4591…Trudeau Yes Or Trudeau No?
If he runs next year he wins, hands down, slam dunk. Chantal Hebert of Rob Ford’s fave fish wrap, The Toronto Star, thinks that he will either save or kill…
May 2012
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Nation, with every reason to believe that the new provincial cabinet will be announced this coming Monday or Tuesday, it’s a good time to take a look at how Premier…
marxism 2011 program notes: prospects for the left under a harper majority
These are my notes from the 2011 Marxism conference in Toronto. The series starts here. * * * * This was just weeks after the 2011 election, and is very…
4590…Art Schlichter Saga Endsish
Art Schlichter. If you are a football fan that name should ring a bell. He was/is the greatest QB in Ohio State history. He is also the most degenerate gambler…
4589…Happy Cinqo De Mayo
I sure I spelled something wrong up there; I have been drinking Corona’s all day. It’s Southern California’s National Mexican Day. Bottoms up! WFDS
marxism 2011 program notes: what would a socialist society look like?
These are my notes from the 2011 Marxism conference in Toronto. The series starts here. * * * * These notes are sketchier and rougher than the previous posts, as…
Teacher morale and the role of Principals
This week, the Principals and Vice Principals Association put out a memo commenting on the mood in schools. They are worried that another year of dispute will irreparably harm relationships.…
Saturday Afternoon Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Gerald Caplan looks at the principled leadership which Stephen Harper embarrassingly made into an attack on the NDP as an example what Canada…
Bionic Liberal NewSpeak Dictionary: Oil Sands
Oil Sands. Noun. Politically untouchable entity formerly known as the Tar Sands. A money belching poison pit of environmental destruction. Anyone who dares to speak honestly about the Oil Sands…
marxism 2011 program notes: the fight for queer liberation today
These are my notes from the 2011 Marxism conference in Toronto. The series starts here. * * * * The Fight for Queer Liberation TodayTim McCaskell and Michelle Robidoux (Michelle…
Almonte: 122km, 4:42 hours
Great day for a ride. Sunny, 16 degrees, winds mostly polite if not obliging. And I made a new ‘neat road’ discovery.
From Paul S. Graham’s blog about natives’ rights
Videos from Paul S. Graham’s blog re: Natives’ rights. Canada needs to pay attention to the plight of natives in Canada before we preach to the rest of the world…
4588…I Am Not Anti Gay Nor Am I Pro More Laws
Don’t get me started on freedom of speech. Agence France-Presse reports that St. Petersburg , Russia registered its first conviction for propaganda of homosexuality yesterday. You read correctly: propaganda of…
Microsoft Fail: Computer company criticizes Heartland but won’t withhold future support
Microsoft corp citizenship.png Microsoft is finally taking a clearer position denouncing the Heartland Institute's irresponsible position on climate science, but the computer megacorp still won't shut the door on providing…
Troubled World!
I wrote an earlier post on the troubled world. Now see the headlines on one of the online news sites The Huffington Post Canada. Does that cheer you up? Maybe…
Unanswered Questions: When did Question Period become Non-Answer Period?
I remember a time, not so long ago, when questions asked in the House of Commons — during Question Period — received answers. You remember, right? I didn’t just imagine…
marxism 2011 program notes: how can we stop the right?
These are my notes from the 2011 Marxism conference in Toronto. The series starts here. * * * * How can we stop the right?Christine Beckermann, member of ISMay 29,…
marxism 2011 program notes: how can we stop the right?
These are my notes from the 2011 Marxism conference in Toronto. The series starts here. * * * * How can we stop the right?Christine Beckermann, member of ISMay 29,…
marxism 2011 program notes: workers fight back: lessons from wisconsin
These are my notes from the 2011 Marxism conference in Toronto. The series starts here. * * * * How can we stop the right?Christine Beckermann, member of ISMay 29,…
Would 42 months in prison make Harper a better Prime Minister?
I assure you that the title of this post is purely tongue-in-cheek. Heaven forbid I would want to see Stephen Harper behind bars. Nonetheless, another prominent conservative just spent 42…