The Gingrich who stole South Carolina
Now I don’t actually want to sound mean, but I just couldn’t resist. Well so far we have three candidates who won a state. Rick Santorum after some recounts in…
January 2012
Kinsella Is Half Right
Warren Kinsella knows more about politics on his little pinkie than I do on my entire body, so when he offers “advice” to Liberals, it’s always worth consideration. In today’s…
Copyright law abuse: an Egyptian case in point
Human rights campaigners in Egypt are under attack—by Blogger, Flickr and YouTube. Fearless Egyptian citizens have been recording military abuses—torture, gender-based violence—but their work is being suppressed by these popular…
Britain – Difficult Dry Days Ahead
It’s the 21st century’s double-whammy – population growth coupled with global warming – and even soggy old Britain isn’t immune. Britain’s Environment Agency has released a study on what lies…
Labour In The Crosshairs
The day before thousands of people gathered in London to support Electro-Motive’s locked out workers, Jim Stanford wrote in the Globe and Mail that labour is facing a brave new…
a call to obama: end detentions at guantánamo
Ten years, and still the concentration camp at Guantánamo Bay remains open. Ten years, and still 150 human beings remain imprisoned without charges, without trial. There have been deaths from…
bradley manning support network is asking for our help
If you’re interested in taking part in some activism against the US military and in support of Bradley Manning – without leaving the comfort of home – go here as…
The Voice of Labour Roars
Although those in the embrace of neo-liberalism would have us believe that unions and worker solidarity are but a quaint historical artifact, the size of yesterday’s rally in London, Ontario…
Prime Minister Dad
In case you missed itRick Mercer latest “rant” once again says what others,myself included, say in a page full in just a few sentences, and onceagain he is right on…
Canada needs to reinvent CRTC, outgoing head says by Gordon Pitts
Outgoing CRTC Chairman says the Internet and wireless technology has disarmed federal regulators of their weapons to protect cultural identity.
Take Time To Renew Your Spirit
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction.…
Newt and The Robot…
… would be most excellent BFFs if the former pulls off the near impossible and wins the GOP nomination AND defeats Obama. I can just picture them walking in the…
CBC British Columbia Tells CBC National Ombudsman To…
ObfuscationForAPublicBrodcasterNation MoCoVille …Take A Hike. From Andrea Woo in the VSun: …Johnny Michel, managing director for CBC’s B.C. region, said CBC will not be taking any action in light of…
Four More Years
"The unspoken victor Saturday is Team Obama, which clearly relishes the prospect of prolonged Republican infighting. Veteran Democratic analyst James Carville could barely conceal his glee, calling Gingrich's victory an…
National Post Says: Read Your Bibles, Everyone
This essay is cross-posted at Rev. Dave’s Bible Study, Sixth Estate’s adjunct blog on religion. Let’s suppose that an NGO was about to distribute a booklet in your child’s grade…
Canadian Pride
Canada has the best government, the best history, and the best culture, but what makes me proudest to be Canadian, is not the democracy, not the tolerance and diversity, not…
Late night
The victory speech by Newt Gingrich in South Carolina last night. If you missed it, there’s a notable mention of Stephen Harper by Gingrich. It happens shortly after the 20…
Electro-Motive and the Real Battle for Canada
I couldn’t make it to London, Ontario today. And I was so disappointed. For it must have been a stirring sight. A crowd of more than 10,000 descended upon this…
Breivik’s manifesto 2083 to be adapted for stage by Cafe Teatret
The manifesto of Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik is headed for a dramatic makeover. The artistic director of the Copenhagen based Cafe Teatret, Christian Lollike, has plans to adapt…