Why Do Those With So Little Prize Democracy So Much?
As I am sure is the case with most passionate political observers, our increasingly dismal turnout at electoral polls is a source of great personal dismay. While our political 'leaders'…
November 2012
Good to see Warren Kinsella disqualifed himself for the Liberal leadership…
Because as one of those individuals unable to actually get elected, he’s in the same boat he lumps other Liberals like Martha Hall Findlay, Deborah Coyne, Karen McCrimmon, and David…
Nov. 18: I was slow to catch on…..
A reader sent me the editorial below from yesterday's Telegraph-Journal. As I read it, I realized something I should have figured out much earlier. I should have figured it out…
Democracy, the Charter and Ontario Teachers
Here in Ontario there is currently a 'dispute' between the teachers and the government as to what the teachers unions want and what the taxpayers can afford, the government has…
in mississauga: a people’s history of the war of 1812
The Harper Government has spent nearly $30 million promoting The War of 1812, all part of its overall effort to re-brand Canada as a "warrior nation". History is always worth…
in toronto: a fundraiser for iraq war resisters, featuring noah richler
The War Resisters Support Campaign presents "TELLING OUR STORY: A Fundraiser for U.S. Iraq War Resisters", at Innis College Town Hall in Toronto, Friday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m. This…
And now for yet another post on the Israeli/Gazan conflict
It's been a tough debate the last few days for me on whether or not I would write a post on this conflict. I have a lot of thoughts and…
He’s not that into you, either #nlpoli
Some reporter decided to ask Paul Antle if he was interested in the Liberal leadership now that Dean MacDonald has decided he had better things to do that try and…
Talking real money
One indisputable dunce pursuing a nomination for the coming provincial election praised the B.C. Liberal government for its "prudent fiscal management." Obviously, that person pays no attention to reality. Oxford…
The Full Nissenbaum
So the Nissenbaum , Aramini, and Hanning paper, that purported to show a connection between proximity to wind turbines and a decline in sleep quality, has been given a working…
I get email: Bibles and Abstinence
Posted without comment. TO: Ian Bushfield—B.C. Humanist Association DATE: November 17–2012 FROM: Leonard R., Abbotsford, B.C. SUBJECT: Article in Abbotsford Times — Nov. 8–2012 The article states you have protested…
Hacked by Hacker
My blog is hosted by HostPapa, which up until now has been a fantastic host. Unfortunately, a few days ago (and I didn’t notice until this evening) this host got…
CBC Porn? #CBCporn
Sun News has a reputation for not being very accurate, in an attempt to excite their right wing base. They also employ professional liars. One story told by SUN involves…
Globe & Mail Displays Disturbing Scientific Illiteracy
Here’s a thought for would-be editors of a national paper of record: any time your headline editorial starts with the phrase “in spite of the evidence,” it’s probably a good…
There’s fish in the lake
Two unions are in court to overturn Temporary Foreign Worker Program permits that allow 200 Chinese coal miners to work in northern BC. The labour organizations claim the permits were…
5349…It Is November 18th
Take the damn poppy off.Now.You got your quarter's worth.WFDS
Do the hustle
Awful week at work but I have been enjoying the tangled web that is The Man Called Petraeus and his grifter friends. Here's the latest -- The Wonderful World of…