On likely stories
Yes, last week’s attempt to call anti-immigrant bigots to testify before the Standing Committee on Immigration turned into a debacle for the Cons (thanks in no small part to a…
October 2012
Anders on Mulcair and Layton
It’s starting up on Twitter, and I couldn’t readily find what he said. Here it is, in case you wondered, as I did: “I actually think one of the great…
Searching for the Canadian Voice – Imprint
Last week I was at the Kitchener Writers Festival, where I was interviewed by a delightful young woman, Catherine Vendryes, who is an English Major at the University of Waterloo,…
The Truth About Disappointment – Movie Monday
So, the past couple of months there have been some high profile political loses, at all levels of government. Whether I agree with the loses, like in the case of…
stephen harper awarded first richard nixon award
Some of us found it more than a little strange to learn that Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been named World Statesman of the Year by the Appeal of Conscience…
Trudeau: words worth heeding
On the politics of destruction, on strong central government, on wealth and ideas, on having fun. My God Almighty, I miss this man.
140Law – Legal Headlines for Monday, October 1, 2012
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Monday, October 1, 2012: California Bans Therapies to ‘Cure’ Gay Minors Romney Campaign Memo Urging Return to Use…
Losing Candidate Or Losing Party?
As Republicans bemoan the growing lead Barack Obama has over Mitt Romney in the polls, they are turning on Romney, calling him a bad candidate. That’s passing strange. Romney has…
Vote Out Anders – Part 84
Only Rob Anders has this theory, because he pays closer attention to the House of Commons than anyone else. At least when Rob Anders is sleeping, he can’t say anything…
The secret life of ACLJ lawyer not a secret any more. Stone cold silence from US religious right
I wonder if this story of a 50 something prominent religious right lawyer wrecking his life will have legs? James M. Henderson is known as Senior Counsel in the Washington…
Giganto-Schism
While the people of St. Tropezia were still somewhat bemused by the dire calamities promised by the Trans-Catholic Church, they found themselves drawn irresistibly to the gigantic women of their…
Interesting Trudeau story
…which would have been helped if there had been at least one source speaking on the record.
corporate greenwashing and the myth of consumer sovereignty
One of the wonderful things about no longer working for Evil Corporate Law Firm – and there are so many! – is no longer contributing to a firm that represents…
Really Cool Old Squash and Writing Festivals
I still haven’t had a chance to catch my breath since returning home from our trip to Newfoundland last week, having jumped with both feet into the Turtle Island Writing…
Trudeau’s Challenging Cakewalk
With victory almost assured, Trudeau can work on his form, rather than swing for the knock-out Now that we have confirmation about what we’ve known all summer, and now that…
Pope Says Gays Aren’t Fully Developed Humans Who Threaten Families
In a speech to French bishops last week, Pope Benedict XVI announced that gay people aren’t fully developed humans and are threatening families. While I’m sure very few gay people…
Muskrat Timelines slide back #nlpoli
Here’s what VOCM reported after Nalcor chief executive Ed Martin delivered a speech to St. John’s Rotary earlier this year: Ed Martin won’t get into precise dates but says a…
Mulroney, the CIA, and the Con Meat Factory
Oh no. Blow me down like a leprechaun. It turns out Brian Mulroney didn't have to sing and dance for Ronald and Nancy Reagan at the Shamrock Summit. Like the…
The Point of Taxes
What follows is my submission to BC’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. Any other British Columbians interested in influencing next year’s budget have until October 18 to…