The Parable of the Prius
I was at a talk on dematerialization a few weeks ago, and one of the speakers told “the parable of the Prius” to illustrate Jevon’s paradox that efficiency gains do…
March 2012
Don’t Tweet Me Bro
Vic Toews is one very creepy human being. Given his comments characterizing characterizing defense lawyers as getting rich off of guilty criminals , he really is a disgrace as a…
Rick Salutin Today
While the CBC’s Peter Mansbridge may often pronounce ponderously and authoritatively on issues, there is another source of information that should, in many ways, be taken more seriously, says Rick…
“Pretend it’s Obama”
During a campaign stop in Monroe, Louisiana, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum stopped at a shooting range for some target practice. Before aiming for his second target, a woman in…
The Natural Oversimplification of Very Complex Things
So, I was online perusing some political cartoons, which I do when I need a humours spin on the daily vulgarities of politics. For those Torontonians under a rock, yesterday…
Afghanistan – Rags to Riches to Rags
Iran, China, Russia and India are poised to become the real beneficiaries of the blood and treasure we’ve poured into the Afghan War. An investigation by the British newspaper, The…
Uniting Progressives? (#ndpldr)
I caught this sign being used by Thomas Mulcair supporters. It’s an interesting one because it fits with the narrative that Mulcair is attempting to broaden the NDP “big tent”.
Some upcoming talks
Sorry for the lack of posts this week – just some calm before gathering storm. April and May are going to be intense. For those interested in these things I’ve…
You Know The NDP Is In Town
..the TTC operators are extra surly. On my way to the convention center, a senior got on the bus in front of me with a couple of obsolete tokens. He…
Can You Smell the Hypocrisy?
NATO, stalwart defender of Afghan democracy, is planning to slash its financial support for the Afghan army and police by two-thirds. And, yes, that would be the very same Afghan…
Video: The Ford subway downfall | #TOpoli
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The rainbow coalition
I noted a couple of days ago that Stephane Dion’s Lib leadership campaign offered some cautionary tales for the NDP’s contenders. But one of his more effective strategic choices has…
Langer and Fraser: Tireless Fish Defenders Lead Charge Against Gutting Fisheries Act
Rafe gives thanks to two tireless defenders of fish who’ve been at the centre of efforts to prevent the Harper Government from gutting the Fisheries Act: “What Otto brings is…
Situation’s Predicament
Even if you’re one of us who has never watched an episode of MTV’s Jersey Shore reality show, you’ve probably been exposed to some of the cast through other programmes…
Similar fact evidence and collusion
Similar fact evidence is always somewhat problematic. Generally an accused is on trial for what the individual is charged with and not other events. As a result, similar fact evidence…
Top General Nails CTV Reporter as Harper Mule
Oh, this is juicy. Chief of Defence Staff, General Walt Natynczyk saw the Harper government’s hand at work when CTV reporter Bob Fife got his hands on flight logs showing…
Natynczyk learns the hard way. Never turn your back on a Conservative.
Christy Clark would be smart to heed Walter Natynczyk’s words. By importing a small army of gum-chewing ex-Harperites to represent her in BC, Clark would also be well advised to…
Something to Ponder
“He who opens his eyes to the possibilities of evolution in their endless variety will abhor fraud and violence and disdain prosperity at the expense of his fellow creatures.” –
Air Canada ground crew sent back to work after wildcat strike causes flight chaos
Hmmn, WestJet and Porter look better and better: http://natpo.st/GISJe6
Friday miscellany…
… complete with Dippers, Lisa Raitt, Ashley (boo-yaa) Madison! And fish trafficking too! —————————————————————————————————————————————————— The NDP leadership convention is this weekend and NDPers from across the nation are flocking to…