The Simpsons are going to Gaza–the Sequel
Here is a link to a still-frame post about the Simpsons and their Springfield friends being trapped in Gaza. I made this post a few years ago during the last…
November 2012
The Simpsons are going to Gaza–the Sequel
Here is a link to a still-frame post about the Simpsons and their Springfield friends being trapped in Gaza. I made this post a few years ago during the last…
The Simpsons are going to Gaza–the Sequel
Here is a link to a still-frame post about the Simpsons and their Springfield friends being trapped in Gaza. I made this post a few years ago during the last…
The Simpsons are going to Gaza–the Sequel
Here is a link to a still-frame post about the Simpsons and their Springfield friends being trapped in Gaza. I made this post a few years ago during the last…
Another Window into Harper’s Sleazy Guest Worker Programme
Stephen Harper's "guest worker" programme is off to a predictable start and it has his government already running for cover.The idea was that energy companies could seek Canadian workers and,…
The Hudak PCs are very nervous about Sandra Pupatello
Check out this vile little missive, here. When I read that, it didn’t sound like it was a letter from your average citizen. Along with being total bullshit, it had…
Saturday Photo: Upside of Climate Change Is Longer Biking Season
Let me say straight out that I don't ride bikes unless my life depends on doing so--got hit by one when I was little and was traumatized. But I appreciate…
Even an express allegation of corruption may not be defamatory if qualified privilege applies
Lake v. Vaughan 2003 CarswellOnt 633 upheld 2004 CarswellOnt 5045 is a good example of a case where a claim for defamation where corruption was alleged was defeated by qualified…
Autism Is An Epidemic: Time To Stop Pretending Otherwise
Autism Speaks, commenting on and citing an article from the Boston Globe, reports that American Academy of Pediatrics President Elect James Perrin, M.D., F.A.A.P., has called autism an epidemic: "James…
5345…The Big Applebaum
You may have heard that Montreal has a new mayor, Michael Applebaum.He is the first anglo mayor in over a century and, I believe, the first Jewish mayor of MTL.In…
5344…A World Without Bacon
I shudder to think of such a place but apparently there is a world without bacon and it is in Dallas, Texas.The Charlatan tells that this place is Paul Quinn…
From Platitude Central – Part 2
“This country has entered some very choppy waters. If elected leader, I will provide a firm hand at the helm to bring the economy safely back to shore.” “Canada has…
A Striking Universe
That's the title of a recent paper by Jordan Brennan of George Brown College. Tom Walkom writes in today's Toronto Star that:Brennan’s paper is a critique not only of the…
Saturday At The Movies
Who knew that airline safety instructions could be so much fun? Check out this Air New Zealand clip that’s gone viral: * *Thanks to my brother Jon for passing this…
The 2011 Muskrat Falls Referendum #nlpoli
Some people want a referendum on Muskrat Falls. In an enthusiastic support of democracy, some other people don’t want to have a referendum on Muskrat Falls because the punters are…
The Robocall Scandal Heats Up Again
Ring. Ring. Hello.Is this Pierre Poutine?Why do you ask?Remember the movie The Postman Always Rings Twice?Yeah. Why?Because do you hear that ringing sound? My dark cockroach. It's Elections Canada. Read…
In the Court of the Con Clowns
According to a recent poll only about 16 percent of Canadians now trust Stephen Harper and his insane Con clown posse.And who can blame them eh? Because today was such…
Alberta health minister to doctors: shut up and take your medicine!
Long memories? D’ya think? Tory Health Minister Fred Horne overturns an Alberta physicians’ vehicle yesterday. Alberta Progressive Conservative ministers may not be exactly as illustrated. Below: The real Fred Horne,…