these last few days. The world may be a better place without Kim Jong-Il, although the jury’s…
Border Security Deal’s Ugly Twin Carries Major Energy and Environmental Implications for Canada
Harper’s government officially announced in recent weeks a new Border Security deal with the US. However, little press space was given to the ugly twin of this deal – the…
Border Security Deal’s Ugly Twin Carries Major Energy and Environmental Implications for Canada
Harper’s government officially announced in recent weeks a new Border Security deal with the US. However, little press space was given to the ugly twin of this deal – the…
A Charity That to Improves Afghanistan Using Skincare
A bizarre title that’s for sure and it’s by no means an exaggeration. ARGHAND is working in Afghanistan and employing locals to produce skincare products that are all-natural and are…
Sticking Up From The Little Guys: Is Brian Lilley Sun TV’s Tallest Midget?
From the Owen Sound Sun Times: … it’s long overdue, says Lilly, whose personality, lively style and opinions — and hairdo–resonate with viewers. He’s the highest-rated TV host on the…