Ipsos Reid Poll: 34% Con, 30% NDP, 26% Liberal
The newest Ipsos Reid poll is out for the federal scene, confirming what its fellow federal pollsters have been showing: a marked increase for the Liberals as Justin's leadersh- er,…
November 2012
5341…Me And My Sombrero Tonite At Carleton
Canada's 46th best university, Carleton, will host the Brock Badgers tonight at 6 and 8 at Alumni Hall on the beautifulish campus of the U of K.The "K" in Carleton…
Imagine New York under rocket attack from Quebec?
There is no question that Israel will enter Gaza to stop rocket attacks -- just picture what the US would do if New York was under continuing attack from Quebec?TEL…
Scorecard Update on Ontario Liberal Party candidates answering questions.
So I’ve had four people from four different campaigns ask me to send out the little questionnaire I’ve prepared to their candidate who is running in the Ontario Liberal Party…
Map of the Day
Very simple map of the 2012 Presidential election by county - essentially, the darker the colour, the more voters there were in the county. Sort of like a population map,…
File Under: Bleeding Obvious
“In the absence of anything else happening, it appears MP Stephen Woodworth’s attempt to re-open the abortion debate had the effect of hardening opinion in favour of legal abortion.”This is…
Al Gore Riffs On Climate Reality
If you missed Climate Reality’s recent 24 hour marathon focused on the link between dirty weather and dirty energy, here’s one of the videos, a fun “symphony of science” auto-tuned…
A friendly audience #nlpoli
Kathy Dunderdale defended the Muskrat Falls project at a speech on Wednesday night, according to cbc.ca/nl’s story. That’s an odd phrase given that Dunderdale was speaking to a Tory party…
Gaza: When the Horror Returns
When I watched the news tonight I felt like running down to the beach in my pyjamas, climbing the tallest sand dune, and screaming at the crescent moon.No...no...NOOOOO!!!!! Not that…
Why do a majority of Canadians want abortion back in the criminal code?
Canadians, thanks to our Charter of Rights and Freedoms, have certain rights. Almost all, however, are not absolute. We have the right to assemble, provided it is peaceful. We are…
It’s Time to Kickstart Occupy
I've been establishment all my life. I have served in the armed forces, I have had a pretty decent legal career, I've done just about everything from grave digging to…
U.S. pot decriminalization: will B.C.’s economy go up in smoke?
Smugglers sneak B.C. bud ashore in Washington State. Below: Typical pot smugglers’ accoutrements. Actual Canadian marijuana smugglers may not appear exactly as illustrated. If we Albertans want a hint of…
N14 anti-austerity ‘day of protest’ across Europe: pictures and video links
Millions across Europe turned out November 14 in an anti-austerity 'day of protest and solidarity.' The coordinated protests are happening at a time when Europe is headed back into recession…
Five thoughts about the Calgary-Centre by-election.
Tweet1) Conservative Party candidate Joan Crockatt has been criticized for missing at least three public all-candidates debates since the by-election was called. In an appeal for the Conservative candidate’s attendance,…
Cerro Negro and more altitude sickness
The original plan was to climb this mountain on the 2nd day upon our arrival at San Antonio De Los Cobres.But because I have never done high altitude situations before,…
Cerro Negro and more altitude sickness
The original plan was to climb this mountain on the 2nd day upon our arrival at San Antonio De Los Cobres. But because I have never done high altitude situations…
Cerro Negro and more altitude sickness
The original plan was to climb this mountain on the 2nd day upon our arrival at San Antonio De Los Cobres.But because I have never done high altitude situations before,…
Libs. call for a national energy strategy and a ‘Trudeau’ about to become their leader? Fool me once…
(Click on image to enlarge...)Every once in awhile, Murray Mandryk .. the political columnist with the Regina Leader-Post really cracks me up!!-Rae calls for national energy strategy - Winnipeg Free…