On Persecution Complexes and Rage
The interplay of rage and persecution complexes works to shape trans, LGB — and in fact all — struggles against oppression. It can become an eternal feedback loop that can…
July 2012
4622…There Is A Soccer God In Heaven
Or Saint. And he doesn’t hate me for the mighty Italians have lost. My fave soccer team in ABI. Anybody but Italy. WFDS
The Problem with #DenounceHarper: It’s about getting even
There are some major problems with the #DenounceHarper hashtag on twitter. It has been trending on twitter for the last day or so and, for all intents and purposes, it…
Imperial Teen’s Feel The Sound
Perhaps my gaydar is defective, but when I saw Imperial Teen open for The Breeders in 2002 I didn't realize lead singer Roddy Bottum was gay. The name alone should…
Thinking about Canada Day, (From a Leftist Perspective) . . .
People are, as expected, whooping it up today in celebration of Canada Day and it is even the topic for Cross-Country Checkup. People are talking about their thoughts and what…
On Canada’s Independence Day, #DenounceHarper & #HappyCanadaDay
This is Canadian political dissent like never seen before. For two reasons. First and especially, the dissent is taking place on Canada’s Independence Day. Second, it’s directed against a prime…
NY Times China Via Google Translate
When reading the NY Times via Twitter and Google search becomes too much of a hassle, you can now read the Chinese version. And if you don't speak Mandarin, you…
Stephen Harper’s doubful future – Rumblings
This snippet from this interesting article is worth considering, given the polls showing the slow motion collapse of support for the Harper new Tories across the country: Prentice is well-regarded…
My Name Is Tim – Hear Me Roar
To what I suspect is the surprise of few, young Tim Hudak, to whom I have made the occasional reference in this blog, continues to underwhelm as the leader of…
Evolution of the Economy
Firstly, Happy Canada Day everyone! Secondly, I wrote this entirely on a mobile device, so please excuse any glaring errors, as spell check and auto correct have minds of their…
let’s remember the canadians who built this great country.
Tweet Happy Canada Day. Today is the 145th anniversary of the creation of the only country that I have ever had the pleasure of calling home. Today in 1867, the…
Sunday Morning Links
This and that to occupy your Canada Day. – Tim Harford discusses why randomized trials as part of a genuine evidence-gathering process are a must in developing public policy. –…
The sales pitch
Following up on yesterday’s Photoshop post, let’s salute one of the most eminently parody-worthy moments of the Cons’ spring: namely, Joe Oliver’s pitch to get Canadians drinking water from oil…
UPDATE-1: Have a #HappyCanadaDay and #DenounceHarper
Amazing. I have no other words, #DenounceHarper is trending alongside #HappyCanadaDay. I have to say that I underestimated the prospects when I was contacted about it weeks ago. At the…
Workers Dreadnought Reviews David Gilbert’s, “Love and Struggle: My Life in SDS, the Weather Underground, and Beyond”.
I must admit that it is difficult for me to write an honest review about Com. David Gilbert’s “Love and Struggle” (you can purchase your personal copy here), especially because…
4621…Meanwhile In Montreal
While the rest of the country celebrates Canada Day July 1 has a diff vibe in Montreal. It is moving day. It is the day that most leases start in…
Canada Day follies.
Looks like it may shape up here on the Wet Coast, but I will not hold my breath. Across Canada the weather has been off by a lot from what…
two thoughts for canada day
I have no country to fight for; my country is the earth, and I am a citizen of the world.– Eugene V. Debs Thank you to the two Facebook friends…
Not an economist in 2008. Not an economist in 2012.
Harper unfazed by market crisis BRIAN LAGHI, DANIEL LEBLANC AND CAMPBELL CLARK OTTAWA and ST. JOHN’S — Globe and Mail Update Published Monday, Sep. 15 2008, 6:59 PM EDT Last…
Not an economist in 2008. Not an economist in 2012.
Harper unfazed by market crisisBRIAN LAGHI, DANIEL LEBLANC AND CAMPBELL CLARKOTTAWA and ST. JOHN'S — Globe and Mail UpdatePublished Monday, Sep. 15 2008, 6:59 PM EDTLast updated Tuesday, Mar. 31…