Lying like a cheap rug
Perhaps the largest barrier making re-election of Christy Clark’s government unlikely is its lack of credibility. The Liberal brain trust decided long ago that veracity should always rank behind expediency.…
June 2012
Electoral Co-operation and a New Kind of Liberal Leadership Contest
Of all of the things which have been on my mind over the past few weeks, tonight I find myself writing about the Liberal Leadership campaign. Why on Earth do…
Politics and its Discontents 2012-06-18 18:50:00
Well well well. Apparently membership does have its privileges. H/t Kev Recommend this Post
Conflict of Interest and the Nalcor board appointments #nlpoli
2050 hrs – Mulligan Update – scroll to the end Leo Abbass is the mayor of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. He is a staunch of supporter of the Conservative Party. He…
The Profiligate BC Hydro
BC Hydro used 67 per cent more capital to produce and deliver 5 per cent less electricity when it is normal to gain efficiencies from new investments, not lose them.…
Dumb
Of all of the dumb prosecutions we’ve seen over the last several years, from Martha Stewart to John Edwards, the attempt to demonize baseball players and cyclists as big-time criminal…
You Don’t Say…Monday June 18, 2012
I’m not saying I’m completely in favour of a religious-based party running the show in Egypt, but I am happy that they had free and democratic elections. I am also…
The Vatican Has The Answer We’ve All Been Looking For
Those of us who thought that the Vatican was rampant with corruption and political power struggles now know better, thanks to this communique from the Pope’s second-in-command. Beshrew my cynical…
Under Conditions X,Y, or Z, Teenage Jesus Would Save
Frank Graves is going senile, or desperately poll whoring to get his name in the papers–from anointing Justin, to suggesting that BOC Presdient Mark Carney would woo ’em as an…
Video: Stop Cuts to Refugee Health Care in Canada
Winnipeg, June 18, 2012: Opposition to the Harper government’s plan to cut health care for refugees is gaining momentum across Canada. Joining in a National Day of Action Against Refugee…
Quiz: How Much do You Know About Fuel Subsidies?
I had no idea that global government subsidies for fossil fuels were at least $409 billion (USD) in 2010 compared to $66 billion for renewable energy! You can test your…
Ontario election: Hudak and Horwath want one
There’s no doubt now. Holy God, are they ever going to lose.
The fossil fuel industry does not need subsidies
"In 2011 the five largest oil companies made $137 billion"
The fossil fuel industry does not need subsidies
“In 2011 the five largest oil companies made $137 billion”
The fossil fuel industry does not need subsidies
"In 2011 the five largest oil companies made $137 billion"
The fossil fuel industry does not need subsidies
“In 2011 the five largest oil companies made $137 billion”
National Post: Canada may soon sign on to restrictive TPP agreement
Canada may soon be signing on to the secretive and controversial TPP agreement, reports the National Post. The TPP, which among other things would expand Big Media’s powers to lock…
Huffington Post: Fierce Opposition to Bill C-11 on Eve of Passage
Parliament will break for the summer at the end of this week, but before it does, MPs will are scheduled to vote on controversial Copyright Bill C-11 today, then send…