NDP MP Rudely Awakened?
No. Bored stiff, maybe. Definitely not asleep. But does this mean that the CPoC war-room has woken up for the season?
October 2012
TV2012
My Canadian Hulu, Fall 2012. As I did last year, this is my list of links, so I can easily view TV with one click. Links will be updated as…
Dalton McGuinty
A toast to McGuinty or a toast to his departure? Every pundit, commentator, and Joe Schmoe with a Twitter account has weighed in on Dalton McGuinty’s legacy today. The range…
Textbook stunt no substitute for proper funding
In the latest bizarre policy measure by Premier Christy Clark, the BC government will provide free online textbooks for 40 post secondary courses. It reminds me of the time they…
Why Mitt Romney will win the second debate
The Thunderdome Debate The Cat forecasts that once the post-debate polls are in hand some time tomorrow, Romney will be seen by most Americans as having won both the two…
Political TransLink "audit" is worthless
The BC government claims it “found significant savings” following a performance audit of TransLink. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Mary Polak says, “As we conducted the audit, we told TransLink about…
5243…Apparently There Is A Debate Tonite
Barack Obama is folding like the San Diego Chargers. My friend Blake Batson shares this on Facebook Blake Batson I find that my Dem friends are way more nervous about…
The Dalai Lama Calls for Climate Change Action by All World Leaders, Even Ours
Maybe Steve Harper should stop taking orders from his Beijing mandarins long enough to listen to the Dalai Lama. Speaking at MIT, the Dalai Lama warned that every nation will…
Leadership Questionnaire: Ryan Meili
Well, the second of our four questionnaires has been returned and is now ready to be published. As always, questions are BOLDED while answers retain their regular formatting. So, here…
Campaigning By The Numbers, Redux
Well, every once in awhile an update to an older post is needed, and given that we’re dealing with the issues of numbers (and this is me we’re talking about)…
5242…Prime Minister Dalton McGuinty
He is perfect, doncha think? He, like current Lib leader Bob Rae, led Ontario during difficult times and did a much better job than the leaders of the provinces and…
Think You’re Creative? No, You’re Just Sick
I’m not sure this will come as a surprise but there’s a link between creativity and mental illness. It’s no coincidence that so many great comedians, for example, are or…
Women Are "Too Diabolical" to Vote
That remark actually came from a woman, Tea Party leader Janis Lane, a former marketing manager who is now the Central Mississippi Tea Party president. Okay, now brace yourself. “Our…
That Other Pole – the Antarctic Is Also Changing Fast
In the northern hemisphere our focus is primarily on the Arctic and the vanishing sea ice. Australians tend to focus on their backyard, the Antarctic, and they’re being warned that…
The Olive Grove War Re-Ignites
How do you steal a Palestinian’s land? It usually begins by destroying his olive groves. Destroy his livelihood and then you can claim the land unoccupied and build a settlement.…
Name the artist
Click on link to see who drew it. Amazing.
LSUC Publishes Articling Task Force Report
This article was originally published on www.LFTI.ca The Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC)’s articling task force has released its final report on its proposed solution for what has been…
You Can’t Open the Door If You Won’t Pick Up the Key
The keys to a Liberal comeback are at their feet. What remains doubtful is that they’ll ever pick them up. Canada is facing a few enormous challenges. Let’s call them,…
Delta Boys: Powerful Documentary Chronicles Niger Delta Oil Struggle
The next time I gas up my car, I will have a lot to think about after watching the new documentary film, Delta Boys, now available for digital download release…
Much left on health care agenda by prorogued parliament
The decision by Premier Dalton McGuinty to step down and shut down the provincial parliament leaves many questions about the future of Ontario’s health care. With no parliament, there will…