What Mr. Fryer Was NOT Forced To Do.
ThisIsWhatADemocracyCentre LooksLikeVille First, what Mr. Fryer, the public administrator guy from UVIC, did do… He apologized and made it clear that his statements were not meant to suggest that two…
March 2012
What Did You Expect?
Our capacity as a species for delusional thinking and rationalization seems to have few limits, our sad record on climate change and our cheering on of oppressive and anti-democratic government…
Where’s the outrage from the right over Louis CK being dropped from Correspondent’s Dinner?
Whether he quit or was forced, Louis CK is no longer speaking at the Radio and Television Correspondents’ Assn. Dinner. The reason? He has in the past referred to Sarah…
Toronto police stop and document black and brown people far more than whites
Hardly a surprise: http://bit.ly/z74Alv "A Star analysis of Toronto police stop data from 2008 to mid-2011 shows that the number of young black and brown males aged 15 to 24…
By Whatever Means Necessary
Consider what has happened in the last three elections: In 2006, the Harper Conservatives — in their quest for a majority — broke Canada’s campaign finance laws. In 2008, they…
The truth is an absolute defence #nlpoli
Seems that the goings-on in the provincial legislature are weighing heavy on many brows at the end of the first week the place is back in session since this time…
Building democracy
Here was Preston Manning speaking to the media yesterday on voter suppression: Speaking to reporters, Manning said all parties should be worried about robocall vote-suppression during the 2011 election that…
Rumour: Reporter Who Broke Robocon Story Booted From Manning Conference Party!
Source. PS. Don’t get too excited by Coyne’s column from yesterday, mourning how the CPoC’s lost its principles. He’s been writing the same piece for years now. They still let…
Nearing the final debate
The final official NDP leadership debate takes place tomorrow, coming from Vancouver. As part of that, people are wondering if Martin Singh is acting as Thomas Mulcair’s attack dog as…
Bob Mackin’s tasseography
“Could the fumbling of the renaming of B.C. Place be the undoing for Clark? “The shocking resignation of Peter Brown from the board of the B.C. Pavilion Corporation could be…
VIHA CEO Howard Waldner in the news again
After Paul Krugman wrote in the New York Times about the affluent exercising self-interest to make gains over the rest of us, Pamela Fayerman published a local illustration in the…
Kyle McKee and a Short History of Self-Destruction
In December 2009, Kyle McKee was arrested and charged with attempted murder after being accused of planting an IED at the residence of a rival bonehead (that bonehead, fyi, is…
What’s the matter with Gary Mar? The guy just can’t stay out of hot water!
Gary Mar: Now in state of suspension, he’s probably not smiling all that much. Below: the unforthcoming Rick Orman, private citizen. What’s the matter with Gary? Gary Mar’s a smart…
Braving the Police Station
Some of you may remember how I had to overcome my shyness to do the final research for Web of Angels. I’m very comfortable in interviews and I can do…
Crooks & Liars: Harper and his Conservatives and their Election Fraud
We’ve always known, via an ever-growing mountain of facts, that Harper and his Conservatives are crooks and liars. Will this election fraud situation be the addition to the mountain that…
Molly’sBlog 2012-03-10 00:52:00
WINNIPEG EVENTS-WAG ROCK AROUND THE ROCKWELL: Hard to say about this party, but it may be interesting. The Winnipeg Art Gallery is holding a party on March 23 to celebrate…
Think Ron Paul is nuts? Good, the MSM is doing its job…check out John Stewart
Ron Paul could easily drop out of the GOP race and coporate media would be very happy. They’ve built up candidates like Rick Santorum, while working very hard at avoiding…
Get those LOLcats outta here!
The Internet testifies at a parliamentary committee: “All right, we’ll carry on,” Mr. Preston sighs, removing a sloth from his lap and passing it gently to an aide.“Like!” someone calls…
Molly’sBlog 2012-03-10 00:16:00
CANADIAN POLITICS TORONTO: KEEP THE SCHOOL HOUSE SHELTER OPEN: Here’s another callout from down Ontario way and the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP). This is an appeal and petition to…