Dunderdale Translator: expert edition #nlpoli
Kathy Dunderdale speaks her own language. She uses words in a different way from the rest of the population. Take the word “expert”, for example. Dunderdale claims that she would…
September 2012
The big lie and the bigger truth
Yes, it’s inevitable that Tom Mulcair will have to answer the Cons’ (however farcical) talking points about some nonexistent carbon tax. But there’s more to the story than the “big…
Moving Quickly at the Newhouse School
During the first week of class of the fall semester, (of the M.S. in Public Relations here at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications) I was concerned that classwork…
Ask Me Anything #5: Other hobbies
Celtchick asks, “What with the quilting bug hitting, and then pottery, my question is: Have you considered other fiber-related hobbies?” I have considered ALL hobbies! Seriously. There’s nothing I like…
If They Won’t Spend It, Perhaps We Should Tax It Back?
That is the question I am left with after reading this article in today’s Star on the over $500 billion (the article erroneously describes it as $526 million) corporate Canada…
A whiff of political B.S.: an Ontario case study
This morning, on the much-read National Newswatch, there was this headline: “NDP Surge to tie for First Place Provincially, Ontario Liberals In Third; 43% Want Liberal leadership review: Poll“ When…
Moving Towards Merger
Paul Adams argues at ipolitics that whoever wins the Liberal leadership race must consider some kind of entente with the New Democrats. The Liberals’ old guard has floated the idea:…
archbishop tutu calls on canada to let kimberly rivera stay
In today’s Globe and Mail: Don’t deport war resister Kimberly RiveraBy Desmond Tutu When the United States and Britain made the case in 2003 for the invasion of Iraq, it…
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
If all goes well, and Hurricane Leslie hasn’t kept us inside all week, we (my husband and I, along with two good friends – at least they were friends before…
Your iPhone is Making You an Idiot!
So, last week was iPhone launch week, and as per usual a newer, sexier device is now out there for everyone to drool over. Have you seen it…it’s pretty sexy.…
Good move by the Conservatives (no this title is not a typo) on Senate Reform
Yes, I’m going to give Harper credit on something this morning, and that is the apparent decision to refer the Government’s proposed Senate reform bill to the Supreme Court of…
John LaForet Strikes Back
…launches a “strategy group”, pays for a poll. Once President of Wind Concerns Ontario, even further back LaForet was active in the Ontario Liberal Party, with whom he had a…
Muddying the (pool) waters…
… The Simcoe-Muskoka YMCA, in an open letter to its members, indicates it has met with municipal officials and presented an option for aquatics. It included a breakdown of costs…
Principal Cancels Course To Prevent Gay Student From Taking It
The lengths people go to in order to stop gay people from enjoying their life… Thomas Amons, a principal for the Beaumont Independent School District’s Taylor Career and Technology Center…
Dunderdale confirms knowledge of Osborne’s views on her leadership #nlpoli #cdnpoli
Premier Kathy Dunderdale confirmed on the weekend that she was aware Tom Osborne didn’t support her as leader of the Conservative Party in 2010. Dunderdale told CBC’s On Point with…
Chronicle of Higher Education: Chronic Soapbox for Smears Against Climate Scientists
This is a guest post by Prof. Scott Mandia, Professor of Earth and Space Sciences and Assistant Chair of the Physical Sciences Department at Suffolk County Community College, Long Island,…
Stephen Harper’s farcical democracy award
News that Stephen Harper has been granted an award as World Statesman of the Year for his alleged work as a “champion of democracy, freedom and human rights” is beyond…
Strikebreaker issues bizarre condemnation of Tory candidate for management role in strike
A strikebreaker drives across an early morning picket line during the Calgary Herald strike in early 2000. Below: Catharine Ford, Joan Crockatt. It takes more than a little brass for…
Rob Ford: The Beast and the Animals
I try to ignore him. I look away from his ghastly image. I close my ears every time he opens his monstrous pie hole. I try to delude myself into…
Occupy Wall Street is back, baby
It’s already September 17 on Wall Street and the crowds are building in Zuccotti Park. Here’s a photo taken around midnight. Follow #s17 on twitter for the latest news.