Animal cruelty
Warning: the above video is not to be viewed by the squeamish. Horrific cases of brutality in Indonesia like those shown in the video have led Australia to impose a…
2011
American-Flavored Crazy: Rick Scott
Republican governor Rick Scott of the great state of Florida (the destination of choice for Canadian retirees) is finishing up his 5-day trade mission to Canada. He'll be meeting with…
Where Have All The Casts Gone?
SliceAndDiceOnSloppyIceVilleThe other night I noticed it while watching Ryan Kesler closely to see if he really is injured.And while I couldn't tell if there is something actually wrong with either…
Wieners: A new delicacy of New York
Compliments of Congressman Anthony Weiner.
Iraq – Let the Butchery Resume
In case you hadn't noticed, Iraq is back to square one. The Maliki government is widely regarded as the most corrupt in recent memory - corrupt, brutal and murderous. Disaffected…
Making the Switch: Rogers has a hard time letting go
By Michael Snider for the Globe and Mail (Part 2 of 2) Neil Sedaka’s “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” has nothing to do with cancelling cable and Internet service,…
NDP Private Member’s Bill Would Ban Replacement Workers
From NDPer Chris Charlton: The purpose of this enactment is to prohibit employers under the Canada Labour Code from hiring replacement workers to perform the duties of employees who are…
Festive Left Friday Blogging: Ollanta Presidente!
My gosh, the dominoes are just tumbling in Latin America, aren’t they? It’s getting so that you’d hardly recognize the place anymore. First it was Venezuela, then Bolivia and Ecuador.…
Really, Wouldn’t Legalizing Pot Be Better?
America has a huge drug problem - a prescription drug problem. And it's one that's flourishing in the Republican heartland. The Guardian tracked down a Kentucky guy, Chad, who drove…
Worth discussing
One of the few times when the NDP has always been able to count on pundit attention in the past has been its policy conventions, when commentators often churn out…
A New Weather Phenom – a Heat Burst
Imagine. The sun has long gone down. It's a warm evening, about 85F. Then, within 20-minutes, the temperature shoots up almost 20 degrees to 102F. WTF? Exactly.This happened in Wichita,…
This Week in Alberta – Jumping the Queue
Stephen Duckett (AKA Cookie Monster) has raised a stir by suggesting some politically connected individuals receive preferential treatment in Alberta's Health Care system, and are able to jump the queue.The…
Freeper Friday*:
“Behold the next Holocaust brought to you by Obama, Pelsoi, Reid and the DemoRAT party. Their camps will be hospices where you will be remanded to for your “end of…
Freeper Friday*:
"Behold the next Holocaust brought to you by Obama, Pelsoi, Reid and the DemoRAT party. Their camps will be hospices where you will be remanded to for your “end of…
Freeper Friday*:
“Behold the next Holocaust brought to you by Obama, Pelsoi, Reid and the DemoRAT party. Their camps will be hospices where you will be remanded to for your “end of…
Robert Gates Doth Protest Too Much – America Losing Its Appetite for War?
According to outgoing US defense secretary Robert Gates, the US is getting tired of carrying the load for its European allies. Gates, in a moment of abject hilarity, said the…
On incomplete reporting
Yes, it's a problem if the Cons are giving different answers about climate-change policy to different audiences. But I'm not sure how the difference between federal action making next to…
Gettin’ our conservative on: live blogging Preston Manning at #cpc11
10:30 AM: Had to run over to the Rideau Centre for a cold beverage because none seem to be available in the conference centre, but I'm back in the same…
Headline of the day: "God Caught Backing Multiple GOP Candidates for President"
Good one, Dan Amira!
Jason Kenny’s World
Jason Kenny is quite pleased with the role he played in the recent federal election. Speaking at the Conservative Party's victory party last night, he told his audience:Polls indicate that…