Capital Gains Tax Arguments
Well, south of the border Mitt Romney released his tax records. Death and Taxes Guess what, everybody is discussing whether or not capital gains taxes should be at a higher…
January 2012
Capital Gains Tax Arguments
Well, south of the border Mitt Romney released his tax records. Death and Taxes Guess what, everybody is discussing whether or not capital gains taxes should be at a higher…
Capital Gains Tax Arguments
Well, south of the border Mitt Romney released his tax records. Death and Taxes Guess what, everybody is discussing whether or not capital gains taxes should be at a higher…
From ‘Meritorious Service’ to Radical Ideologue to Enemy of the State: How the Meritorious Have Fallen
The title above refers to me, not the writer of the letter below. I am proud to have a ‘Certificate of Meritorious Service’ hanging on my wall, in recognition of…
From ‘Meritorious Service’ to Radical Ideologue to Enemy of the State: How the Meritorious Have Fallen
The title above refers to me, not the writer of the letter below. I am proud to have a ‘Certificate of Meritorious Service’ hanging on my wall, in recognition of…
And now we fire the people who encourage us to make homes energy efficient
Natural Resources Canada is eliminating 100 jobs, Postmedia’s Kathryn May reports. Ministry spokespeople say the positions being cut were those managing “sunsetting” programs and that there are no new decreases…
Chantal Hebert – liveblog at UofRegina
Intro by Mitch D. Then Rick Kleer Last time she was here was 2004 when Martin won PM. Journalists drank Regina out of white wine. She broke a rib and…
Solar Storm
Certainly the internet has been very slow in Nunavut; it totally went down by lunchtime (still – it does that often enough so it may not be related to the…
Video: Lost in Paradise (trailer) from Vietnam
Behold the power of art. Lost in Paradise has been making some waves in Vietnam recently, with filmgoers reportedly flocking to see the story of a doomed love affair between…
Firearms Safety
The firearms instructor who shot himself in the foot – literally – during a weapons handling course just lost the latest round in court trying to get some compensation for…
Study Tracks Australian Climate Denial Echo Chamber Back to Think Tank
newspaper_generic.jpg EVER heard the one about climate scientists being a bunch of rent-seekers just out to chase taxpayers money, or the one where climate change scientists are just part of…
Ryan Cleary on ending the seal hunt, circa 2008 #nlpoli
To be fair to Ryan Cleary, this is not the first time he has suggested it is time to stop smashing seals over the head and selling off bits and…
Who’s a bigger idiot than Tim Thomas?
Rob Ford! That’s who! TORONTO – Mayor Rob Ford came out swinging at left-leaning councillors Tuesday. “These people are all two steps left of Joe Stalin,” Ford told AM 640…
One law for the rich
Deliberately exposing dozens of workers, including youngsters, to deadly asbestos? Throw the book at him. Sixty days in jail. Suppose you are a diabolical doctor in an old black-and-white horror…
Rob Ford, idiot
The ten pounds Ford recently lost is rumoured to have been shed from between his ears.
On consistent distortions
Of course, we shouldn’t be spending too much time watching polls four years away from the next federal election campaign in the first place. But is it really too much…
Another Industry Talking Point Laid To Rest: Oil Production Soars But Gas Prices Remain High
drill baby drill.jpg It is hard to believe that it's been almost four years since Americans were bombarded by the cry of “Drill baby, drill” that echoed throughout the halls…
Richard Roberts arrested on DUI
Former Oral Roberts University President Richard Roberts was arrested early Tuesday on complaints of driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding. An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper clocked Roberts’ 2006…
Davos 2012: You’ve Been Warned
What outcome will the economic leaders agree on when they meet in Davos in 2012? Expect less.
Let’s not be arresting bloggers in Canada
There’s a case going on in Fredericton, New Brunswick that deserves some attention: “Fredericton blogger's arrest attack on civil liberties.” This blogger, Charles LeBlanc, who blogs here, was arrested last…